Pete Grett

The world is changing at a faster pace than it ever has before. Our ability to see around corner has been reduced drastically. You must embrace a change first mentality when confronted by challenges.

"Change or die", it's the motto of nature. It's true in life, it's true in business. You always need to be improving, adapting, growing. Be more, do more is great but what's even better is adapt to the situation, evolve as a person and an employee.

I agree with Dr. Jules White of Vanderbilt University's AI program. AI should stand for augmented intelligence not artificial intelligence. Leaders should look at how they can augment existing resources using AI, not replace resources. The best solutions are almost always collaborative hybrids. That will be true with AI as well.

LinkedIn is a great place to connect with other AI enthusiasts and its completely free. Invest some time to contribute to others content by adding your own comments. Be a part of the conversation and you'll have a wealth of networking opportunities.

There's a misconception that experience means someone paid you to do something. That's certainly one way but not the only way. Volunteer, do a personal project, do something. If you really want to learn something and gain experience don't try to make that your job to start with, start with doing something.

Skills in AI are learned like so many other skills. There are free courses with classroom type learning. I recommend Vanderbilt on Coursera. But of course the best way to learn is by doing. After you take a few courses dive in and start to get your hands dirty.