326: Harnessing AI as a Strategic Thought Partner in Leadership

How can leaders use AI to unlock new levels of strategic thinking and team collaboration? Meredith sits down with Geoff Woods, author of The AI Driven Leader, to explore how AI is transforming leadership and decision-making. Geoff shares his personal journey from fear of AI to embracing it as a powerful tool for growth, offering practical examples of how leaders can use AI to tackle challenges like restructuring debt or addressing toxic workplace dynamics.

Geoff also dives into actionable strategies for empowering teams, including three essential questions every leader should ask to better understand their team’s strengths and needs. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader, this episode will inspire you to rethink your approach to leadership in the age of AI and equip you with tools to harness technology as a thought partner—not a replacement—for human judgment and creativity.

Geoff is not only the #1 bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, he’s also the host of the AI-Driven Leader podcast and Founder of AI Leadership. He’s created The AI-Driven Leadership Collective™, a network of executives collaborating to harness AI to build better businesses and better lives.

You’ll discover:

How artificial intelligence enhances strategic decision-making
What you can do to prompt AI to ask you thought-provoking questions
Practical ways to use AI as a thought partner
Strategies for overcoming fear of new technology
The CRIT framework for effective AI communication

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285: Strategies for Making Good Decisions

There’s a skill that’s critical for success in every aspect of life, and that’s the ability to make good decisions. This episode’s guest, Kandis Porter is co-author with previous guest Damon Lembi of a must-read book on this topic: Good Decisions Equal Success: Stop Decision Anxiety and Start Taking Action.

After listening to this conversation, you’re going to want to get a copy of this book for yourself and for every member of your team. It’s that good…and that important for your personal and business success.

Kandis is the Founder and CEO of Effective Flow Connections, a management consulting company that helps transform organizations through strategic planning, project management, process improvement, change management, and training. Kandis also works one-on-one with clients, focusing on Leadership development and growth.

You’ll discover:

The problem with making decisions strictly on your gut or emotions
Why it’s important to clarify who’s responsible for the four decision roles
Strategies for prioritizing tasks
What Time Bankruptcy is—and how to fix it
How to overcome decision fatigue

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160: How to Unlock the Potential in Others

What does it take to help people unlock their true potential? Peter Walmsley is masterful at doing this, and you’ll learn the key approaches he’s taken over the years. Peter has lived and breathed everything my podcast is about, so I know you’re going to value the insights and ideas he shares in our conversation.

Peter is the Senior Vice President of Organization Effectiveness at Scopely. He’s a highly committed leader with extensive experience in global organizations covering the U.S., Europe, Asia, and North Africa. He’s originally from London, and he’s lived and worked primarily for US companies in Paris, Madrid, Geneva, and San Francisco.

You’ll discover:

Why Peter creates an environment for people to flourish
What he does to convey his belief in an individual
The role of courage in decision-making
How Peter developed his own courage muscle
What leaders can do to become more comfortable with uncertainty and help their team members with this, too

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089: Create Your Dream Business and Lifestyle

Want to get insights about creating your Dream Business so you can live your Dream Lifestyle? My guest Jim Palmer has done just that. Jim and his wife sold their home of 30 years to embark on a four-year (so far!) adventure on their boat, Floating Home. And he manages all his businesses from there. Jim also shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, revealing successes and setbacks in his various businesses. You’ll enjoy Jim’s positive energy, truth-telling and personal stories!

You’ll discover:

Why imposter syndrome is so common and how to get past it
The value of making decisions quickly
Ways to create strong bonds with clients so they stay with you and refer you to others
The most important elements that Jim credits for his success (and they’re NOT credentials or formal education)

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