The AI Balancing Act: How to Lead with Humanity in a Tech-Driven World

In this episode of the Go Rogue Podcast, we sit down with Jason Whitehorn, a seasoned technology leader and AI strategist, for a refreshingly honest conversation about how to approach artificial intelligence with both curiosity and caution.

Together, we explore:

• Why AI isn’t a magic bullet—or a monster

• How leaders can empower their teams to experiment without fear

• The real reason AI should make business more human, not less

• How tools like ChatGPT and Claude can remove mundane tasks and unlock creativity

• Where small businesses can actually start with AI today

Jason shares actionable ideas for CEOs, HR leaders, developers, and even creative teams, showing how AI can be used ethically and practically to improve work—not replace people. This episode is perfect for anyone navigating the tension between rapid innovation and human-centered leadership.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Don’t fear AI—understand it. The best way to lead through change is to engage with the tools yourself.

• AI works best when it amplifies human intuition, not replaces it.

• Every business—no matter how small—can use AI to offload the repetitive and focus more on what matters.

• Leadership today includes knowing which $5 tasks to automate and which $500 tasks to prioritize.

💡 Homework (Yes, really):

Make a list of everything you do at work that feels repetitive, frustrating, or slow. Then ask: Could a tool help with this? Start experimenting—your future self will thank you.