By Sharon Whiteley | TRU47 | Member since 1994
As AI becomes more embedded in leadership decision-making, a subtle pattern is emerging.
Leaders are questioning their own instincts more often than they question algorithmic outputs. In the rush to adopt what is new, it can be tempting to treat technology as more objective or reliable than human judgment.
But algorithms can’t sense nuance, tension, or when something looks right on paper but feels off in practice. They reflect the assumptions, inputs, and priorities of the people who build them.
In our latest Forbes article, C200 Member Sharon Whiteley explores why this moment calls for leaders to reclaim confidence in their own judgment. Gut instinct is not a guess or a soft skill. It is human intelligence built through experience, consequence, and reflection.
AI can inform decisions. Leadership still requires discernment.
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