Lead With AI

How AI Can Radically Reshape Work (with BCG’s Managing Director Debbie Lovich)

Welcome to Lead with AI, a podcast where we speak with business leaders bringing AI to their work, teams, and organizations. In today’s episode, we speak to Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group. Debbie has decades of experience in making work, work, and recently wrote the stellar HBR article “How Gen AI Can Make Work More Fulfilling,” based on her team’s research about AI & Joy at Work. In this episode, you'll learn: * How AI Can be Used as a Forcing Function for Organizational Reinvention * Why to Prioritize AI in High-Toil, Low-Engagement Tasks * About Leadership and Manager’s Involvement as Being Crucial for AI Adoption * How Co-Creation Drives Better AI Solutions and Employee Buy-In If you’re in the midst of rolling out AI or are just getting started, this episode is a must-listen. Reading more at: www.flexos.work/learn/how-ai-reshape-work-bcgs-managing-director-debbie-lovich [http://www.flexos.work/learn/how-ai-reshape-work-bcgs-managing-director-debbie-lovich] To be the first to get updates on new episodes, subscribe at https://flexos.work/ai [https://flexos.work/ai].

Building AI-First Companies as a Non-Technical Leader (with Peek CEO Sherry Jiang)

Welcome to Lead with AI, a podcast where we speak with business leaders bringing AI to their work, teams, and organizations. In today’s episode, we speak to Sherry Jiang, CEO of Peek, about how non-technical leaders can successfully build AI-first companies. Sherry Jiang is an entrepreneur and tech innovator. After honing her skills as a Product Marketing Manager for Google Pay, Sherry set her sights on revolutionizing personal financial management. Now, as the Co-Founder and CEO of Peek, she's leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to help individuals track, manage, and grow their net worth with unprecedented ease and insight. In this episode, you'll learn how Sherry leverages AI to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical roles, rethinks traditional SaaS models, and tackles the challenges of AI adoption in larger organizations. We’ll also dive into how AI is helping her optimize team productivity and streamline innovation. Reading more at: www.flexos.work/learn/building-ai-first-companies-without-a-tech-background [http://www.flexos.work/learn/building-ai-first-companies-without-a-tech-background] To be the first to get updates on new episodes, subscribe at https://flexos.work/ai [https://flexos.work/ai].

Inside Roblox’s AI-Driven Employee Experience (With Arvind KC, Chief People and Systems Officer)

Welcome to Lead with AI, a podcast where we explore how business leaders are integrating AI into their work, teams, and organizations. In today’s episode, we speak with Arvind KC, Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox, about the AI-driven employee experience and how merging HR and IT is transforming their workforce. Arvind KC leads efforts to evolve processes, systems, and culture, ensuring that Roblox’s teams thrive and reach their highest potential. KC has over 25 years of executive experience, focusing on how technology drives exceptional organizational performance at incredible companies like Facebook, Palantir—where he was CIO and CHRO—and Google, where he served as VP of Engineering. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: * Why integrating HR and IT is crucial for a seamless AI-enhanced work environment. * How to adopt AI tools where they can have the most immediate and impactful results. * The importance of setting realistic expectations for AI’s productivity boost. * How AI could reshape organizational structures and what you need to prepare for. * Why starting your AI journey now—and continuing—is critical for long-term success. Reading more at: www.flexos.work/learn/inside-roblox-ai-driven-employee-experience [http://www.flexos.work/learn/inside-roblox-ai-driven-employee-experience] To be the first to get updates on new episodes, subscribe at https://flexos.work/ai [https://flexos.work/ai].

Beyond the AI Pilot: How PwC Scaled Adoption Across 6,000 Employees (with Marlene de Koning)

Welcome to Lead with AI, a podcast in which we speak with business leaders bringing AI to their work, teams, and organizations. In today's episode, we speak to Marlene de Koning, Director at PwC Netherlands, where she leads the HR Tech & Digital team within their People & Organization practice. With additional experience at tech giants LinkedIn and Microsoft, and as an author and sought-after speaker on HR Tech strategy and digital transformation, Marlene brings invaluable insights on how to successfully scale AI adoption from pilot to enterprise-wide implementation. In this episode, you'll learn: * How to set up diverse and intelligent AI pilots * The key to scaling AI adoption across thousands of employees * Practical strategies for integrating AI into daily workflows * Methods for cultivating AI influencers within your organization * How to balance experimentation with strategy in AI implementation * PwC Netherlands' innovative "AI in the Loop" approach for ensuring fairness Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale your existing initiatives, Marlene's experience leading PwC Netherlands' transformation will provide you with actionable insights you can apply in your organization. Reading more at: www.flexos.work/learn/beyond-ai-pilot-pwc-scaled-adoption-6000-employees [http://www.flexos.work/learn/beyond-ai-pilot-pwc-scaled-adoption-6000-employees] To be the first to get updates on new episodes, subscribe at https://flexos.work/ai [https://flexos.work/ai].

AI Maturity: What the Best Companies Do Differently (with Asana’s Rebecca Hinds)

Welcome to Lead with AI, a podcast in which we speak with business leaders bringing AI to their work, teams, and organizations. In today's episode, we speak to Rebecca Hinds, the Head of The Work Innovation Lab by Asana. This first-of-its-kind think tank conducts actionable research to help businesses navigate the constantly changing world of work. Rebecca earned her Ph.D. at Stanford University, where she focused her research on transforming organizations through technologies like AI and non-traditional work forms such as hybrid and remote work. Rebecca received the Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship, which is considered one of the highest honors given to Stanford doctoral students. Her research and insights have appeared in publications including the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired, TechCrunch, and Inc. Here are five key insights you'll gain from our conversation: 1. The stages of AI maturity and how to identify where your organization stands. 2. The 5 C’s framework for AI integration: Comprehension, Concerns, Collaboration, Context, and Calibration. 3. What do top companies do differently to get AI right and why does sAI adoption mean seeing AI as a teammate, not a tool 4. How training, including tapping into power users, team leaders, and centralized support resources, is key. 5. The importance of investing in AI, and why collecting employee feedback is crucial to drive successful AI adoption. Learn how to take your team or company from level 1 to 5 in just 30 minutes. Reading more at: www.flexos.work/learn/ai-maturity-code-companies-do-differently [http://www.flexos.work/learn/ai-maturity-code-companies-do-differently] To be the first to get updates on new episodes, subscribe at flexos.work/ai [http://flexos.work/ai].