Civic Leadership

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Publication: Axios AI Plus Authors: Megan Morrone and Emily Peck Date: September 8, 2025

One Big Thing: AI Job Anxiety is Coming at the Worst Time

Workers at all stages of their careers — from job hunters to job havers — are increasingly anxious about the lightning-fast deployment of AI. Why it matters: Their fears come at a particularly fraught moment, with jobs in scarce supply, hiring frozen in many industries, and corporate leaders relentlessly pushing this technology as a replacement for humans.

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You are living and leading in a world that is always “on.”  Notifications buzz, screens glow, and your attention is pulled in a thousand directions. North Dakota’s interim health commissioner recently went so far as to call the use of digital devices the largest public health threat of our time. His warning?

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I'm getting feedback from leaders on my new leadership development book, Character Mandate. The current subtitle is: Winning Strategies for Leading in the AI Revolution.  For the most part, there's a blank look...until I mention the real subtitle: Will we lead AI? Or, will it lead us? 100% of the time, leaders from every sector respond with a concern or question that they've been thinking about. This comment from a high-character dad of 3 who's a high-level Millennial engineer piqued my interest: "I think the real question is:   Will we lead AI? Or, will AI enslave us?"

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*The Mitchells vs. The Machines* is a fun animated film with a deeper message. It shows how families can bridge differences in a tech-filled world. At its heart, the film uses the **D.A.K.O.T.A. Character** framework: **Determination, Awareness, Knowledge, Optimism, Trust, and Accountability**. These traits help the Mitchells save both the world and their bonds. Here, **Knowledge** isn't just facts. It means understanding right from wrong and having the courage to act rightly, even when it's tough. Each member of the Mitchell family grows and reconnects as they face challenges together.