I love AI. Seriously.

But it's the things AI CAN'T do that we should be talking about.

It CAN'T advocate for you when you're not in the room.

It CAN'T introduce you to someone who changes your career.

Those things still belong to us.

Yesterday I gave a talk (at the Raleigh Chamber's Professional Women's Luncheon) about the future of work, and the hot topic for the day was...

A table.

More specifically... a Leadership Round Table

Picture six chairs.

One is yours (of course). But who should be sitting in the other five? Want my opinion?

• The Challenger tells you the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.
• The Sponsor says your name (adds to your credibility) in rooms you're not in.
• The Connector always knows somebody you need to know... and makes those introductions generously.
• The Coach sees your potential, helps you identify your blind spots and isn't afraid to help you grow.
• And the last chair? That one belongs to someone younger than you... the Next Gen Voice. That person
...

I love AI. Seriously.

But it's the things AI CAN'T do that we should be talking about.

It CAN'T advocate for you when you're not in the room.

It CAN'T introduce you to someone who changes your career.

Those things still belong to us.

Yesterday I gave a talk (at the Raleigh Chamber's Professional Women's Luncheon) about the future of work, and the hot topic for the day was...

A table.

More specifically... a Leadership Round Table

Picture six chairs.

One is yours (of course). But who should be sitting in the other five? Want my opinion?

• The Challenger tells you the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.
• The Sponsor says your name (adds to your credibility) in rooms you're not in.
• The Connector always knows somebody you need to know... and makes those introductions generously.
• The Coach sees your potential, helps you identify your blind spots and isn't afraid to help you grow.
• And the last chair? That one belongs to someone younger than you... the Next Gen Voice. That person
...