1143: How to Build a Career that AI Can’t Replace with Aneesh Raman

1143: How to Build a Career that AI Can’t Replace with Aneesh Raman

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job April 6, 2026 Duration: 37:22
Aneesh Raman guides you on how to use AI and turn it into a competitive advantage.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t see AI as competition 2) How to make the most out of AI in your workflow 3) What AI can’t replicate–and how you can double down on it   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1143 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANEESH —  Aneesh Raman is the chief economic opportunity officer of LinkedIn, where he works with leaders across societies and sectors to shape the global response to the historic changes hitting work.  Previously, he served as senior adviser on economic strategy and public affairs to the State of California, led economic impact at Facebook, worked as a presidential speechwriter, and was a war correspondent.  A graduate of Harvard College and a former Fulbright Scholar, he serves on the boards of the College Futures Foundation and Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project • Book: Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI • Book LinkedIn Site: "Open to Work" • LinkedIn: Aneesh Raman — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari • Book: Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World by Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Past episode: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better • Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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