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It's not all about the numbers! By GENCFO
Adapting to AI, Gen Z, and Workplace Shifts with Alastair Gill
Season 2, Ep. 20
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Is time management dead? In this episode of It’s Not All About the Numbers, Chris, Mike, and Alistair Gill, founder of Alchemy Labs, challenge work norms—arguing energy and attention drive productivity, not time. They dive into AI, Gen Z’s impact, and why leaders must rethink workplace culture. Alistair shares bold insights on innovation, clarity, and turning constraints into strengths. Plus, a spicy listener question and unexpected data trivia.
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