Work Unscripted

In Episode 2 of Work Unscripted, Gary Zhou (CTO), Nadian Zak (CEO), and Kacie Scott (COO) break down how technology, culture, and human connection intersect at Zak Human Solutions.

Gary shares his story as an entrepreneur-turned-CTO and the leadership philosophies that shaped him — from purpose motive and service-driven leadership to the idea that technology is simply a tool in a human-centered ecosystem. Together, the team explores:

• Why respect outlasts fear in leadership

• The principle of Extreme Ownership

• Givers vs. takers and building the right ecosystem

• Why 95% of AI projects fail (and how Zak avoids it)

• EQ > IQ and the evolution of modern leadership

• The power of learning how to learn in the AI era

Work Unscripted is where leadership meets humanity — brought to you by Zak Human Solutions.

In our debut episode, hosts Gary Zhou, Nadian Zak, and Kacie Scott share the personal stories that led them to build Zak Human Solutions and the values that guide their leadership today. From early challenges to lessons learned, this conversation lays the foundation for what Work Unscripted is all about: honest dialogue on leadership, culture, and the future of work.