In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

• Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout https://www.reuters.com/technology/irobot-enters-chapter-11-lender-acquire-roomba-maker-2025-12-15/

• Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/disney-openai-sora-characters-video.html

• AI In 2026: 10 Predictions On Automation And The Future Of Work https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestowersclark/2025/12/10/ai-in-2026-10-predictions-on-automation-and-the-future-of-work/

• AI agent ROI can be tough to measure https://www.nojitter.com/ai-automation/ai-agent-roi-can-be-tough-to-measure

• Salesforce CEO Starts the AI Pricing Conversation Enterprises Can’t Ignore https://www.uctoday.com/unified-communications/ai-pricing-models-enterprise-predictability/

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk converses with Crispin Thompson, a leadership strategist and founder of the Leadership Studio. Crispin shares his unique perspective from decades of experience in leadership with Fortune 500 companies and discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in today's tech-driven world. He also explores his journey and inspirations behind his latest book, The Human Advantage: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI. This episode provides deep insights on how leaders can cultivate and implement emotional intelligence within their organizations to enhance authentic connections and effective leadership in an era increasingly dominated by AI.

What we talked about with Crispin:

- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

- The Human Advantage: Writing the Book

- AI and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

- Cultural Differences in Leadership

Link to Crispin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Advantage-Emotional-Intelligence-Age/dp/B0FXVWXTC4

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as Chief Revenue Officer https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-hires-slack-ceo-as-chief-revenue-officer/

.IBM accelerates cloud drive with $11 billion Confluent deal as AI demand booms https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-talks-acquire-confluent-11bn-113049013.html

.Amazon's new AI can code for days without human help. What does that mean for software engineers? https://venturebeat.com/ai/amazons-new-ai-can-code-for-days-without-human-help-what-does-that-mean-for

.What’s Lost When We Work with AI, According to Neuroscience https://hbr.org/2025/12/whats-lost-when-we-work-with-ai-according-to-neuroscience

.Redefine AI upskilling as a change imperative https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/redefine-ai-upskilling-as-a-change-imperative

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