How AI Is Transforming Leadership and the Future of Work – with Scott Morris

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Scott Morris, founder of PropulsionAI and former Chief People Officer, to explore how AI is redefining leadership, hiring, and productivity. From his 25+ years in HR to building a cutting-edge platform, Scott shares hard-won insights and real stories about the future of work.Whether you're a business leader, coach, or entrepreneur, this episode will make you rethink how teams are built, motivated, and led.Timestamps:00:56 – Scott’s leap from HR to AI: failure, fit, and Founding PropulsionAI03:00 – The $1.1 trillion cost of poor job fit globally05:49 – What founders get wrong: the emotional rollercoaster & loneliness10:12 – AI’s impact on HR: Not replacing humans, but augmenting them13:52 – From tasks to outcomes: AI’s role in changing role design18:17 – Gallup stat: Only 31% of the global workforce is fully engaged21:41 – How Form Energy used AI to hire for outcomes, not just tasks24:00 – 72% of managers think their role descriptions are clear—only 36% of candidates agree29:00 – Why comparing candidates to each other opens the door to bias34:35 – Addressing AI bias: the danger of using general LLMs like ChatGPT38:48 – Future of work: Skills-based roles, autonomy, and AI-driven decision-making47:00 – Leadership lessons: “It’s lonely, dangerous—but worthwhile.” Key Takeaways:Poor job fit costs the global economy $1.1 trillion annually.69% of employees are disengaged at work (Gallup, 2024).AI is not about replacing jobs—but about freeing humans to focus on creativity, strategy, and connection.Scott’s AI platform reduces job spec writing from 4–6 hours to 15 minutes while improving transparency and alignment.- Learn more about Scott’s work: getpropulsion.aiSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.