Episode #143: Blending AI + Human Behavior for Better Leadership, Job Fit & Workplace Culture

Top Takeaways of Episode #143 --- 

• AI doesn’t replace leadership — it demands better leadership.
  
• Technology moves fast; human capability develops through intention and reinforcement.
  
• Job fit and culture fit are strategic advantages, not “soft skills.”
• The most successful organizations invest in both systems and self-awareness.

AI isn’t replacing leadership — it’s raising the bar.

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast, Suzie Price sits down with Gregory Woods to explore how AI and human behavior must work together to elevate leadership effectiveness, job fit, and workplace culture.

Rather than focusing on tools alone, this conversation centers on what truly determines success in an AI-enabled world: self-awareness, judgment, motivation, and human-centered skills. Gregory shares why AI acts as an amplifier of who we already are — strengthening strong systems and exposing weak ones — and why organizations that ignore the human side of AI do so at their own risk.

This is a thoughtful, practical discussion for leaders who want to adopt AI without losing trust, culture, or clarity.

In this episode:

[00:16:01] Suzie Price: "AI can elevate leadership but only if we make space for self-awareness, clarity, and human-centered skills. It's the human behind the tech that matters."

[00:18:41] Gregory Woods: "Leaders must set clear values and define emotional intelligence in AI. Without those guiding principles, AI can go astray and cause organizational challenges."

[00:23:20] Suzie Price: "Leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up consistently with the values, judgment, and clarity that allow AI to enhance your decision-making."

[00:27:28] Gregory Woods: "Effective leaders know that technology, like AI, needs to be thoughtfully integrated into a well-established foundation. It’s the humans who set the direction."

[00:43:52] Suzie Price: "Using assessments like SPARK™ helps leaders see the whole person. It’s about looking beyond the resume and understanding who someone is at their core."

Resources:

Connect with Gregory Woods:

• Linkedin
• Website
• Start with Why - Simon Sinek.
• The Structure of Value: Foundations of Scientific Axiology by Robert S Hartman
• Scaling a Responsible AI  - From  Enthusiasm to Execution by  Noel Russell

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• Hiring with TriMetrix: Superior Performance Assessment Process 
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Related Podcasts:

• Podcast Episode #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works
• Podcast Episode #82 Onboarding with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works

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• LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast

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