The Future of Work in 2025: AI, Fractional, & Culture

How are AI and fractional leadership reshaping the future of work ? 🚀 Host Ian Peterman sits down with Execnow founders Kahlil Dumas & Colin Smith to explore how they’re disrupting executive search, solving culture challenges in startups, and redefining leadership in 2025. 💬 Do you believe AI will actually fix hiring, or just make the problems worse? Let us know below! 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why traditional executive search firms are broken The risks of relying on AI in recruitment Startup culture mistakes (and how to avoid them) Change management strategies that actually work The rise of fractional leadership vs. consulting How to hire and integrate leaders for long-term success ⏩ Jump to your favorite parts: 00:59 The Origin Story of Execnow 02:08 Disrupting Executive Search 04:38 Challenges in Talent Acquisition 07:44 The Role of AI in Recruitment 09:29 The Importance of Change Management 14:18 Integrating New Employees 23:32 The Culture Challenge in Startups 26:23 Innovative Design Teams 27:40 Breaking Down Echo Chambers 29:59 Challenges in Traditional Corporate Structures 34:18 The Rise of Fractional Work 36:21 Benefits and Misconceptions of Fractional Work 38:29 Implementing Fractional Leadership 39:11 Fractional Work vs. Consulting 43:24 Future Trends in Fractional Work About Kahlil Dumas, Colin Smith, & Execnow Execnow is a next-generation talent partner that helps companies rapidly find and hire top performers. Their new platform, ExecnowOS, enables businesses to instantly identify and connect with top talent. The company was co-founded by Kahlil Dumas and Colin Smith. 🔗 Connect with 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 & 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐧𝐨𝐰: Website: Execnow.co LinkedIn: LinkedIn (Kahlil): LinkedIn (Colin): Get the “Conscious Design” book: Learn more: Want to turn visionary ideas into market-ready, sustainable products? 👉 🤝 Let’s Connect: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: X (Twitter): We help creative entrepreneurs integrate social & environmental responsibility into their brand’s DNA through . 💬 Do you believe AI will actually fix hiring, or just make bias worse? Comment below! 🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Like,

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