AI and Leadership: Laura Perez Ehrheart Interviews Dr. Ana Melikian

We can use it as a way to harness and enhance us and our humanity, or can be another thing to take us into the path of burnout, mainly in the workplace." - Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian is interviewed by Laura Perez Ehrheart, the host of the Masters of Leadership podcast. They delve into the pressing issues of systemic burnout and the transformative role AI can play in our lives. Ana shares her vision for how AI skills will become a cornerstone for job retention in the future, urging societies to adapt to technological advancements thoughtfully. The discussion pivots to self-leadership, personal growth, and grounding as essential elements for navigating the accelerated pace of change. Laura reflects on AI's potential to boost efficiency, emphasizing responsible use as an augmentation rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. They delve into ethical leadership and the necessity of maintaining organizational values, mission, and vision to avoid reactive approaches to technological developments. By exploring the historical context and current applications of AI—from medicine to animal communication research—Ana highlights both the potential and challenges of AI. She passionately advocates for using AI to enhance humanity while preventing dehumanization and encourages a mindset shift in businesses to view AI as an opportunity. Let's dive in! ***This episode is rebroadcast here at the MINDSET ZONE® with explicit consent from Laura Perez Ehrheart, the host of the “Masters of Leadership” podcast. This week on the MINDSET ZONE podcast: 00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement 01:20 Introduction to Dr. Ana Melikian 02:12 The Intersection of Psychology and AI 03:48 Historical Context of AI 06:08 AI's Role in Human Potential 07:28 Technological Evolution and Human Adaptation 09:40 Current AI Applications in Medicine and Beyond 11:36 AI in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses 13:49 Mindset Shifts and AI Adoption 15:34 Ethical and Social Implications of AI 16:44 Ethical Considerations in AI Development 17:49 AI in Business: Balancing Efficiency and Trust 19:04 The Human Touch in a Tech-Driven World 20:46 Future Predictions: AI's Impact in the Next Decade 22:52 Social Implications of AI on the Workforce 27:11 Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI 29:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Resources: Masters of Leadership Podcast: E24 Artificial Intelligence: The Future and Human Potential Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch Using AI to Decode Animal Communication with Aza Raskin https://youtu.be/3tUXbbbMhvk?si=LB4ThgAu6ENSVB-i Related episodes: Expand What’s Possible!