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Kasie Roberson discusses maintaining authenticity while using AI in communication.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Kasie Roberson, clinical associate professor in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Department in Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business and head of the Leadership Coaching Institute in the Center for Working Well. As a nationally recognized educator and communication and AI expert, Kasie guides undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in topics like critical thinking, emotional intelligence and best practices for using AI as an effective communication tool. In this episode, you will: Learn more about Kasie’s people-first approach to effective communication and using AI as a tool, including five skills that will set you up for success in the real world Gain insights into recent data on the realities of Gen Z’s use of and relationship with generative AI and how it’s informed Kasie’s research and teaching Hear about Kasie’s exciting and inspiring fireside chat at the inaugural Sunniefest in Dallas and her three-tiered approach for Gen Z and Gen Alpha to navigate AI while maintaining their authenticity and voice Discover how adults, including parents and educators, can positively…

People in this episode

Guest: Kasie Roberson

Topics covered

• AI best practices
• effective communication
• Gen Z and AI
• leadership coaching
• emotional intelligence
• critical thinking

Keywords

• AI
• communication
• Gen Z
• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• critical thinking
• authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University, Mitch Daniels School of Business, Leadership Coaching Institute, Center for Working Well

Places: Dallas

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