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My article in MIT Sloan Management Review – "What Leaders Should Know About Measuring AI Project Value" – made their list of the 6 most popular so far this year. (You can dodge the paywall and get the article here: https://lnkd.in/gFFqX-NZ) 

CEO topics people care about. "For years, executives were expected to weigh in on their vision, the state of their industry, the trends emerging in their space. Now we see the public cares more about hearing from companies and CEOs about the cultural and societal issues." #corporatecommunications

A few takeaways on another helpful story in Axios: 1) It's in the data... stop talking about yourself. Your audiences will pay more attention when you have a point of view that is not all about you, your company, or your product. There's a time and a place, but, the even more limited resourced media outlets today don't have the bandwidth to pump up your tires. 2) The term "thought leadership" gets conflated with many things. The reality is that a CEO COULD be a thought leader on any of these topics. Thought leadership is an umbrella term for a communications strategy to position a person as having a very credible point of view on a topic. Example: Sam Altman is a thought leader on AI. I am a thought leader on pancakes. 3) Having a POV on a topic does not mean you have to be controversial. Be heartfelt. Start inside the walls and let it flow out. Listen to your internal comms team, they will have the pulse of your employees and will guide you appropriately.

Educating workplaces about AI will lead to better outcomes, say business leaders

📚 Charles Duhigg, the Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and acclaimed author, continues to enlighten us with his insights on productivity. His bestsellers, The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better have become essential reads for business leaders.  His latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, explores the art of communication and is backed by cutting-edge scientific research.  Duhigg’s wisdom extends to AI, guiding leaders to foster good habits and harness AI’s potential fully. His expertise illuminates the path to mastering communication skills, which is crucial for thriving in today’s dynamic work environment.  Being articulate isn’t just about getting your point across; it’s about connecting with others, understanding AI, and gaining clarity to overcome obstacles and grab opportunities.  Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02r2y900

Did you know senior leaders are almost twice as likely to receive help from AI as their team members? The WSU Carson College of Business AI & Business Readiness Survey highlights the critical need to equip future business leaders with the AI skills and knowledge essential for navigating and democratizing this technology in the workplace. Without this, some employees might miss out on the benefits of AI in decision-making. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyNYMja2. #WSU #CarsonCollege #AIandBusiness #CarsonInsights

Learn how AI boosts team performance and builds trust at work with data-driven insights. Find out cool ways to make your team more productive and tight-knit using awesome tech. Immerse Yourself: Delve into Our Newest Instill Blog Article HERE https://lnkd.in/g-RtJi9K #Instill #cultureoperatingsystem #ai #teamperformance

I recently discussed the future of work with UNLEASH, including how we can secure our futures in a fast changing and uncertain world. The adoption of responsible AI, upskilling for all, fostering inclusive teams and culture, and new ways of designing organizations, and working in teams to drive growth, quality, speed and innovation.  The impact of rapid advances in AI, synthetic biology, the ongoing green transition, demographic shifts, and the impact of polarization in society and global conflict impact business models and strategy - and require leadership that is agile and constantly learning. Thank you Lucy Buchholz for a great conversation! https://lnkd.in/e6RUh8Rm

CFOs are thinking about the potential benefits, risks, and obstacles in adopting generative AI in their organizations. A recent Deloitte US CFO Signals survey shows what’s top of mind for finance leaders #TeamWDAY