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Poets & Thinkers explores the humanistic future of business leadership through deep, unscripted conversations with visionary minds – from best-selling authors and inspiring artists to leading academic experts and seasoned executives.

Hosted by tech executive, advisor, and Princeton entrepreneurship & design fellow Ben Lehnert, this podcast challenges conventional MBA wisdom, blending creative leadership, liberal arts, and innovation to reimagine what it means to lead in the AI era.

If you believe leadership is both an art and a responsibility, this is your space to listen, reflect, and evolve.

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AI Policy-Making in Service of Humanity: From Davos and Washington DC to Riyadh with Manail Anis Ahmed 41:36

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What if our approach to AI and technology development is overlooking the most fundamental human value – dignity? In this thought-provoking episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, global policy, and human-centered technology with Manail Anis Ahmed. As a global citizen who has shaped educational institutions in the Middle East and led AI policy research, Manail brings a unique cross-cultural perspective that challenges Western-dominated tech narratives. Manail is adjunct faculty in Biotech Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University, expert on education, technology & society, and contributes to the AI Governance Alliance at the World Economic Forum. Manail takes us on a journey across continents, revealing how different societies are navigating the AI revolution through their unique cultural lenses. She unpacks how Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation of women’s workforce participation offers surprising lessons for the West, and how technology workers in Africa are demanding dignity in the digital economy. Throughout our conversation, Manail makes a compelling case for placing human dignity at the center of our technological future. In this enlightening discussion, we explore: Why technology development needs to prioritize dignity over innovation How the Global South is being exploited in AI development while being excluded from its benefits What Saudi Arabia's approach to women in the workforce teaches us about structural change The natural connection between women and entrepreneurship that venture capital overlooks Why "people, planet, and profit" must expand to include resilience and prosperity Throughout our discussion, Manail articulates a powerful critique of hyper-capitalism and technological determinism. The United States, once the model for prosperity, now shows concerning signs of social fragmentation as its middle class splinters. “We are so insistent on protecting the right to innovation that we forget to protect the right to dignity,” she observes, providing a cautionary tale for developing nations tempted to adopt Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mentality. As we navigate the future of humanistic business leadership, Manail suggests moving beyond profit-first thinking toward resilience and context-specific prosperity. The fundamental question becomes: how can we build systems where people and societies don’t just function but truly thrive, while preserving our planet? The answer may determine whether our technological future enhances or diminishes our humanity. Topics 00:30 - Introduction to Manail and her background as a global citizen 02:50 - Teaching responsible AI at Princeton and how it connects to entrepreneurship 10:40 - Manail's work with the Center for AI and Digital Policy 13:50 - The World Economic Forum AI Governance Alliance and "Inclusive AI" 16:00 - How workers in the Global South are exploited in AI development 18:40 - The emergence of an African technology workers alliance 21:00 - Balancing rapid AI deployment with thoughtful regulation 23:00 - How the U.S. model of unbridled entrepreneurialism led to social fragmentation 28:00 - Saudi Arabia's structural approach to enabling women in the workforce 33:20 - Manail's experience creating liberal arts and business education in Sa Send us a text Get in touch: ben@poetsandthinkers.co Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetsandthinkerspodcast/ Subscribe to Poets & Thinkers on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poets-thinkers/id1799627484 Subscribe to Poets & Thinkers on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N4jnNEJraemvlHIyUZdww?si=2195345fa6d249fd…

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The Myth of Greatness and Ethics in Business with author and writer Avram Alpert 44:23

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What if our obsession with being the best is actually holding us back? In this inaugural episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the myth of greatness with Avram Alpert. He is a writer and teaches at Princeton University. Avi challenges the idea that only the “best” deserve success. He proposes an alternative: “ Embracing a ‘good-enough’ approach.” – with a focus on fostering sustainability, fulfillment, and a more equitable society. Avram takes us on a journey through the themes of his book, “The Good-Enough Life”. He unpacks how values influence business, politics, and human connection. We discuss real-world examples of how collaboration, rather than competition, drives meaningful progress. Avram shares how and how leaders can reshape systems to prioritize collective well-being over individual accolades. In this candid and eye-opening conversation, we explore: Why the pursuit of “greatness” can be a trap How ethical constraints clash with business ambitions What history teaches us about cooperation vs. competition The surprising power of “good enough” leadership for a better future This episode is an invitation to shift your perspective on success, challenge the status quo, and imagine a world where everyone gets a seat at the table. Topics 01:00 - Introduction to Avram Alpert and his work 04:30 - The intersection of values and business 07:00 - Role of systemic constraints in ethical decision-making 12:00 - The paradox of societal progress vs. individual well-being 18:00 - Defining greatness vs. “good-enough” 22:00 - The “good-enough parent” and its implications for society 27:00 - How history shows us the power of collaboration 36:00 - The paradox of human nature: individualism vs. collectivism 42:00 - What qualities do we need in future leaders? 46:00 - The case for a “good-enough” future Resources Mentioned The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert Factfulness by Hans Rosling The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith Connect with Avram: Website: Send us a text Get in touch: ben@poetsandthinkers.co Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetsandthinkerspodcast/ Subscribe to Poets & Thinkers on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poets-thinkers/id1799627484 Subscribe to Poets & Thinkers on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N4jnNEJraemvlHIyUZdww?si=2195345fa6d249fd…

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