Beyond the Management Blind Spot with AI Flourishing Partners
Feb 16, 2026
On his podcast Mike Schiano In the Queue, Mike interviews Diane Weaver from Baryons. Together, they show how AI can become your team's "flourishing partner" rather than just another productivity tool. Learn why measuring human energy, not just KPIs, is the future of leadership, and how voice-first AI interaction is revolutionizing workplace coaching from the C-suite to the frontline.
Most leaders are "flying blind"—tracking what gets done while missing the human cost of doing it. Baryons co-founder Diane Weaver reveals a paradigm shift: using AI to measure team vitality, not just productivity. Through voice-first interaction and semantic processing, organizations can now detect burnout before it happens and democratize executive coaching across every level.
Key Highlights
🎯 The Management Blind Spot
Despite endless performance data, managers remain disconnected from team psychological health and engagement.
🗣️ Vibe Coding Revolution
Voice-first AI interaction engages the brain differently than typing, transforming workers from task-executors into intent-setters.
⚡ Energy Over KPIs
As AI commoditizes routine tasks, human energy becomes the economy's most valuable resource—tracked through "aggregate enthusiasm" vs. "vocal strain."
🎓 Democratized Coaching
Executive-level reflection tools for every employee, triggering bottom-up organizational transformation.
⏸️ Slow Down to Speed Up
Creating cognitive "white space" is the prerequisite for AI-powered acceleration and innovation.
Read the full article here: SPS Contact | Beyond the Management Blind Spot with AI Flourishing Partners
Listen to the Mike Schiano In the Queue Episode here : Managers Are Flying Blind : How Baryons Uses AI Signals to Predict Burnout, Boost Engagement, and Build Trust (with COO Diane Weaver)