In the age of artificial intelligence, the greatest challenge for leaders is not to think like machines but to remain human.

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes global economies, leadership is being rewritten. Algorithms now guide decisions once rooted in human intuition, from recruitment and performance reviews to business strategy and policy design. The question is no longer whether AI will replace leaders but how humans will continue to lead effectively alongside machines.

According to Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index, 79 percent of business leaders worldwide believe that their organizations must adopt AI to remain competitive. However, 60 percent admitted that they lacked a clear strategy for doing so.

Meanwhile, 75 percent of knowledge workers now use AI at work, and almost 70 percent of early adopters of Microsoft Copilot report feeling more productive, completing tasks nearly 30 percent faster. Still, almost half of employees globally fear that AI might replace their jobs.

This paradox captures the central tension of our era: people are excited by AI’s potential, yet they still crave human connection, empathy, and........

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