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Leaders, Human Skills, and AI: Insights from Between You and AI by Andrea Iorio
Sri Lanka Guardian book review of Between You and AI highlights keynote speaker Andrea Iorio’s central argument that the true disruption of the AI era is not the technology itself but the leaders who fail to evolve alongside it. Rather than treating digital transformation as merely a technical upgrade, Iorio reframes it as a deeply human challenge. He asserts that many executives cling to outdated models of leadership rooted in control and certainty, even as rapidly advancing AI reshapes the demands on leaders and organizations. According to the review, Iorio provocatively claims that AI functions as a mirror reflecting our own limitations and strengths, and that the future belongs to those willing to learn faster, adapt openly, and cultivate emotional depth.
The review further emphasizes Iorio’s concept of “digital soft skills,” which reframes traits like self‑awareness, empathy, cognitive flexibility, and adaptability as crucial competitive advantages in an AI‑driven world. Rather than focusing on efficiency alone, Iorio stresses that meaning‑making, intentionality, and trust are central to effective leadership and organizational success. He argues that technology accelerates processes but does not replace human judgment or purpose; it exposes where leaders succeed or fail in cultivating cultures that can thrive with uncertainty and complexity. This philosophical lens positions human adaptability, not technological prowess, as the defining capability for modern leadership. Source: Sri Lanka Guardian.
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