Super Creativity: The Leadership Skill AI Can’t Replace

Guest: James Taylor, Supercreativity author

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with global creativity and innovation expert James Taylor to explore one of the defining leadership questions of our time:

As AI automates more routine work, what becomes uniquely human — and uniquely valuable?

James introduces the concept of “super creativity”: the amplification of human creativity through collaboration with both people and intelligent machines. Together, Maureen and James unpack why creativity, curiosity, imagination, and psychological safety are rapidly becoming core executive capabilities in the AI era.

They explore:

• The rise of one-person billion-dollar companies
• The hidden cultural barriers quietly derailing AI adoption
• Why organizational values may become the most important AI governance framework, and
• Why the future belongs to leaders who amplify human potential rather than simply automate labor.

This conversation is especially relevant for CEOs, boards, senior executives, innovation leaders, and anyone navigating the intersection of leadership, technology, and organizational transformation.

James also shares practical frameworks leaders can use immediately to:

• foster creativity,
• redesign work,
• identify hidden talent,
• and build cultures capable of thriving through accelerating disruption.

If you’ve been asking, “What is the role of human leadership in the age of AI?” this episode is for you.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- The Creative Mindset: Mastering Skills that Empower Innovation with Jeff DeGraff

- Cultivating WONDER: Unleashing Innovation in Your Business with Theo Edmonds

- Greater than Fact: The Power of Leading with Stories with Paul Smith

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RESOURCES:

 Learn more about James on his website at https://www.jamestaylor.me/. His book, Supercreativity, is available at local booksellers and on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4fhIioW.

 

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Maureen’s latest book is Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI. You’ll find details about it at https://bit.ly/LeaderInAI, or check out the Kindle version at https://amzn.to/44buVz8. The audiobook version is now available at https://amzn.to/4dTCleZ.

 

Her other 10 books are available on Amazon here. 

 

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Executive Producer: Dan Mushalko

Graphics Editor: Stacia Rogan

Sponsorship Sales Manager: Kristine Gross ([email protected])

Booking Producer: Jenna Reik ([email protected])

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