Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI: Leading Yourself First with Jennifer Nash

"They're disconnected from other people. They're disconnected from themselves. So how do you lead yourself first? How do you get reconnected with yourself in a way that helps you understand what your values are, how you make decisions, how you're choosing to show up?"As AI takes over administrative tasks, the real competitive advantage isn't in technology—it's in how leaders connect with their teams. Jennifer Nash, executive advisor to Google, Ford, IBM, and McDonald's, reveals why self-awareness is the foundation of transformational leadership.In this powerful conversation, Jennifer shares a breakthrough coaching moment where a leader realized they were yelling—not just at their team, but at everyone in their life. That single moment of awareness sparked a complete turnaround, leading to the highest-performing business unit in their organization by year's end.You'll discover the iceberg model of leadership (behaviors above the waterline, beliefs below), why reflection journals accelerate growth between coaching sessions, and how Alan Mulally transformed Ford from a $17 billion loss to an 1,834% stock price increase—all by asking better questions instead of having all the answers.Jennifer makes a compelling case: in an AI-driven world where machines handle routine tasks, leaders who master human connection, vulnerability, and curiosity will build the cultures that win.Key Takeaways:Why AI makes human-centered leadership more critical than everHow your personal communication style directly impacts team performanceThe power of asking "Is there a better way?" to break cycles of mediocrityWhy lifelong learners outperform average leadersPractical strategies for decreasing attrition and motivating teamsPerfect for startup executives, scaling company leaders, and anyone building relationship-driven teams.===You can connect with Jennifer Nash here:Book: https://drjennifernash.com/bhlhLeadership Assessment: https://drjennifernash.com/hliCommunications Masterclass: https://drjennifernash.com/humans-masterclassCareer Coaching: https://drjennifernash.com/career-success-programExecutive Coaching: https://drjennifernash.com/coachingYou can connect with Karl Pontau here:www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontauhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbf_bDWwB9KVrFn5Sj3u2w?sub_confirmation=1Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!