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AI is one of those topics everyone has feelings about. Some people are excited. Some are distressing. Most of us are trying to figure out what it means for our work, our relationships, and our future.
Dr. Angela Jackson has spent years studying those questions. She is the CEO of Future Forward, a lecturer and researcher at Harvard University, and author of the New York Times bestseller The Win-Win Workplace.
In this episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Dr. Jackson about how to think clearly, stay grounded, and boost your agency in the fast-growing age of AI.
Lisa Bennett
Lisa Bennett is the host of the Women Amplified podcast and Editorial Director for the Conferences for Women. An award-winning journalist and longtime communications director for mission-driven organizations, she is also the editor of Women Amplified and co-author of Ecoliterate with emotional intelligence pioneer Daniel Goleman.
Dr. Angela Jackson
Dr. Angela Jackson is a recognized authority on the future of work and the CEO of Future Forward, a research institute and strategy firm dedicated to unlocking organizational potential through continuous learning and innovation. A lecturer and researcher at Harvard University, Dr. Jackson helps leaders build high-performing workplaces that increase employee engagement, productivity, and sustainable growth.
Dr. Jackson’s debut book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, quickly became a New York Times, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times Best Seller. She’s a widely published expert, with articles in Harvard Business Review and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and regularly featured in media outlets such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Fortune, and The Economist.
Previously, Dr. Jackson was Managing Partner at New Profit, where she launched the Future of Work Grand Challenge, successfully reskilling 25,000 workers impacted by COVID-19. She began her career in senior global leadership roles at Viacom and Nokia. She also serves on the boards and advises leading organizations, including Arena Analytics, Guild Education, and Needham Bank.
