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Bots & Bosses (english)

Dominic von Proeck

10 humans. 50+ AI colleagues. A company that feels like science fiction – but it"s just our Tuesday. In "Bots & Bosses" we share what we learn at Leaders of AI every single day: Which AI assistants shine, which ones mess up spectacularly, and why Jürgen – our AI team lead – still got promoted. Twice a week. Five minutes. Zero bullshit. This podcast is 100% AI-generated. No microphone was used in its creation. We deliberately left in all the mistakes the AI makes – because we want to show you where

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06:03

Why we failed despite €1 Million revenue per person

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/03/15

Over €1M in revenue per person — and still we were close to driving our “growth only with AI” experiment straight into a wall. This episode is about the uncomfortable truth: AI is rarely the bottleneck. Processes are.- Why extreme efficiency suddenly feels like chaos: seven research projects, no clear operating system - What was missing: templates, dashboards, clear quality criteria, clear responsibilities — not “even more agents” - Our course correction as an upgrade: from “max. 7 people” to

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03:55

AI Hype vs. AI Doom: How to Stay Level-Headed

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/03/08

AI is often either a “wonder weapon” or “the end of the world” in the media — and that is exactly what makes many organizations nervous. In this episode, we talk about why dystopia gets so many clicks and how, as a leader, you steer with a system instead of headlines.- Why negative AI headlines dominate: attention = emotion, and fear is the strongest driver - Three common panic claims — plus the key context you need for real-world practice - The leadership playbook against hype & paralysis:

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06:32

AI productivity: Why impatience is costing you ROI

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/03/01

The AI productivity boost is measurable: US productivity +2.7% (Stanford, Brynjolfsson). But many companies see no ROI—not because AI doesn’t work, but because they (1) are in the middle of a transformation and (2) measure the wrong things.In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why the AI productivity boost is becoming visible in the US (and not here yet) - What the productivity J-curve is and why impatience costs you ROI - Which metrics really matter (rework rate, overtime, employee turnover instead of

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06:21

Digital Sovereignty: Architecture Instead of Ideology

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/02/22

“Get out of Big Tech” is a nice impulse, but not a strategy. In this episode, Tobi explains why digital sovereignty is an architecture decision—and how Leaders of AI puts it into practice.**In this episode:** - Why “Europe only” is just as risky as “put everything in the US cloud” - The three tension fields: data protection, competitiveness, convenience - What must stay with you—and what is allowed to be replaceable - How Leaders of AI rebuilt its own stack in summer 2025 - Three concrete steps

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06:32

AI should lighten the workload. So why doesn't it...

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/02/15

AI makes output cheap — and still increases the workload if your system can’t handle the new speed. This episode is about “workload creep”: how AI quietly creates more work, and what you can do right away with three simple team rules to stop it.- Why AI often doesn’t reduce work, but instead boosts task expansion, ambient work, and multitasking - The core mistake: “create faster” gets confused with “less work” — without clear stop points, work simply grows back - Three AI practice rules for real

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05:12

Head of AI: The Trend Job for Leaders in 2026

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/02/07

LinkedIn names Head of AI as the number one trending job in Germany. In this episode, we analyze the data, show the strategic implications for your career path, and share our observations from working with more than 2,100 leaders during AI transformation. Plus: three concrete steps to help you make the jump into an AI leadership role—no matter whether you come from marketing, operations, or product development.**Key takeaways:** - Head of AI and AI developer are the fastest-growing jobs in Germany

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04:31

Five leadership mistakes that slow down AI...

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/01/31

Sixty-eight percent of companies fail to move their AI experiments into production. The problem? It's not the technology – it's leadership.In this episode, we discuss the five most common leadership mistakes: 1. **The ROI trap** – Measured too early, too narrowly 2. **Delegation instead of leading** – Leadership doesn't use AI themselves 3. **One-size-fits-all training** – Training everyone the same doesn't work 4. **Experts in silos** – Task forces without critical mass 5. **IT bottleneck** –

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06:32

Why Humanity Becomes a Competitive Advantage in AI...

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/01/24

82% of employees have never had any AI training. At the same time, leadership teams expect 30% more productivity. Microsoft analyzed 37 million Copilot requests, and the result is surprising: people don’t use AI for efficiency, but to communicate in a more human way.In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why we changed our claim to “Tomorrow is human” - What the Microsoft study reveals about how AI is really used - Why trust is the real bottleneck in AI adoption - The three pillars for successful AI

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04:05

Prompting is dead. And that's a good thing.

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/01/17

In this episode, we discuss why prompting is dead and can never work as a pervasive enterprise strategy. You'll also learn how to become productive with AI instead and ensure consistently high quality using prompt assistants.[Here's the free download of our prompt assistant Helga](https://www.leadersofai.com/helga-signup) (or as we call her: "AI Recruiter"). Learn more about Leaders of AI at [leadersofai.com](https://www.leadersofai.com/) and in our

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06:11

6 Predictions for AI in 2026

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/01/11

72% of companies use AI – but only 23% make it out of the pilot phase. To be on the winning side in 2026, here are our six predictions:Governance becomes a C-level priority – No more siloed solutions and five parallel travel expense agentsSovereignty becomes an architecture question – Where do you need data control, where is the US cloud enough?Shadow AI forces you to lead – Your people are already using AI. Are you leading – or just watching?AI becomes invisible – From chatbot to infrastructure

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01:14

Trailer - Bots & Bosses

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2026/01/10

10 humans. 50+ AI colleagues. A company that feels like science fiction – but it's just our everyday reality.In "Bots & Bosses" we share what we learn at Leaders of AI every single day: Which AI assistants shine, which ones mess up spectacularly, and why Jürgen – our AI team lead – still got promoted.Twice a week. Five minutes. Zero bullshit.This podcast is 100% AI-generated. No microphone was used in its creation. We deliberately left in all the mistakes the AI makes – because we want to show

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03:49

AI's Big Bubble: Risks and Revolutions

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/11/13

In this episode, we discuss whether artificial intelligence is a bubble and why that might not matter. AI could be the most significant bubble we've ever needed. We shed light on the current skepticism surrounding the overvaluation of AI technology and how this compares to important historical innovations.- The role of exaggeration and greed in technological innovations, similar to the internet bubble of the 1990s. - Potentials and risks of generative AI in various industries – from medicine to

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04:17

Large language models are transforming the industry:...

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/11/07

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1", we explore the revolutionary influences of Large Language Models on industrial production. Dominic, founder of 'Leaders of AI', highlights how AI optimizes processes in factories and the challenges and opportunities that come with it.- Discover how LLMs analyze production data in real-time and provide recommendations for optimizing processes. - Learn how companies like Siemens and Bosch are already benefiting from internal LLMs and the advantages generative

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04:23

Germany's AI Agenda: Education as a Blind Spot?

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/11/05

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1," Dominic talks about Germany's High-Tech Agenda and the key ambitions in the field of Artificial Intelligence. He examines how the crucial human factor is considered in these technological plans.- Germany's High-Tech Agenda and the goal to generate ten percent of GDP through AI by 2030. - The blind spot in the strategy: insufficient educational approaches to promote AI competencies in society. - Comparison of international educational approaches regarding AI

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04:27

Data Protection & Compliance with AI in Companies

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1" we talk about data protection and compliance in AI: real risks, what the GDPR and the EU AI Act require, and how you can introduce AI pragmatically and audit-ready today. There's also a clear Leaders‑of‑AI assessment with concrete next steps.- Risks: Data leaks through AI‑agents, model inversion, third-country transfers, vulnerabilities of AI‑browsers (including Atlas-exploit). - Regulation in a nutshell: GDPR principles and DPIA; EU AI Act with risk management,

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03:23

Use Cases & Value Propositions of AI Browsers

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1," we talk about AI browsers like OpenAI Atlas, Perplexity Comet, and Arc/Dia: What they promise, what they actually deliver in practice, and why we currently advise companies to keep their distance. You'll get a clear Leaders-of-AI assessment with pragmatic next steps. - Promises vs. Reality: fewer clicks, faster results – but often shaky workflows and little reliable added value in tests. - Key Concerns: data protection/data sovereignty, lack of transparency,

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03:23

Use Cases & Value Propositions of AI Browsers

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1," we talk about AI browsers like OpenAI Atlas, Perplexity Comet, and Arc/Dia: What they promise, what they actually deliver in practice, and why we currently advise companies to keep their distance. You'll get a clear Leaders-of-AI assessment with pragmatic next steps.- Promises vs. Reality: fewer clicks, faster results – but often shaky workflows and little reliable added value in tests. - Key Concerns: data protection/data sovereignty, lack of transparency,

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05:28

Language interfaces are revolutionizing teams worldwide

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of the podcast "AI in 5,4,3,2,1" with host Dominic, the founder of 'Leaders of AI', the focus is on the revolutionary role of language interfaces in hybrid teams. Discover how generative AI, through large language models like ChatGPT, is changing team dynamics and increasing efficiency.- Learn how LLMs act as bridges between team members and specialized AI systems, optimizing communication. - Explore practical use cases in the fields of health research, crisis management, and

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05:58

New team structures: How humans, LLMs, and AI agents...

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1," we dive into multi-agent teams in a practical way, showing how humans, LLM-based consultants, and specialized AI workers collaborate—and why this fundamentally changes team structures. Discover how teams dynamically form, dissolve, and reform around topics, what roles the actors take on, and how clear communication guides coordination. - Understand the roles: Humans as supervisors, LLMs as consultants, specialized AI as workers—with clear handoffs. - See

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03:22

Europe Unites Forces for the AI Future

Bots & Bosses (english) ·

2025/10/17

In this episode, we take a look at the Hacktivate AI Initiative by OpenAI and Allied for Startups, which has the potential to elevate Europe to a new level in the field of artificial intelligence. We demonstrate how this initiative can help Europe become a leader in AI.- The Hacktivate AI Initiative aims to accelerate the use of AI in Europe and integrate it more broadly. - In Brussels, 65 participants worked in workshops on 20 groundbreaking approaches to strengthen Europe's AI vision. - Focus on

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