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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?"

*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.

"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."— Psalm 90:12

We live in a digital world that bombards us with images of success and filtered portrayals of significance. Social media, notifications, and constant connectivity push another’s idea of a meaningful life (insinuating that we aren't cutting it as a person or as a leader.)