AI Can’t Replace This with Author, Joey Coleman
Thu Feb 05 2026
What if the biggest competitive advantage in your business isn’t technology—but how well you treat people?
In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we’re joined by Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again, for a powerful conversation on employee experience, and why human connection still drives the best outcomes.
Joey shares practical insights on:
Why people need to feel heard and valued to stay engaged
How empathy gaps erode trust with employees and customers
The hidden cost of prioritizing AI over human skills
Why leadership requires consistent practice, not one-time effort
You’ll also hear Joey unpack his 8 Phases of the Employee Journey, a framework that helps leaders intentionally guide employees from first impression to long-term advocacy.
Bottom line: AI can assist your systems—but only people can build trust, loyalty, and culture.
🎧 If this episode resonates, please like, share, and leave a review to help other leaders find the show. 🤝 Join our online community to continue the conversation and grow alongside purpose-driven leaders (click "Let's Talk" on our website). 🌊 Visit www.consultlivingwater.com to discover how we help executives build businesses that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them.
Guest: Joey Coleman 🌐 joeycoleman.com
#LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #EmployeeRetention #Culture #Empathy #BusinessSystems #PeopleDevelopmentPodcast
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What if the biggest competitive advantage in your business isn’t technology—but how well you treat people? In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we’re joined by Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again, for a powerful conversation on employee experience, and why human connection still drives the best outcomes. Joey shares practical insights on: Why people need to feel heard and valued to stay engaged How empathy gaps erode trust with employees and customers The hidden cost of prioritizing AI over human skills Why leadership requires consistent practice, not one-time effort You’ll also hear Joey unpack his 8 Phases of the Employee Journey, a framework that helps leaders intentionally guide employees from first impression to long-term advocacy. Bottom line: AI can assist your systems—but only people can build trust, loyalty, and culture. 🎧 If this episode resonates, please like, share, and leave a review to help other leaders find the show. 🤝 Join our online community to continue the conversation and grow alongside purpose-driven leaders (click "Let's Talk" on our website). 🌊 Visit www.consultlivingwater.com to discover how we help executives build businesses that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them. Guest: Joey Coleman 🌐 joeycoleman.com #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #EmployeeRetention #Culture #Empathy #BusinessSystems #PeopleDevelopmentPodcast