The AI Paradox: The More Technology Advances, the More human Influence Matters
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Date and TimeTue, Aug 18, 2026 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
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Duration1 Hour
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Description
Technology has transformed the way we communicate, collaborate, and work. AI can generate content, analyze information, and automate routine tasks—but it still can't replace one of the most important business skills of all: influence . In today's workplace, success depends on your ability to earn trust, gain buy-in, inspire action, and build genuine commitment. Whether you're leading a team, selling an idea, managing change, or working across departments, influence is what turns good intentions into real results.
Influence is your superpower—your competitive advantage in a world where technology continues to level the playing field. We call it Portable Power because you carry it with you wherever you go.
Join international bestselling author and influence expert Elaina Zuker to discover practical, research-based strategies that will help you strengthen your influence and succeed in a world where technology continues to evolve— but lasting success still depends on human Influence.
About Elaina Zuker

Elaina Zuker is President of Elaina Zuker Associates, a management training and consulting firm in Montreal.
A seasoned businesswoman, educator, author and consultant, Ms. Zuker's clients have included Fortune 500 corporations such as At&T, American Express, IBM, Ogilvy & Mather, Bank of America, The Sheraton Corporation, Syntex Corporation and dozens of others.
Ms. Zuker holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Management/Organizational Development and is the recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award from NYU Polytechnic University.
She is the author of 11 books, on Leadership, Management, Assertiveness, Influence and Communication. Her best-selling (150,000) book, “The Seven Secrets of Influence” a recent main selection for the Business Week Book Club, has been translated into 4 languages.
Her unique “Secrets of Influence™“ theory and training program were developed from her experience in Sales, Advertising and Marketing. That program has now been converted to an eLearning version and is delivered either as a self-paced learning program, a hybrid/blended version, or customized.
She has recently published a new mini ebook “INFLUENCE; the 7 BIG Secrets in 7 little minutes”
Her latest book, “You X 2 - the New Peer Mentor Model for Success Now” is now available as an ebook and in paperback.








