#58 How to Use AI for Strategic Leadership (Not Just Tasks) with Geoff Woods
The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff
<p><strong>AI isn’t just a tool — it’s a leadership skill. And if you’re still treating it like a fancy assistant, you’re already falling behind.</strong></p>
<p>Geoff Woods is the founder of AI Leadership and author of <em>The AI-Driven Leader</em>, the #1 bestselling book on strategic AI for executives. As former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, Geoff helped grow the company’s market cap from $750M to $12B in four years — not by outsourcing AI, but by rethinking how leaders lead.</p>
<p>In this episode, Geoff breaks down why AI isn’t about tech — it’s about mindset. He shares a powerful daily habit that’s helping CEOs think bigger, lead smarter, and unlock new levels of strategic clarity. From creating an AI-powered “board of advisors” to reshaping how leadership teams think about growth, Geoff lays out a practical playbook for becoming an AI-driven leader.</p>
<p><strong>We talk about:</strong><br> 🔹 Why most leaders are using AI wrong — and how to shift<br> 🔹 The CRIT framework for writing smarter, more strategic prompts<br> 🔹 How to use AI as your thought partner, not just a task-doer<br> 🔹 The mindset shift from 10x to 250x growth<br> 🔹 Why leaders can’t delegate AI — and what happens if they try<br> 🔹 How to create your own AI board (and why Geoff put Steve Jobs on his)<br> 🔹 Why AI is a liberator, not just a disruptor<br> 🔹 The five human skills that matter more than ever in the age of AI</p>
<p><strong>Whether you’re running a billion-dollar company or just starting to explore AI, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, growth, and your future.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Quotes from the Episode:</strong><br> 💬 "You are the thought leader. AI is your thought partner."<br> 💬 "Most CEOs aren’t asking the wrong questions — they’re not asking any at all."<br> 💬 "Don’t delegate the future of your company to IT. Lead it yourself."<br> 💬 "What if the thing that’s holding you back isn’t the tech — it’s how you think?"</p>
<p><strong>Actionable Takeaways:</strong><br> ✅ Use the CRIT framework: Context, Role, Interview, Task<br> ✅ Write one AI prompt every day — even just on a sticky note<br> ✅ Stop focusing on 80% tasks and start thinking strategically<br> ✅ Surround yourself with thinkers who challenge your vision<br> ✅ Remember: the leader, not the tool, creates the competitive advantage</p>
<p><strong>Resources from this episode:</strong><br> → Connect with Geoff: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-woods-8534774" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-woods-8534774</a><br> → Learn more about AI Leadership: <a href="https://www.aileadership.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.aileadership.com</a><br> → Get the book <em>The AI-Driven Leader</em>: <a href="https://www.aileadership.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://www.aileadership.com/book</a></p>
<p><strong>Like what you heard?</strong><br> Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review. It helps more leaders build for freedom, not just scale.</p>
<p>🎧 For more conversations on leadership, AI, and building companies that last, visit <a href="https://www.jeanmoncrieff.com" rel="nofollow">www.jeanmoncrieff.com</a></p>