Let’s not overlook what is still a leader’s chief responsibility: to effectively lead people.
Steve Karp, Unanet's CIO, identifies four critical leadership skills for AI era: judgment, curiosity, intellectual courage, change management. For tech leaders, delegating to AI risks groupthink; human judgment remains the differentiator protecting organizations.
Leadership consultant Crystal Lim-Lange: candidates need human skills—judgment, empathy, creativity—that AI cannot replicate as automation rises. Emotional intelligence becomes the primary differentiator; technical shelf life shrinks while management prioritizes soft skills and leadership over technical expertise alone.
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