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Heather Jerrehian | AI as an Enabler: Unlocking Human Potential in the Future of Work

Mar 3, 2025
Heather Jerrehian, a serial founder and tech executive, joins to discuss the transformative power of AI in the workforce. She emphasizes that AI should enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, allowing workers to focus on creativity and emotional intelligence. Heather explains the importance of talent visibility for business agility and the role of leaders in easing fears around AI. With a focus on ethical implementation, she encourages a collaborative approach to unlock innovation and potential in the age of AI.
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INSIGHT

AI and Human Work

  • Heather Jerrehian believes AI can make work more human, not less.
  • Mundane tasks can be automated, freeing human workers for higher-value work requiring uniquely human skills.
ADVICE

Managing AI Fear

  • Leaders must manage the fear of AI through change management and open communication.
  • Involve employees in discussions about AI's role to ease anxieties.
ANECDOTE

Overcoming Fear of New Technologies

  • Heather Jerrehian compares adopting AI to the initial fear of posting on social media or merging onto a freeway.
  • These once-scary actions become second nature with repeated exposure and practice.
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