Leadership in 2026: Using AI to Amplify Culture, Not Replace It
Tue Feb 03 2026
The AI-Powered Leader: Build High-Performance Teams Without Losing the Human Touch
Are you a leader buried under endless administrative tasks? In this episode of Leaders Leading Leaders, host John Espinoza breaks down how to use AI as a "cultural amplifier" rather than a replacement for leadership. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your hiring, onboarding, and feedback loops so you can stop scrolling through resumes and start building real relationships.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The LEAD Framework: How AI supports Listening, Envisioning, Aligning, and Driving.
Top 3 AI Tools: Tactical recommendations for interviews, engagement, and development.
3 Critical Pitfalls: Why you should never use AI for "hard conversations" or terminations.
The 2026 Talent Strategy: How to compete for top talent by freeing up your time for authentic, human-centered leadership.
Stop managing spreadsheets and start leading people.
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The AI-Powered Leader: Build High-Performance Teams Without Losing the Human Touch Are you a leader buried under endless administrative tasks? In this episode of Leaders Leading Leaders, host John Espinoza breaks down how to use AI as a "cultural amplifier" rather than a replacement for leadership. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your hiring, onboarding, and feedback loops so you can stop scrolling through resumes and start building real relationships. In this episode, you’ll discover: The LEAD Framework: How AI supports Listening, Envisioning, Aligning, and Driving. Top 3 AI Tools: Tactical recommendations for interviews, engagement, and development. 3 Critical Pitfalls: Why you should never use AI for "hard conversations" or terminations. The 2026 Talent Strategy: How to compete for top talent by freeing up your time for authentic, human-centered leadership. Stop managing spreadsheets and start leading people.