Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet.

Author: Jamie Hardy, Sonja Ernst

Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where were going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where were headed, in monthly conversations with pioneers, professors, artists, and experts in the fields of science, technology, placemaking, coalition building, AI, and so much more. Whether you're a business leader, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of how we do things, this podcast is for you.
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Process Over Results: Raising Resilient Thinkers in an AI-Saturated World with Derek Hyde
Episode 6
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026

Who are we if our identity is wrapped up in how others see us? What happens to leadership when a generation grows up on shortcuts and instant answers? What kind of society are we creating when we prioritize results over process? Derek Hyde, an American educator in Germany, reflects with Sonja and Jamie on identity, change, and AI in the classroom. Drawing on his military and international school experience, he explains how diversity turns students into subject‑matter experts and future leaders by recognizing that everyone has value. The conversation explores how one's identity is shaped both internally and by others’ perceptions, especially for third‑culture kids, and touches on a warning that AI and information overload have the potential to erode process, critical thinking, and resilience in our future leaders. Progress may move at a different pace for everyone, but without its daily churn, we will never reach our goals.