🌴198. Shopify doesn’t want humans. Is your company next?
This episode starts with a contradiction: a gorgeous blue-sky walk... paired with a doomsday AI podcast.
In this reflection, I explore:
What I actually think about AI (spoiler: no one really knows)A sharp, pragmatic post by Greg Isenberg on the real impact of AI on jobsMy commentary on what’s already playing out in workplaces I consult withHow this will affect facilitators, consultants, educators — and the entire idea of “relevance”Why trades and creativity are about to see a big upswingWhat education should be focusing on instead of rote recallWhy I believe we’re heading into the “beehive era”: lean giants surrounded by thousands of powerful 1-person businesses👀 Referenced:
Greg Isenberg’s post on LinkedIn: “AI won’t take your job. Someone who knows AI will.”My earlier walkthrough on building a tool using Google’s Gemini AIThe shift I’m already seeing in hiring policies and team structuresA warning + invitation for anyone who thinks “my work is safe”🔗 Connect with me or share your take:
What’s the skill you believe will matter most in this AI-powered shift?Where are you seeing this play out already?*New* You're invited to join Leanne's free community, Work Fame.
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