The Human Edge Winning with AI

Patrick Somers & Scott Stolze
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The Human Edge is the podcast for business owners, leaders, managers, and professionals who want to win with AI without losing what makes people valuable. Hosted by Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze, The Human Edge helps real business people understand artificial intelligence in a practical, human-first way. This is not a podcast for coders, tech insiders, or people looking to drown in jargon. It is for leaders who want to understand how AI can save time, improve decisions, increase productivity, strengthen teams, and create new opportunities. Each episode explores the real-world side of AI adoption, AI leadership, business strategy, workplace AI, productivity, communication, culture, and change management. Patrick and Scott bring the perspective of operators, business builders, and curious leaders who are learning, testing, questioning, and applying AI in the real world. The mission is simple: winning with AI by enhancing the human edge, not replacing it. AI is changing how businesses operate, how teams communicate, how leaders make decisions, and how work gets done. But the real advantage is not just the technology. The real advantage is how people use it. The Human Edge focuses on the human skills that still matter most: judgment, creativity, communication, leadership, trust, curiosity, and the ability to adapt. If you are curious about AI, skeptical of the hype, worried your business is falling behind, or trying to figure out where to start, this show is for you. You will hear practical conversations about how to use AI responsibly, how to get teams aligned, how to reduce fear and resistance, and how to turn AI from a confusing buzzword into a useful business tool. This podcast is for the owner wondering how AI fits into their company, the manager trying to help their team adapt, the professional who wants to stay relevant, and the leader who sees opportunity but wants a clear path forward. Topics include AI for business, AI adoption, leadership, workplace change, business productivity, human-centered AI, team communication, automation, decision-making, customer experience, and the future of work. Listen in, think differently, and take control of AI before AI reshapes your industry without asking permission.

  1. Oct 8

    AI Regulation & AI Hype: Who Should You Trust?

    AI regulation and AI hype are shaping the future of your business—but who should you trust? Politicians, tech CEOs, or the people actually using artificial intelligence every day? In Episode 19 of The Human Edge, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze challenge the competing narratives around artificial intelligence and explore what business owners, employees, and leaders need to consider before following the loudest voice. The AI regulation debate reaches beyond Washington. From data centers and energy infrastructure to the U.S.–China AI race, Patrick and Scott share their perspectives on innovation, oversight, and whose experience should help guide the conversation. Then we move beyond AI hype to practical business examples. Patrick explains how an AI call center agent can book appointments successfully while still missing a customer’s real needs—and why human follow-up matters. We also discuss AI in healthcare, customer service automation, and the judgment technology cannot supply on its own. For leaders navigating AI regulation, the challenge is connecting the big debate to everyday decisions. Cutting through AI hype starts with testing tools, asking better questions, redesigning workflows, and helping your team understand where you’re going. Who do YOU trust most on AI: politicians, tech leaders, or everyday users? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to The Human Edge for practical conversations about AI adoption, business leadership, and keeping people at the center of change. Connect with Patrick and Scott at https://takecontrolai.com #AIRegulation #ArtificialIntelligence #AIHype #AIForBusiness #AIAdoption #TheHumanEdge #TakeControlAI

  2. Sep 23

    AI Cybercrime at Machine Speed: Anthropic Threat Report Explained

    AI cybercrime is getting faster, cheaper, and easier to scale. In this episode of The Human Edge, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze break down what the Anthropic threat report says about AI-enabled cyberattacks—and why business owners should pay attention. The Anthropic threat report describes cases where attackers used AI to help carry out parts of cyber operations, with people choosing targets and reviewing results. The danger of AI cybercrime isn’t necessarily a brand-new kind of crime. It’s the ability to run familiar attacks with fewer people and less effort. We discuss how AI-enabled cyberattacks can affect businesses, nonprofits, and individuals; why a digital trail may not be enough to stop an attacker; and why security awareness needs to reach frontline employees, not just the executive team. Patrick also explains why an AI-generated voice call can put even a low-tech organization at risk. If you own or lead an organization, the Anthropic threat report is a reason to revisit how your team recognizes suspicious requests, verifies identities, and responds when something feels off. AI cybercrime is a people issue as much as a technology issue—and preparing for AI-enabled cyberattacks starts with a conversation your whole team can understand. Subscribe to The Human Edge: Winning with AI for practical conversations about AI, business, and the people making the decisions. Explore Take Control AI: https://takecontrolai.com Source: Anthropic, “Detecting and countering misuse of AI: September 2026” https://www.anthropic.com/threat-intelligence-report-september-2026 #AICybercrime #Cybersecurity #Anthropic #AIThreats #BusinessSecurity

  3. Sep 17

    Is AI Theater Killing Employee Trust? What 507,878 Glassdoor Reviews Reveal

    Is AI theater killing employee trust? An AIDE Institute analysis of 507,878 Glassdoor reviews reveals what happens when leadership’s AI promises outpace the results employees can actually see. In this AI in the News episode of The Human Edge, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze examine how AI theater can damage employee trust—and why simply announcing an AI transformation is not the same as successfully leading one. Researchers found that 27.5% of AI-related Glassdoor reviews were negative at companies where leadership’s AI ambition exceeded visible execution. That dropped to 12.6% when ambition and execution were both strong, and just 7.2% among quieter AI adopters. The issue may not be employees fearing artificial intelligence. It may be employees losing trust in leaders who continually promote AI initiatives but cannot demonstrate meaningful progress. Patrick and Scott discuss: • Why AI theater damages leadership credibility • How visible AI execution influences employee trust • What 507,878 Glassdoor reviews reveal about AI adoption • Why communication matters as much as implementation • How visionary leaders can unintentionally overpromise • Why employees should participate in creating useful AI workflows • The “Proof Before Promotion” approach to AI leadership AI theater creates expectations. When employees see announcements without practical improvements, employee trust begins to erode. Strong AI leadership means demonstrating one useful workflow, explaining its limitations, providing training, and then expanding adoption. The Glassdoor reviews are self-selected, and the findings show an association rather than proving direct causation. Even so, the message is difficult to ignore: AI theater without visible execution can quickly become a leadership problem. Learn more from Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze at Take Control AI: https://takecontrolai.com Subscribe to the Take Control AI newsletter: http://eepurl.com/33UEeU_IUc Connect with Patrick Somers: https://patricksomersofficial.com Discover The Tradepreneur Show: https://thetradepreneurshow.com #AILeadership #EmployeeTrust #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAdoption #TheHumanEdge

  4. Sep 9

    AI Prompting Secrets: Better Prompts, Better AI Results

    AI prompting is the difference between generic answers and genuinely useful AI results. In this episode of The Human Edge, Patrick Summers and AI strategist Scott Stolze reveal how better prompts lead to better AI results—without requiring complicated technical skills. Most people blame the AI when they receive a weak response, but the real problem is often poor AI prompting. Scott explains how clarity, context, roles, constraints, and follow-up questions can dramatically improve the quality and accuracy of your output. You’ll learn: Why better prompts produce better AI resultsHow to give AI the context it needsHow roles and constraints improve responsesWhy you should ask AI to clarify your requestHow to reduce hallucinations and verify AI-generated informationHow voice prompting can make AI easier to useHow memory and personalization change your AI experienceThe powerful question you should ask AI: “What can you do for me?”Whether you use ChatGPT for business, marketing, content creation, research, or everyday productivity, improving your AI prompting can save time and help you make better decisions. Better prompts don’t need to be longer—they need to be clearer, more intentional, and supported by the right context. If you want better AI results, start by improving your AI prompting. Better prompts create better conversations, more accurate answers, and more valuable outcomes. Learn more at: https://takecontrolai.com Subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/33UEeU_IUc Connect with Patrick Somers: https://patricksomersofficial.com Discover The Tradepreneur Show: https://thetradepreneurshow.com #AIPrompting #ArtificialIntelligence #PromptEngineering #ChatGPT #BusinessAI #TheHumanEdge

  5. Sep 2

    AI Dating and Relationships: Can Artificial Intelligence Help You Find Real Love?

    AI dating and relationships are changing how people meet, communicate, and decide whom they can trust—but can artificial intelligence help us find real love without sacrificing authenticity? In this episode of The Human Edge, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze explore the opportunities and risks surrounding AI dating and relationships. Dating apps offer abundance, speed, and convenience, but those advantages can also make finding a genuine connection feel more like shopping online. We discuss: • How AI-generated messages can create a false version of someone • Why your authentic personality eventually comes through • Whether dating apps encourage an “Amazon shopping” approach to relationships • How AI can help plan dates and suggest meaningful experiences • Where assistance ends and deception begins • How to use artificial intelligence without allowing it to replace real human connection Ultimately, AI dating and relationships work best when technology supports the person—not when it pretends to be the person. AI can help you prepare, generate ideas, and make better decisions, but trust still depends on honesty and human connection. If you care about AI dating and relationships, responsible artificial intelligence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and maintaining the human edge, subscribe to the channel and join the conversation. The Human Edge is brought to you by Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze. Produced and edited by Patrick Somers. Want to appear on The Human Edge or suggest a future topic? Visit Take Control AI and connect with us. Sign up for the newsletter, like this episode, subscribe, and follow The Human Edge for practical conversations about using AI without losing what makes us human. Take Control AI and newsletter: https://takecontrolai.com Patrick Somers: https://patricksomersofficial.com The Tradepreneur Show: https://thetradepreneurshow.com Get practical AI insights, tools, and updates delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for the Take Control AI newsletter: http://eepurl.com/33UEeU_IUc

  6. Aug 26

    China AI Dumping: What Cheap AI Models Mean for U.S. Business

    China AI dumping is not just a tech story. It is a business strategy, an economic threat, and a wake-up call for leaders using AI inside their organizations. In this episode of The Human Edge, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze dig into China AI dumping, cheap AI models, open-source disruption, and what it could mean for U.S. business, enterprise AI adoption, data security, and long-term competitiveness. The conversation gets into the real-world risks behind low-cost AI tools, including whether business owners, CFOs, and executives should chase cheaper AI platforms if the tradeoff could be data exposure, strategic dependence, or short-term thinking. Patrick compares China AI dumping to past examples of market disruption, including cheap steel dumping, and explains why business leaders must think beyond price alone. This episode also covers the AI race between the United States and China, the role of data centers, AI infrastructure, energy costs, AI return on investment, and why leaders need a clear AI strategy instead of just throwing tools at their teams. If you are a business owner, executive, manager, or professional trying to understand AI for business, AI leadership, workplace AI, and the future of work, this episode will challenge you to think harder about where your AI tools come from, what they cost, and what they may really be costing you. The Human Edge is about winning with AI by enhancing the human edge, not replacing it. Key topics: China AI dumping AI for business leaders U.S. vs China AI race AI adoption and business strategy Open-source AI models Data security and enterprise AI AI infrastructure and data centers AI ROI and leadership decision-making Workplace AI and the future of work Take the AI assessment at TakeControlAI.com.

  7. Aug 3

    Thinking Machines Lab Just Changed the AI Conversation | AI Should Enhance Humans, Not Replace Them

    Is the future of Artificial Intelligence about replacing people? Or is it about making people better? In this episode of The Human Edge: Winning With AI, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze explore one of the most important developments in Artificial Intelligence: Thinking Machines Lab, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. Before releasing its first major product, Thinking Machines Lab raised $2 billion and reached a $12 billion valuation—but what caught our attention wasn't the funding. It was the mission. Thinking Machines Lab believes AI should extend human will and human judgment—not replace it. That single idea perfectly aligns with what we've been saying on The Human Edge from day one. Using real-world examples from Ford, Toyota, and Thinking Machines Lab, we discuss why companies that remove experienced people too quickly often lose the knowledge, judgment, and expertise required to make Artificial Intelligence successful. In this episode you'll discover:✅ Why Thinking Machines Lab is taking a different approach to Artificial Intelligence ✅ Why Artificial Intelligence should enhance human judgment—not replace it ✅ What Ford learned after replacing experienced engineers with AI ✅ Why Toyota intentionally brought master craftsmen back into highly automated production ✅ Why preserving human knowledge is becoming more valuable as AI advances ✅ How CEOs, business owners, and leaders should think about AI Adoption ✅ Why the future belongs to organizations that combine human expertise with Artificial Intelligence The biggest lesson? AI doesn't replace great judgment. It amplifies it. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, manager, engineer, or business owner, this episode will challenge the way you think about Artificial Intelligence, leadership, and the future of work. 🚀 Discover Your AI ReadinessHow prepared are you and your organization for Artificial Intelligence? Visit TakeControlAI.com and take our FREE AI Leadership Assessment. You'll discover: • Your AI Readiness Score • Leadership strengths and blind spots • AI Adoption opportunities • Practical recommendations for integrating AI into your business 👉 TakeControlAI.com 📬 Join The Human Edge BriefStay ahead of the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, AI Leadership, and business innovation. Subscribe to The Human Edge Brief, our free newsletter featuring: • Practical AI insights • Leadership strategies • AI implementation ideas • Podcast updates • Exclusive Take Control AI resources Subscribe free at: 👉 TakeControlAI.com The Human Edge: Winning With AI explores Artificial Intelligence, AI Leadership, AI Adoption, business strategy, leadership, and the uniquely human skills technology will never replace. Because the future of AI isn't about replacing people... it's about empowering them.

  8. Jul 31

    The Most Dangerous Employee Isn't Your Worst Employee (Here's Why)

    Your Best Employee Might Be Your Biggest Problem | AI Is Changing HiringCould your best employee actually be holding your company back? It sounds controversial—but in the age of Artificial Intelligence, it may be true. The biggest risk to your organization isn't always your lowest performer. Sometimes it's the experienced, respected expert who refuses to adapt. As AI is changing hiring, companies can no longer afford to hire only for experience. The organizations that will thrive are hiring people who learn quickly, embrace change, and continuously adapt as Artificial Intelligence transforms the workplace. In this episode of The Human Edge: Winning With AI, Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze discuss why AI is changing hiring, why adaptability has become one of the most valuable skills in business, and why the future belongs to organizations that hire for curiosity—not just credentials. Drawing on real-world hiring experiences, leadership lessons, and IBM research showing that 83% of CEOs believe successful AI implementation depends more on people than technology, Patrick and Scott explain why hiring strategies must evolve as Artificial Intelligence reshapes every industry. In this episode you'll discover:✅ Why AI is changing hiring faster than most leaders realize ✅ Why your best employee might become your biggest problem if they refuse to adapt ✅ Why adaptability now beats experience ✅ The leadership traits every future-ready organization needs ✅ Practical hiring strategies for CEOs, business owners, HR leaders, and managers ✅ How to identify adaptable employees during the hiring process ✅ Why curiosity is becoming more valuable than certainty ✅ How to build an AI-ready culture before your competitors do One of the biggest lessons? Experience gets people hired. Adaptability keeps them valuable. 🚀 Discover Your AI ReadinessIs your organization prepared for Artificial Intelligence? Visit TakeControlAI.com and take our FREE AI Leadership Assessment. In just a few minutes you'll discover: • Your AI Readiness Score • Leadership strengths and blind spots • AI Adoption opportunities • Personalized recommendations for your organization 👉 TakeControlAI.com 📬 Join The Human Edge BriefStay ahead of Artificial Intelligence, leadership, hiring trends, and business innovation. Subscribe to The Human Edge Brief, our free newsletter featuring: • AI Leadership insights • Practical AI strategies • Business case studies • Podcast updates • Exclusive Take Control AI resources Subscribe free at: 👉 TakeControlAI.com The Human Edge: Winning With AI explores Artificial Intelligence, AI Leadership, hiring, business strategy, innovation, and the uniquely human skills technology will never replace.

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The Human Edge is the podcast for business owners, leaders, managers, and professionals who want to win with AI without losing what makes people valuable. Hosted by Patrick Somers and Scott Stolze, The Human Edge helps real business people understand artificial intelligence in a practical, human-first way. This is not a podcast for coders, tech insiders, or people looking to drown in jargon. It is for leaders who want to understand how AI can save time, improve decisions, increase productivity, strengthen teams, and create new opportunities. Each episode explores the real-world side of AI adoption, AI leadership, business strategy, workplace AI, productivity, communication, culture, and change management. Patrick and Scott bring the perspective of operators, business builders, and curious leaders who are learning, testing, questioning, and applying AI in the real world. The mission is simple: winning with AI by enhancing the human edge, not replacing it. AI is changing how businesses operate, how teams communicate, how leaders make decisions, and how work gets done. But the real advantage is not just the technology. The real advantage is how people use it. The Human Edge focuses on the human skills that still matter most: judgment, creativity, communication, leadership, trust, curiosity, and the ability to adapt. If you are curious about AI, skeptical of the hype, worried your business is falling behind, or trying to figure out where to start, this show is for you. You will hear practical conversations about how to use AI responsibly, how to get teams aligned, how to reduce fear and resistance, and how to turn AI from a confusing buzzword into a useful business tool. This podcast is for the owner wondering how AI fits into their company, the manager trying to help their team adapt, the professional who wants to stay relevant, and the leader who sees opportunity but wants a clear path forward. Topics include AI for business, AI adoption, leadership, workplace change, business productivity, human-centered AI, team communication, automation, decision-making, customer experience, and the future of work. Listen in, think differently, and take control of AI before AI reshapes your industry without asking permission.

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  • Creator
    Patrick Somers & Scott Stolze
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Patrick Somers & Scott Stolze