In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Lisa Yankie, Chief Human Resources Officer at Odyssey Logistics, shares why building an effective AI strategy starts long before choosing the technology.

Rather than focusing on tools, Lisa explains why organizations should first define the business problem they’re trying to solve, involve the right stakeholders, and ensure people are equipped with the skills, confidence, and context needed to embrace change.

You’ll discover to:

• Build AI strategies around business outcomes instead of technology
• Position HR as a strategic driver of business performance
• Ask better questions that lead to stronger business decisions
• Balance AI adoption with communication, education, and employee trust
• Eliminate low-value work to create more intentional organizations

If you’re looking to…

Lead AI transformation without losing sight of your people, this episode offers practical guidance for creating human-first strategies that drive both adoption and business impact.