Millionaire founder: This is the No. 1 skill young people need to thrive in the AI era—it’s not coding.

According to Millionaire Scott Galloway, who believes effective communication is crucial in a world increasingly reliant on technology. it sold his company for over $130 million,

A New York University marketing professor and successful entrepreneur recently emphasized storytelling as a key skill for young people entering the workforce. Scott Galloway says, If I could give my 13 and 16-year-old one competence that I think would stand the test of time, it’d be storytelling,” the 59-year-old told CNBC Make It. Mr. Galloway in an interaction with CNBC Make It warns against solely relying on AI tools like ChatGPT. The future of AI and coding is uncertain, and strong storytelling will always be a valuable asset. Mr. Galloway said that the importance of storytelling is particularly why young people shouldn’t rely solely on generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT – not now, not ever. Mr. Galloway said, the type of storytelling may not matter, because the platforms people use to communicate can rapidly change. The important part is developing an “ability to write well, an ability to articulate ideas and an ability to present ideas with data, infographics, slideshows,”. Management experts agree — understanding AI is important, but it isn’t the sole skill needed to succeed at work. Employers want to hire candidates with a combination of soft and hard skills, like analytical thinking, creative thinking, leadership skills and curiosity, a report from management consulting firm Oliver Wyman noted earlier this year. Today, for his brand strategy and digital marketing courses, he describes how a brand’s storytelling can directly contribute to, or hurt, its success. The importance of storytelling is particularly why young people shouldn’t rely solely on generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT — not now, not ever, said Galloway.