Navigating AI Risks and Opportunities in HR with Lisa McConnell
Eps. #164 Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
In this episode, we explore the exciting yet risky landscape of AI in human resources. Lisa McConnell shares insights on how HR professionals can effectively implement AI tools while maintaining a people-first approach. Listeners will learn about the ethical considerations, the importance of human connection, and practical strategies for leveraging AI to enhance workplace efficiency without compromising employee relationships.
Listener Takeaways:
Understand the balance between AI efficiency and human connection in HR.
Identify ethical questions to consider when implementing AI tools.
Learn how to define clear goals for AI usage in organizations.
Recognize the importance of critical thinking and oversight in AI applications.
Explore training and development as a key area for AI implementation.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Lisa McConnell is the founder of Steeped Leadership, specializing in helping leaders navigate AI and modern leadership decisions with an ethics-first, people-first approach.
Guest(s): Lisa McConnell, Founder, Steeped Leadership
Lisa is the Founder of Steeped Leadership, LLC, serving as a bridge between the black-and-white world of compliance and the gray areas of Artificial Intelligence and modern leadership.
With a deep practitioner background conducting complex investigations and guiding executives through high-stakes employee relations matters, she doesn't just theorize about culture, she has investigated exactly where it breaks. This unique vantage point allows her to help organizations build frameworks that are not only compliant but resilient enough to handle the future of work.
Lisa is known for translating emerging challenges, including AI-generated misconduct, digital evidence validation, and the evolving ethics of technology, into clear strategies that HR professionals and executives can trust.
