Josh Davies: How to Stay Relevant and Resilient in the Age of AI

Change is happening faster than ever. AI is changing how we work, how companies grow, and what skills people need to succeed. So how do you keep up without losing sight of who you are?

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, Nick Elder sits down with award-winning speaker, author, and workforce futurist Josh Davies to talk about thriving in a world of constant change.

Josh shares his journey from hospitality leadership to entrepreneurship and the creation of the Center for Work Ethic Development. His work has helped people build the basic skills that matter in every career: showing up, having a good attitude, taking responsibility, working well with others, and continuing to learn.

Josh also explains why the old ways of dealing with change may no longer be enough. Being resilient can help you stand strong, but standing still for too long can leave you behind. Being adaptable can help you change, but chasing every new idea can cause you to lose your direction.

Josh believes we need both.

He shares his approach to combining resilience and adaptability so people can stay grounded in what matters while remaining flexible enough to grow as the world changes.

Nick and Josh also talk about the impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace, why work ethic is not simply a generational issue, and why resilience and adaptability are skills that can be learned.

One of Josh’s most practical ideas is the “1% approach.” Instead of trying to change everything overnight, focus on getting a little better each day. Those small improvements can build on each other and create major change over time.

The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, the value of surrounding yourself with people who will give you honest feedback, and why investing in yourself may be one of the most valuable investments you can make.

Josh Davies is an award-winning speaker, author, and workforce futurist who has delivered more than 600 keynotes across four continents. He founded and later sold the Center for Work Ethic Development and now helps leaders and organizations develop the human skills needed to navigate rapid change.

Listen as Nick and Josh explore how to stay relevant, keep growing, and build the skills that technology cannot replace.