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In this episode of The Marcel Podcast, Marcel talks with Dusty Holcomb, founder and CEO of The Arcqus Group, about leadership in the age of AI. Dusty shares why leaders must not let AI distract them from the fundamentals: clear outcomes, self-leadership, accountability, and communication that keeps people connected to the work that matters.
Bio:
Dusty Holcomb is CEO of Arcqus Group, a keynote speaker, an executive advisor, and a catalyst for growth-focused executives.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome back & podcast rebrand
02:05 – Meet Dusty Holcomb & The Arcqus Group
04:57 – Dusty's leadership journey and early influences
08:26 – The leadership lesson that changed everything
10:41 – Leaving corporate to launch Arcqus
12:30 – Leading in the age of AI
14:05 – Advice for first-time CEOs
15:49 – Why reflection is a leadership superpower
16:37 – Blind Spot #1: Lack of clarity
20:31 – Blind Spot #2: Chasing AI tools instead of outcomes
22:10 – Five questions every team member should answer
23:58 – From mercenaries to missionaries
25:03 – Why self-leadership comes first
29:56 – Two simple self-leadership practices
32:51 – Redefining accountability
36:10 – Why great leaders repeat themselves
40:31 – Living your organization's values
40:57 – A leadership habit that builds trust
43:40 – Leadership fundamentals in the AI era
45:46 – Give yourself grace and space to think
47:20 – Dusty's free leadership resource
48:21 – Where to connect with Dusty
49:22 – Final thoughts & closing
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