As AI rapidly advances, business leaders face the daunting task of navigating its impacts - both the potential upsides and inevitable disruptions. In this episode of The AI-Powerered Business Leader, Alastair McDermott sits down with Joanna Pineda, CEO and "Chief Troublemaker" at Matrix Group, a digital agency serving associations and nonprofits. Joanna provides a refreshingly candid perspective on the role of AI in her company's deliberate strategy to "reinvent" itself every 3-4 years to stay ahead of technological shifts. She shares how Matrix has embraced open communication and experimentation around AI tools, from productivity aids to potential new AI-powered services. The conversation dives into the often-avoided elephant in the room - the impact of AI on jobs and employees' valid concerns about getting displaced. Joanna offers a pragmatic approach centred on transparency, continuous learning, and leveraging AI for growth rather than layoffs. You'll gain valuable insights on: Creating a culture that embraces AI experimentation while addressing ethical considerations like data privacyPractical ways to upskill teams and help them develop an "AI-augmented" mindsetHow to have honest conversations about AI's impacts without stoking panicLeveraging AI as a force-multiplier by automating grunt work, not replacing human expertise Whether you're just beginning to explore AI's potential or are already on the journey, this candid discussion will equip you with a balanced, human-centric framework for leading your organization into the AI-powered future. Resources Guest: Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group InternationalHer "Associations Thrive" Podcast: matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcastMatrix Group International: matrixgroup.net 👉 Listen to more from Alastair and The AI-Powered Business Leader at AIpowered.biz/podcast