Leaders now need judgment more than expertise to guide their organisations. AI has made much expert knowledge obsolete for decision-making. Xenia Wickett says executives must give certainty where possible and admit gaps. She argues the best leaders make themselves dispensable by devolving decision power. Wickett trains middle managers to think about geopolitics to reduce risk. Katie Muldoon highlights the emotional execution gap between knowing and acting. She says humans are needed to bridge that gap in AI rollouts. Sonya Cullington calls for blended leadership that includes HR and psychology skills. She urges leaders to understand both the tech and its human impact. Seb Butcher warns leaders to watch their information diets from filtered feeds. He notes AI often tells leaders what they want to hear. Psychological safety is a fundamental requirement for successful AI adoption. Long-term cultural change is missing from many AI transformation plans.
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