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The AI Leadership Dilemma: Judged Before the Rules Exist
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The AI Leadership Dilemma: Judged Before the Rules Exist
Do you like being evaluated on something you don’t fully understand and measured by metrics that don’t yet exist?
That’s exactly where today’s CEOs find themselves with AI. Boards, investors, customers, and employees are demanding leadership on AI—not just experimentation, but tangible business impact. And whether they like it or not, AI is becoming the yardstick against which leadership success or failure is being judged.
The problem? Most executives don’t really know what they’re doing with it. They’re unsure where to apply AI, how to measure progress, or even what “winning” looks like. It’s an impossible standard—and yet, it’s the new reality.
So how are many CEOs now responding? With a strategy best described as the new R&D—Rip-off and Deploy. Instead of reinventing the wheel, they’re closely watching competitors (and players in similar spaces), cherry-picking successes, and moving fast when a clear advantage emerges. It’s pragmatic, efficient, and—let’s be honest—a little desperate.
But is it enough? AI isn’t just another operational efficiency play. It’s a fundamental shift in how businesses compete. And those who lead won’t just be fast followers—they’ll be the ones defining the playbook. Intimidating times for today’s business leaders.
And one more thing…
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