# The power of attention

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Podcast: [The Panel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-panel-7164233)
Published: 2026-04-18T20:58:06+00:00
Episode link: https://panelpodcast.com/42
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## Resource

In this episode we discuss how small teams can leverage AI as teammates, the impact on business outcomes, and the cultural shifts driven by AI advancements. How would Steve Jobs handle marketing and selling AI at Apple? How do the kids today think about AI? And Jordan explains the Allbirds nonsense. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 The Evolution of Teamwork and Tools 07:41 Balancing Accountability and Autonomy 10:40 The Role of Agents in Team Dynamics 13:42 Challenges of Implementing AI in Business 16:36 The Future of Marketing and AI 22:39 Imagining Steve Jobs in the Age of AI 30:42 The Value of Struggle and Learning in a Tech-Driven World 39:58 Navigating Career Paths in an Evolving Job Market 45:50 Navigating Job Market Changes 50:16 Jordan explains The Allbirds Controversy 57:04 The Power of Attention in Business 01:02:29 Storytelling in Marketing 01:10:51 Building Relationships for Effective Distribution 01:15:11 Pricing Transistor's Video Strategy 01:23:42 Innovative Marketing Strategies and Anticipation Phases YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Henry's product - https://runsteady.com/ Linear blog post (brave) - https://linear.app/next Allbirds turns into an AI company - https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/the-unhinged-genius-of-allbirds-39m-exit-sell-the-brand-spike-demand-become-ai-164312969.html The company that acquired the old Allbirds brand - https://www.axnygroup.com/our-brands CNBC : “Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot to AI, adds $127 million in value”

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