358: Stop Selling AI as Efficiency: Start Leading It as Human Growth with Elisa Camahort Page

AI may be moving fast, but the best leaders know speed means little if people are left behind.

Nikki sits down with Elisa Camahort Page to challenge one of the most common narratives surrounding AI at work. Instead of treating AI primarily as an efficiency or cost-cutting tool, Elisa makes the case for putting humans first and using technology to fuel learning, creativity, experimentation, and growth.

From creating low-stakes opportunities to play with AI to rethinking how organizations develop the next generation of leaders, Elisa shares how curiosity and permission can turn fear into possibility. The future of work is not just about keeping humans in the loop. It is about deciding who we want humans to become and building technology around that vision.

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Nikki's Key Takeaways:

Put human growth before AI-driven efficiency. Experimentation helps replace AI fear with curiosity. Leaders must model the AI behaviors they encourage. Human communication and judgment become increasingly valuable. Develop future talent instead of automating it away.