How do you stay valuable when AI seems to be doing everything?
In this episode I share the six “forever skills” I see rising to the top in every job.
Jensen Huang shows how he cross-examines ChatGPT like three rival doctors.
Stacey Popham persuades a pilot to switch airport gates—mid-flight.
Indra Nooyi doesn’t accept mediocre work output.
Bill Gates explains why empathy may be the last safe career harbor.
Danny Frisco reveals why founders must master everyday sales talk.
After talking with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders I’m convinced the skills these leaders share are the ones you need if you want to future-proof your career (and your company).
00:00 - Why human skills still matter
00:43 - Skill #1 Relentless Curiosity (Jensen Huang)
02:14 - Skill #2 Break the Rules (Stacey Popham)
05:37 - Skill #3 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (Dan Logan)
07:07 - Skill #4 Demand World-Class Quality (Indra Nooyi)
8:44 - Skill #5 Deep Human Connection (Bill Gates)
9:49 - Skill #6 The Sales Mindset (Danny Frisco)
Music:
- Galaxy Groove by Yarin Primak
- Break It Down - No Backing Vocals by Ben Fox- Just Try Me! by Randy Sharp
- Let's Groove by Ikoliks
- CHONKLAP! by Out of Flux
- Good as Well - Stripped Version by Alex MakeMusic
Clips appear under Fair Use for educational commentary.
- Jensen Huang on Fareed Zakaria (CNN) July 13, 2025
- Bill Gates on AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special
- Indra Nooyi on The Knowledge Project Podcast. Jun 24, 2025