Dec. 8, 2025

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#115 From Experiments to Impact: Building Human-AI Collaboration with Todd McLees

Marie Holive talks with Todd McLees (HumanSkills.AI Co-Founder), creator of “AI Agility” and HBR contributor, about turning AI from a set of tools into a collaborative partner. We cover the human-skills stack for GenAI, team norms and ethical guardrails, and practical ways to move from one-off experiments to strategic impact, plus simple prompts you can use this week.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Podcast Introduction

(00:40) Exploring AI and Human Skills with Todd Cleese

(01:41) From AI Anxiety to AI Agility

(03:31) Understanding and Developing Human Agency

(06:40) Critical Human Skills for Thriving with AI

(08:47) Effective Prompt Design and Context Engineering

(14:22) Ethical Boundaries and Collaboration Patterns with AI

(20:02) Transforming Tactical Value to Strategic Value

(25:23) Practical Tips for Leaders

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