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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 14M

065: Adapt or Die—The Skills that Matter in 2026 

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By 2026, everyone has the tools. And that’s the problem.AI makes it easy to ship faster than ever. But speed without judgment just gets you to the wrong answer sooner. The real gap now isn’t who knows the software. It’s who can think clearly, learn quickly, and turn chaos into decisions.In this episode, Jason Moore and  Ephie Risho take a hard look at what keeps you valuable in an AI-mediated workplace. They break down why tool-chasing is a losing game, what “decision-ready” work really looks like, and which skills compound long after the platforms change.Along the way, they share:Expertise with software is important, but not the most important.The difference between faster output and real progress.Practical areas to focus on, that stand the test of time and change.,Career advice for anyone who doesn’t want to be quietly replaced by a prompt.This episode isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about not becoming obsolete by accident.UXPERTS explores the intersection of UX leadership, strategy, and real business outcomes. Hosted by Ephie Risho and Jason Moore. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or learn more at uxperts.info.Ask us anything: [email protected] Media inquiries: [email protected]

By 2026, everyone has the tools. And that’s the problem.AI makes it easy to ship faster than ever. But speed without judgment just gets you to the wrong answer sooner. The real gap now isn’t who knows the software. It’s who can think clearly, learn quickly, and turn chaos into decisions.In this episode, Jason Moore and  Ephie Risho take a hard look at what keeps you valuable in an AI-mediated workplace. They break down why tool-chasing is a losing game, what “decision-ready” work really looks like, and which skills compound long after the platforms change.Along the way, they share:Expertise with software is important, but not the most important.The difference between faster output and real progress.Practical areas to focus on, that stand the test of time and change.,Career advice for anyone who doesn’t want to be quietly replaced by a prompt.This episode isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about not becoming obsolete by accident.UXPERTS explores the intersection of UX leadership, strategy, and real business outcomes. Hosted by Ephie Risho and Jason Moore. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or learn more at uxperts.info.Ask us anything: [email protected] Media inquiries: [email protected]

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