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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, including business leadership. There is now more and more concern that AI will ultimately displace human leaders. While AI can analyze everything, do routine tasks, and recommend strategy, it will never replace the core human qualities that make leadership what it is and what it has been. The core qualities of effective leadership: empathy, inspiration, connection, and more, will never go away.
Although some “experts” suggest that many leadership responsibilities could be automated, making AI an option for organizations to use in the areas of decision making and problem solving is not going to happen. Robots will not be the boss. Why? AI lacks the emotional intelligence and moral compass needed to build trust, navigate change, and inspire people.
It could, over time, be a permanent working partner. Look at AI as your employee, not your equal. AI is growing to be a powerful assistant, handling analytics and administrative work, while human leaders can focus more efficiently on strategy, innovation, and people development. Leaders can now learn to leverage AI’s growing strengths. There are many. Leaders can use them to identify and grow talent; it will help with performance issues, assess trends, and predict performance issues.
Leadership will always be human-driven, using interpersonal skills that drive engagement and build organizational culture.
Ultimately, we know that AI will make leadership better. It will make organizations stronger, and it will make what we all do even more efficient.
Consider it as the gift that keeps on giving.
This blog post about small businesses is from Jim Vogel, Small Business Ambassador, Cornelius, NC.
Jim Vogel is a prominent figure in the Lake Norman and Cornelius, North Carolina business community. He founded and chairs the Lake Norman Small Business Network (LKNSBN), established in 2014, which operates on a “servant networking” model emphasizing inclusivity and community support without fees. Vogel has a background in internal communications from Ford Motor Company and Hendrick Automotive Group.
He also founded I.M.U. Social Media LLC in 2011, providing affordable social media services to skilled trades. As the Small Business Ambassador for Cornelius, Vogel supports local businesses and coordinates community blood drives, earning him respect as a regional leader.
I.M.U. Social Media for Skilled Trades
Town of Cornelius Small Business Ambassador
Chair, Lake Norman Small Business Network
www.lknsbn.com
919 244 6989
The information in this blog article is for informational purposes and is not presented for any other reason.
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