{"podcast":{"title":"RISE TO LEAD","slug":"rise-to-lead-7731084","podcast_index_feed_id":7731084,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/9OqHaPre","website_url":"https://rise-to-lead.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96a10b54-3566-4ae1-87fd-fd8bff7bd182/4e16be62-199c-4e2b-8b96-59ff4acbd66d/3000x3000/podcastimage.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Regina Huber","episode_count":88,"summary":"Fearless Voices, Bold Leadership, Unconventional Thinking Welcome to the hub of leadership inspiration with Regina Huber. Tune in for candid conversations and invaluable wisdom from bold leaders across industries and cultures. RISE TO LEAD is where fearless voices and unconventional minds share how they shape movements, businesses, teams—and themselves. This show celebrates creative leadership in all forms, from the stage to the boardroom, from community spaces to solo ventures. We explore creative, sometimes unexpected expressions of leadership — from business innovators and band leaders to movement makers. Come for bold heart, audacious action, and the kind of leadership that creates greater freedom for you and those you get to impact. For leaders ready to reclaim their life beyond career or business, book a call here: https://tinyurl.com/typcall.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T10:20:06.759290+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084"},"episode":{"title":"The AI Upskilling Imperative with John Munsell","slug":"the-ai-upskilling-imperative-with-john-munsell","published_at":"2026-01-22T05:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084/the-ai-upskilling-imperative-with-john-munsell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084","url":"https://rise-to-lead.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ai-upskilling-imperative-with-john-munsell-0zHPbWEu","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/podgo.simplecastaudio.com/2b3a7366-ad1b-4f8c-91d8-87e11c9b618c/episodes/8c223042-08f0-4097-b0b2-235b10547af8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=2b3a7366-ad1b-4f8c-91d8-87e11c9b618c&awEpisodeId=8c223042-08f0-4097-b0b2-235b10547af8&feed=9OqHaPre","summary":"John Munsell’s path into AI leadership didn’t start with hype — it started with pattern recognition. After decades in software and digital marketing, he saw early on that AI would become the next defining shift in how businesses operate. When ChatGPT launched publicly, he knew this was more than just another tech trend — it was a full-scale transformation. He sold his agency, rebuilt his company from the ground up, and spent a year working hands-on with executives to understand their real challenges. What he discovered? Most leaders don’t truly understand what AI is, how fast it’s evolving, or how deeply it will reshape their organizations. Today, John helps leaders close that gap with clear frameworks, practical training, and a strategic approach to conscious AI adoption. John breaks down the real reason AI adoption fails inside organizations: fear, silence, and lack of strategy. When leaders don’t communicate, employees assume the worst — and when leaders don’t understand AI, they block it entirely. John explains why AI adoption is not a tech issue, but a leadership and change management challenge. He shares why delaying AI training is one of the most dangerous decisions a company can make right now. Through powerful real-world examples, he shows how organizations either catch the wave or get buried by the avalanche. And he makes it clear: leadership awareness must come first — before policies, tools, or platforms. About John Munsell: John Munsell from Louisiana has been involved in digital marketing, software development, and artificial intelligence (AI) for over 40 years. As CEO of Bizzuka, John led the company to multiple appearances on the Inc 5000. In 2022, he rebuilt Bizzuka from the ground up shifting its focus to helping business leaders understand and accele…","meta_description":"John Munsell’s path into AI leadership didn’t start with hype — it started with pattern recognition. After decades in software and digital marketing, he s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2565,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rise-to-lead-7731084/episodes/the-ai-upskilling-imperative-with-john-munsell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084/the-ai-upskilling-imperative-with-john-munsell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}