Leadership Isn’t What It Used to Be (And That’s a Good Thing)

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In Fast Company’s latest feature, I shared why asking better questions, not having all the answers, is the new leadership edge.

By Jonathan Snow

May 20, 2025

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“In the age of AI optimization, leadership is less about having all the answers—and more about asking the right questions.”

That was my contribution to Fast Company’s latest roundtable on how digital transformation is redefining leadership. I meant it literally: the most effective leaders today aren’t the ones who make every decision from instinct, but the ones who know how to guide teams using real-time data, smart systems, and sharp questions that unlock better thinking.

This piece gathers 19 perspectives on leading in a tech-driven world—from empowering teams with AI tools to flattening hierarchies around expertise. My takeaway? The leaders who thrive won’t just adopt new technologies—they’ll rethink how they lead because of them. AI isn’t replacing leadership. It’s exposing whether it was ever there to begin with.

Read the full article in Fast Company.

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