We've been asking the wrong question about AI and leadership. It's not whether AI will replace leaders—it's about what AI is exposing. The uncomfortable truth? Many leaders never fully owned their decisions to begin with.

In this episode, I break down the second major leadership trend heading into 2026: how AI is removing the excuses leaders have been hiding behind for years. Processes, committees, best practices—all the shields that made decision avoidance socially acceptable.

In This Episode:

• Why AI is exposing leaders who avoid judgment calls
• How "following the data" becomes a shield from accountability
• Where this shows up in hiring (and beyond)
• What separates strong leaders in 2026: owning decisions made with AI, not deferring to it
• The real cost when leaders avoid judgment: cautious culture and blurred accountability
• How AI is quietly shaping your culture by what you allow it to replace

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