Today's topic is positioned at the intersection of technology and humanity. How do we stay truly human in the age of digital intelligence? This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS SVP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Lisa Waldren, storyteller, speaker and coach. She highlights what it really means to stay human, shares strategies for leaders to balance efficiency with empathy, and offers recommendations to help any team thrive in this rapidly changing workplace. 

Episode Insights Include:

Staying human in the age of AI 

• AI is an effective tool, but it's also a distraction from the human element of work. 

• We can acknowledge the presence of AI while also maintaining connection and creativity. 

• Building relationships is hard work that can't be ignored. 

• Relationships are increasing in urgency as opportunities for connection continue to decrease.

• Studies show that Gen Z doesn't actually want to be online 100% of the time. 

Is AI going to replace or amplify my role? 

• Efficiency and human connection have to be carefully balanced in today's digital world. 

• AI is designed to free up your time so you can be more human.

• The hardest part of being at work is working with other humans, but that is also the most essential component of work. 

• When used correctly, AI can help build strong human relationships at work. 

Risks of leaning too heavily on technology

• Leaders who rely too heavily on technology risk not nurturing the human side of work. 

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