Guiding Principles for Leading Responsibly with AI 

Organizations across industries are racing toward AI, but too often technology moves ahead of strategy and a clear understanding of people and processes.

This talk introduces a leadership first, tech last approach, arguing that AI should function as a copilot that augments (but does not replace) human judgment now and into the future. Attendees will gain a practical framework for aligning AI with mission, operational priorities, governance, and measurable impact. The key takeaway is that when leaders ground AI in clear purpose, ethical guardrails, and real human needs, it becomes a multiplier of sustainable value. Without that clarity, even the most advanced tools risk becoming shiny but shallow.