The AI revolution is being sold as the ultimate productivity miracle, but the uncomfortable reality inside boardrooms is far more complex. Behind the hype of generative AI, automation, and digital transformation lies a broken narrative about how businesses actually evolve. In this powerful conversation, Margaret Rogers, CEO of Pariveda Solutions, reveals the hidden truth about AI adoption, leadership development, and the outdated strategies many organizations are still using while the pace of technology accelerates faster than ever.
In this episode, Margaret Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Pariveda Solutions, shares deep insights from more than two decades in consulting and digital transformation. She explains why AI hype cycles mirror past technology booms, why organizations must rethink how they train future leaders, and why blindly chasing automation could create serious long term talent gaps.
Rather than replacing humans, Margaret argues that AI will reshape the nature of work by removing busy work while elevating creativity, critical thinking, and leadership. She also reveals why companies experimenting with AI through small proof of concepts often outperform those making massive bets too early.
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Welcome to People are the Point — the podcast where mid-market leaders share what’s really working when it comes to growth, efficiency, and people in the age of AI.
Hosted by Mark Concannon, each episode dives into real conversations with CEOs, CXOs, and transformation experts who are using AI and modern strategy to:
- Unlock new revenue through smarter sales and marketing
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- Reshape teams and culture for the future of work