The Algorithm Can’t Do This: Leading People in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is changing the way work gets done in accounting, finance, and business. It can draft, analyze, summarize, and accelerate, but it cannot build trust, calm uncertainty, coach people, or exercise sound judgment. As AI becomes a bigger part of the workflow, human leadership becomes more important, not less. This timely session explores the leadership skills that grow in value as technology becomes more capable, including judgment, empathy, communication, trust-building, ethical discernment, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and change. Using practical examples and the Working Genius framework, participants will examine where AI can support work and where human leadership remains essential. Attendees should not miss this session because understanding AI is only part of the challenge. The real opportunity is learning how to lead people effectively in an AI-enabled world. Leaders who can balance innovation with humanity will make better decisions, build stronger teams, and create the confidence needed to move forward.