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Michael Sneed and John Dugan discuss the importance of human skills in leadership as AI transforms the business landscape.

In this live stream episode of Working Forward, Michael Sneed and John Dugan join host Jason Cochran to explore what it means to lead wisely as artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape. Michael, a 39-year Johnson & Johnson veteran who rose from summer intern to the executive committee, and John, a retired PwC partner with decades of healthcare consulting experience, share what's really happening in boardrooms around AI adoption. Together with Jason, they discuss why human skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and subject matter expertise are becoming more valuable, not less, and how leaders can navigate uncertainty by placing smart bets, leading with culture and values, and staying curious in a rapidly changing world. Additional Resources: Connect with Michael Sneed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msneed1/ Connect with John Dugan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-k-dugan-cpa-mba-970a47b/ Watch the Working Forward Podcast on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Jason.Cochran Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn…

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