Risk and Reward: AI, Leadership, and Organizational Growth

Scientific and medical research are critical aspects of our lives and even the economy. And no one knows this better than Dr. Bruce Stillman. Bruce is president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He’s led this distinguished organization by wholeheartedly expressing his belief in what the company stands for. He says, “I think if you believe in the mission we have, which I do, then it's easy to pitch the mission, and if you pitch the mission right, then people can buy into it.” Bruce knows a thing or two about leading people to greatness. Listen out in this episode for his advice concerning the benefits of a flat organization, the paradox of the freedom and restrictions of science, the potential of AI in business and medical systems, and why mentoring is critical to an invested workforce. Bruce says, “We can afford to take a lot of risk, and we can hire people who are risk-takers. And that is the secret, I think.” Discover more of Bruce’s secrets in this eye-opening episode.