Listen "How Leaders Can Harness AI Without Losing the Human Side | Michael Alf"
Episode Synopsis
"Founder of AF Global Services and co-founder of Beyond the Obvious, Michael Alf breaks down how leaders can marry tech with people, build human-centered AI programs, and level up performance—without the doomer vibes. Practical frameworks, real use cases, and an ROI tip you can action today.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Who is Michael Alf?01:05 – From Commodore 64 to tech leadership02:12 – Bridging business and engineering (without being a coder)03:38 – Digital-nomad life & why Lisbon’s a legit AI hub05:11 – What “human-centered AI” actually means08:06 – Fear of AI? Why overwhelm is normal08:50 – Michael’s 3-layer model: personal productivity → process improvement11:02 – Leadership simulations: 13 scenarios that change mindsets12:29 – High-performance habits: clarity, energy, productivity (and more)14:10 – The next 5–10 years of AI (and why no one’s truly an “expert”)16:10 – Embracing uncertainty: stay curious, flexible, open16:39 – ROI Tip: Invest in yourself—skills, certifications, continuous learning17:34 – Closing thoughts & invite👉 Find out how AI can work for you:https://smecai.au/book-a-consultation/#SMECAI #ROIfromAI #MichaelAlf #HumanCenteredAI #Leadership #HighPerformance #AITransformation🎧 Listen & Watch on:Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roi-from-ai/id1829793202Apple: https://open.spotify.com/show/24qTwHJG4S4TMSNYX16ButYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SMECAI1"
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