AI Teammates for Smarter Hiring & Stronger Teams with Scott Morris

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Scott Morris, Founder and CEO of PropulsionAI, to explore the future of HR and the groundbreaking role of AI as a teammate. Scott shares how his unconventional career path – from LAPD officer to C-level HR executive to tech founder – inspired him to create Athena, an AI-powered coach designed to help managers hire smarter, lead better, and scale more effectively. Tune in to hear how AI is changing the future of interviewing, hiring, and teamwork.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:33 Meet Scott Morris: From LAPD to HR Innovator

04:43 The Human Toll of Mis-Hiring

07:06 The Concept of Fit in the Workplace

08:56 Introducing Athena: AI as a Teammate

14:54 The Role of AI in HR and Recruitment

25:04 The Importance of Front-Loaded Hard Work

25:22 Dynamic Team Planning and Succession

26:17 Onboarding to Results: A New Approach

26:32 Athena's Role in Performance Measurement

27:20 Creating Target Results and Performance Charters

29:24 The Tragic Reality of Employee Engagement

30:54 Outcome-Based Job Descriptions

34:57 The Role of Managers in Employee Success

42:55 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration

46:16 Final Thoughts and How to Connect