Sept. 1, 2026

Beyond the Last Disruption: The Leadership Upgrade the AI Era Demands

Beyond the Last Disruption: The Leadership Upgrade the AI Era Demands
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Today we’re exploring how leadership is being reshaped by the age of AI.

As technology changes the way we work, make decisions and solve problems, leaders are being asked to do more than simply keep up with new tools. They also need to rethink how they lead, how they respond to uncertainty, and which human capabilities will become even more important as AI becomes part of everyday work.

So, what does it take to lead with clarity, adaptability and confidence in this new era? That’s what we’ll explore in today’s conversation.

About the Guest

Anna is the author of, Leaderwired: The AI-Era Leadership Playbook for Transforming How You Think, Decide, and Lead, blends psychology, behavioral science, and modern leadership research into a practical methodology for real, lasting transformation.

Anna Barnhill has spent sixteen years studying why even the most accomplished leaders get stuck, and exactly how they break through.

Anna is a Professional Fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and taught Leadership and Innovation at MIT Professional Education. She holds the ICF Master Certified Coach credential, a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of coaches worldwide and is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach. Her insights on leadership regularly appear in Forbes.