100-Foot AI Wave: Lessons from Portugal’s Big Wave Surfing

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If you are in the business world, in the present moment, you are facing the hundred foot wave of the AI disruption.”

– Ana Melikian, Ph.D.

In this episode, Ana Melikian dives into the tumultuous yet opportunity-rich world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for the business landscape. Using the metaphor of a “hundred-foot wave,” Ana vividly illustrates the dual nature of the AI revolution—both its disruptive potential and its ability to create new possibilities.

Ana shares her insights on how some business leaders are choosing to either ignore or obsessively control this technological tidal wave. However, she advocates for an alternative approach, likening it to “surfing the wave,” where teamwork and collaboration become essential to harnessing AI's energy for a better future.

Ana emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts in dealing with AI, urging listeners to embrace the present moment and leverage the collective strengths of their teams. She sees surfing the AI wave not as a solo endeavor, but as a collaborative pursuit, where innovation and intentionality are key.

Join Ana as she explores how to navigate this AI disruption, transforming potential threats into opportunities for impact. Whether you're a business owner or professional, Ana encourages you to expand your mindset and engage in this crucial conversation about our technological future.

Let's dive in!

100 Foot AI Wave

This week on the MINDSET ZONE podcast:

  • 00:00 Introduction to the AI Disruption

  • 00:59 Facing the 100-Foot AI Wave

  • 03:57 The Two Extremes: Ignoring vs. Overwhelming

  • 06:57 Surfing the 100-Foot AI Wave

  • 09:35 The Importance of Teamwork

  • 11:58 Mindset Shifts for the Future

  • 13:05 Conclusion and Call to Action

Meet Your Host:

Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭?

Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork!

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