35. Leaders Are Asking: How Do We Learn in an Era of AI?
Tue Feb 03 2026
AI increases output—but development transforms identity. And right now, we're confusing the two.In this episode, Kim breaks down the uncomfortable truth: AI can make you faster, but speed isn't the same thing as maturity. And leadership? That requires maturity.
Fresh off an interview with 425 Magazine on this exact topic, Kim tackles the question leaders are quietly asking behind closed doors: How are we supposed to actually learn when AI is everywhere?
What You'll Hear:
Why AI can diminish learning (even when it's helpful)The dangerous difference between output and developmentHow the pandemic taught us that more activity ≠ more depthIs AI becoming the "manufacturing line" for thinking?Why empathy, courage, and accountability can't be outsourcedThe human reps that build leadership muscle—and how AI makes them optionalA practical framework: Does this AI task add value, or just speed?How to design AI-enabled systems that still preserve human choice and growth💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim
🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com
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AI increases output—but development transforms identity. And right now, we're confusing the two.In this episode, Kim breaks down the uncomfortable truth: AI can make you faster, but speed isn't the same thing as maturity. And leadership? That requires maturity. Fresh off an interview with 425 Magazine on this exact topic, Kim tackles the question leaders are quietly asking behind closed doors: How are we supposed to actually learn when AI is everywhere? What You'll Hear: Why AI can diminish learning (even when it's helpful)The dangerous difference between output and developmentHow the pandemic taught us that more activity ≠ more depthIs AI becoming the "manufacturing line" for thinking?Why empathy, courage, and accountability can't be outsourcedThe human reps that build leadership muscle—and how AI makes them optionalA practical framework: Does this AI task add value, or just speed?How to design AI-enabled systems that still preserve human choice and growth💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com