199. The Human Algorithm, Leadership and Ethics in the AI Era with Kari Schneider

Key Takeaways- Effective leadership begins with personal empowerment. Leaders must cultivate self-mastery and embody the traits they wish to see in their teams. An empowered leader can inspire and guide their team towards success.-Company culture is crucial and can be intentionally shaped. The formula "personable + productive = performance" -As businesses grow, particularly around the $4-5 million revenue mark, founders must transition from hands-on management to a more strategic oversight role. -As AI becomes increasingly integral to business operations, leaders must develop an AI ethics mission statement that aligns with their company values. -High-performing entrepreneurs often face self-sabotage when they resist change or externalize challenges. Recognizing when they are looking outward instead of inward can help leaders address underlying issues and foster personal and organizational growth.Kari Schneider is a leadership, culture and self-mastery expert with over 20 years of experience helping high-performance athletes and business leaders reach their peak potential. Combining lessons from elite sports with proven business strategies, Kari empowers CEOs and founders to master themselves and lead their teams to success.  In today’s fast-evolving AI landscape, Kari also leads the conversation on integrating ethical AI practices into leadership, ensuring that technology enhances human connection and integrity.  Through her consulting, podcasting and Empowered Team mastermind, she is dedicated to help achievers overcome burnout and find their next level with alignment and clarity.Kari Schneider Linkedin1.7K+ followersthe_mpwrd Instagram5.4K+ followersThe Empowered Facebook1K+ followersThe Empowered Team Youtube79,435+ viewsThe Empowered Team WebsiteJoin The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter