Building Leaders, Not Bosses | Christine Sandman Stone

In this episode of AI to Z, Anna Frazzetto sits down with Christine Sandman Stone, author of The Modern Management Mentor. With a pragmatic and deeply insightful approach, Christine tackles the realities of today’s leadership challenges—from navigating hybrid teams to managing AI’s influence on team dynamics. Christine reveals, “Managers are not born, they are built,” as she explains her hands-on methods to shorten the steep learning curve for new managers. She shares innovative tools like the “Goldilocks Workload Triage” and anecdotes that have gone viral among modern parents and leaders alike. Discover how her work empowers leaders to move beyond outdated theories and into practical, results-driven strategies. Whether you’re stepping into management or refreshing your leadership toolkit, Christine offers actionable advice like, “Snap out of autopilot. People are different; your style must be too.” Don’t miss the discussion on AI’s transformative role in leadership and how to maintain the human touch in talent acquisition and mentorship. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for anyone serious about becoming a world-class leader.