10/22/2026
What if the most valuable skills in the age of AI aren’t technical at all, but human?
We’re excited to share the latest episode of Leadership Unscripted, now live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
In this episode, Ashley M. Vest sits down with Eric Stauffer, Director of Learning Innovation and Technology at SkillOps and a certified executive coach, for an honest and practical conversation about what AI really means for leaders and their teams.
Together, they explore what AI agents are and how they’re already showing up in the workplace, why leaders need to know where the “human in the loop” belongs, and how AI could reshape the org chart and change who counts as a leader. Eric shares why the skills we once called “soft skills” are quickly becoming power skills: emotional intelligence, communication, executive presence, and business storytelling. He also offers practical advice for anyone who’s still unsure where to begin with AI.
Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or simply trying to understand what all the buzz is about, this episode will challenge the idea that AI is only a technology conversation. It shows that the human side of leadership matters more than ever, and that a growth mindset is the key to meeting what’s next.
Tune in today and share in the comments: what’s one way you’re preparing yourself or your team for the future of work with AI?
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nwCFBn89KrH94hsTfT3G4?si=YCY_-I2gTSyFf4CbPdjDGA
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-wont-replace-leaders-but-it-will-change-them/id1867311884?i=1000797436522