#115 From Experiments to Impact: Building Human-AI Collaboration with Todd McLees

Marie Holive talks with Todd McLees (HumanSkills.AI Co-Founder), creator of “AI Agility” and HBR contributor, about turning AI from a set of tools into a collaborative partner. We cover the human-skills stack for GenAI, team norms and ethical guardrails, and practical ways to move from one-off experiments to strategic impact, plus simple prompts you can use this week.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Podcast Introduction
• [00:40] Exploring AI and Human Skills with Todd Cleese
• [01:41] From AI Anxiety to AI Agility
• [03:31] Understanding and Developing Human Agency
• [06:40] Critical Human Skills for Thriving with AI
• [08:47] Effective Prompt Design and Context Engineering
• [14:22] Ethical Boundaries and Collaboration Patterns with AI
• [20:02] Transforming Tactical Value to Strategic Value
• [25:23] Practical Tips for Leaders

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