Unlocking the Impact of AI on the Future of Work | Jason Cochran on Unlocked with Skot Waldron

AI is moving fast, but the leaders who win won't be the ones who move fastest. They'll be the ones thoughtful enough to protect what makes work human. Skot Waldron sits down with Jason Cochran to explore what people-first AI adoption actually looks like. Jason challenges leaders to move beyond experimentation for experimentation's sake and start asking bigger questions: What should AI do? What should it never do? And how do we bring employees into that conversation before fear fills the communication gap? From reskilling and psychological safety to the tension between profitability and sustainability, Skot and Jason unpack why AI strategy is ultimately a people strategy. The message is clear: use AI to augment what humans do best, not outsource human connection itself.   Additional Resources: Connect with Skot on LinkedIn Listen to Unlocked with Skot Waldron wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about Skot Waldron Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/   Key Takeaways: - Thoughtful AI adoption starts with people, not technology. - Communication reduces fear during rapid workplace transformation. - Ask what AI should and should not do. - Sustainability matters more than short-term AI-driven profitability. - Never outsource emotional intelligence and human connection to AI.