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The Three Dimensions of Leadership for the AI Era
By Brittany Heflin, Gabriella Kellerman, and Vladimir Lukic
Article September 29, 2026 12 min read
Key Takeaways
Having well-prepared leaders will be a key differentiator for AI value creation. Only 25% of executives feel their leaders are ready for AI.
When operating in visionary mode, executives paint a clear picture of their organization’s AI vision and the goals needed to realize it. In this way, they help their teams adopt AI faster, and their organizations are likely to have more mature AI practices. Research found that only 25% of employees feel that their leaders are prepared.
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Well-prepared, visionary executives incorporate AI into their overall business strategy. They are tech savvy enough to understand what AI can and cannot do and to anchor AI investments in measurable business outcomes.
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