In the premiere episode of TrendscapeAI - AI & the Workplace, host Dave Sosson explores a defining idea of today’s work environment: AI won’t replace people—but people who know how to use AI will. Dave is joined by Tony Bangert, Founder and CEO of Performance Labs.AI for a practical, no-hype conversation about how AI is actually being used inside organizations. Drawing from many executive conversations, Tony explains why most leaders still haven’t figured out AI at the workflow level—creating a major opportunity for employees to step up. The episode focuses on actionable ways individuals can become “AI-first” team members: documenting prompts, sharing workflows, using AI collaboratively in meetings, automating repetitive tasks, and mastering just one or two core tools instead of chasing every new app. The key takeaway is empowering and reassuring—employees don’t need permission to lead with AI, and those who do can create real value while future-proofing their careers.

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