Welcome to Optimized for Humans with Usha Gubbala. In this episode, Usha sits down with David Alsop, CHRO at UltraDent and co-author of the upcoming book Making HR Matter, to explore how HR can lead AI adoption and drive business growth.
David shares insights from over 20 years of experience at companies like UltraDent, Nabisco, and Oscar Mayer, discussing the human side of AI, leadership in a tech-driven world, and creating a growth-oriented company culture. Learn how HR can act as a strategic partner, the balance between automation and uniquely human skills, and how organizations can integrate AI safely and effectively.
Key topics include:
HR’s role in driving AI adoption and innovation
The intersection of human potential and AI efficiency
Building a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and growth mindset
Leadership capabilities for tech-driven transformation
Strategies for aligning AI tools with company purpose and mission
Overcoming fear and bias in AI adoption
Whether you’re an executive, HR leader, or business professional, this conversation offers actionable insights on leveraging AI to unlock human potential and accelerate organizational success.
Listen to the full episode and discover how to put AI at the center of strategy while empowering your team to innovate and grow.
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– Usha and the Optimized For Humans Podcast Team
Connect with David Alsop here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalsop/
Connect with me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ushagubbala/
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What is Optimized For Humans?
Optimized for Humans is a bold, future-focused podcast for senior leaders who want to embrace AI disruption to drive growth and innovation, by making the most of the human potential in their organizations and strategically outsourcing the rest to AI.
Hosted by Usha — an executive coach and organizational strategist with 15+ years of experience guiding complex, bureaucratic organizations through meaningful change.
Each week, Usha brings together provocative thinkers, gutsy leaders, and real-world stories on how leaders are embracing AI, building internal capability and freeing up the humans to do what they do best. Expect honest conversations, practical frameworks, and fresh insights you can actually use.