Tech CEO Shares the SECRET to Leading in the AI Era

Beyond the Briefcase

🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Alex Bratton—CEO, technologist, and author—for a future-facing conversation about leadership, innovation, and how to make smarter decisions in the age of AI.With decades of experience building enterprise technology and advising Fortune 5000 companies, Alex breaks down what it means to lead responsibly in a world of constant digital disruption. He shares how tools like Apple’s Vision Pro and custom AI agents can give teams “superpowers”—but only when leaders start with a clear why. From building cultures of experimentation to empowering non-technical employees with cutting-edge tools, this episode is packed with insight for forward-thinking founders, execs, and innovators.Whether you're already experimenting with automation or just trying to keep up with the pace of change, Alex’s practical approach to human-centered technology offers a new blueprint for how to lead, adapt, and thrive.================Chapters:00:00 Intro05:19 Helping Leaders Navigate Tech "Hype"07:33 The Intersection of Technology & Executive Strategy10:15 Defining Responsible Innovation11:41 Practical AI Applications15:43 Why Human-Centered Innovation is Critical20:38 Inspiration Behind Authorship22:15 What Makes a Digital Product Truly Valuable & Scalable26:02 The Most Common Tech Strategy Misstep26:56 Staying Sharp as a Tech-Savvy Leader30:33 Avoiding Innovation Burnout32:43 Rapid-Fire Questions#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #TechLeadership #FutureOfWork #VisionPro #AppleVisionPro #DigitalTransformation #BusinessInnovation #ResponsibleInnovation #AIForBusiness #Entrepreneurship #StartupLeadership #ExecutiveStrategy #TechStrategy #InnovationLeadership #AILeadership #TechTrends #SpatialComputing #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #MixedReality #DigitalWorkplace #FutureOfLeadership #Automation #AIAdoption #BusinessTechnology #EnterpriseTech #ProductivityTech #HumanCenteredDesign #EmpowerTeams #BusinessGrowth #AIInBusiness #DigitalInnovation #TechDrivenLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BeyondTheBriefcase #BuiltByBecker #AIProductivity #AIandLeadership #AIIntegration #DigitalCoworker #AIWorkforce #RemoteCollaboration #HybridWork #TechForExecutives #EnterpriseAI #OrganizationalChange #ScalingInnovation #MidMarketBusiness #AIApplications #FutureFocused #NextGenLeadership #InnovationCulture #WorkplaceTechnology #EmergingTech #DigitalTools #TechEducation #ModernLeadership #StrategicThinking #BusinessMindset #DisruptiveInnovation #AITrends #AI2025 #AIExperts #TechVision #SmartTechnology #InnovationPodcast