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The AI-Driven Leader

Geoff Woods
Leadership
CRIT Framework
Artificial Intelligence
Ai-Driven Leadership
Talent Strategy
Strategic Talent Planning
Real-Time Business Strategy
Grants
Recruiting
Hirebetter
Manufacturing
Strategic Planning
Leadership Training
Working Wealthy Operating System
Human Resource Management
Organizational Psychology
Thumbprint Consulting
C-Level Executives
Executive Coaching
Workforce Investment Boards

Welcome to The AI-Driven Leader, the podcast dedicated to helping you harness AI to build better leaders, better businesses, and better lives. Hosted byGeoff Woods, author of the #1 international bestseller The AI-Driven Leader.

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What happens when the executive responsible for people strategy at a Fortune 50 company decides AI is a wave you either ride or get crushed by?

In this episode, Geoff Woods sits down with Shane Driggers, former Chief Talent Officer of T-Mobile, to ... more

Most CEOs hear about AI and delegate it to IT or HR. Manuel Diez did the opposite.

In this episode, Geoff Woods sits down with Manuel Diez, CEO of Grupo Diesco, the Dominican Republic-based leader in plastics packaging and non-alcoholic beverages op... more

Stephan Gratziani spent 32 years as a Herbalife distributor before becoming CEO of the $5 billion global company. When he stepped into the corporate world, his first earnings call went so badly he slept in the office. His second attempt was nearly a ... more

What does it take to move from “I don’t know where to start” to “I’m going to lead this”?

That’s the journey we’ve taken together in Season One of The AI-Driven Leader. Across 12 episodes, you’ve heard from six executives who began where so many lea... more

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Stephan Gratziani
CEO of Herbalife
Herbalife
Episode: How Herbalife's CEO Uses AI to Run a $5B Company | Stephan Gratziani
Geoff Gilmore
President, CEO, and Director of Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel
Episode: 12. Shifting the Mindset of an Enterprise Workforce with Geoff Gilmore
Brian Lang
CEO of UpsideCFO
UpsideCFO
Episode: 9. CRIT™: Building Your Leadership Playbook for Growth
Rusty Cagle
A professional in financial services and founder of 100yearimpact.org, focused on channeling funds to humanitarian causes.
100yearimpact.org
Episode: 7. CRIT™: Recruit Your Legendary Board with "Steve Jobs"
Josh Wand
Founder and CEO of ForceBrands, Pinata, and the Family Fund
Episode: 4. Becoming a Top Decile AI-Driven Leader with Josh Wand
Todd Schmiedeler
Founder and President of Thumbprint Consulting
Thumbprint Consulting
Episode: 2. How One CEO 3×’ed Revenue and Scaled Institutional Knowledge with Todd AI—with Todd Schmiedeler

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Geoff Woods
Host of The AI-Driven Leader

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • CEO

    As a member of the AI Collective I can share that Geoff, the book and now this podcast are game changing. Buckle up, your mind and the way you run your business is about to be blown.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad about Songza
    United Statesa year ago
  • This guy is at the forefront ……

    After reading Geoff’s book and attending one of his virtual workshops, it is clear that he is on the front cutting edge of teaching leaders how to us AI as their thought partner in driving growth, creating better company culture, and creating better decision making. It’s true for most of us leaders, something like this is easy to delegate, and we should be doing that — however, most leaders are not looking at AI as their Leadership Thought Partner.

    I am all in on Geoff’s work — the future ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuddyGeneMac
    United Statesa year ago

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The host invites deep, future-focused thinking on AI and leadership.
The conversations balance ambition with practical change-management guidance.
Guests share actionable frameworks that translate into real-world outcomes.
Listeners get a clear sense of AI as a strategic partner, not just a tool.

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#104
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#219
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#74
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#22
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#50
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#75
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11. CRIT™: How to Reinvent Your Business Model with AI
Q: When you think about the ideal client two to three years from now, the ones who will love a more real-time AI-enabled, human-facilitated version, what do they value most?
Ideal clients value access to their consultants anytime and have internal constraints for executing the strategic plan.
11. CRIT™: How to Reinvent Your Business Model with AI
Q: What do you believe is the real reason your clients pay for the facilitated strategic talent planning session today?
Clients value clarity, external perspective, accountability, and a safe space for tough conversations, particularly the latter as it cannot be replicated by AI alone.
13. CRIT™: Harnessing Abraham Lincoln to Write Your AI Manifesto
Q: Are you exploring new revenue opportunities for AI?
Gilmore indicated that their focus had primarily been on internal transformation, but they have formed a team called 'Big Bet Team' to explore AI applications.
13. CRIT™: Harnessing Abraham Lincoln to Write Your AI Manifesto
Q: How are you currently surfacing unspoken concerns from resistant employees?
Gilmore mentioned that while they communicate there is nothing to fear regarding job loss, they fell short of a specific plan to address concerns.
13. CRIT™: Harnessing Abraham Lincoln to Write Your AI Manifesto
Q: What challenge or opportunity are you facing that could make a material impact?
Geoff Gilmore expressed concerns about how to engage his workforce effectively amid his AI transformation efforts.

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What is The AI-Driven Leader about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership amplified by AI, featuring candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who are piloting AI-driven transformations across industries like manufacturing, financial services, and nonprofits. Episodes frequently explore how AI changes leadership mindsets, workforce adoption, and strategic decision-making, often through practical frameworks (CRIT) and real-world case studies. A standout throughline is enabling leaders to partner with AI to boost productivity, culture, and growth, including ambitious efforts to scale AI adoption across large organizations and to reimagine business models with human-centered AI guidance. Expect actionable insights, risk-aware change management, and compelling vision... more

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