Millennial Leadership

The moment that stays with me does not happen at a leadership conference. It happens in a doctor's waiting room. Across from me sits a young mother with five children, all under the age of five. They are quiet. Remarkably quiet. Each one stares into a glowing screen. No one looks up. Not when I walk in. Not when nurses pass by. Not even when their names are called.

During our recent trip to Tanzania, I spoke at the Global Leadership Forum on two university campuses. Even though all four presenters had a slightly different focus for our presentations, we all spoke of the importance of character as a key differentiator. As we talked with the university students, they agreed that creating a Leadership Strategy today is not for the faint of heart. In a world of constant disruption and digital noise, leaders everywhere, including Tanzania, are asking: Will we lead AI or will AI enslave us? I believe the answer lies in another question every leader should ask, whether they are a university student or a seasoned business professional - How do I stay grounded, authentic, and influential when everything is changing so fast?