The Intersection that Matters Now: AI Alignment and Partnership at the Top

Welcome back to The HX Podcast. In this episode, we're wrapping up our series on the intersection of human experience, technology, and AI with a guest I've wanted to bring on for a long time: Anita Grantham, former HR leader at BambooHR, Pluralsight, and Infusionsoft, and now a fractional partner to top CEOs. We tackle the real reality of AI leadership: why true AI adoption requires eliminating your job so you can build, and how CEOs and CHROs must partner to elevate organizational proficiency without falling into fear or self-preservation. We also get very real about the emotional weight of leadership—from navigating layoffs to practical self-care tools like Martha Beck's five-senses grounding technique. Plus, Anita leaves us with an unforgettable challenge for Monday: If you had to start your company from scratch today in the current tech landscape, how would you build it? Whether you're in the C-suite or leading on the front lines, this conversation is packed with wisdom on adaptability, trust, and driving change. Stacie For More About Our Amazing Guest: Anita Grantham: LinkedIn Profile Culture Creators Podcast: Culture Creators Website For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.