Eric chats with Robin Daniels, Chief Business and Product Officer at Zensai. An episode on developing soft skills and working with AI. Robin brings incredible energy and wisdom to this engaging conversation. Drawing from his 20+ years of executive experience at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Box, Robin explores how AI is reshaping the workplace while making soft skills more vital than ever. He dives deep into the work-from-home (WFH) versus return-to-office (RTO) debate, offering valuable insights into why public and private discussions often differ. Throughout the episode, Robin's authenticity and genuine desire to help others succeed shines through in every story and thought.

We go over:

1. Career Development & Soft Skills: Why soft skills are becoming even more critical in the age of AI | The importance of energy and initiative in career growth | How acting classes helped Robin become a better communicator
2. Leadership Philosophy & Personal Growth: Using weekly self-assessments on a 1-10 scale | Balancing professional growth with life enjoyment | The value of learning from failure and taking calculated risks
3. Remote Work & Company Culture: A conversation about return-to-office | How remote work affects different roles and career stages | Creating belonging and purpose in distributed teams
4. Human Success Platform: Zensai's approach to employee development | Using AI as a "superpower" to enhance human potential | The importance of regular check-ins and feedback

Chapters in 'Developing Soft Skills and AI at Work with Robin Daniels':

00:00:00 Introduction and Background
00:01:41 Perspectives on College and Education
00:04:25 Career Growth and Interview Stories
00:09:20 Energy Management and Leadership
00:30:41 Sleep and Work-Life
00:35:21 Return to Office Discussion
00:54:11 Human Success Platform and AI
00:59:32 Closing Thoughts

Connect with Robin Daniels: LinkedIn | Zensai | Post about Robin's grandfather mentioned in the conversation

This show is made possible by:
KazCM: A B2B content production company that aims to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. https://kazcm.com/

QuietLoud Studios: A podcast network where reflection and voice come together. https://quietloudstudios.com/

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Credits:
Music by Jess & Ricky: https://soundcloud.com/user-774649902/sets/jess-ricky