43 - The Human Element in Recruiting: Why AI Can't Replace Empathy
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Bill Kasko, President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, a leading staffing and executive search firm. Bill shares his journey, the company’s unique five-year placement warranty, and their focus on aligning candidates with company culture. They discuss the evolution of hiring, the impact of COVID-19, and the growing role of AI in recruitment.
39 - The Future of Work: How the White-Collar Job Transformation Shapes Innovation
In this episode, Michael Johnson, President of NJII (New Jersey Innovation Institute), joins host Dean Guida to discuss how NJII bridges academia and industry by commercializing intellectual property and fostering entrepreneurship. He explains NJII’s venture studio model, which partners with corporations to build startups, and highlights their use of AI to drive internal efficiency and support small businesses. Michael shares success stories, addresses challenges in team building, and emphasizes AI as an enabler rather than a job replacer.
37 - The Emotional Intelligence of AI: Can Machines Really Understand Us?
In this episode, host Dean Guida speaks with leadership expert Sonja Price, Executive Adviser at Infinite Leaders, about the evolving landscape of leadership and organizational culture in the age of AI. They discuss the integration of AI in workplaces, the importance of emotional intelligence, and maintaining strong company culture as organizations scale. Sonja highlights the need for conscious leadership, ethical AI use, and empowering teams, while Dean shares lessons from his own leadership journey.
36 - Don’t Let Your AI Be the Office Snitch: Keeping Data Safe in the Age of Generative AI
In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews cybersecurity executive Terry Ziemniak, Fractional CISO and Partner at TechCXO, about the evolving challenges of cybersecurity in the age of AI. Terry discusses how small and mid-sized companies can meet stringent security requirements when selling to large organizations, the risks of data leakage with generative AI tools, and the importance of governance, frameworks, and user education. He highlights the need for balancing innovation with risk management, leveraging frameworks like NIST, and combining people, processes, and technology to protect organizations.
