Ed on the Edge
Ep 22 · Jim Barnett | CEO & Co-Founder of Wisq
Sep 4, 2024
Jim Barnett, CEO and Co-founder of Wisq, shares his journey from co-founding Glint to revolutionizing leadership with AI coaching. He emphasizes the importance of adaptable learning and the role of AI in enhancing employee engagement. Barnett discusses the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley and the pivotal role mentorship played in shaping his career. He also highlights the balance between happiness and entrepreneurship, advocating for a service-oriented mindset and gamification in business practices.
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Quick takeaways
- Wisq was founded to provide AI-driven coaching for managers, enhancing workplace engagement and addressing the lack of resources for effective management skills.
- The platform's success led to its expansion for all employee levels, emphasizing that effective coaching benefits overall workplace culture and individual development.
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The Evolution of WISC
WISC was created to enhance workplace engagement by providing AI-powered coaching tailored specifically for managers. The inspiration for WISC stemmed from the founders’ experiences with the previous company, Glint, where they realized that, although they excelled at measuring employee engagement, they were not actively facilitating it. By integrating AI and large learning models, WISC aims to offer real-time guidance that helps managers not just understand employee engagement metrics, but also implement strategies to enhance team performance. The founders recognized the necessity of providing support to managers who often lack the resources necessary to develop effective management skills.
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