FranklinCovey On Leadership Ethan Mollick: What Leaders Need to Know About AI
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Sep 9, 2025 
Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School and expert in innovation, shares his insights on the transformative effects of AI at work and in education. He emphasizes the value of play and creativity in embracing technology and discusses common pitfalls leaders face in AI implementation. Listeners will learn about balancing powerful AI tools with human skills that machines cannot replicate, such as creativity and ethical judgment. Ethan also highlights the importance of mentorship and principled leadership in navigating this evolving landscape.
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Early Roots At The Media Lab
- Ethan Mollick started in AI at MIT's Media Lab working with Marvin Minsky but as the non-technical explainer in the group.
- Early play and explaining positioned him to spot GPT-era changes quickly and build a public platform around them.
Play Unlocks AI Understanding
- Play is one of the best ways to understand and discover AI capabilities.
- Approaching models with curiosity reveals both fun and serious application ideas.
Choose A Major Model And Use The Best
- Pick one major model family (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) and use the most advanced model available.
- Use larger, current models because they handle intent and hard problems more effectively.
