The Human Loop Podcast

The Human Loop Podcast

By: Ben Stocken

Language: en

Categories: Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self Improvement

The Human Loop explores what happens at the intersection of human performance and emerging technology. Each episode unpacks how modern leaders can operate at their best while AI transforms the way we work.Powered by Atherio | Lead with Clarity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Leadership in 2026: The Old Playbook Is Now a Liability
Jan 07, 2026

In this week's Human Loop I discuss the evolving landscape of leadership in 2026, emphasising the critical role of AI and the necessity for leaders to adapt their strategies. I highlights the importance of human skills, trust, and purpose in driving organisational performance, while also addressing the challenges posed by skill gaps in the workforce.


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Chapters:

00:00 The State of Leadership in 2026

02:27 Strategic Leadership as a Core Skill

04:22 The Importance of Human Skills and Trust<...

Duration: 00:08:29
The Importance of Authentic Leadership: Agni Ghosh
Dec 31, 2025

In this week's episode of The Human Loop, Agni and I discuss the importance of authenticity in leadership and recruitment, the role of honesty in attracting talent, and the impact of AI on the recruitment process.


Chapters


00:00 Leadership Failures and Authenticity

03:04 The Role of Honesty in Recruitment

06:04 Speed to Hire: Strategies for Success

08:45 AI Adoption in Recruitment

11:45 The Future of AI in Staffing

14:35 Human vs AI in Recruitment

17:41 Building Trust in Recruitment

20:44 The Importance of Relationships

23:48 Differentiating...

Duration: 00:38:08
The Weekly Loop: The Rise of AI in Business
Dec 24, 2025

In this weekly loop I discuss the latest research and trends in human performance, AI integration in business, employee engagement, and the challenges of burnout.


We highlight the significant use of AI in organizations, the concerning decline in employee engagement, and the critical need for effective communication and support for managers and employees to combat burnout and enhance productivity.


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Chapters:

00:00 The Rise of AI in Business

02:47 Employee Engagement Trends

06:07 The Burnout Crisis

08:55 AI Training and...

Duration: 00:17:43
The rise of the SuperAdapters: Miz Rahman
Dec 17, 2025

In this episode of the Human Loop I sit down with Mizan Rahman, co-founder of Emerge IQ and an OG of the Ai space.

We discuss the evolution of AI, the importance of human synthesis in technology, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI's role in society.


Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to AI and Human Performance

02:30 - Exploring Human Synthesis in AI

12:38 - The Ethics of AI and Human Interaction

21:53 - AI's Impact on Leadership and Organizational Change

43:08 - Empowering Organizations through the Human Loop

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Duration: 00:45:30
The Weekly Loop: AI and Leadership Insights
Dec 10, 2025

In this week's loop I talk about how AI, leadership, and workplace innovation all connect. I explain that AI tools can be helpful, but the real challenge is building strong leadership, because that’s what actually drives meaningful change in an organization. I share five stories that show how HR is starting to focus more on developing leaders, why workplace innovation matters, the hurdles companies face when adopting AI, and the rising issue of employee burnout. In the end, my main point is that if organizations want better productivity and more engaged employees, they need to invest in their le...

Duration: 00:14:26
Welcome to the Human Loop Podcast
Dec 01, 2025

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Duration: 00:01:13