Negotiate Anything The Truth About AI, Leadership & the Future of Work
Dec 12, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, automation engineer Dave Shapiro breaks down the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for leaders. Media executive Bonnie St. John shares how AI might reshape storytelling and the importance of human skills like empathy in an AI-driven world. Professor Dr. Heiss Gibson emphasizes the need for trust and humility in leadership during technological transitions. Together, they highlight the urgent need for human-centered approaches as AI permeates every industry, urging leaders to adapt or risk being left behind.
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AI Is Massive Math Predicting Language
- AI is a math-driven system that predicts next tokens using massive neural networks.
- Dave Shapiro frames modern AI as large language models powered by billions of fast linear algebra calculations.
AI As The Next Automation Leap
- Treat AI as the next evolution of automation and a force amplifier for cognitive work.
- It allows individuals and organizations to do more, faster, and at lower cost across many tasks.
AI Progress Has Become A Weekly Step Change
- AI progress has moved from yearly updates to weekly step changes, driven by competition and shared results.
- Dave describes a race condition where firms must rapidly iterate to survive, accelerating the field.
