AI with Bruce Daisley

Apr 10, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Bruce Daisley, a workplace culture expert and bestselling author, explores the realities of artificial intelligence in work environments. He tackles the hype versus reality of AI's impact on jobs and encourages organizations to look beyond buzzwords. Bruce emphasizes that emotional intelligence remains crucial amidst automation. He also shares strategies for cultivating a culture of curiosity and collaboration to successfully integrate AI, ultimately empowering employees to thrive in a tech-driven future.

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INSIGHT

Divergent Views on AI Productivity

AI perception varies widely between executives and employees regarding productivity impact.
Mixed experiences have led to skepticism despite high executive optimism.

ADVICE

Start AI with Achievable Goals

Aim for a realistic 10% AI-driven growth to foster practical adoption.
Encourage word of mouth within organizations to spread AI usefulness democratically.

ANECDOTE

Learning from AI Research Failures

Bruce tested Google's Gemini AI for research papers, initially finding many non-existent papers.
Improvements led to revolutionary research assistance with real-time academic insights.

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