Your Company WILL Be Hacked - Joshua Cook Explains How to Survive It
What happens when your company gets hit by a cyberattack?In this eye-opening episode, attorney Joshua Cook reveals why cybersecurity isn’t an IT problem but a leadership challenge. After two decades fighting fraud and managing crisis response, Cook has seen every digital disaster imaginable — and he’s here to explain how to build true cyber resilience.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Josh breaks down how AI has democratized cybercrime, why phishing scams have become nearly impossible to spot, and how every CEO should create an incident response plan before chaos hits. He also explains why planning matters more than the plan itself — and how leaders can keep their teams calm when everything goes wrong.💡 You’ll learn:- How AI is fueling new waves of fraud and misinformation- Why leadership and communication are the real firewalls of business- How to train teams and run tabletop exercises before the crisis- What Maersk and Colonial Pipeline taught the world about transparency- Why companies with a plan lose 60 % less money in an attackPrepare, breathe, and lead — because it’s not if you’ll be hacked, but when.👀 Quotes from the Episode“Cybersecurity isn’t an IT issue. It’s a business problem, and it needs a business solution.”“AI has democratized cybercrime — you don’t need to be a hacker anymore, just willing to commit a crime.”“A plan might be useless, but planning is indispensable — that’s what makes companies resilient.”🧾 Chapters00:00 Welcome & Introduction – Meet Joshua Cook02:00 How a Fraud Attorney Ended Up Fighting Cybercrime05:00 AI Has Made Cybercrime Easier (and Smarter)08:00 The Elderly Are the New Prime Targets11:00 From Fake Law Firms to Real Scams – True Cases from the Field15:00 Turning the Tables: How AI Can Defend, Not Just Attack18:00 Cyber Resilience by Design – Why Leadership Matters22:00 When Crisis Hits: Lessons from Maersk and Colonial Pipeline27:00 Preparing the Team – How Training Prevents Chaos31:00 It’s Not If, It’s When – The Power of an Incident Response Plan35:00 Planning vs. Panicking – Eisenhower and the Art of Cyber Preparation38:00 Why Calm Leaders Win in Cyber Crises41:00 How Joshua Cook Uses AI Safely in Legal Practice44:00 No, the Terminator Isn’t Coming (But AI Might Take Your Job)47:00 Final Thoughts – Cybersecurity as a Business Superpower🔗 Where to Find the Guest- Joshua Cook on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jnc2000- Josh's Book "Cyber Resilience by Design" – available wherever books are sold, e.g. on Amazon- Prince Lobel Tye LLP: princelobel.com🎧 About Dietmar Fischer:Economist, digital marketer, and podcaster exploring how AI reshapes decision-making, leadership, and creative work. Want to connect with me? You'll find me on LinkedIn!🎵 Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads
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Would You Let a Robot Be Your Boss? 75% of Workers Say NO!
AI at Work — Partner, Not Boss! with Professor GePhardT Artificial intelligence is joining the workforce—but should it be your boss? In this witty, insightful episode, Professor GePhardT breaks down the Workday AI research showing that while 75% of employees are happy to work with AI, only 30% would let it manage them.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Through sharp insights, storytelling, and yes—even cake metaphors—you’ll learn how to create clear AI boundaries, foster trust, and harness human-AI collaboration without losing what makes us human.📚 Key Highlights:How to make AI your colleague, not your commander.What “AI optimism” really means.Why transparency is essential for responsible AI adoption.Practical steps for mapping your AI boundaries at work.💬 Quotes from the Episode:“People don’t fear AI—they fear losing control.”“AI can follow recipes, but only humans can taste the cake.”“The best workplaces won’t be run by machines—they’ll be led by humans who know how to work with them.”⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to “AI at Work: Partner, Not Boss!”02:15 Why AI Should Collaborate, Not Command06:48 The Layers of AI at Work—Assistant, Advisor, Actor11:10 The Cake Example: Baking Boundaries with Bots14:00 Workday’s Research on AI Agents in the Workplace19:25 The Secret to AI Optimism—Boundaries and Transparency24:00 Interactive Challenge: Mapping Your AI Boundaries27:30 Recap and Final Thoughts29:10 Sign-Off and Quote by Karen Spärck Jones👤 About Dietmar Fischer:Dietmar is a Berlin-based podcaster and AI marketer behind A Beginner’s Guide to AI and Argo.berlin. He helps companies understand and apply AI in marketing and leadership with clarity and creativity.🌐 Where to find the research base of the episode:- Workday.com: Setting Boundaries- Workday.com: Don't Call Them Boss🎵 Music Credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads 🎵
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Mensch or Machine? Anders Indset Redefines What It Means to Be Human in the Age of AI // REPOST
Step into a mind-bending conversation as futurist and philosopher Anders Indset joins the podcast to explore what happens when humans race to create superintelligent machines. Anders dives deep into the paradoxes at the heart of the technological singularity, asking: Are we on the verge of building our own gods? What does it truly mean to be human in an era where AI can rival—or surpass—our own creativity, empathy, and consciousness? 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧From the risks of "zombification" to the idea of "artificial human intelligence," Anders brings unique insights, humor, and fresh thinking to one of the biggest questions of our age. We tackle everything from collective memory, ethics, and the simulation hypothesis to the fundamental question: Should we do it, just because we can?Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Anders Inset’s journey into AI03:45 – What is the singularity paradox?09:12 – Can we create our own gods?15:30 – The creative paradox: are humans still unique?21:50 – Artificial human intelligence explained29:10 – The risks of AI “zombification”36:15 – Building ethical AI strategies43:30 – Will we lose our individuality?50:00 – How business leaders can future-proof their organizations57:25 – Where to find Anders Inset and resourcesLearn more about Anders Indset’s work and connect:🔗 Website: andersindset.com📖 Book: singularityparadox.com🧑🦰 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andersinset📸 Instagram: instagram.com/andersindsetMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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Wait, Is AI Making Us Dumber? Sumit Gupta’s Surprising Take on Smart Tech // REPOST
Unlock the power of AI for business productivity in this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI. AI expert and Notion Lead BI Engineer Sumit Gupta shares practical strategies, real examples, and a human perspective on integrating artificial intelligence into your workflow.Discover how business leaders can use AI to automate repetitive tasks, boost decision-making, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market. Sumit discusses the difference between data and AI, must-have AI tools, and why keeping your critical thinking skills sharp matters more than ever. Whether you’re new to AI or seeking the next step for your business, this episode delivers actionable insights tailored for professionals.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Key Take-Aways:• Clear difference between data and AI for business leaders• How to automate social media content strategy with AI• The must-have AI tools every professional should know• Real-world risks of over-relying on AI in your work• How to stay ahead in the global AI race (US, UK, India)• Human stories: Using AI for personal creativity and impactQuotes:• "AI without data is like a skeleton without meat."• "Use AI to automate the repetitive—don’t let it take over your thinking."Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Sumit Gupta’s AI journey03:45 – Why AI? Productivity & learning08:10 – Data vs AI: Real business differences12:20 – Automating workflows: Tools & examples19:05 – Social media content strategy with AI25:50 – Avoiding the “dumbing down” trap31:15 – India, US, and the global AI race37:00 – Human creativity in an AI world41:30 – Sumit’s book and Tableau explained47:05 – Final thoughts & how to connectWant to connect with Sumit?Follow him on Instagram at @databysumit for practical data and AI tips, or connect with him on LinkedIn. For collaboration or questions, just reach out to him!---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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AI & Humanity Converge: Insights from 'Transcend', Faisal Hoque's Latest Book // REPOST
Can technology make us more human?In this episode, author, entrepreneur and AI thinker Faisal Hoque unpacks his new book Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. From his OPEN and CARE frameworks to the idea of a true human-centric AI, Faisal shows leaders how to balance innovation with risk—and why optimism is non-negotiable.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧💡 Episode HighlightsHow a cancer-survivor story sparked Faisal’s AI research journeyThe OPEN framework (Outline, Partner, Experiment, Navigate) for rapid but responsible adoptionThe CARE framework and why “Catastrophize” isn’t pessimistic—it’s protection “AI as partner” vs. “AI as tool” and the ethics of digital twinsSmall bets, quick experiments and building an innovation portfolioDebunking Terminator & Matrix fears with real-world guardrails👀 Quotes from the Episode“We have to be radically optimistic—otherwise the human species ends.”“AI isn’t just another tool; it’s a partner that forces us to decide what part of our humanity we want to keep.”🧾 Chapters00:00 Welcome & Faisal’s Personal Story05:12 Why “Transcend” – The Human-Centric Promise of AI14:40 Demystifying the OPEN Framework24:05 CARE: Catastrophize, Assess, Regulate, Exit34:18 Partnering with AI vs. Replacing Humans42:30 Risks, Terminator Myths & Real-World Guardrails49:55 Practical Next Steps for Businesses55:10 Where to Find Faisal + Closing ThoughtsWhere to Find the Faisal Hoque:You can start with his website: https://faisalhoque.comOr just follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalhoque/Get a good read, all the links to Transcend are on the book's website: https://nextchapter.org/transcend/Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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