Episode 148: Maish Nichani - ChatGPT for Leaders

This is episode #148 of EGN Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite by Nick Jonsson, and in this insightful episode, we are pleased to welcome Maish Nichani, Co-Founder of PebbleRoad. Maish is a respected digital transformation expert, and today he joins us to discuss a topic that is reshaping leadership in real time: ChatGPT for Leaders.

In this conversation, Maish explores how AI—particularly conversational tools like ChatGPT—is rapidly evolving from a technical innovation into a practical leadership asset. He explains how leaders can use AI not just to streamline administrative tasks, but to enhance strategic thinking, improve communication, and support better decision-making across their organizations.

Maish shares real-world examples of how leaders are leveraging ChatGPT to generate ideas, analyze information, conduct scenario planning, and strengthen stakeholder communication. He emphasizes that AI is no longer a tool reserved for technical teams; it is quickly becoming a leadership competency. Those who learn to integrate AI into their daily workflows gain a measurable advantage in clarity, speed, and creative problem-solving.

Throughout the episode, Maish highlights the mindset shifts leaders must adopt to harness AI effectively. This includes embracing experimentation, developing AI literacy, and understanding the ethical responsibilities that come with using powerful language models. He also addresses common misconceptions—such as the fear that AI will replace leadership roles—clarifying instead how AI can augment human strengths and free leaders to focus on deeper, more meaningful work.

Listeners will gain practical insights on how to start incorporating ChatGPT into their routines—from writing and communication support to strategic planning and professional development. Maish also offers guidance on how organizations can encourage their teams to adopt AI responsibly, fostering an environment where innovation is accessible to all.

Whether you are curious about AI, actively implementing it in your workflows, or simply trying to understand the future of leadership in an AI-driven world, this episode provides a clear, engaging, and highly practical introduction to what AI can do for leaders today.

Contact Maish to collaborate with him:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maishnichani/
Email: maish@pebbleroad.com

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