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Ep 65: Revealing the Recipe for AI Transformation Success with Adnan Iftekhar and Brian Moynihan


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Bob Pulver sits down with Adnan Iftekhar and Brian Moynihan, co-authors of AI Culture Shift, for a conversation that explores the dynamic partnership between human potential and artificial intelligence. The guests share how they met and wrote their book in just six weeks, leveraging AI tools and collective creativity. From frameworks that incorporate IQ, EQ, and AQ, to the importance of governance, transparency, and co-intelligence, this episode offers rich insights into how organizations, educators, and individuals can prepare for a human-centered AI future. Whether you’re leading change in your workplace or just starting to explore AI’s possibilities, this conversation is an inspiring guide to navigating transformation with intention.

Keywords: AI culture, human-AI collaboration, AI literacy, creativity with AI, education innovation, AI governance, co-intelligence, emotional intelligence, adaptability, future of work, book writing with AI, AI in K-12, AI in higher education, chief AI officer

Key Takeaways:

  • AI collaboration should emphasize humanity, not just efficiency.

  • Writing AI Culture Shift was a human-AI co-creation born of structure, trust, and transparency.

  • EQ and AQ are just as important as IQ in the AI age.

  • AI literacy must go beyond prompt engineering—ethics, critical thinking, and discernment are essential.

  • Education needs to move from one-size-fits-all to personalized, thrive-based learning models.

  • AI governance and training should be as foundational as cybersecurity protocols in today’s organizations.

  • Building apps, writing books, and experimenting with AI can be accessible—even for kids—when curiosity is cultivated.

  • The Chief AI Officer role is vital for navigating strategy, operations, and human impact across the enterprise.

    Top Quotes:

    • “This book is really about humanity more than it is about AI.”

    • “AI hallucinates. Humans lie. You still have to verify.”

    • “The creative process is personal—AI is just a powerful partner in that process.”

    • “We didn’t just write a book with AI. We designed a new way of collaborating.”

    • “AI literacy is not about prompting better—it’s about thinking better.”

    • “The organizations that play with intention will thrive.”

      Chapters:

    • 00:00 – Introduction and Guest Intros
    • 05:00 – How the Book Came to Be (and Fast)
    • 11:00 – Human + AI Collaboration: The Creative Process
    • 18:00 – The IQ, EQ, AQ Framework
    • 28:00 – Trust, Transparency, and AI Hallucinations
    • 34:00 – Governance, Risk, and Literacy in Organizations
    • 42:00 – Education: K-12 and Higher Ed Perspectives
    • 52:00 – Adnan’s AI Experiments and Apps
    • 58:00 – Extended Reality and Future Trends
    • 66:00 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action
    • Adnan Iftekhar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiineducation

      Brian Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmoynihan

      “AI Culture Shift”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRDMVDFV


      For advisory work and marketing inquiries:

      Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver

      Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com


      Thanks to Warden AI (https://warden-ai.com) for their sponsorship and support of the show! Warden is an AI assurance platform for HR technology to demonstrate AI-powered solutions are fair, compliant and trustworthy. 

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