Reframe for Resilience - Episode 28: Harnessing AI and LinkedIn for Growth with Al Kushner

Reframe for Resilience

How can AI transform the way you build influence and grow your business?

In this episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank Douglas interviews Al Kushner, bestselling author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage. They discuss how AI can boost your brand, create engaging content, and even open up new career opportunities like prompt writing.

Don’t fear AI—learn how to use it as your advantage!

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank L. Douglas speaks with Al Kushner—award-winning LinkedIn growth strategist, client retention expert, and bestselling author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage.

Al shares his journey of overcoming procrastination, embracing risk, and leveraging AI technology to build influence, strengthen brand presence, and create meaningful professional connections. He highlights how AI can simplify content creation, enhance communication, and even open new career opportunities like prompt engineering.

Together, they explore how individuals and organizations can use AI not as something to fear but as a tool for transformation, productivity, and competitive advantage.

Key Topics:

• The importance of becoming a thought leader and mastering your brand
• Overcoming procrastination and embracing risk as part of growth
• Writing The AI LinkedIn Advantage and combining AI with LinkedIn strategies
• How AI can revolutionize content creation and audience engagement
• The emerging field of AI prompt writing and career opportunities for younger generations
• Using AI to support collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution in organizations
• Practical examples of how AI can create opportunities for speaking, training, and business development

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:00] Introduction of Al Kushner and his background

[01:00 – 04:00] Facing challenges, embracing risks, and writing his first book

[04:00 – 06:00] The transformational role of AI and becoming a thought leader

[06:00 – 07:30] Speaking engagements and simplifying AI for organizations

[07:30 – 09:30] AI prompt writing as a career opportunity for teens and students

[09:30 – 12:00] Using AI for conflict resolution and creating new opportunities

[12:00 – 13:30] Closing reflections and Al’s resources for listeners

Links & Resources

• Book by Al Kushner: The AI LinkedIn Advantage on Amazon
• Website: LinkedVantage.com
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at Reframe for Resilience Podcast

Closing Remark

AI is not here to replace us but to empower us. As Al Kushner explains, when we embrace technology with creativity and strategy, it can open doors to growth, collaboration, and impact. Whether you are a business leader, a content creator, or a student, the future of work and connection lies in how we use AI to strengthen—not replace—our human value.