Welcome to the PM-Mastery podcast's 50th episode! I want to thank the incredible listeners and, most definitely, the incredible guests I have been fortunate to interview! I wanted to do a special 50th episode with a guest that could provide an incredible impact on our audience, and I was able to do it with someone who has been a mentor to me in many ways; not only in project management but also gave me the motivation to do my own thing and start this podcast! I have been following Andy and his podcast for many years, during my learning years in project management and my current passion project of the PM-Mastery podcast.  In this episode, you will discover the keys to project management mastery with our esteemed guest, Andy Kaufman, from the People's and Projects podcast. As we celebrate our 50th episode milestone, Andy brings his wisdom from the frontlines of teaching project management and leadership. Together, we unpack the essence of adapting tools to the unique challenges project managers face and reveal how staying abreast of real-world issues through podcasting can keep you grounded and ahead of the curve. Dive headlong into the transformative world of artificial intelligence with a twist! Hear about my comical skirmishes with an AI and the eye-opening insights from the AI Made Simple course designed to revolutionize project management. We dissect how AI isn't just about efficiency, but creativity, as it aids in crafting content from social media to course outlines, and discuss the burgeoning technologies rapidly blurring the lines between reality and AI-generated content. Finally, we underscore the crucial people skills that are the linchpin of any project manager's success. From stories highlighting the power of platforms like LinkedIn to forge genuine professional bonds to the art of influencing and negotiating, mastering the 'people side' of project management is paramount. Sprinkled with personal anecdotes and a guide to maintaining professional growth, this episode promises to be a treasure trove for new and veteran project managers. Links: Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildleaders/Check out some great episodes from Andy's podcast:  https://peopleandprojectspodcast.com/index.php/en/Check out Andy's AI course: https://ai.i-leadonline.com/?ver=9aaa9e Subscribe to Andy's Weekly "Lead 52" email list: https://getlead52.com/ A couple of my favorite PPP episodes:  Meet PMela: https://peopleandprojectspodcast.com/index.php/en/podcast-episodes/655-ppp-384-andy-interviews-an-ai-introducing-pmela.html PMela interviews another AI: https://peopleandprojectspodcast.com/index.php/en/podcast-episodes/659-ppp-388-pmela-interviews-abraham-lincoln-a-lesson-on-ai-automation.htmlFor a full PM-Mastery podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog PostsPM-Mastery.com  Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/