If you’re planning to integrate AI into your company’s workflow or have done so already, this one is for you.

In this episode, AI expert Aydin Mirzaee sits down with Carol to share a candid look at how AI is reshaping workplace productivity—and why leaders need to rethink their entire approach to technology.

From the security risks hiding in everyday tools, to how teams resist (or embrace) AI, Aydin offers real stories and actionable strategies for every organization navigating the new AI frontier.

Tune in to hear the surprising ways companies succeed—or stumble—when adopting AI, and find out what you should be doing now to protect your workplace and unlock its full potential.

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This episode of "Evolving Your Workplace After Hours" features co-hosts Rob Swymer and Carol Schultz looking at the challenges leaders face in the business world along with the complexities of performance management. The conversation starts with a discussion on the importance of human connection before shifting to the convoluted performance ranking systems at major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta. In the conversation, Rob reflects on his own experiences with layoffs and performance reviews while emphasizing the intellectual and emotional toll it takes on leaders.

The show’s co-hosts also cover the controversial management practices at companies like GE, with Carol critiquing Jack Welch's old GE ranking system and its modern implementation at Microsoft. After all, this type of system can create unnecessary competition along with a toxic work environment. With this in mind, Rob puts an emphasis on the need to avoid mishandling performance evaluations by improving training and coaching for leaders.

In a more emotional moment of the episode, Carol and Rob recount the heartbreaking story of an employee who was laid off and left without health insurance while his wife struggled with an illness. The two reflect on the fact that the business world is inherently human and needs to be guided by principles of servant leadership and conscious capitalism. As the episode concludes, the co-hosts agree that although the pressures of a publicly traded company can be massive, there’s always room for improvement with a human-centered approach to business.

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Find more information about our cohost Rob Swymer and his company at Rob Swymer, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram.

Find more information about our host Carol Schultz and her company at Vertical Elevation, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

If you want to learn more about public benefit corporations (PBCs) and the benefits of becoming one, this episode is for you!

Host Carol Schultz dives into the intriguing world of PBCs with expert Marion Saboni, founder and CEO of La Creme de la Stem. Marion tells listeners why she chose to structure her company as PBC and how it integrates social goals into a traditional business model.

Learn about the distinct advantages of this corporate structure over the typical C Corp and LLC, and why it might be the perfect choice for organizations with a mission-driven heart.

Whether you're an entrepreneur grappling with corporate structure decisions or curious about how businesses can serve the greater good while turning a profit, this episode offers valuable insights and solutions.

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Find more information about our host Carol Schultz and her company at Vertical Elevation, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Want to be our next guest expert? Email cat.gloria@verticalelevation.com with your information.

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