AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics Empowering the Next Generation: Career, Leadership & Resilience Insights (International Youth Day Special Episode)
Aug 21, 2025
Bruce Feiler, a bestselling author and expert on meaning in work, sheds light on career reinvention and adapting to an evolving job landscape. He emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability for effective leadership. The discussion highlights that our work journeys will likely change several times and encourages personal agency in career choices. Feiler advocates for a human-centered approach amidst technological advancements, asserting that skills like empathy and adaptability will be crucial for the future workforce.
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Careers Are Rewriteable Life Stories
- Bruce Feiler says careers are stories you write and will change many times over your life.
- Prepare for roughly 20 "workquakes" and avoid locking into a single narrative about work.
Life, Not AI, Drives Most Career Shifts
- Feiler argues the biggest threat to work isn't AI but people valuing personal life and meaning more.
- Most career shifts begin outside work, driven by life events like illness or family needs.
Use A Meaning Audit When Choosing Work
- Do a "meaning audit" by asking questions about past role models and current life moments.
- Use answers to choose work that fits your present when you're at a moment of change.