Author and Lets See Labs founder Gareth Gwyn explains why, even with the promising technology, it’ll never make up for a strong leader.
Artificial intelligence is all the rage lately, with many using it to create vivid artwork and even written articles in an effort to make their business better. That said, some believe that it could take their business to a brighter tomorrow – but they shouldn’t forget about good ol’ humans.
In a new article published over on Forbes, author Ginny Whitelaw discusses how AI could come up short in certain scenarios, where a natural-born leader could flourish.
“How will the role of leaders change when AI effectively becomes the smartest non-person in the room?” Whitelaw ponders. But even with this theory, she notes, “Yet great leaders, meaning those who can pull humanity towards its greatest potential and restore thriving and harmony in the world, have a crucial role indeed.”
It’s true. While AI could easily advance the business market in certain ways, at the end of the day, businesses shouldn’t be entirely dependent on it. Case in point – Hollywood is in the midst of a strike right now, with many of its writers demanding better compensation. They believe AI-written scripts might be an easy way out – but fail to see that it can’t make up for the human condition. As sharp as a script may look at first, its words simply don’t come from the heart.
“If we are to use AI wisely, we need to be of a greater consciousness than our creation,” Whitelaw continued. “Reintegrating our head, heart and hara, being heartfelt and connected in our leadership, we evolve to a greater wholeness that can embrace and include rationality and lead past its problems.”
Joining is now to discuss this further is Gareth Gwyn. She is the author of You Are Us: How To Build Bridges In a Polarized World. In this book, she discusses real stories based on candid accounts of stereotypically vilified and victimized individuals, which, in turn, provide insight into uncovering our opportunities for inner change. In addition, Gareth also created Let’s See Labs an enterprise focused on the sociocultural transformation of individuals through a number of interactive means. These include film, writing and team workshops; and with these, people can unlock and uncover what lies at the common heart of leadership.
Q&A:
- Personally, what do you think about the whole craze surrounding AI? Overrated? Or could it actually hold some merit if used properly with a business?
- Do you agree with Whitelaw that a good strong leader can never be overtaken by the likes of AI? Especially when a matter of the heart is needed over a mechanical process?
- What do you think it is about a good leader that AI will never be able to replace? Understanding? Compassion? A mixture of these?
- Even in the case of bad leadership, wouldn’t it be easier to properly train them to be a better leader, rather than replacing them with an AI system that could be possibly colder to employees?
- Do you see AI as a “phase” in the current business world? Or could it likely take bigger hold than expected?
- You founded Let’s See Labs, a series of online courses that can help people get useful learning to become a better leader. How did you put these courses together, and who would you say they’re best for?
- Would starting business types benefit from these courses as well? Do you recommend a good starting point?
- You’ve also written the book You Are Us: How To Build Bridges In a Polarized World. Tell us more about it and what people can learn from it to become a better leader.
- Do you have a preference for teaching your classes? Is online much easier than trying to educate someone in person? Or do you prefer it the other way around?
- Where can we learn more about You Are Us and the workshops?
The book is available for purchase here on Amazon; and you can find more information on everything we do with Let’s See Labs over on BuildBridges.US!
About Gareth Gwyn…
Gareth Gwyn is committed to establishing a new global vision of leadership founded on self-inquiry and restorative practices. She is the author of You Are Us: How to Build Bridges in a Polarized World, a book woven with real stories that explore how we can each help bridge our cultural divides regardless of who we are and where we came from. She is also the founder of Let’s See Labs, an organization that produces films, writing, and team workshops that facilitate sociocultural transformation at the individual level by embracing creative polarity. Gareth earned her MA in Digital Communication at the School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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