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WorkLife with Adam Grant · August 11, 2026 · 46:02

Can AI make you a better manager?

Hilary Gridley, a former team leader at Whoop, joins Adam Grant and Molly to discuss how AI can enhance management. She explains that AI tools can help managers coach, give feedback, and develop talent more efficiently, as long as they are used to augment human skills rather than replace them. The conversation covers practical advice to avoid AI-generated slop, common pitfalls in organizational AI adoption, and the enduring importance of clarity and communication within teams.

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Highlights

AI as a Management Tool
Hilary argues that AI can make managers better by handling routine tasks, freeing them for higher-value human interaction.
Preventing AI-Generated Slop
Hilary emphasizes that AI adoption must be guided to produce value, not meaningless output.
Where Organizations Go Wrong with AI
A look at common adoption failures, including lack of clarity and communication.
Clarity and Communication as the Unchanging Foundation
Regardless of technology, clear communication and mutual understanding remain the bedrock of effective teams.
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