Working With AI: The Skill That Will Define the Next Decade of Leaders
In this episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay takes a different approach—bringing his AI assistant “Abby” into the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence is actually being used inside real businesses today. From brainstorming and decision-making to challenging assumptions, this episode breaks down how leaders can start working with AI instead of fearing it.
Chris and Abby dig into one of the biggest questions right now: is AI really replacing jobs—or just reshaping how work gets done? The conversation explores everything from layoffs and market hype to the real impact AI is having on productivity, leadership, and decision-making across industries.
They also unpack how employees at every stage—early career, mid-career, and experienced leaders—should be thinking about AI, and why curiosity may be the single most important skill moving forward.
If you’re trying to figure out how to actually use AI in your business—or your career—this episode gives you a real, unfiltered starting point.
🎯 Topics Covered
How Chris Fay actually uses AI day-to-day in business
Why most people overthink AI (and how to start using it immediately)
AI vs jobs: what’s real vs what’s hype
The rise of AI-assisted decision-making and leadership
How to ask better questions (and get better answers from AI)
Why curiosity is the most valuable skill in the AI era
What AI means for early, mid, and late career professionals
Where AI will impact industries like construction, engineering, and manufacturing most
The future of AI tools and competing platforms
🤝 Connect with Host & Guest
Chris Fay (Host)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfay
Follow BuiltWithPurposePodcast on all social media platforms
