Alfredo Borodowski – The Human Upgrade: New Leadership for the AI Revolution

What if the real upgrade leaders need in the AI revolution isn’t technical — but human?

In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve sits down with writer and leadership voice Alfredo Borodowski to explore a bold idea: as artificial intelligence expands, what will distinguish great organizations isn’t better algorithms — it’s better humans.

Alfredo shares his deeply personal journey — from professional success in Manhattan to public collapse, depression, and rebuilding through positive psychology. That experience reshaped his mission: helping leaders and organizations discover their strengths, clarify their purpose, and build the psychological capital required to thrive in uncertain times.

As AI begins competing not just with what we do — but with who we are — Alfredo argues that the “human pie” may shrink in some ways, but human qualities like empathy, trust, resilience, and meaning will become more scarce — and therefore more valuable.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why AI is competing with human identity — not just human labor
• The concept of the “Human Upgrade” in the AI era
• Why character strengths awareness unlocks exponential growth
• The four pillars of psychological capital: hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy
• How purpose drives engagement in disengaged workforces
• Why trust is the defining leadership currency of the AI revolution
• The difference between technical efficiency and human flourishing
• How leaders can reduce techno-stress while increasing performance

Alfredo also shares practical tools, including strengths discovery, purpose mapping, and building cultures of psychological trust — all backed by positive psychology research.

Key takeaway:

AI may equalize technology — but humanity will differentiate companies.

Leaders who invest in judgment, meaning, resilience, and trust will attract talent, retain top performers, and navigate disruption with confidence.

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Guest: Alfredo Borodowski
Host: Sam Reeve, CEO of CompTeam
Show: People/AI Strategy Forum (powered by CompTeam)

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The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

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