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I had the privilege this month of presenting a national webinar in partnership with Raeco on AI, Ethics and the Future of Libraries. A sincere thank you to Raeco and Karyn Siegmann for hosting, and to everyone who joined the session and contributed such thoughtful questions both during and after the webinar. AI is one of the most important conversations public libraries, and indeed all organisations, need to be having right now. At Your Library, we began by establishing strong AI Principles and an AI Policy developed first by our leadership team, then adopted by our Board. Over the coming months, we will continue rolling out training, capability development and practical integration across our teams. For leaders, the conversations around ethics, governance and how AI is thoughtfully integrated into organisations are critical. The technology is evolving rapidly, and our responsibility is to ensure it is implemented in ways that align with our values, communities and strategic goals. If you missed the session, you can still watch it on demand (simply register and the recording will appear): https://lnkd.in/gNz2qhUw Passcode: *n=8cA8T Enjoy the re-watch!

Navigating AI Leadership Shifts in 2026: Key Executive Insights Artificial Intelligence leadership continues to redefine how executives drive transformation in 2026. Staying on top of weekly developments and strategic moves by Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) is critical to maintaining competitive advantage. The role of CAIOs is evolving rapidly as organizations integrate AI deeply into their business functions. This week’s roundup shows how strategic shifts in governance, ethics, and technology adoption are reshaping leadership priorities. For example, a leading firm just announced a new CAIO-driven AI ethics board to oversee responsible AI deployment, highlighting the rising focus on trust and compliance. Such initiatives show that AI leadership today is not just about technology but about managing cross-functional impact and stakeholder expectations effectively. CAIO leadership now demands balancing innovation with risk management • Weekly updates reveal shifts in AI governance frameworks and talent strategy • Executives are prioritizing ethical AI and transparency in decision-making • Cross-industry collaboration among AI leaders is accelerating to address common challenges • Practical AI adoption milestones tracked weekly help guide executive planning Executives must recognize that CAIO roles are becoming pivotal in shaping long-term AI strategy and organizational culture. The growing prominence of AI ethics boards and strategic partnerships signals a move beyond experimentation toward scalable, responsible AI. Companies embracing this model are positioning themselves to lead in compliance and innovation simultaneously. Staying informed with weekly leadership insights allows executives to anticipate market pressures and align their business models accordingly. How is your organization adapting CAIO leadership to meet evolving AI demands? Share your experiences or challenges in aligning AI strategy with governance and innovation. Let’s connect and discuss practical ways executives can leverage these weekly insights to accelerate AI leadership success. #AILeadership #CAIO #ArtificialIntelligence #ExecutiveStrategy #AIGovernance

AI can write the email. It cannot read the room. As technology accelerates, the question facing every leader is no longer what AI can do. It is what humans must do to stay anchored in good judgement, ethical decision-making and meaningful connection. In his keynote Empathy and Ethics in a World of AI, Daniel Murray helps audiences strengthen the distinctly human skills that no algorithm can replace. Decision-making clarity. Ethical confidence. Curiosity over certainty. Empathy as a leadership advantage. Perfect for leadership teams grappling with the ethics of AI, organisations building human-centred decision-making, and people who want practical tools to lead well in an AI-accelerated world. Enquire about Daniel through Book A Speaker. #BookASpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #DanielMurray #AIandLeadership #EthicalAI #HumanCentredLeadership #FutureOfWork #Leadership

🐦 #ResearchTweetTuesday “How does an AI literate leader matter for successfull AI transformation?" (... and why AI literacy is more than just cklicking the AI button.) I am happy to share our research paper “The Role of Leaders’ AI Literacy When Appropriating AI” by Carlos Andrés Forero Medina, Manfred Baer, Alexander Richter and Ralf Plattfaut at The European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) that is currently taking place in beautiful Milan. In our multiple-case study, we investigated how leaders guide teams in making #AI part of daily work routines and found that ... 🥸 AI #literacy is not just about knowing how AI works. It is about being able to ... 🧠 understand AI’s capabilities and limitations, ⚖️ critically evaluate algorithmic outputs, 🤝 contextualize AI ethically, socially, and organizationally, 💬 translate AI insights into shared meaning for teams. ✨ Transformational #leadership alone is not enough. Leaders may inspire, motivate, and support their teams, but without AI literacy, this influence remains limited in AI-mediated work. AI-literate leaders were better able to reduce complexity, foster trust, encourage experimentation, and help employees see AI not as a threat, but as a meaningful part of their work. 🤓 For practice, this means: Leadership development in the AI age should not only teach “how to lead change.” It must also teach leaders how to make sense of AI, explain its limits, and connect it to human judgment and organizational purpose. Because successful AI appropriation starts when leaders can answer one simple question: “How does this technology actually help our team work better?” Thanks for this great collaboration! Of course, I wish Carlos Andrés Forero Medina, Manfred Baer and Ralf Plattfaut a great presentation at a great conference!! Source: Forero, Carlos Andrés; Ergün, Ali; Baer, Manfred; Plattfaut, Ralf; and Richter, Alexander, "The Role Of Leader's AI Literacy When Appropriating AI" (2026). ECIS 2026 Proceedings. 16. https://lnkd.in/eDnTHaUJ

I’ve been thinking a lot about AI lately, not just what it can do, but what it should do. In many organisations, AI is being adopted quickly, often without enough focus on ethics, governance, and accountability. Just because something is efficient doesn’t mean it is responsible. As leaders, we need to ask better questions: Are we using AI to improve decision-making or to avoid it? The real value will not come from the technology itself but from the judgment behind how it is used. #AI #AIethics #Leadership #Governance

Reed Smith LLP is launching an AI Leadership Programme held at Cornell University’s tech campus in New York to help its partners with advanced understanding of AI strategy, ethics and governance. The programme will begin in September, with the aim to improve the way the firm advises clients on AI adoption and usage. A tailored curriculum will be delivered in collaboration with the university’s Executive Education organisation, incorporating expert-led sessions and workshops. Casey Ryan, global managing partner of Reed Smith, said: “By partnering with Cornell University, we are investing directly in a partnership that will enhance the insights we deliver to clients.” https://lnkd.in/eus4kuKJ #legalnews #legalAI

"If all you can do is type prompts into AI, then what value do you add?" 🤔 It's a question every leader should be asking. Associate Dean Teaching & Learning, Nam Tran argues that while AI can generate content, accelerate analysis and make information more accessible, it can't replace critical thinking, judgment or leadership. Using AI without developing your own thinking, he says, is like taking a forklift to the gym. The goal isn't lifting the weight. It's building the muscle. The leaders who thrive in an AI-enabled future won't just use AI well. They'll know how to question outputs, challenge assumptions and make better decisions. Discover why MBA programs are evolving, how AI is being integrated into the classroom, and why human leadership skills remain more important than ever. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gdD5GBwd #MelbourneBusinessSchool #Melbbschool

Congratulations to OBCC faculty member Dr. Larry Norton on the publication of a new book chapter co-authored with Dr. Joanie B. Connell and Dr. Rodney L. Lowman. Their chapter, "A Framework for Avoiding Harm and Promoting Organizational-Goal-Aligned AI," appears in the newly published volume Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Law, and Policy. From the authors: This chapter is directed to organizational leaders, managers, consultants, and others, such as AI developers, who are interested in learning more about how AI can harm employees and, conversely, how to establish healthy human-AI collaboration that aligns with business objectives. We are proud to see Dr. Norton's expertise contributing to important conversations surrounding the future of work, leadership, and responsible AI. We also look forward to two additional collaborative publications from this research team scheduled for release later this year. The chapter is open access at: https://lnkd.in/g87UtnEC #UTDallas #ExecutiveEducation #ThoughtLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment

After recently completing a course on AI for Business Leaders, one thought stayed with me: AI may change how we work, but curiosity, judgment, and human connection will remain at the heart of leadership. Technology will continue to evolve. Learning must evolve with it. #Learning #Curiosity #AI

AI as a bridge for human connection, institutional trust, shared learning, partnership, memory, and continuity across time. Bill George at Harvard Business School, holding True North — a reminder that authentic leadership begins with knowing who you are and where you stand. That lesson still matters in the age of AI. Technology can move faster than memory. Systems can scale faster than trust. Information can travel faster than understanding. But leadership still requires a center. AI becomes meaningful when it helps preserve context, strengthen relationships, support learning, and carry institutional memory forward — without losing the human judgment that gives direction. The bridge matters. But so does the compass. Bill George Robert Stein Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal Alex Pitt Matthew Smith Daniele Cecconi Ryu (Ryusuke) Sakuma Harvard Business School #AI #HumanAI #HumanAICollaboration #AIGovernance #AIAdoption #AuthenticLeadership #TrueNorth #BillGeorge #HarvardBusinessSchool #HBS #Leadership #InstitutionalTrust #SharedLearning #Partnership #Memory #Continuity