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How Jay Owen Thinks About AI for More Human Leadership
Episode 1453rd June 2026 • How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange • Kenny Lange
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AI is changing the way leaders think, work, hire, create, and make decisions. In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange talks with Jay Owen, CEO and Founder of Business Builders, about why leaders cannot afford to ignore AI and how it can become a tool for creativity, productivity, and better stewardship.

Jay shares how AI is already reshaping marketing agencies, workplace expectations, hiring conversations, ministry work, and strategic decision-making. He also explains why the future will not only be more automated, but also more dependent on real human community, accountability, and relationships.

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Jay Owen Resources

AI with Jay: https://aiwithjay.com

Jay Owen Live: https://jayowenlive.com

Business Builders: https://businessbldrs.com

Books Mentioned

Building a Business That Lasts by Jay Owen

https://jayowenlive.com

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