Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #394: A Leader's AI Roadmap with Farshad Asl (Part 2)
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Apr 30, 2026 Farshad Asl, author and AI leadership expert who helps orgs build AI-ready cultures. He discusses when to pilot versus build AI, how to nurture curiosity and collaboration, and ways to foster trust and transparency. Conversation covers human-in-the-loop oversight, ethics and privacy, risks of AI fatigue, and a practical 30-60-90 day roadmap for responsible AI adoption.
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Start Small With Off The Shelf AI
- Start small with off-the-shelf AI to learn quickly before investing in custom builds.
- Spend ~30 minutes daily using existing tools, pilot one clear problem, then decide if a tailored system is needed.
People Drive AI Transformation
- Technology doesn't drive transformation by itself; people do and must be prioritized first.
- Be transparent and empathetic because fear and resistance about job security will slow AI adoption.
Remain The Human In The Loop
- Always keep a human in the loop (HITL) to interpret and add credibility to AI outputs.
- Use AI for drafts or ideas but deliver the final, contextualized value to clients as the trusted expert.
