Show Notes
If you aren't waking up feeling absolutely scared to death about your goals, you are not evolving!
Today, we are breaking down why putting technology before human connection will destroy your team. I am joined by Rob Swannie, a manufacturing and cybersecurity veteran who proves that empathy and trust will always outlast AI.
What you will learn:
Why the "3 T's" must always be Trust, Teams, and Tech—in that exact order.
How to survive the AI revolution by upskilling and keeping a "human in the loop".
Why true company culture is simply what people do when nobody is looking.
The 15-minute morning hydration and gratitude routine that guarantees unstoppable energy.
Who is Rob? Rob Swannie is a technology leader, former musician, and author of Leading Like a Human: Building High-Functioning Teams by Putting People First. Grab his book to learn how to lead without a title and build cohesive units.
In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome
02:31 - Trust, Simplicity & Consistency
03:26 - The 3 T's: Why Tech Comes Last
11:13 - AI's Impact & Upskilling Humans
17:07 - Empathy: Everyone is Carrying a Brick
20:56 - You Don't Need a Title to Lead
29:34 - What Company Culture Actually Means
39:33 - Why Being "Scared Sh*tless" is the Goal
43:01 - 2 Books Every Leader Must Read
52:04 - 3 Daily Habits for Peak Energy
Take a screenshot, tag me, and tell us how you're leading like a human today! Subscribe now to grow 1% smarter every day.
More from The SMARTA Podcast
What if failing publicly is the single fastest way to build the exact life you want?
What if waiting for permission is the exact thing keeping you from the life you actually want? Today, I am sitting down with the incredibly disciplined 20-year-old entrepreneur and copywriter, Jay Yang. At just 16, Jay realized that following the traditional path was leading him toward a life he did not want. He stopped waiting for permission and started taking action. We talk about how his permissionless mindset helped him land opportunities with massive entrepreneurs like Noah Kagan, Alex Hormozi, and Tyler Denk before he even finished high school.
What if the four massive crises facing humanity right now are actually your greatest opportunity to completely reinvent your future, and you have way less time than you think to act?
What if the most prestigious college degree in the world is actually a quarter-million-dollar trap holding you back?
What if everything you have been taught about finding the "perfect" career path is not entirely true?