August 2026

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August 2026

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Leading in the Age of AI

Human Wisdom. Organizational Impact.

AI is rapidly changing how work gets done. But the more important leadership question may be how we choose to use that capability.

This month, ELEVATE explores AI through a distinctly human leadership lens. We look at navigating complexity, preserving judgment and trust, becoming an AI-enabled leader, strengthening discernment, and deciding what to do with the capacity technology creates.

Across these perspectives, one idea is clear: the opportunity is not simply to work faster. It is to lead better.

As AI continues to evolve, our challenge is to use it in ways that strengthen our organizations while protecting the judgment, relationships, learning, and human experience that meaningful performance depends upon.

Be sure to check out the special contribution by Chancellor Lee Lambert in the Executive Suite.

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Talent & Engagement


Preserving the Human in AI

AI is entering organizational life faster than most leadership teams can fully make sense of it. Employees are already using…

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Directors & Leaders


How to Become an AI-Enabled Leader

A Strategic Guide for Mid-Level and Senior Leaders The modern corporate landscape is undergoing a foundational shift. For years, organizational discussions…

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The Leadership Skill AI Makes More Important, Not Less

Artificial intelligence is remarkably good at finding patterns, organizing information, and generating ideas in seconds. It can summarize reports, draft…

How Leadership Development Changed the Way I Communicate

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