S2E19 | The Identity Crisis of AI and Who Are We When Work Changes w/ Karen Lam

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In this episode of The Human Protocol, host Mykel Salomon sits down with Karen Lam, Director of Customer Support at Top Hat [https://tophat.com/] and co-chair of the Women in Tech employee resource group, to explore one of the most urgent conversations happening right now: how artificial intelligence is not just changing what we do at work, but reshaping who we believe we are. Karen draws on the Promethean myth to explain why AI feels uniquely threatening to our sense of self, and why generations raised on the idea that hard work equals worth are struggling most with the shift. Together, Mykel and Karen unpack the gender and age disparities in AI adoption, the invisible labor that limits who gets to experiment with new tools, the "penalty" women face when using AI in the workplace, and how leaders can build a culture of psychological safety and experimentation where AI becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. What You'll Learn in This Episode * Why AI triggers a deeper identity crisis than previous technological shifts like the internet or even the introduction of time zones * How the Promethean myth connects to the way people feel AI has "taken something" that was uniquely human * The real reason negative headlines dominate the AI conversation and how that shapes fear and resistance at work * What research reveals about gender disparities in AI adoption, particularly among female engineers * How the "penalty" for using AI at work affects women and older employees differently than their counterparts * Why invisible labor at home limits who has time to experiment with and master AI tools * How managers who use AI themselves rate AI-assisted work more fairly than those who do not * What true AI adoption inside a company actually looks like, beyond opening a chat interface * Why experimentation and vulnerability from senior leaders are the two biggest culture drivers for AI success * How AI can actually reduce workplace inequality by removing barriers to polished communication and access to opportunities * Why diverse voices using and shaping AI are critical to reducing the bias baked into training data * Practical advice for individuals, companies, AI builders, and policymakers on staying human while building the future Connect with Karen Lam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenklam/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenklam/] Top Hat: https://tophat.com/ [https://tophat.com/] Connect with Mykel Salomon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykelsalomon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykelsalomon/] Website: https://thehumanprotocolgroup.com/ [https://thehumanprotocolgroup.com/]

S2E20 | The Discipline Protocol: Self-Leadership in the Age of AI w/ Dusty Holcomb

What does it take to lead others when you have not yet learned to lead yourself? In this episode of The Human Protocol, host Mykel Salomon sits down with Dusty Holcomb, a leadership coach with 28 years of executive experience, to explore the discipline behind great leadership. Dusty unpacks why self-leadership is the foundation of every high-performing team, how discipline is not punishment but alignment, and why the rise of AI is not a threat to human leaders but a mirror that exposes and sharpens them. From homeschooling roots and managing a 350-person operation at age 23, to building a personal AI chief of staff for daily reflection, Dusty delivers raw, actionable wisdom on how leaders at every level can build internal clarity, develop intentional daily habits, and master delegation to thrive in a rapidly changing world. What You'll Learn in This Episode * Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership and how your internal discipline directly shapes the trust, respect, and performance of your team * The mindset shift every new leader needs to make when transitioning from individual contributor to leading and developing other people * How imposter syndrome shows up even at the CEO and senior executive level and what the most self-aware leaders do to manage it * Why the skills that earned you a promotion are not always the skills that will keep you successful in your new leadership role * The simple daily calendar audit practice that helps leaders identify one task to delegate and convert it into a real growth opportunity for their team * How artificial intelligence can sharpen your leadership rather than replace it, and what it looks like to use an AI chief of staff for daily reflection, gain assessments, and better decision-making * The five questions every leader must help their team answer to move people from doing the minimum to bringing their full effort and purpose to their work * How to write your own personal rules of engagement in under an hour to clarify your values, set expectations for yourself, and invite genuine accountability from the people around you Dusty is offering The Human Protocol listeners exclusive access to the Rules of Engagement Playbook, along with a complimentary DISC personality assessment — a $500 executive-level tool he uses with clients. It’s a practical resource designed to help you apply the self-leadership principles discussed in this episode. Access it free at myrulesofengagement.com [http://myrulesofengagement.com]. http://myrulesofengagement.comConnect with Dusty Holcomb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustyholcomb/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustyholcomb/]Website: Arqus Group - https://arcqusgroup.com/ [https://arcqusgroup.com/]Connect with Mykel Salomon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykelsalomon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykelsalomon/]Website: https://thehumanprotocolgroup.com/ [https://thehumanprotocolgroup.com/]

20 mei 202652 min

S2E19 | The Identity Crisis of AI and Who Are We When Work Changes w/ Karen Lam

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