ABOUT THIS EPISODE
There is no question that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. It can give us information in seconds, help us solve problems, generate ideas and accomplish tasks faster than ever before. But if AI can give us so much, so quickly, what becomes more valuable? The answer lies in something profoundly more human: our relationships. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features Nicole Brusewitz, VP of Leadership Development, Learning, and Consulting Services, FCCS, and Greg Pryor, co-author of The New Social Code. In this episode, Greg and Nicole explore strategies for staying relevant and connected in the age of AI.
Episode Insights Include:
Why does social capital matter?
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Human capital is the sum of our training, education, and experiences.
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Human capital is where leadership development tends to focus – who am I and what do I have to offer?
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Social capital turns outward to consider our relationships with others – what can we learn and gain from each other?
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Relational resources between people include access to ideas, access to decision makers, career advice, and more.
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Consider Post Malone- by leveraging his social capital, he transformed from a rapper to the top of the country charts in one summer.
The benefits of network and social capital
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49% of success is based on social capital, yet emphasis is regularly placed on human capital.
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A strong social network gives you access to relationships that can benefit your career.
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Network is not the same as networking – your network gives you access to innovation, information, and the ability to thrive.
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The concentric circles of a network create your complete support system, from intimate relationships to familiar faces.
Navigating AI with human relationships
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Greg's new book offers insight into the relationship between humans and AI.
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Human relationships are more important than ever as AI technologies are introduced into the world.
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There is incredible career anxiety regarding AI, but strong human relationships can help navigate and master the unknown.
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A new social code is going to be unlocked as positive collaborative consequences are discovered.
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The way we intentionally and authentically connect with each other will help us bring the potential of this new technology into the world.
5 relational edges to outperform algorithms
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Opportunity- the accelerated pace of work and the future of opportunities will be found upstream.
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Trust- fast movers are people who quickly establish trust with others.
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Fast-failers- people who become central to the role they play at work.
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Fast-spanners- people who span diverse networks get faster access to new ideas.
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Fast-risers- this is the influential edge of relationships, and it creates fast opportunities for career growth.
How to succeed quickly in a new role
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It takes on average 3-4 years to replicate a high-performers network.
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Fast-movers can replicate a high-performers network in a matter of months by utilizing three types of trust.
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Benevolence trust is created amongst teams who know you care.
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Performance trust is shown through competence with clients.
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Integrity trust is demonstrated through predictability in deeds and words.
Creating intentional connections in the workplace
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There are two types of networks- bonding networks with those that we are physically closest to in the building, while bridging networks connect us to diverse networks in a greater context.
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Social agility is the ability to move intentionally and authentically from bonding to bridging networks based on what needs to be done.
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Connections are just as important as ability in the workplace.
The role of relationships in influential leadership
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In most organizations, energizing influencers play a pivotal role in affecting change. This handful of people has a significant impact on the success of the entire organization.
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The social capital piece of a project can increase the likelihood of its success by half.
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Similarly, the lack of social capital can unintentionally undermine a project before it even begins.
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Understanding and appreciating the impact of social capital can influence your team and your projects significantly.
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Appreciate others, celebrate their successes, and make introductions wherever possible.
This podcast is powered by FCCS.
Resources
Connect with Greg Pryor
Get in touch – info@fccsconsulting.com
"Social capital is the relationships you've nurtured over time and the network that gives you access to successful and beneficial relationships." — Greg Pryor
"In the age of AI, we are about to unlock what we know through who we know." — Greg Pryor
"The way we intentionally and authentically connect with each other will help us bring the potential of this new technology into the world." — Greg Pryor
"There are a lot of positive collaborative consequences to this age of work." — Greg Pryor
