In a world where AI can generate answers in seconds, the real question is: are we still thinking deeply enough?

In this episode of Ezra Ask, Devin Haberkorn sits down with Melanie Steinbach former Chief People Officer at MasterClass and Chief Talent Officer at McDonald’s to explore what truly separates high-performing leaders in an AI-driven world.

Your team is using AI. They’re moving faster. Automating more.

But are they asking better questions… or just accepting the first answer?

We dive into the real competitive edge in the age of AI and why it’s not about speed, but about human skills like curiosity, discernment, humility, and connection.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

Why curiosity is becoming a make-or-break leadership skill

The danger of relying on AI without critical thinking

The 4 human differentiators that AI can’t replace

Why leaders need to stop pretending they have all the answers

The power of coaching in navigating AI disruption

Human vs AI coaching—and why the future is both

This conversation challenges how we think about leadership, learning, and performance in a rapidly changing world.

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