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How Great Leaders Use AI Without Replacing People | Derek Crager

August 5, 2026 ยท 44 min

Episode card for The Servant Leadership Podcast: Greg Aden with guest Derek Crager

What happens when leaders stop viewing AI as a replacement for people and start using it to amplify human potential?

In this episode of The Servant Leadership Podcast, Greg Aden sits down with Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor, to explore how servant leadership, artificial intelligence, and human-centered training can transform leaders, teams, and entire organizations.

Derek explains why the best use of AI is not replacing humans, but giving people the right information at the right time. He also shares lessons from building a large-scale training program at Amazon, why human judgment still matters, and how leaders can use AI to help their people become more capable, productive, and empowered.

Formerly with Amazon as Program Manager - Derek created Amazon's highest rated employee program

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