AI is coming for the middle managers—here’s why that might actually be a good thing if you’re human.

In this briefing, Francisco Marin (CEO of Cognitive Talent Solutions) reveals how Fortune 500 giants are using Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) to find the "invisible" influencers who actually run their companies.

We dive into why a 500-person AI experiment failed, how to slash onboarding time by 40%, and the "Trojan Horse" strategy for bringing collaborative freedom into rigid corporate structures. If you’re worried about AI displacement or struggling with team engagement, this episode is your blueprint for the new era of work.

While most people fear that AI is coming for their jobs, the real disruption isn't the technology—it’s the culture behind it. In this episode, Nathaniel Schooler sits down with leadership expert Tom Schin to discuss why AI won’t necessarily replace workers, but it will definitely replace "weak managers" who refuse to adapt.

They dive deep into why 85% of AI projects fail due to poisonous cultures and how a "lifelong learner" mindset is the only way to stay relevant in an increasingly automated world.

Inside This Episode

• The Management Risk Factor: Why resistance to change makes you a liability to your organization and how to move from a "one-tool" to a "multi-tool" professional.
• Culture Over Code: Why technology is just a tool, and how building a culture of curiosity and adaptability is the first step to a successful AI strategy.
• The "Emeritus" Mentoring Model: Lessons from Japan on how to bridge the gap between tech-savvy youth and experienced veterans through institutional knowledge sharing.
• Up-skilling in HR and Beyond: How AI frees up time for the "human elements" of leadership, from high-level problem solving to complex team dynamics.
• The Productivity Trap: A candid look at the distractions of social media and how to retrain your brain for focus and neuroplasticity.
• Personal Accountability: Why "the teacher shows up when the student is ready" and the importance of having a mentor—and being one.

"If your company gets this [culture] wrong, you'll lose your best people. If you get it right, AI will make your team unstoppable." — Tom Schin

"AI is not going to solve the world for you... it is upon the managers to motivate and drive that innovation through their people."

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Tom helps businesses solve leadership challenges through group programming and one-on-one coaching.

• Podcast: Meeting Should Have Been a Podcast

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schinnn/

Beyond the Golden Rule with Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit

The "Golden Rule" is a career killer. Treating people "how you want to be treated" is a lazy strategy that guarantees you’ll be replaced by an algorithm. In the AI era, technical skills are commodities. The only competitive advantage left is Strategic Empathy.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit—a PhD-level Organizational Development expert—to dismantle the Enneagram. We don't look at it as a "personality test," but as a tactical business weapon to manage teams, influence stakeholders, and AI-proof your value. If you don't understand your own "autopilot" reactions, you are a political risk to your organization.

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Is "Executive Presence" a lie in 2026?

In this episode, Nat Schooler (Ex-IBM Futurist) dismantles the outdated advice killing your career. While most professionals polish their "image," AI is rendering the traditional polished executive obsolete.

We reveal why the "plastic" corporate look is a liability and how authentic, gritty leadership is the only asset AI cannot replicate.

What You Will Learn:

• The "Plastic" Trap: Why trying to look perfect makes you look replaceable by AI.
• The 2026 Shift: The exact skills Fortune 500 leaders are valuing right now (hint: it's not wearing a suit).
• Survival Strategy: How to pivot your personal brand from "Corporate Safe" to "Irreplaceable Human."

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Is your HR career obsolescence-proof? By 2026, the "People Function" will effectively be a "Data Function." The way we manage talent today is about to be wiped out by AI1, and most leaders aren't ready for the shift.

If you think your job is safe just because it involves "people skills," you are missing the signal.

In this critical episode on the Future of Work, ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler sits down with Jenny Bates (Owner Bates Leadership); former Fortune 500 OD Head) to expose why the traditional administrative layer of Human Resources is going extinct—and exactly what replaces it.

We dive deep into the harsh reality of integrating AI into the workplace, navigating the minefield of employee privacy versus performance data 2, and why culture—not tech—is causing 85% of AI projects to fail3.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why the annual performance review is "antiquated" and dead.
• The move from manager-led to employee-led career development.
• Real-time AI coaching: Invasive surveillance or the ultimate retention tool?

• A survival guide for non-technical leaders facing the AI transition.

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300 million jobs will disappear by 2030. Is yours on the list?

The "AI Displacement" wave is here, and middle management is the primary target. In this executive briefing, David Asarnow (Founder, Business Nitrogen) breaks down exactly who gets fired first and who survives. With a track record of building multiple 8-figure companies and generating $745M in client results, David doesn’t guess—he knows.

In this briefing:

• The Survival Fact: Why "embracing AI" is no longer optional—it is the only way to avoid replacement.
• The "Gray Hair" Advantage: Why your decades of experience are the one thing AI cannot replicate (and how to leverage it).
• Time Compression: The exact framework David uses to turn 3 weeks of strategic planning into a 3-hour AI session.
• Becoming a "Prompt Boss": Stop generating generic junk. Start driving high-level strategy.

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The greatest constraint on your company's revenue isn't capital; it is human overhead. The old playbook taught that to grow bigger, you had to hire more. That dogma is now obsolete.

We are entering the era of the "Augmented CEO," where high-leverage individuals utilizing advanced AI infrastructure can outperform traditional organizations of 100+ people.

Ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler is Joined by Richard Godfrey founder of Syncity AI. (20+ Years in digital transformation.)

This isn't about simple automation or ChatGPT prompts. This episode deconstructs the entire AI Operating Model required to build a hyper-efficient, exponential enterprise without the bloated payroll. If you are chasing the level of efficiency and scale discussed by top operators, this is the blueprint for the next phase of business.

We dive deep into:

• The "1 > 100" Framework: Shifting your mindset from managing people to orchestrating autonomous systems.

• Escaping the Hiring Trap: How to achieve massive revenue scale while keeping headcount near zero.

• The AI Tech Stack: The specific tools and workflows that replace entire departments (ops, marketing, customer support).

• Unit Economics of AI: Why the margins of an AI-native business crush traditional models.

By 2025, 87% of global companies and 99% of Fortune 500 firms will use artificial intelligence for candidate screening, fundamentally changing the recruitment landscape. This advanced hr tool evaluates job applications in seconds, assessing personal brand signals and impacting the hiring process significantly. Without these signals, job security is at risk, making ai scoring a critical factor in modern hr management.

Most professionals are worried that AI will replace them. Smart professionals are building the one asset AI can't touch: a personal brand that makes them un-ignorable. In this episode of the AI Career Survival Guide, ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler reveals how HR leaders are using AI to judge who gets hired and who gets laid off – and why your personal brand is the only career safety net that travels with you whether you're employed or running a business.
From Fortune 500 HR departments to serious entrepreneurs, one thing is clear: if decision-makers can't find you, understand your value, or repeat what you do in 10 seconds, you don't exist in their budget. This isn’t about vanity metrics or social media fluff – it’s about job security in the AI economy and building a portable asset that survives every layoff, restructure, and market shift.
🎯 In this episode:
• How HR teams judge your career worth in under 30 seconds online
• Why AI is making generic professionals and founders invisible
• The “12-year-old test” that tells you if you’re actually hireable or investable
• A 10-minute survival exercise for both executives and entrepreneurs
• How to choose cornerstone words that make you memorable to decision-makers
Whether you’re an executive protecting your role or an entrepreneur protecting your revenue, your personal brand isn’t optional – it’s your survival asset in the AI career economy.
👉 Next in the AI Career Survival Guide: interviews with HR leaders on exactly how they evaluate professionals and founders online in 2025.

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SOURCES & STATISTICS:

AI Recruitment Data (2025):
87% of companies globally use AI recruitment tools
99% of Fortune 500 companies use AI hiring systems
Sources: DemandSage (Dec 2025), TwinStrata (Sept 2025), LITSLINK (Dec 2025)
Social Media Screening:
70% of employers screen candidates via social media
67% of hiring managers research candidates online before interviews
Sources: CareerBuilder 2024, TopResume 2024

https://www.natschooler.com/why-your-personal-brand-is-the-only-career-insurance-that-works-in-2026/

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