AI Tag

It's a pressing Leadership Strategy question: Will you manage AI, or will AI manage you? Or, as a Millennial friend recently asked - Will AI enslave you?

This question came to life twice recently.  First, with my grandchildren on a Cancun family vacation, watching the “robot-taking-over-the-world” movie. Next, during my conversation with Regina Barr on the Women at the Top podcast. It's also the central question of my upcoming book, Character Mandate: Winning Strategies for Leading in the AI Revolution. As we step into a 500-year shift—where technology outpaces our moral frameworks—it’s clear that character must become our compass.

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.

AI is changing faster than ever. The real question is, how will you lead in the middle of it? What leadership skills might help you navigate the digital and technological storm? AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s already shaping the way you work, lead, and make decisions. But beyond the amazing tools and possibilities, it also stirs up some tough questions: What values guide the way you use AI? And how do you keep your leadership grounded when the world around you feels like it’s accelerating?

My current leadership development focus (and my upcoming book) is building leaders with character to lead in the Age of AI. Grounding leadership in strong values and sound judgment is critical during this time of rapid change due to digital and AI advancement. This Washington Post article offers a sobering reminder of why that foundation matters more than ever. In fact, I was quite shocked at what I was reading.

What in the world is Transhumanism?  How does it relate to the leadership development, mentoring, and coaching we do with up-and-coming leaders?

We’re in a 500-year shift — where AI is redefining truth, work, ethics, and human identity.

We are living in a time that demands unprecedented levels of Wisdom, Insight, Knowledge, and Discernment (W.I.N.D.). Yet, many of us are unaware of these vast changes and choose not to get engaged with cultural issues.