The Middle Management AI Crunch

Will AI replace middle managers, or will it make them more human than ever? In this episode, Knownwell CMO Courtney Baker, CEO David DeWolf, and Chief Product and Technology Officer Mohan Rao unpack AI's real impact on middle management. Is the leadership pipeline about to be disrupted? Or will we see a resurgence of mentorship, critical thinking, and apprenticeship models? Pete Buer continues his conversation with philosopher, author, and Forbes columnist Dr. Pia Lauritzen. They dive deep into the existential risks of AI and why existential, ethical, and epistemological questions must never be left to AI All of that PLUS Pete joins Courtney to review some AI news. This week they discuss a Wired article on how scientists are using AI to invent bizarre, yet effective experiments. The takeaway? AI isn't just about automation—it's about creative collaboration.  Don't miss insights on what leadership training might look like in an AI-first world, why critical thinking beats arithmetic, and how "question culture" could be the secret to better business decisions. Curious how AI is reshaping leadership and redefining what it means to manage? Try rethinking your organization's leadership journey from the ground up. Visit www.Knownwell.com/experience to explore real-time commercial intelligence—and join the conversation on LinkedIn to tell us how you think we should train the next generation of leaders. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NG3fNH3aia8