

124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader)
17 snips May 29, 2025
Geoff Woods, author of The AI-Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership, shares his insights on leveraging AI for strategic decision-making. He discusses the importance of asking the right questions and using AI as a thought partner rather than just a tool. Geoff illustrates how AI can simulate executive dynamics and enhance leadership effectiveness. He also highlights the lessons from Blockbuster's strategic missteps, emphasizing the need for innovation and adaptability in a technology-driven world.
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Mastering Skills and AI Pivot
- Geoff Woods shared how a CEO's advice in college shaped his career focus on mastering valuable skills and asking the right questions.
- This mindset led him to leverage AI for strategic growth, culminating in a significant market cap increase at Jindal Steel & Power.
Use AI to Interview Yourself
- Use AI to strategically interview yourself by having it ask questions to uncover deeper context.
- Frame AI prompts with context, role, interview, and task to get powerful insights and actionable results.
AI Removes Roadblocks
- Treating AI as a thought partner removes obstacles and accelerates problem-solving.
- Leaders gain faster clarity and avoid prolonged delays by leveraging AI's immediate insights.