Hard Path That Paid Off: Derek Crager on AI, Amazon, and Workforce Innovationbr br Episode Summary:br br “It’s hard. It’s expensive. It’ll take forever...”br That’s what most people say before they give up on improving.br br But not Derek Crager. In this conversation, the founder of Practical AI and former leader at Amazon shares how his team embraced the challenge—and turned a difficult path into a competitive advantage.br br From transforming training with voice-first AI to revolutionizing how companies onboard and upskill employees, the full episode is packed with insights on how to build smarter, faster, and more resilient workforces.br br 🎧 Listen to the full podcast:br br 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:br br Subscribe for More:br br Every episode helps you lead better, think smarter, and build high-performance teams.br br Subscribe now: br br br Learn More with Workforce Alchemy:br br Want to future-proof your career and become exponentially more valuable?br Take the FREE Workforce Alchemy Challenge today.br br Apply here: br Recommended Playlists:br br Full Podcast Episodesbr br Workforce Strategy & Career Growthbr br Workforce Alchemy Shortsbr br About This Channel:br br Hosted by bestselling author Mason Duchatschek, this channel equips business leaders, HR professionals, and employees with practical tools to increase value, cut turnover, and unlock team potential through the Workforce Alchemy method.