Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

The art of influence: The single most important skill that AI can’t replace | Jessica Fain (Webflow, ex-Slack)

Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 33m

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✨ AI Summary

Jessica Fain discusses why good ideas fail to gain executive buy-in.
She explains how executive calendars are chaotic and first impressions matter.
Influence is a critical skill AI cannot replicate, according to Fain.

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