People Managing People

People Managing People

David Rice

Episodes 178
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

The People Managing People podcast equips forward-thinking leaders to thrive in the AI era—reshaping teams, systems, and strategy without losing what makes work human. Hosted by David Rice, each episode brings real-world insights from innovators, executives, and people leaders on topics like AI in practice, people-first leadership, performance systems, and workplace culture.

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Why Every Org Should Be Investing in Predictive AI

Mar 03, 2026 33m Transcript

Businesses are pouring millions into generative AI—chatbots, copilots, “agents”—while quietly ignoring the other half of the AI stack that’s been delivering measurable value for decades. Predictive…

Why Mindset Beats Skill in AI Transformation

Feb 24, 2026 44m Transcript

You were told AI would clear your calendar. Instead, you’re answering 800 chats a day and wondering what, exactly, you accomplished. Productivity is up. So is the volume. You 10x your output and…

Why AI Power Users Will Outpace Everyone Else

Feb 17, 2026 40m Transcript

Most employees are using about 1% of what AI can actually do. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they lack access. But because no one has shown them how to think with it. Meanwhile, somewhere in…

What We’re Getting Wrong About AI and Productivity

Feb 10, 2026 55m Transcript

So yeah—your dashboards look great. Your team’s shipping faster, summarizing more, “getting leverage” with AI… and all the while you might be quietly trading away the one asset you can’t buy back on…

Designing for Readiness, Not Just Efficiency, in an AI-Augmented World

Feb 03, 2026 30m Transcript

AI didn’t replace your job—it replaced your value proposition. In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Blake, SVP of AI Labs at Degreed, to talk about the uncomfortable truth facing L&D teams:…

From Tools to Agents: Preparing for the Next Phase of AI at Work

Jan 27, 2026 40m Transcript

Most business leaders are still talking about AI as if it’s just another “productivity upgrade.” Meanwhile, the world building the future — massive data centers, AGI R&D, and winner‑take‑all…

From Curiosity to Confidence: A Practical Framework for AI Adoption

Jan 20, 2026 35m Transcript

AI is everywhere—and yet, in most organizations, it’s nowhere. People are intrigued, but unsure. Leaders evangelize, but workflows stay the same. Curiosity, it turns out, is not a strategy. In this…

Why HR Gets Stuck on AI—and What It Takes to Lead the Transformation

Jan 13, 2026 40m Transcript

For the past 18–24 months, HR teams have been asked a blunt question: What are you doing with AI? The response has often been activity without strategy — policies, guardrails, governance frameworks —…

The Real Work Now Is Managing Energy, Not Productivity

Jan 06, 2026 38m Transcript

If you’ve noticed that effort stopped being a differentiator, this episode will explain exactly what shifted — and what actually drives value in modern work. Lena Thompson, a leadership consultant…

Why Your AI Strategy Needs HR From Day Zero

Dec 16, 2025 41m Transcript

If your organization still views HR as the compliance cops standing by to squash complaints about an AI mandate, this episode is going to upend that thinking. David sits down with Tim Fisher—Head of…

How Microcultures and Mental Fitness Are Redefining People Strategy

Dec 09, 2025 40m Transcript

You can count system uptime down to six decimal places and predict when a machine will fail — but when it comes to your employees, you’re flying blind. You track turnover, burnout rates, engagement…

Building Confidence and Imagination in the Age of AI

Dec 02, 2025 27m Transcript

Most leaders are waiting for a perfect AI strategy. Meanwhile, their teams are already experimenting — just not out in the open. Charlene Li joins me to talk about the real blockers to AI adoption…

The Hidden Costs of Poor AI Adoption (And Who Should Fix It)

Nov 25, 2025 51m Transcript

Your AI tools aren’t failing because the technology is bad — they’re failing because your organisation wasn’t ready. The real issue isn’t the model. It’s the mismatch between how machines operate and…

How to Prepare Your Workforce to Lead and Collaborate with AI

Nov 18, 2025 43m Transcript

If you’re looking for a quick how‑to on rolling out AI in your org and actually seeing adoption—not just flashy pilots—you’ll want to stick with today’s episode. Glen Cathey joins us to get real…

AI, Trust, and the Future of Leadership: What We’re Getting Wrong

Nov 11, 2025 45m Transcript

We’re at a tipping point. The promise of AI to amplify human judgment and creativity is here—but too many organizations are instead using it as a surveillance tool, and in doing so, they’re sending a…

What AI Will — and Won’t — Replace in People Analytics

Nov 06, 2025 35m Transcript

AI won’t replace 90% of what a strong people analytics team delivers. But what exactly is in that 90%—and how long will it stay out of reach? Roxanne Laczo (Head of People Analytics at Cloudflare),…

Surveillance, Burnout, and Pickup Lines? The Realities of AI in the Workplace

Nov 04, 2025 26m Transcript

We’ve reached the point where “AI in HR” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a mandate. But with every vendor promising a smarter, faster, more predictive future, it’s getting harder to tell the difference…

AI Readiness Starts with Documentation: Lessons from Remote Work

Oct 28, 2025 26m Transcript

If you’re out there being told to slap AI tools onto everything and call it “digital transformation,” this episode is your reality check. I sat down with Darren Murph—yes, the remote‑work oracle…

How Agentic AI Is Changing Onboarding, Mentorship, and Retention

Oct 21, 2025 30m Transcript

AI isn’t just generating insights anymore—it’s acting on them. In this episode, I talk with Francisco Marin, CEO of Cognitive Talent Solutions, and Dan George, the company’s Chief Experience Officer,…

The ROI of AI: How to Build an AI-Augmented Organization

Oct 14, 2025 21m Transcript

We’re in an era where everyone’s talking about AI, but few are actually getting value from it. In this episode, futurist and author Ravin Jesuthasan joins host David Rice to unpack why the ROI of AI…

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People Managing People has published 178 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Business, Education.

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