The Premium on Human Connection in the AI Era with Mike Robbins, Motivational Speaker & Author

This episode features an interview with Mike Robbins, motivational speaker and author. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. He teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective. In this episode, Shawn and Mike discuss the limits of authenticity, how AI is affecting teams, and the difference between recognition and appreciation. ------------------- “We seek and fear change at the same time. That's part of what makes change exciting and challenging. I feel both excited and scared about AI, personally. Is it going to eliminate certain jobs and certain things and certain people? It most likely will, just like any kind of new technology and automation. Think of what the internet did. It got rid of a lot of industries and jobs. At the same time, it created way more than it got rid of. At the end of the day, we still have to believe in ourselves and the importance of humanity and human connection. That's never going away and I think it's just going to be that much more of a premium.” – Mike Robbins ------------------- Episode Timestamps: *(02:24): Rapid fire questions *(07:27): Mike reflects on his 2015 TED talk and how it’s relevant today *(21:41): How organizations create psychological safety  *(28:38): The difference between recognition and appreciation *(38:12): How AI will affect teams in the workplace ------------------- Links: Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Visit Mike’s website Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn Cohesion Podcast