The new job of leadership in the age of AI

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Dear Hubert,

As AI takes on more analytical and operational work, leadership itself is changing—but not disappearing.

Featuring Arthur C. Brooks, our newly released HBR Executive masterclass, What AI Can’t Do: The New Job of Leadership, focuses on the capabilities that remain uniquely human—and why they matter more than ever. From judgment and trust to meaning and direction, this session shows where leaders should double down as technology accelerates.

This masterclass is part of a broader collection of HBR resources designed to help senior leaders lead effectively in an AI‑driven world, including:

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Prioritizing AI Investments That Create Real Value

A playbook on how to move your AI strategy from experimentation to ROI.

Match Your AI Strategy to Your Organization’s Reality

Align your ambitions with the parts of the value chain you control and the technologies you’re equipped to handle.

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AI and Humane Leadership: A Davos Discussion

How should AI and human leadership evolve together in this moment of rapid transformation?

When you subscribe to HBR Executive, you get access to this masterclass, along with playbooks, monthly HBR Executive Live conversations, and The Agenda—a weekly briefing on what leaders need to pay attention to next. HBR Executive also includes full access to the broader HBR experience, including HBR.org, Harvard Business School case studies, and Harvard Business Review in print.

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