Season 3, Episode 4 The True Value of Human Skills in LeadershipIn an era quickly changing & obsessing over AI tools and automation, this episode emphasizes that our most valuable career asset continues to be fundamentally human.  Claire and Miranda remind us of the human advantage: the leadership skills that no algorithm can replace. From emotional intelligence and empathy to clarity and courage, this conversation is a call to elevate our HI (human intelligence) alongside our AI.Through stories, frameworks, and practical insights, they explore what it takes to lead smarter, not harder and why future-ready leadership is less about mastering tech and more about mastering yourself and your people.Whether you’re a leader navigating AI disruption, or someone aspiring to build stronger, more resilient teams, this episode will help you double down on what makes us human.Key TakeawaysAI is a tool, not the answer. Leaders must balance speed and efficiency with discernment, clarity, and emotional intelligence.Soft skills aren’t soft they are hard and essential. Empathy, feedback, and human judgment are the real competitive edge.Clarity is kindness. Clear communication, even when hard truths are involved, builds trust and long-term resilience.Empowered teams outperform managed teams. Concepts like “teamship” and walking beside (not above) your people create ownership and better results.Slow down to speed up. Great leadership often means pausing, reflecting, and interrogating assumptions before acting.Key Quotes“It always tickles me when we call these humanistic leadership capabilities ‘soft skills.’ If we’re doing them well, they’re anything but soft they’re deliberate, and they’re hard.” Claire“Empathy + emotional intelligence + authentic leadership = stronger, more resilient teams.”  Miranda“Clarity is kindness. Even when people don’t want to hear the message, honest communication builds trust.” Claire“Our role as leaders hasn’t changed: it’s always been to create the conditions for others to excel.” MirandaEpisode Run-DownOpening reflections on AI vs HI (human intelligence)Why humanistic leadership matters more than everLessons from Deloitte & Gallup 2025 reportsEmpathy, clarity, and emotional regulation under pressureGen Z’s challenge to traditional management & “conscious un-bossing”Real-world leadership lessons from crisis situationsThe “teamship” model and how to empower teams effectivelyHow AI should free up time for more human leadershipAction Challenge Pick one human leadership skill each week and put it into practiceReferences & ResourcesDeloitte Human Capital Trends Report 2025Gallup State of the Workplace Report 2025Essential by Chrissy Smith & Kelly MonaghanForbes 2024 article on Conscious Un-bossing & Gen Z leadership trendsWinging It by Emma IsaacsTeamship model by Keith FerrazziHow to Decide by Annie DukeThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanTune in now to discover why the future of leadership is still deeply human. Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

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