208: What AI should replace on your team and what it should not

AI can schedule meetings, draft emails, take notes, build slide decks.
And it does a pretty darn good job at it.
So it is fair to ask, do I still need all these roles on my team?
But when we reduce a job to the tasks we can automate, we often miss the real value people provide.
In this episode, I walk through how to evaluate what should be automated, what should stay human, and how leaders can avoid cutting the very capabilities that make teams perform.
You’ll learn:
Why replacing tasks is not the same as replacing a role
What invisible value support roles actually provide
How leaders oversimplify jobs when new tech appears
A practical way to audit what to automate versus preserve
What happens to performance when relational work disappears
How leadership shifts from directing work to developing people
What to consider before eliminating or redesigning a position
If you have ever wondered whether technology makes certain roles unnecessary, this episode will help you make smarter decisions before something important is lost.
Best for founders, operators, and managers trying to modernize without damaging culture or performance.
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