It’s time to rethink old metaphors around AI. Agents aren’t digital employees – they’re capabilities that can redefine your entire system of work. The real challenge? Detecting shifts, reallocating human talent and redesigning architecture for advantage.

2025 saw peak AI hype — in 2026, the real work begins. Leaders must resist the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ trap – think AI-native, start small, and embrace candid conversations about shared challenges and lessons learned to unlock real impact.

The leadership playbook is being rewritten. AI-native leaders don’t just use AI – they partner with it to think clearer, decide faster, and scale impact. Discover the behaviors defining the next generation of executives.