Episode 341: Leadership in the AI Era: What Leaders Still Miss with Steve Cadigan
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In this Workday Playdate, Erin tackles what it means to lead in the age of AI with talent expert Steve Cadigan. This episode explains why the real leadership gap is outdated mindsets. When you learn how to shift from control to trust, you unlock performance, innovation, and growth.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “How do I lead when everything keeps changing?” or felt pressure to have all the answers in an unpredictable workplace, this conversation gives you a practical reset on what actually matters now.
About the Guest:
Steve Cadigan is a globally recognized talent strategist, keynote speaker, and former Chief HR Officer at LinkedIn. He’s known for helping organizations rethink leadership, talent, and the future of work in a world defined by constant change. Steve brings decades of experience advising leaders on how to build cultures rooted in trust, agility, and continuous learning.
Outdated Leadership Is the Signal
Fear of AI, disengaged teams, and constant change are signals that old models no longer work. Erin and Steve reframe this moment as an opportunity to evolve how we lead.
Trust Before Control
You can’t lead modern teams with outdated control tactics. Steve emphasizes that trust, transparency, and autonomy are now the foundation of high-performing teams, especially in remote and hybrid environments.
The “Leadership Reality Check”
Instead of assuming your leadership style still works, this mindset shift challenges you to question your beliefs about productivity, loyalty, and control + update them for today’s workforce.
Create Your Next Leadership Identity
Steve shares why stepping into a more adaptive, learning-focused version of yourself is essential to staying relevant and leading others through change.
Upgrade Your Culture
Your organization’s ability to grow depends on its environment. From continuous learning to relationship-building over retention, leaders must create cultures that move as fast as the world does.
Your Freebie
What’s your leadership style and next business move? Find out by taking a fun little quiz here.
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