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By 2025, 87% of global companies and 99% of Fortune 500 firms will use artificial intelligence for candidate screening, fundamentally changing the recruitment landscape. This advanced hr tool evaluates job applications in seconds, assessing personal brand signals and impacting the hiring process significantly. Without these signals, job security is at risk, making ai scoring a critical factor in modern hr management. Most professionals are worried that AI will replace them. Smart professionals are building the one asset AI can't touch: a personal brand that makes them un-ignorable. In this episode of the AI Career Survival Guide, ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler reveals how HR leaders are using AI to judge who gets hired and who gets laid off – and why your personal brand is the only career safety net that travels with you whether you're employed or running a business. From Fortune 500 HR departments to serious entrepreneurs, one thing is clear: if decision-makers can't find you, understand your value, or repeat what you do in 10 seconds, you don't exist in their budget. This isn’t about vanity metrics or social media fluff – it’s about job security in the AI economy and building a portable asset that survives every layoff, restructure, and market shift. 🎯 In this episode: • How HR teams judge your career worth in under 30 seconds online • Why AI is making generic professionals and founders invisible • The “12-year-old test” that tells you if you’re actually hireable or investable • A 10-minute survival exercise for both executives and entrepreneurs • How to choose cornerstone words that make you memorable to decision-makers Whether you’re an executive protecting your role or an entrepreneur protecting your revenue, your personal brand isn’t optional – it’s your survival asset in the AI career economy. 👉 Next in the AI Career Survival Guide: interviews with HR leaders on exactly how they evaluate professionals and founders online in 2025. SOURCES & STATISTICS: AI Recruitment Data (2025): 87% of companies globally use AI recruitment tools 99% of Fortune 500 companies use AI hiring systems Sources: DemandSage (Dec 2025), TwinStrata (Sept 2025), LITSLINK (Dec 2025) Social Media Screening: 70% of employers screen candidates via social media 67% of hiring managers research candidates online before interviews Sources: CareerBuilder 2024, TopResume 2024 https://www.natschooler.com/why-your-personal-brand-is-the-only-career-insurance-that-works-in-2026/ Value these insights? You're seeing the edited version. Monday Influencer members get full uncut interviews, The Indispensable Weekly Guide every Monday, downloadable business resources, and elite strategic coaching. Your risk? One dollar. https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337

Year-end HR is chaos. Right now, professionals are facing performance reviews, retention battles, and high-stakes compensation decisions in what Nathaniel Schooler describes as the toughest time in workplace history. With monitoring systems becoming draconian and jobs not just changing but disappearing, the risk of becoming obsolete is no longer a theory—it is a reality. In this episode, Steven J. Manning, a veteran leader who built a billion-dollar business, joins ex-IBM Futurist Nathaniel Schooler to reveal exactly how to stay relevant when AI is rewriting the rules of business. This isn’t about technical complexity; it’s about the "soft skills" and tactical maneuvers that make you a "must-save" asset during any corporate downsizing. In this episode, you will discover: • The 3-Minute Survival Strategy: A simple, casual tactic to put your face on the leadership radar and prove your commitment before your review even begins. • The "Ivory Tower" Trap: Why the most motivating thing you can do is get into the trenches with your team, and how this human connection is your shield against automation. • The "Good User" Rule: Why you don’t need to be a technologist to survive. AI won’t replace you, but a professional who uses AI better than you will. • The Power of Diversity of Thought: The incredible story of how a head janitor became a Creative Director by understanding the customer better than the executives. • Fixing Failed Expectations: Why most bad reviews are actually a failure of communication, and how to reposition yourself if you’re currently on the "obsolete list". Stop dragging your heels. If you are resisting the tools of the future, you are becoming a "Luddite" with a shelf-life. This episode provides the proven strategies to ensure that while the workplace shrinks, your value only grows.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  🚀 READY TO BECOME AI-PROOF? Influential Visions is the definitive blueprint for career success and survival. Subscribe to protect your professional future and start your $1 trial to MONDAY INFLUENCER® for weekly strategies to stay irreplaceable: 👉 www.mondayinfluencer.com

We are being told that AI will dehumanize the workplace. But Fortune 500 CHRO Donna M. Brown argues the exact opposite: AI is the only thing that can save us from the drudgery that kills company culture. In this premiere episode of our new series, "The Augmented Executive," I sit down with Donna to unpack why "bias" in hiring isn't always a dirty word—if you follow her controversial "Running Shoe Rule." We also break down the precise BRIEF framework she uses to stop getting generic robot text from AI and start getting executive-level strategy. If you are a leader terrified that automation is going to replace your best people, this conversation is your playbook for staying relevant. The full MONDAY INFLUENCER experience is a complete weekly package. When you join, you get: All NEW Episodes: Full, uncut, and 100% ad-free. Archive Audios: A curated, ad-free classic episode delivered from the 500+ archive every week. Exclusive Workshops: Members-only live Q&A. Downloadable Tools: Templates, cheat sheets, and white papers. Get your $1 trial and unlock the full weekly package ▸ https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 Key Topics Discussed: The "Running Shoe" Rule: Why cultural bias is necessary for high performance (if you’re transparent). The BRIEF Framework: The 5-step prompting method to delegate effectively to AI (Background, Request, Instruction, Expectation, Focus). The Future of HR: Why the goal isn’t fewer humans, but freed humans. Insight vs. Data: The one skill AI cannot replicate that protects your career. The 3 Hidden Biases: How to spot bias in your Algorithms, Data Sets, and Queries. Resources: Nat Schooler: https://www.natschooler.com/future-proof-leadership-ai-running-shoe-rule/ Donna M Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-brown/ About Influential Visions: This is the podcast for executives, leaders, and professionals who want to future-proof their leadership and career.

We’ve been lied to. They say "people hate change." That is nonsense. People love change—they love new cars and vacations. What they hate is being changed by someone else. In this episode, I sit down with Steven J. Manning (Business Leader, $40B+ Revenue) and Darrell Mann (Systematic Innovation Expert) to dismantle this myth. We explore the "Wisdom Gap"—why AI passes exams but fails when the rules don't apply. If you want to move from a "Manager of Tasks" to an "Architect of Culture," this conversation is your blueprint. The full MONDAY INFLUENCER experience is a complete weekly package. When you join, you get: All NEW Episodes: Full, uncut, and 100% ad-free. Archive Audios: A curated, ad-free classic episode delivered from the 500+ archive every week. Exclusive Workshops: Members-only live Q&A. Downloadable Tools: Templates, cheat sheets, and white papers. Get your $1 trial and unlock the full weekly package ▸ https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 Timestamps: 00:00 The "Being Changed" Paradox 03:45 Why employees use ChatGPT as a therapist 07:08 The Definition of Wisdom (When rules break) 10:30 "I'm not getting the answer I want" 13:20 POSIWID: The System Decides Resources: Full Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.natschooler.com/billion-dollar-ceo-mastering-ai-when-rules-break-down Steven J. Manning: https://stevenjmanning.com/ About Influential Visions: This is the podcast for executives, leaders, and professionals who want to future-proof their leadership and career. #ArtificialIntelligence #LeadershipWisdom #BillionDollarMindset #ChangeManagement #InfluentialVisions

The "Wild West" of AI is ending. With the EU AI Act 2026 on the horizon, the era of "move fast and break things" is being replaced by "move fast and build trust." I am joined by Nicolas Babin, EU Digital Ambassador, to discuss why the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is about to become the most critical role in the C-Suite. This isn't about boring compliance; it's about building a "Glass Box" business where transparency becomes your ultimate competitive moat. If you think this is just an IT role, you are missing the bigger picture. The full MONDAY INFLUENCER experience is a complete weekly package. When you join, you get: All NEW Episodes: Full, uncut, and 100% ad-free. Archive Audios: A curated, ad-free classic episode delivered from the 500+ archive every week. Exclusive Workshops: Members-only live Q&A. Downloadable Tools: Templates, cheat sheets, and white papers. Get your $1 trial and unlock the full weekly package ▸ https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 Timestamps:  00:00 The Chief AI Officer: 2026 EU Compliance Secrets  00:30 What do Chief AI Officers actually do?  03:55 Reporting lines: Why the CEO is the only option  07:45 The EU AI Act: A Strategic Mandate  09:00 The 4 Risk Levels (Unacceptable to Minimal)  11:30 Compliance as a Competitive Advantage  16:00 Why this role requires "Diplomacy" over Code Resources: Full Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.natschooler.com/the-chief-ai-officer-role-why-its-the-ceos-new-strategic-partner-not-it-support/  Guest Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasbabin/  About Influential Visions: This is the podcast for executives, leaders, and professionals who want to future-proof their leadership and career.

2/2 I host a powerhouse conversation with Katz Kiely (20+ years transformation expert, TEDx/SXSW speaker, UN/BBC/GSK advisor) and Steven J Manning (billion-dollar business builder) to decode the costliest 50 AI implementation failures in history. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Part 2 reveals why 95% of enterprise AI projects collapse—and the exact frameworks that save them. This isn't theory. It's battle-tested intelligence from leaders who've navigated billions in digital transformation disasters and emerged with solutions that actually work. KEY INSIGHTS: ✅ The hidden leadership gaps destroying AI investments ✅ Real-world fixes from billion-dollar transformations ✅ How to protect your executive career during AI disruption ✅ Implementation frameworks that prevent catastrophic failure No technical jargon. Just proven strategies for business leaders who need results. Get a 2x new, curated, ad-free classic from our 500+ episode archive delivered to you every week (plus all new episodes uncut) by joining the MONDAY INFLUENCER community today at: mondayinfluencer.com

1/2 $15B in AI disasters decoded. GM's Cruise, Babylon Health, IBM Watson failures reveal why human-centered transformation wins. Expert roundtable with billion-dollar insights. What do GM's $10 billion Cruise failure, Babylon Health's $4.2B collapse, and IBM Watson's healthcare retreat have in common? They prove that technology without human strategy is a recipe for disaster. Ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler hosts an explosive roundtable with two transformation heavyweights: Katz Kiely - 20+ years driving human-centered transformation for UN, BBC, GSK. TEDx/SXSW speaker who built the world's first open innovation platform and learned the hard truth: technology alone never drives change—people do. Steven J Manning - Billion-dollar business builder who's seen both sides of the AI hype cycle. This Episode Exposes: • GM's $10B autonomous vehicle disaster ($5B lost 2018-2022) • Babylon Health's $4.2B AI healthcare implosion • IBM Watson's quiet retreat after massive overpromise • Klarna's AI customer service catastrophe • The human innovation framework that prevents these failures Perfect For: Executives and business leaders (35-55) navigating digital transformation pressure. Learn to protect your career decisions and drive real innovation without falling into the AI hype trap. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - The $15B AI Disaster Landscape 03:42 - GM Cruise: Anatomy of a $10B Failure 08:15 - Babylon Health's Healthcare AI Collapse 12:30 - IBM Watson's Healthcare Retreat 17:45 - Klarna's AI Customer Service Disaster 21:20 - Human Innovation Framework with Katz Kiely 🔥 This is just a fraction of the conversation. Get the full 1-hour 20-minute discussion and more by subscribing to MONDAY INFLUENCER®. When you subscribe, you get: The Full Roundtable: Access the entire 1 hour 20-minute deep-dive on this topic. Immediate Actionable Benefits: Get The Indispensable Weekly Guide to Success in Business and Life©, packed with "Golden Tickets"—five exclusive, actionable tips from world-renowned leaders. Exclusive Monthly Workshops: Join subscribers-only workshops to solve your biggest business and career challenges with our experts. Full Library Access: Unlock a private library of over 500 expert talks and interviews. #AIFailures #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipStrategy #TechInnovation #CareerAdvancement This is your weekly digest for immediate, real-world achievement. ▶ Start your trial for just $1 for the first month. Subscribe to MONDAY INFLUENCER now: https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 (Plus, 20% of all subscription revenue is donated to help children in need through our Every Dollar Saves A Child® initiative.) Get Katz Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katzyk Get We Are Beep here: https://www.wearebeep.com/

Cyber Defense Strategy for Executives with Lisa Ventura MBE Lisa Ventura MBE destroys the dangerous myth that AI is a cybersecurity "silver bullet"—and reveals how attackers are already using AI as a force-multiplier while most organizations defend in isolation. Discover: • Why AI hype vs. operational reality leaves executives vulnerable • How adversaries weaponize machine-scale reconnaissance and hyper-personalized phishing • What multi-agent defense looks like (AI + human collaboration) • The collaboration gap: why attackers coordinate while defenders work alone • Where AI tools fail at the operational layer (people, process, workflow) • Preparing for agent-vs-agent cyber warfare • Real breakdown: The Jaguar Land Rover breach and its supply chain devastation Hosted by Nat Schooler (Ex-IBM Futurist) on Influential Visions—where global executives share career advancement and tech insights for professionals building future-proof leadership. Value these insights? You're seeing the edited version. Monday Influencer members get full uncut interviews, The Indispensable Weekly Guide every Monday, downloadable business resources. Your risk? One dollar. https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337

 I will be joined by business leader Steven J. Manning as we dig even deeper into this critical topic. Are we looking at 1984...we will ponder that..and the following topics: • Who's winning the race to control digital identity—and why should business leaders care by 2030? • How do you balance protecting customer data with driving revenue growth? • Are new identity technologies worth the investment, or just expensive distractions? • What's the biggest threat to an executive's professional reputation in the digital age? • Which tech giants are positioning to own your professional identity—and what's their play?

How do you build a business that scales and has a soul? Tomorrow, I'm joined by two leaders who have done it: Richard Morris FRSA M.Eng C.Eng ($2.3B exit) and Steven J. Manning. Together, they've driven $50B+ in global commerce, and they're sharing their framework. We discuss: ▪️ Why the future of work hinges on purpose, not just profit. ▪️ How to create a culture of belonging to retain top talent.  ▪️ Technology implementation that serves people. ▪️ Why younger generations demand purpose, and how to deliver it. Discover why profit should be the outcome of doing the right things with the right people.

The corporate surveillance revolution is here. By 2025, over 85% of large corporations are using employee monitoring tools - up from just 50% before 2020. This $7.5 billion industry is reshaping how leaders manage teams and protect businesses. In this deep dive, renowned business leader Steven J. Manning and I explore: 🔍 Corporate Surveillance Reality Why 85% of companies now monitor employees $7.5 billion market driving AI-powered behavioral analysis How 1 in 3 companies use AI for predictive employee scoring 🛡️ Technology Arms Race $68 billion biometrics market making passwords obsolete 100 million EU citizens getting Digital Identity Wallets by 2026 $5 billion in deepfake fraud losses targeting executives ⚖️ Privacy vs Security Battleground China's 800 million AI cameras restricting 30 million citizens Self-Sovereign Identity market growing 82% annually Why decentralized solutions are reaching $5.5 billion by 2028 Key Leadership Questions Answered: How do you balance security benefits against legal liability? What governance frameworks protect against privacy lawsuits? Which Fortune 500 companies are gaining competitive advantages? This isn't future speculation — it's today's business reality affecting your workforce, compliance, and competitive position. Get MONDAY INFLUENCER® HERE https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337

Artificial intelligence is accelerating a significant concentration of economic power and reshaping industry at an unprecedented pace. In this discussion, renowned systematic innovation expert Darrell Mann and business expert Steven J. Manning provide a rational forecast of the technological landscape by 2030. We explore the rise of "Tech Feudalism" and its implications for entrepreneurship and corporate structure, offering critical analysis grounded in decades of experience. This is a crucial listen for understanding the new economic realities and preparing for the strategic challenges ahead. Get the blog here: https://www.natschooler.com/what-global-leaders-predict-about-ai-and-wealth-by-2030 Signup to MONDAY INFLUENCER here: 

Why Digital ID is a Huge Deal for Businesses Right Now The market for Digital ID (verifying who someone is online) is exploding. It's expected to be worth over $133 billion by 2030 and is growing incredibly fast. According to MarketsandMarkets Top bosses now see Digital ID as a core part of their business plan. In fact, companies that use it are 23 times more likely to get new customers. I dig into this topic with Steven J Manning and discuss the ins and outs.

In a fascinating conversation exploring the intersection of technology, economics, politics, and social constructs, EU digital ambassador Nicolas Babin shares profound insights into our rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a regular guest and pioneer in AI robotics, Nicolas discusses the "AI energy paradox," the real-world application of human augmentation, and how leaders can use tools like Gemini and ChatGPT for fact-checking. This episode is packed with value for any leader navigating the future of AI. You can get the full shownotes here.

Step inside the boardroom with Future Unlocked, where the world’s most influential business luminaries gather for candid conversations and some roundtables about what’s next. Each episode brings together leaders overseeing tens of billions in commerce—Fortune 500 CEOs, global policy architects, and tech visionaries—to decode the seismic shifts shaping our future. Unfiltered insights from industry titans, sharing strategies and predictions you won’t hear anywhere else. Deep dives into the economic, political, social, and technological forces set to redefine global business by 2030. Candid, strategic discussions—no scripts, just real talk from those steering the world’s largest enterprises.

Gain insights into effective time management with these actionable productivity tips for CEOs and executives. Discover time-saving business tips and life hacks to enhance focus and foster deep work. Learn how to be more productive and achieve your goals faster. Get MONDAY INFLUENCER® HERE https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337

This is the story of why I shelved a successful 6-year podcast. It was a journey of relentless focus, going "lean," and optimizing for productivity. In this bonus episode, I explain the decision to end "Build Business Acumen" and pour all my energy into Influential Visions and MONDAY INFLUENCER. This is for any leader or creator who feels stretched too thin and needs to re-focus on what truly matters. This is a bonus episode. The full MONDAY INFLUENCER experience is a complete weekly package: When you join, you get: All NEW Episodes: Full, uncut, and 100% ad-free. 2x NEW Archive Audios: Two curated, ad-free classic episodes (like this one) delivered from the 500+ archive every week. Exclusive Workshops: Members-only live Q&A and problem-solving sessions. Downloadable Tools: A library of templates, cheat sheets, and white papers. Get your $1 trial and unlock the full weekly package ▸ https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 Full Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.natschooler.com/why-i-ended-the-build-business-acumen-podcast-a-journey-of-focus-and-productivity/

In today's hyper-connected world, technology has become both a blessing and a curse, just why we explored these digital detox secrets. Digital overload is a real challenge for professionals seeking to maintain productivity and creativity. This article explores powerful insights from Stephen J. Manning on how to effectively manage technology and reclaim your deep work potential. Want more get MONDAY INFLUENCER®  here: https://learn.mondayinfluencer.com/337 Get Nat Schooler here: https://www.natschooler.com/ Get Steven J. Manning here: https://stevenjmanning.com/

In this week's discussion, business leader Steven J. Manning shares profound insights into achieving success, productivity, and personal growth. His narrative goes beyond typical motivational advice, offering a raw, practical perspective on what it truly takes to excel in business and life. Want more get MONDAY INFLUENCER® HERE.

The executive who brought AIBO to life at Sony Europe now is an EU Digital Ambassador. Nicolas Babin reveals Ai productivity secrets/ framework that bridges cutting-edge AI innovation with regulatory compliance—essential insights for leaders navigating 2025’s AI landscape. The AIBO Legacy • How leading Sony’s robotics division shaped Babin’s philosophy on human-AI productivity • Insights from building and launching one of the world’s first consumer AI robots From Corporate to Consultant • Transition lessons: deploying AI at scale inside a global brand vs. advising diverse European businesses • How leaders can bridge the gap between innovation and execution EU Regulation Reality • What the new AI Act means for productivity and compliance • Strategies for leaders to adopt AI without risking regulatory blowback Babin’s 4-Step AI Productivity Framework • Real tools, processes, and daily habits for maximizing team output with AI Get MONDAY INFLUENCER HERE: https://mondayinfluencer.com Visit Nat Schooler HERE: https://www.natschooler.com/