Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes

• AI Literacy Starts with Play, Not Automation with Adam Hofmann

  Adam Hofmann, leader of Elixirr's generative AI practice, joins Paul Estes to share insights on moving organizations from AI curiosity to implementation. Drawing from his journey from entrepreneur to AI strategy consultant, Adam reveals how shifting from technical experimentation to cultural engagement is key to successful AI adoption. Paul and Adam discuss the phenomenon of "present bias"—how our experiences with today's AI tools can limit our ability to envision their future potential. From boardroom directives to CFO-led initiatives, this episode examines who's driving AI adoption and how companies can build momentum through targeted proof-of-concepts. Whether you're struggling with organizational alignment or looking for practical ways to start implementing AI, Adam's focus on playful experimentation offers a refreshing perspective on building AI literacy across your company. You'll Learn: How "present bias" limits our ability to see AI's exponential growth potential Why CFOs and finance leaders are often surprising champions of AI adoption The importance of identifying high-ROI use cases before diving into implementation How to avoid the "internal cluster" problem when assigning AI ownership Why making AI accessible and fun is crucial for organizational adoption Simple ways to start building AI literacy by replacing everyday tasks Creative approaches to AI experimentation, including Adam's music creation story In This Episode: Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio Riffusion ChatGPT Claude Azure AI Foundry Service Now Bolt.new Cursor Replit  

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• The Case Against Rushing AI in School with Pip Sanderson

  Pip Sanderson, from the National Institute of Teaching in England, brings a refreshingly balanced perspective from the front lines of AI and education. While many edtech enthusiasts rush to implement AI solutions, Pip challenges us to consider what's at stake in our pursuit of technological efficiency and how we might preserve the human essence of learning. In this thought-provoking conversation, Pip and Paul explore the real impacts of AI on students' cognitive development and the importance of preserving struggle in the learning process. From the ethical considerations of AI-powered teaching tools to the critical importance of metacognitive skills, this episode offers a nuanced look at technology's role in education. Pip shares insights from recent research suggesting that while AI tools may improve short-term understanding, they potentially limit the development of higher-order thinking skills essential for long-term success. Parents and educators alike will find valuable guidance on navigating today's technology landscape with children's best interests at heart. You'll Learn: Why the push for "efficient learning" through AI might be undermining crucial cognitive development How research shows AI tools may improve short-term understanding but limit higher-order thinking skills The importance of preserving "desirable difficulty" and struggle in the learning process Why boredom plays a crucial role in child development that technology often eliminates How to evaluate the real benefits versus potential harms of AI in educational settings The danger of schools adopting AI solutions without sufficient understanding of the technology Practical advice for parents navigating technology decisions with their children Mentioned in This Episode: Cognitive Resonance Books by Bernie Neville "ChatGPT impacts student engagement from a systematic review and meta-analysis study" by Yuk Mui Elly Heung and Thomas K.F. Chiu Subscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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• Zero-Admin Recruiting with Marcus Sawyerr

  Marcus Sawyer, EQ app CEO and former Adecco Group X president, is building the AI recruiting revolution he predicted five years ago. In this eye-opening conversation with Paul Estes, Marcus reveals how AI is transforming hiring and Paul shares an experiment where AI ranked his friend's "best" resume dead last. If you're job hunting in 2025, you need these insider tips on getting past AI gatekeepers to land your dream role. From Marcus's "Zero Admin Revolution" mission to his practical OTT framework for implementing AI agents, learn how AI is transforming recruiting while keeping human relationships at the core of the recruiting process. You'll Learn: How AI analyzes resumes differently than humans—and what this means for your job search Why the "Zero Admin Revolution" is transforming recruiting (and how to benefit) The simple "OTT" framework for understanding and implementing AI agents Why finding the hiring manager is more crucial than ever in an AI-filtered world How to distinguish between companies truly solving problems with AI versus those just chasing the next shiny tech tool The critical first steps anyone can take today to get started with AI (hint: it begins with play!) Marcus's powerful “10 Ps" planning framework for implementing AI effectively Subscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape. Producer: David Grabowski Theme Music: Aleksey Chistilin

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• The Future of Creative Work in an AI-Powered World with Mark Heaps

  Mark Heaps went from cutting out photos by hand to shaping AI’s future at Groq—and trust us, he’s got receipts. In this no-filter conversation with Paul Estes, Heaps drops the ultimate truth bomb: AI won’t replace humans, but humans who master AI will replace those who don’t. After a nail-biting story involving his son, a lionfish sting, and an LLM that saved the day, you’ll understand why this creative-turned-tech-exec is convinced we’re just scratching the surface of AI’s potential.   From building basketball team apps on the fly to transforming how we experience NBA games, Heaps breaks down the real-world applications revolutionizing how we live and work. He’s seen creative professionals move from eye-rolling dismissal to existential dread to genuine curiosity—all in 18 months. Get ready for a masterclass in why critical thinking will never go out of style, how latency issues are the real innovation bottleneck, and why your kids should be more worried about developing unique opinions than memorizing facts.   Connect with Mark on X and Instagram @lifebypixels   You’ll Learn: How the “labor” parts of creative jobs are vanishing (and why that’s not terrible news) The reason creative professionals have shifted from fear to fascination with AI Why your R2-D2 and C-3PO moment is coming—and how to be Luke Skywalker in the scenario The critical skills to future-proof yourself when AI can do almost everything else How agentic workflows are creating thousand-bot debates that deliver better answers What parents should tell their kids about navigating an AI-dominated future Subscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don’t miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.   Producer: David Grabowski Theme Music: Aleksey Chistilin

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• Collaboration in an Outcome-Based World: Insights from Tim Sanders

  Collaboration is essential for the success of all businesses. Companies are more likely to succeed with a collaborative culture; therefore, business owners need to collaborate with talent to grow their company and preserve their resources. Gig models are a great way for businesses to work with freelancers and contractors without the hassle of finding and managing employees. They are also more cost-effective in the long run. Join this conversation with Tim Sanders and learn more about the future of an outcome-based world where entrepreneurs will only hire on demand. Learn more about the importance and types of collaboration.  As a former Yahoo chief solutions officer and best-selling author, Tim Sanders is one of the top-rated leadership keynote speakers on the lecture circuit. His keynotes at conferences and corporate meetings offer actionable insights into leadership development, sales, collaboration, and corporate culture. He’s passionate about motivating audiences to move to action. Tim’s mission is twofold: lead professionals to deepen all their relationships through the generosity and expand their collaborative webs to solve their toughest challenges.   Tune in! What You Will Learn: [00:01] Quick bio of today’s guest, Tim Sanders [01:06] What inspired Tim to write his book, Love is the Killer App [05:50] Correlation between what you study and your income [07:02] Common talk that Tim has heard from people off stage [07:58] Why human service will be obsolete by 2050 [10:07] The one problem companies can solve through gig platforms [13:42] Importance and types of collaboration in a company  [16:08] Distributed collaboration [18:49] Tim’s takeaway on collaboration [21:37] Disruptive collaboration [25:16] Protect and nurture your ideas [28:38] The power of curiosity [30:57] Damn collaboration [33:22] The future of outcome-based world [35:14] Working with a freelancer   Standout Quotes: “Be a student, and when you learn something, become a teacher.” - Tim Sanders [02:43] “There’s always a correlation between what you read and your income.”-Tim Sanders [05:50]  “If you study Tony Robbins and what turned his life around, it was one year in an apartment in San Diego, where he literally read 500 books. If you study Mark Cuban’s life, his turnaround was two years when he read about 80 books a year to master his space.”- Tim Sanders [05:58] “Millenials don’t think or care about talent. They care about delivering work.”- Tim Sanders [07:29] “Gig economy is the future of doing business. For digital natives, that could be the only way to get the services you are looking for.”-Host [11:56] “All innovations come from four distinct personalities.”-Tim [18:04] “Big ideas show up as ugly babies, and it’s your job as a leader to protect them so that they eventually get cute.”-Tim [25:38] “If you approach everything from curiosity… then you start to learn.”-Host [28:38] Resources Mentioned Tim’s Book, Love is the Killer App: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Killer-App-Business-Influence/dp/1400046831. Rework by Jason Fried:  https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012 Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Age-AI-Leadership-Algorithms/dp/1633697622/.   Stay Connected Tim Sanders Website: https://timsanders.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanderssays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandersSays/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gonzobiz/featured

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