Latest Episode of The Savvy CIO Podcast Explores How AI Is Reshaping Work and Leadership
October 14, 2026
CLEVELAND – October 14, 2026 – The latest episode of The Savvy CIO podcast features cybersecurity strategist, IT leader and podcast host Jason Elrod, who discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming work, leadership and the future of IT talent.
Hosted by Bradd Busick, former National CIO of the Year, the episode examines why AI is more than another technology trend. Elrod argues that organizations should stop viewing AI as a tool layered onto existing processes and instead treat it as a foundational capability that is changing how work is performed, how value is created and how teams are led.
“AI is not about making people work harder or doing more with less,” said Elrod. “It’s about redefining work itself. Organizations need to rethink roles, responsibilities and expectations in a world where AI is built into everything.”
Throughout the conversation, Busick and Elrod explore the evolving IT skills gap, the growing importance of AI governance and how CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and boards should balance innovation with risk, resilience and strategic oversight. Elrod also shares practical advice for leaders who want to help their teams embrace AI by replacing fear with curiosity and continuous learning.
The discussion covers:
- Why AI is accelerating change faster than previous technology eras
- How organizations can measure and create value from AI
- What role cybersecurity teams play in responsible AI adoption
- Why traditional approaches to talent development may no longer be enough
- How leaders can foster adaptability, innovation and lifelong learning
Elrod also reflects on the inspiration behind his leadership podcast, Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., and on the difference between leading through influence and managing through authority.
The Savvy CIO is produced by Park Place Technologies. Episode 7, “How Is AI Revolutionizing the Way We Work? with Jason Elrod,” is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other major podcast platforms.
About Park Place Technologies
Park Place Technologies is a leading global IT infrastructure services firm with $1.2 billion in annual revenue and 3,000+ employees. We help 25,000+ organizations in 180 countries – including half the Fortune 500 – fuel innovation and accelerate AI transformation by dramatically reducing time and money spent on IT infrastructure management, while boosting performance and uptime.
Powered by the world’s largest on-the-ground engineering team, a robust group of advanced engineers, and our global Enterprise Operations Centers, Park Place delivers significant cost savings on hardware maintenance, software technical support, hardware procurement, and more. We also streamline IT infrastructure management, freeing internal teams from day-to-day tasks, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives — including AI acceleration.
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