Season 2 Finale: Adapting to AI Revolution

Are you a thought leader grappling with how to adapt to the rise of AI? In this episode, The Recognized Authority podcast host Alastair McDermott sits down with co-host Alistair McBride to discus a pivotal shift. They discuss The urgent need for AI literacy among experts and leadersNavigating AI's productivity benefits vs credibility risks Ethical concerns like bias, privacy, and intellectual propertyExtending thought leadership to broader AI business applications Tune in as these forward-thinking unpack unknown unknowns and try to map out this rapidly evolving frontier that you can't afford to ignore. 👉 Find The AI-Powered Business Leader here at AIPowered.biz Key Insights: - AI presents an urgent priority that businesses and thought leaders must address - AI increases productivity but could compromise credibility if misused   - Thought leaders need "AI literacy" to responsibly understand and apply the technology - AI has profound implications across business processes, privacy, IP, society Strategies:   - Continuously evaluate and adopt new AI capabilities as the space rapidly evolves - Establish ethical AI usage policies, including vetting training data sources - Run AI models locally to avoid feeding private client data into cloud services - Use AI as a supportive tool, not to fully automate authorship Quotes: "AI is coming for us first. So, this is kind of like the total reversal of technology in the past where we've usually been kind of inoculated against it." - Alistair McBride (9:31) "We need to be literate; we need to be AI literate. We need to understand how these systems work." - Alastair McDermott (16:49) "We need to figure out how this is going to impact us because this is going to change businesses. It's going to change society. It's going to change industries." - Alastair McDermott (17:53) 🎙️+📺 SHOW: The Recognized Authority is the podcast & YouTube show that helps experts & consultants on the journey to becoming a recognized authority in your field, so you can increase your impact, command higher fees, and work with better clients. 📲 | SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://rec.nz/ytsubscribe 🎓 COACHING: Find out more about working with Alastair: https://rec.nz/coaching 👑 - BOOKS: Searching “Alastair McDermott” on Amazon https://rec.nz/allbooks Expert Authority Builder Series: 👑 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Podcast: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Recording and Launching Your Business Podcast! 👑 Quick Win Content: How to Create a Single Piece of Engaging & Effective Content That Resonates with Potential Clients and Generates Quality Leads 👑 Efficient Content Creation: A Practical Guide to Consistently Creating High-Quality Content in a Busy Schedule 👑 How to Sound & Look Good on Zoom & Podcasts: Tips & Audio Video Recommendations for Consultants & Experts 🚨 - FOLLOW Alastair and The Recognized Authority ON SOCIAL MEDIA... 👇 👑 - LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AlastairMcDermott 👑 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheRecognizedAuthority 👑 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/TheRecognizedAuthority 💻 - WEBSITE: https://TheRecognizedAuthority.com

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The Recognized Authority: The Podcast that Guides Invisible Experts on the Journey to Becoming a Recognized Authority in Your Field Seeking to grow your audience, attract better clients, and make a bigger impact with your expertise? Look no further than "The Recognized Authority" podcast. Hosted by Alastair McDermott, this show features in-depth interviews with top consultants, coaches, and thought leaders who share practical, actionable insights on building a thriving independent business. Reviewers consistently praise Alastair's ability to guide conversations in a way that extracts the most valuable lessons, making each episode feel like a masterclass. This podcast will help you: 👉 Increase your impact 👉 Command higher fees 👉 Work with better clients The show features interviews with successful consultants who are willing to share the ups and downs of their story to inspire and educate listeners. We also interview marketing and sales experts who have a message or lesson that is relevant for a B2B professional services audience. Covering business development, sales, marketing, and lead generation, we dive into advice, tips, and in-depth analysis on topics like: Why and how to build authorityDeveloping a unique point of viewBuilding your audienceThe compound effect of contentMaking video marketing easierWhy positioning is crucial to your businessAnd much more With over 160 episodes, previous guests include Alan Weiss, Rochelle Moulton, Marcus Sheridan, Mark Schaefer, David C. Baker, Ron Baker, Evelyn Starr, Michael Zipursky, Jonathan Stark, Geraldine Carter, Mike Clay, Sara Dunn, Louis Grenier, Anne Janzer, Philip Morgan, Norbert Schwarz, Heather Steele, Chris Do, and many more leading experts. With a 5-star rating and rave reviews, "The Recognized Authority" is the podcast that will take your consulting or coaching practice to new heights. Subscribe today and start learning from the best.