382: Are We Building AI Without Half the Population? With Lisa Davis, Author of The Only Woman in the Room

The podcast explores the challenges and opportunities for women in STEM and leadership roles, particularly in the age of AI. Lisa Davis, former CIO and executive tech leader, shares her experiences as "the only woman in the room" and discusses the systemic issues hindering female and diverse representation. She highlights the statistic that representation of women in STEM is lower now (22%) than in the mid-1980s (34%). Davis advocates for authentic leadership, creating inclusive cultures, and redesigning workplace systems to support women and families. She emphasizes AI's potential as an amplifier of human potential, urging leaders to prioritize governance, privacy, and diverse voices in AI development to avoid perpetuating biases.

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Part 1: Context, Career Journey

Part 2: Leadership, Values, Gender Dynamics

Part 3: AI Potential, Ethics, Collaboration

Part 4: Mentorship, Advice, Conclusion

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AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics

Part 1: Context, Career Journey

The Declining Representation of Women in STEM and the Importance of Wisdom in the Age of AI

Introducing Lisa Davis: A Non-Linear Career Journey and Shaping Future Leaders in AI

Part 2: Leadership, Values, Gender Dynamics

Authentic Leadership, Core Values, and the Stalled Progress of Women in the Workplace

The Experience of Being the Only Woman in the Room and the Unspoken Rules

Addressing Cultural Norms and Creating a Culture That Sees Beyond Gender

Part 3: AI Potential, Ethics, Collaboration

AI as an Amplifier of Human Potential: Addressing Employee Skepticism and Concerns

Reframing the AI Conversation: From Them vs. Us to a Collaborative Approach

Part 4: Mentorship, Advice, Conclusion

Advice for Graduates, the Importance of Mentorship, and a Pledge for Progress

Podcast Outro

382: Are We Building AI Without Half the Population? With Lisa Davis, Author of The Only Woman in the Room

AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics

Part 1: Context, Career Journey

00:00The Declining Representation of Women in STEM and the Importance of Wisdom in the Age of AI

The Declining Representation of Women in STEM and the Importance of Wisdom in the Age of AI

03:30Introducing Lisa Davis: A Non-Linear Career Journey and Shaping Future Leaders in AI

Introducing Lisa Davis: A Non-Linear Career Journey and Shaping Future Leaders in AI

Part 2: Leadership, Values, Gender Dynamics

07:11Authentic Leadership, Core Values, and the Stalled Progress of Women in the Workplace

Authentic Leadership, Core Values, and the Stalled Progress of Women in the Workplace

12:20The Experience of Being the Only Woman in the Room and the Unspoken Rules

The Experience of Being the Only Woman in the Room and the Unspoken Rules

17:13Addressing Cultural Norms and Creating a Culture That Sees Beyond Gender

Addressing Cultural Norms and Creating a Culture That Sees Beyond Gender

Part 3: AI Potential, Ethics, Collaboration

23:52AI as an Amplifier of Human Potential: Addressing Employee Skepticism and Concerns

AI as an Amplifier of Human Potential: Addressing Employee Skepticism and Concerns

27:54Reframing the AI Conversation: From Them vs. Us to a Collaborative Approach

Reframing the AI Conversation: From Them vs. Us to a Collaborative Approach

Part 4: Mentorship, Advice, Conclusion

35:01Advice for Graduates, the Importance of Mentorship, and a Pledge for Progress

Advice for Graduates, the Importance of Mentorship, and a Pledge for Progress

41:30Podcast Outro

Podcast Outro