The hardest parts of leadership in the age of AI

The hardest parts of leadership in the age of AI

May 1, 2026 · 25 min

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The episode discusses the leadership challenges in the age of AI, focusing on automation, risk management, and team alignment.

The mandate is clear: move fast with AI. But fast toward what—and at what cost? Nicole Gams and Victor Steeb join host Rick Cheatham to tackle the leadership challenges showing up most consistently right now, from building judgment around what to automate vs. keep human, to defining the right risks, to aligning teams at the speed AI makes necessary. Part 1 of 2. Their whitepaper on the three human intelligences defining the next era of leadership is available now at bts.com .

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Host: Rick Cheatham

Guests: Nicole Gams, Victor Steeb

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Organizations: BTS, bts.com

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