Kurt Stein - Mastering Leadership with AI

  When it comes to AI, it can sometimes feel difficult to keep up. Here, to talk about innovation in leadership alongside AI, is Kurt Stein.    In this Episode 126 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Kurt talks about how businesses can continue to innovate, the power of diversity of thought, and how to build the right workforce. He also shares about why businesses need to have the uncomfortable conversations, the pros, and cons of AI, and how leaders can take advantage of the ever-advancing AI.   Ready to learn more?    Episode Timeline:  [11:37] How Kurt makes time for himself.  [27:25] A bit about Kurt.  [30:14] Keeping up with innovation.  [38:40] Embracing diversity of thought.  [42:42] How to attract the right talent.  [56:23] Speaking to customers.  [62:49] Encouraging learning and sharing knowledge.  [65:36] What is AI?  [72:06] Where does it all begin?  [81:20] Kurt’s successes with AI.    Key Takeaways:  What is innovation?  Why diversity of thought is important for innovation.  How to build the right workforce.  How businesses can create a culture of fulfilment.  Why companies do not take the time to talk to customers.  Do we need to fear AI?  What are the pros and cons of AI?    Notable Quotes:  “Everybody has to be aware of what’s happening out there.” – Kurt Stein [31:12]  “A leader’s got to be smart enough to know that they don’t know everything.” – Kurt Stein [40:24]  “You need data to make decisions.” – Kurt Stein [63:36]  “You don’t have to do it alone.” – Kurt Stein [88:22]      Connect:    Find | Kurt Stein    Business: www.dctstrategy.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-stein-6256b25                Bio:   Kurt Stein is the President and COO of DCT Strategy, Inc. He has spent the last 25 years helping companies solve their communications needs in telecommunications, consulting, cybersecurity, wide area networks, fiber, and mobility services. He was in the top 2% of sales leaders at AT&T, and won numerous awards throughout his career, and along the way, he has worked with the leading service providers in the technology space worldwide.   After 16 years at AT&T, he decided to leave and start his own firm, Vista Tech Solutions. 9 years later, he co-founded DCT Strategy, Inc to provide more tech insights and advice to businesses.    Kurt has worked with 1000's of enterprise businesses throughout his career, many that are well known global companies. What they all had and continue to have in common, is the need to have access to the latest proven technologies, and most importantly to have a trusting partner relationship that ensures their services will be delivered as agreed upon and on time at the agreed price. We saw a need to help small and midsize businesses, as they are underserved. They have the greatest need to take part in digital transformation.     SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS.