In this HCI Webinar, I talk with Irene Riad about conscious leadership and resilience. Irene Riad is an ICF PCC Executive Coach and Organizational Culture Coach who specializes in success mindset, complex trauma recovery, and Jungian depth psychology. She is the founder of SightCET, The Institute of Authentic Leadership Culture, a keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Her coaching, coach education, mentor coaching, and coaching supervision align professional and personal growth with the wisdom of the mind-body-soul interaction through different modalities that enable her clients to go through a deep transformation of their whole human system as leader, team, and organization. The outcome of her work is experienced as a renewal of identity. There is renewed sight to the energetic power we hold within ourselves, and we hold collectively to live our purpose and create legacy through our work or business. She is deeply fulfilled by empowering others to shine their light and claim their unique magnificence in the world.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Irene Riad about conscious leadership and resilience. Irene Riad is an ICF PCC Executive Coach and Organizational Culture Coach who specializes in success mindset, complex trauma recovery, and Jungian depth psychology. She is the founder of SightCET, The Institute of Authentic Leadership Culture, a keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Her coaching, coach education, mentor coaching, and coaching supervision align professional and personal growth with the wisdom of the mind-body-soul interaction through different modalities that enable her clients to go through a deep transformation of their whole human system as leader, team, and organization. The outcome of her work is experienced as a renewal of identity. There is renewed sight to the energetic power we hold within ourselves, and we hold collectively to live our purpose and create legacy through our work or business. She is deeply fulfilled by empowering others to shine their light and claim their unique magnificence in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Webinar, I talk with Juan Betancourt about how companies can operationalize agility for all teams. Juan Betancourt, CEO of Humantelligence, is a visionary leader with a lifelong commitment to reshaping the business landscape for the better. Having observed the limitations of conventional human capital management systems during his time in the software industry, Juan recognized a need for innovation. It was this realization that led him to Humantelligence, where he saw the potential to revolutionize productivity, motivation, and employee retention while making it accessible to all. With a track record of revitalizing global brands like Puma and overseeing the US division of Décathlon, Juan's expertise is unmatched. A Harvard economics graduate with an MBA from The Wharton School, Juan is committed to making work better for all and actively engages in community leadership roles.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, yet its immediate impact on macroeconomic indicators like GDP and employment is expected to be gradual rather than revolutionary by 2030. While AI has the potential to disrupt industries significantly and create vast wealth inequality, the transition is unlikely to be instantaneous. Historical parallels with transformative technologies such as electricity and personal computers illustrate that productivity gains follow only after extensive organizational and workforce adaptation. AI adoption is uneven across sectors and company sizes, with data-rich industries and large corporations leading the charge, widening existing gaps. The future workforce will face challenges as AI changes job landscapes, but proactive retraining focused on durable skills such as critical thinking and leadership can mitigate negative effects. Companies that invest in employee development not only support workers but also increase their own resilience. Furthermore, the management of AI-driven transitions—particularly how layoffs and workforce changes are handled—will critically influence organizational trust and morale. Transparency, fairness, and treating employees as partners rather than costs are essential for navigating this uncertain future. Ultimately, the success of AI integration depends not only on the technology itself but also on the human and organizational responses to it. Highlights 🤖 AI progress is rapid, but economic effects on GDP and employment will be gradual by 2030. ⚖️ AI could cause massive wealth concentration, with the richest holding up to 80% of wealth by 2050. 🏭 Historical tech like electricity and PCs show productivity gains come after organizational reinvention, not immediately. 📊 AI adoption is uneven, benefiting large, data-rich companies more than small or regulated sectors. 🎓 Retraining workers in durable skills is critical to mitigating job disruption caused by AI. 🤝 Fair and transparent workforce management during AI transitions improves trust and outcomes. 💼 Companies that invest in their people alongside AI technology will be the real winners. Don’t forget to like and share this video! #AI #EconomicDisruption #WorkforceDevelopment #OrganizationalStrategy #FutureOfWork OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Fast Tech, Slow Change? 00:00:58 - The Productivity Lag 00:01:51 - Who Adopts AI First? 00:02:47 - The Retraining Imperative 00:03:37 - Fairness, Transparency, and Planning

The research examines how organizations can navigate the economic and professional shifts triggered by artificial intelligence. Research suggests a significant gap between rapid technological advancement and the more gradual pace of economic productivity, requiring leaders to prepare for both incremental and disruptive change. To maintain operational continuity and support employee wellbeing, the research advocates for evidence-based strategies like structured retraining, transparent communication, and the creation of roles that pair human judgment with AI efficiency. The research emphasizes that proactive transition planning and a culture of continuous learning are essential for mitigating displacement risks and rising wealth inequality. Ultimately, the research argues that successful adoption depends on procedural fairness and a focus on human-AI complementarity rather than simple labor replacement. By investing in organizational resilience, companies can thrive during this transformation while fostering broader economic stability.

The research examines how organizations can navigate the economic and professional shifts triggered by artificial intelligence. Research suggests a significant gap between rapid technological advancement and the more gradual pace of economic productivity, requiring leaders to prepare for both incremental and disruptive change. To maintain operational continuity and support employee wellbeing, the research advocates for evidence-based strategies like structured retraining, transparent communication, and the creation of roles that pair human judgment with AI efficiency. The research emphasizes that proactive transition planning and a culture of continuous learning are essential for mitigating displacement risks and rising wealth inequality. Ultimately, the research argues that successful adoption depends on procedural fairness and a focus on human-AI complementarity rather than simple labor replacement. By investing in organizational resilience, companies can thrive during this transformation while fostering broader economic stability. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The research examines how organizations can navigate the economic and professional shifts triggered by artificial intelligence. Research suggests a significant gap between rapid technological advancement and the more gradual pace of economic productivity, requiring leaders to prepare for both incremental and disruptive change. To maintain operational continuity and support employee wellbeing, the research advocates for evidence-based strategies like structured retraining, transparent communication, and the creation of roles that pair human judgment with AI efficiency. The research emphasizes that proactive transition planning and a culture of continuous learning are essential for mitigating displacement risks and rising wealth inequality. Ultimately, the research argues that successful adoption depends on procedural fairness and a focus on human-AI complementarity rather than simple labor replacement. By investing in organizational resilience, companies can thrive during this transformation while fostering broader economic stability. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abstract: Organizations face unprecedented uncertainty as artificial intelligence capabilities advance rapidly while economic trajectories remain unclear. This article examines emerging evidence on AI's economic impacts and synthesizes research-backed organizational responses to workforce displacement, skills obsolescence, and structural economic shifts. Drawing from a 2025 forecasting study involving 69 leading economists, 52 AI experts, and additional expert panels, we explore the apparent disconnect between expectations of significant AI capability improvements and modest near-term economic projections—alongside the 14% probability experts assign to rapid-progress scenarios featuring substantial GDP growth, declining labor force participation, and accelerating wealth inequality. The article presents evidence-based organizational interventions spanning workforce retraining architecture, transparent transition planning, strategic capability repositioning, and long-term resilience building. Organizations that proactively address AI's workforce implications through systematic retraining, procedural fairness, and adaptive organizational design can better navigate technological disruption while supporting employee wellbeing and maintaining operational continuity during periods of profound economic transformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.