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Podcast Show Notes – Episode 235 | 06.24.2025
Episode Title: Stop Using Virtual Assistants
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes provides an overview of the concept of quiet quitting, discussing its implications for both employees and organizations. He explores the intersection of AI, personal branding, and engagement, highlighting how technology can influence personal and professional identity. The episode warns against the dangers of delegating one's voice and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in maintaining genuine connections. Sean offers insights into how individuals can navigate these challenges, encouraging a balance between leveraging AI and staying true to oneself in personal and professional interactions.
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction and overview of quiet quitting
2:10 - AI, personal branding, and engagement
4:24 - The dangers of delegating your voice and being genuine
Key Takeaways
Authentic engagement is crucial for building a personal brand and should not be outsourced to virtual assistants or AI.
Using a virtual assistant to respond to comments can erode your brand by making your voice indistinguishable from others.
True engagement comes from personal connection and effort, which cannot be replaced by automated or outsourced responses.
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
https://www.seanbarnes.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
LinkedIn Newsletter:
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𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 for The Wolf Leadership Series: https://lnkd.in/gbuJKXSj
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: [email protected]
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
Episode Title: Stop Using Virtual Assistants
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes provides an overview of the concept of quiet quitting, discussing its implications for both employees and organizations. He explores the intersection of AI, personal branding, and engagement, highlighting how technology can influence personal and professional identity. The episode warns against the dangers of delegating one's voice and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in maintaining genuine connections. Sean offers insights into how individuals can navigate these challenges, encouraging a balance between leveraging AI and staying true to oneself in personal and professional interactions.
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction and overview of quiet quitting
2:10 - AI, personal branding, and engagement
4:24 - The dangers of delegating your voice and being genuine
Key Takeaways
Authentic engagement is crucial for building a personal brand and should not be outsourced to virtual assistants or AI.
Using a virtual assistant to respond to comments can erode your brand by making your voice indistinguishable from others.
True engagement comes from personal connection and effort, which cannot be replaced by automated or outsourced responses.
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
https://www.seanbarnes.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
LinkedIn Newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 for The Wolf Leadership Series: https://lnkd.in/gbuJKXSj
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: [email protected]
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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