27 Oct 2026 07:00

Why Simplicity Is Your Biggest Career Advantage in the AI Age

AI was supposed to make work easier—so why are we busier than ever? Lauren talks with Axios co-founder Roy Schwartz about why simplicity is becoming a career advantage and how to cut through the noise to focus on what actually matters.

You’ll learn:

  • How to identify and eliminate “toxic complexity” at work
  • How to use AI without creating more work and noise
  • A simple framework for doing more by doing less

Show Notes

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Guest Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royschwartz/

Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/813390/simplify-by-jim-vandehei-mike-allen-and-roy-schwartz/

Website: https://smartbrevity.com/ 

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