Rethinking Leadership in the age of AI | AI is not transforming technology – it is transforming leadership itself by Dalia Feldheim and Oren Hefetz

As AI reshapes industries and redefines how we work, one thing becomes clear—technology alone isn’t enough. The future belongs to leaders who can integrate data with purpose, creativity, and emotional intelligence.

At EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network), senior leaders came together to explore this critical shift in a thought-provoking Cross-Functional session featuring Dalia Feldheim (ex-CMO of P&G, author of Lead Like a Girl) and Oren Hefetz (ex-Google Director, author of The Dagger of Apollonia).

Here are the key insights:

1. Leadership has evolved across three eras

   • Mad Men Era: Purposeful leadership rooted in emotion and creativity

   • Math Men Era: Data-driven decision-making and efficiency

   • Polymath Era (Now): A necessary fusion of AI-powered insights and human depth—EQ, adaptability, and purpose

2. Emotional intelligence is the new leadership edge
   In this cognitive revolution, what sets leaders apart is their capacity to connect, empathize, and lead with authenticity.

3. Doubt and curiosity are marks of strong leadership
   Leaders don’t need all the answers—they need to keep questioning, learning, and growing with self-awareness.

4. Lead from your strengths, align with your purpose
   When personal values align with organizational goals, leaders become more impactful and fulfilled.

5. Redefining ROI as Return on Interactions
   In today’s BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) environment, human connection creates resilience and value.

6. And above all—pause to breathe
   Grounded leadership depends on five anchors: purpose, planning, people, positivity, and perseverance. These human elements are more vital than ever in the age of AI.

Final takeaway?
AI may accelerate outcomes, but it’s human-centered leadership that creates meaning, trust, and long-term success.

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