#510 AI, Gen Z and Leadership: How to Navigate Change and Decision-Making Under Pressure | Niels Brabandt interviews Dr. Kelly Monahan

About this episode

Niels Brabandt interviews Dr. Kelly Monahan about the impact of AI and Gen Z on leadership and decision-making.

How should leaders respond to artificial intelligence, generational change, and increasing decision pressure? In this episode, Niels Brabandt interviews Dr. Kelly Monahan to explore how leadership is being fundamentally redefined by AI, Gen Z expectations, and accelerated decision-making. This conversation provides evidence-based insights for decision-makers who need to lead through uncertainty and complexity. Key insights include: How AI is democratising intelligence and reshaping leadership Why smaller, AI-enabled teams outperform traditional structures The Gen Z paradox and its impact on motivation and performance How leaders can create purpose and retain talent Why slowing down improves decision-making in high-pressure environments Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandts Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandts Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

People in this episode

Host: Niels Brabandt

Guest: Dr. Kelly Monahan

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• generational change
• leadership
• decision-making
• Gen Z
• motivation
• performance

Keywords

• AI
• Gen Z
• leadership
• decision-making
• motivation
• performance
• team dynamics
• purpose
• talent retention
• high-pressure environments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NB Networks, LinkedIn, Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter, Niels Brabandt's Website

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