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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 31 MIN

#115 From Experiments to Impact: Building Human-AI Collaboration with Todd McLees

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Marie Holive talks with Todd McLees (HumanSkills.AI Co-Founder), creator of “AI Agility” and HBR contributor, about turning AI from a set of tools into a collaborative partner. We cover the human-skills stack for GenAI, team norms and ethical guardrails, and practical ways to move from one-off experiments to strategic impact, plus simple prompts you can use this week.Timestamps:[00:00] Podcast Introduction[00:40] Exploring AI and Human Skills with Todd Cleese[01:41] From AI Anxiety to AI Agility[03:31] Understanding and Developing Human Agency[06:40] Critical Human Skills for Thriving with AI[08:47] Effective Prompt Design and Context Engineering[14:22] Ethical Boundaries and Collaboration Patterns with AI[20:02] Transforming Tactical Value to Strategic Value[25:23] Practical Tips for LeadersFor more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.

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Marie Holive talks with Todd McLees (HumanSkills.AI Co-Founder), creator of “AI Agility” and HBR contributor, about turning AI from a set of tools into a collaborative partner. We cover the human-skills stack for GenAI, team norms and ethical guardrails, and practical ways to move from one-off experiments to strategic impact, plus simple prompts you can use this week.Timestamps:[00:00] Podcast Introduction[00:40] Exploring AI and Human Skills with Todd Cleese[01:41] From AI Anxiety to AI Agility[03:31] Understanding and Developing Human Agency[06:40] Critical Human Skills for Thriving with AI[08:47] Effective Prompt Design and Context Engineering[14:22] Ethical Boundaries and Collaboration Patterns with AI[20:02] Transforming Tactical Value to Strategic Value[25:23] Practical Tips for LeadersFor more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.

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