This episode is a nudge to our our best, brightest, often quietest leaders - many of you cynical about being in a spotlight, reluctant to take on this label of ‘thought leader’ - to consider how you explain YOU to the world now that AI’s here and demanding much of us.

I share a rapid fire 15-mins with:

* Real stories/examples from my journey (pivot moments, lessons learned).

* Concrete strategies for positioning yourself in our new perma-uncertainty.

* Tips for leading through AI thoughtfully rather than reactively.

A little more background:

AI is now the denominator. It’s the underlying thing that has changed everything about my world and yours.

I believe we’ve reached a time where nothing will ever be the same - we will look back on this technology shift in a couple of decades, and pity those of us who had to be at the messy front end of it.

I’m ready to be less afraid, and ready to find my footing.

I’ve been (relatively) quiet over the last few months, considering the ramifications of this global transformation we’re all walking through.

Through 2025 in the thick of AI, it’s felt like waves crashing. Hard to stand up straight, and hard to see through the sand dredged up by the waves.

If you’re like me, you’re considering how AI is now the denominator in your world …

* How to be a parent / AI

* How to be a business owner, employee, provider / AI

* How to sleep at night / with rapid-fire AI headlines

* How to make sure you’re staying centered, curious, learning.

How to be thoughtfully, proactively positioned in life, thought leadership, to your industry / AI.

You are needed. We are needed.

We - with good ideas.

We - with heart to serve and to see the world around us do well.

We need you sharp, confident - long before you feel like you are those things.

We need you clear enough on why you’re here.

We need you to do the hard thinking.

We need you to show up with confidence, to the best of your ability.

I had to pause twice just while writing this brief cover to the episode to read pings from my phone about massive job cuts taking place.

No one is coming to save us but us - you, me, the other bright, caring folks who are waiting - too long - to be activated into action.

We cannot have our best and brightest unsure of their place in this world such that they feel frozen, unsure - “am I qualified to speak up on AI if I’m not a engineer or PhD? I barely know how to explain this to my team - who am I to write about it? I don’t know what to do.”

No one knows what to do. There are so many unknowns and uncertainties for any one of us. That’s why we need YOU and others to add their slice of know-how to help us chart a path forward. All you need to bring is your slice.

There are two things you need to do the hard thinking about:

* Where are you the best in your field?

* What you think about AI and the direction of your industry?

Why are these things so important?

Take 15 minutes and listen to this episode. Please.

If I hadn’t introduced myself, I’m Julie Michelle Morris.

If we’re not connected on LinkedIn, please do so.

I hope when you wake up tomorrow that your feet hit the floor with you on fire for the thing that only you can do in this world. Talk to you soon.

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From the pod:

You are probably trying to figure out: What exactly do you believe about AI? What are you telling people around you that you believe about AI? And how on earth are you supposed to capitalize on this?

Most of the people who listen to this podcast are monetizing their subject matter expertise. It is time to get very clear about what you want, where you’re going, what you’re willing to bleed for, what you tell people when you talk about AI.

And it’s time to get a little excited.