241 How to Thrive in the Age of AI: Interview with John Sanei

Sep 12, 2025

As the world shifts rapidly with the rise of AI, many wonder what it truly means to thrive in the future of work. According to futurist, best-selling author, and global speaker John Sanei, the answer lies not in competing with machines but in cultivating the qualities that make us uniquely human: adaptability, curiosity, and conscious influence.

John is recognized as the World’s Top 5 Futurist, a 6x best-selling author, and keynote speaker on human-AI dynamics and the Adaptable Intelligence™️ Framework . He’s also the co-host of the 2x award-winning podcast The Expansive and serves on the faculty at Singularity University and Duke Corporate Education. 

As our guest in Episode 241 of The Mindset Game® podcast, John shares:

• How history has moved from physicality (agriculture) to IQ (industrial age), and why AI is now surpassing human IQ — making AQ (adaptability quotient) the most critical human skill for the future
• Why influence in the attention economy requires authenticity, presence, and strong personal power dynamics
• How to shift awareness at pace in order to stay relevant, spot new opportunities, and consciously shape the future

To learn more about John and his work, visit johnsanei.com.

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