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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 30 MIN

Don't Let Your Organization Fall Behind on AI

from The Leadership Growth Podcast · host Daniel & Peter Stewart

By the time you read this sentence, the AI landscape has already changed, says Bala Muthiah, Director of Engineering for Lyft.“It’s like A Tale of Two Cities,” he says, citing the tension between champions and skeptics. “There are dreamers, and we need them. And there is a realism when code goes to production.”In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Bala shares his insights about how to balance aspirations around the great potential of AI with a healthy dose of realism about its capabilities and use cases.Tune in to learn:A framework to help apply AI with a “human first” approachWhat you should NOT do to promote AI literacyWhy leaders should let go of AI FOMOUltimately, Bala encourages leaders to be curious. “As a leader, the number one job is to help your team be their best,” he says. Being curious “is always going to be the winning formula.”Questions, or comments? E-mail us at [email protected]—Sign up for Stewart Leadership's newsletter: https://stewartleadership.com/newsletter/—Resources and LinksBala Muthiah LinkedInStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:4 Mistakes Leaders Make with AI–and What to Do Instead4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure CultureThe AI Integration RoadmapHow to Stay Relevant at Work6 Ways to Gain Support for Organizational ChangeThe 4 Steps for Managing Constant Change in the Workplace4 Ways to Develop a Strategy of Adaptation5 Signs You’re Ready for Digital Transformation—#leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #StewartLeadership #LeadershipGrowthPodcastIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. 

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