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Leading with Love (and Logic) in the Age of AI: Insights from Tim Sanders
Season 3 · Episode 75

Leading with Love (and Logic) in the Age of AI: Insights from Tim Sanders

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tim Sanders who is a best selling author, AI Evangelist and VP of Research Insights at G2. We explored how leaders can approach AI as a human-first strategy rather than just a tech trend. From building organizational AI literacy to embracing optionality and leading with empathy, Tim shares a roadmap for thoughtful, effective AI adoption. If you’re a tech leader looking to innovate without losing the human touch, this conversation is your next must-listen.

The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka · Bridgepointe Technologies

April 29, 202545m 35s

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In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tim Sanders, AI Evangelist and VP of Research Insights at G2, to explore how leaders can approach AI as a human-first strategy rather than just a tech trend. From building organizational AI literacy to embracing optionality and leading with empathy, Tim shares a roadmap for thoughtful, effective AI adoption. If you’re a tech leader looking to innovate without losing the human touch, this conversation is your next must-listen.

What you will learn:

  • How to develop AI literacy across your organization 
  • Why viewing business challenges as prediction problems unlocks AI's true potential
  • The "Optionality Framework" for making reversible strategic decisions in uncertain times
  • How to shift from managing inputs (hours worked) to measuring outcomes
  • Why focusing on workflows is the key to successful AI implementation
  • The 30% Rule for business leaders: master the economics and applications of AI 
  • How to build trust in AI adoption
  • The critical balance between human relationships and leveraging AI capabilities
  • How to avoid the "get some AI" trap 

Tim Sanders is the VP of Research Insights at G2 and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, where he collaborates with the Digital Data Design Institute. A former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo, Tim is also a New York Times bestselling author of five books, including Love is the Killer App and Dealstorming. A sought-after keynote speaker, he specializes in leadership, AI, innovation, and digital transformation. Tim champions human-centered leadership rooted in knowledge, compassion, and connection. His mission: help leaders reimagine work, scale innovation, and lead with love. Learn more at timsanders.com.

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