Episode 28: Unleashing Leadership Creativity with AI | Blessing Richardson

Leaders are being asked to “figure out AI” while juggling shrinking teams, constant change, and heavier expectations. Many are overwhelmed not because AI is too technical, but because they’re trying to navigate this shift without support. In this episode, I sit down with Blessing Richardson, small business AI & tech strategist and founder of Sayla. Blessing has 15 years of experience building digital tools, leading engineering work, and helping non-technical founders use AI effectively.  Blessing brings a clear, grounded perspective that helps leaders understand what AI can do, what it can’t, and how to start using it with confidence. We discuss: • The real reason AI feels overwhelming for leaders • How to use AI to reduce friction, not replace your work • What good data hygiene looks like and why it matters • How to evaluate whether something is truly an AI problem • How to build your AI skill set through small, safe experiments • Why judgment and context remain a leader’s greatest strengths If you’re ready to approach AI with more clarity and less pressure, this episode is for you. Links and Resources: Join the Core Leadership Lab: https://worthytolead.co/member Connect with Blessing Richardson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessingri/ Sayla: https://sayla.co/g/worthytolead?utm_source=wtl202511 Build smarter AI profiles for better results:Free access to About Me GPT + 30 percent off About My Brand GPT: 👉 https://syl.to/worthytolead Connect with Kristiana Corona: Website: http://worthytolead.co LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kristianacorona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthytolead/