207: AI and the Human

In this episode of Alter Everything, our host, Joshua Burkhow, sits down with Jordan Morrow, SVP of Data and AI Transformation at AgileOne and the “Godfather of Data Literacy”, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the age of AI.They discuss why curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence matter more than mastering the latest tools, how leaders can build cultures that encourage learning and experimentation, and why successful AI adoption starts with investing in people before technology.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everythingEpisode Chapters0:00 AI and the Human2:00 Jordan Morrow's Data Literacy Journey5:35 First Principles and AI Fundamentals13:37 The Confidence and Skills Gap15:00 Focus, Anxiety, and Being Human18:48 AI, Work, and Leadership25:01 Curiosity as AI Literacy26:44 Psychological Safety and AI Culture29:33 Mental Workouts and Human Creativity33:27 Lightning Round: Skills, Confidence, and Critical Thinking37:45 Everyone Has a Seat at the Table38:39 Final Takeaway