In the age of AI, this might be the most important leadership truth.
AI can automate tasks, predict patterns, and accelerate decisions.
But only people can choose new mindsets, new behaviors, and new ways of working.
And here’s the real insight:
People don’t mind change.
They mind being changed.
That’s why the differentiators now aren’t just technical brilliance.
They’re AQ (Adaptability Quotient) and Emotional Intelligence.
Capabilities that let us learn, adjust, listen, lead, and grow.
Viktor Frankl captured it beautifully: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
In this new era, our job as leaders is clear:
Create the environment where people feel empowered to evolve.
AI may reshape industries, but people reshape companies.
Pete Dulcamara is a globally recognized innovation strategist, speaker, and thought leader in AI, sustainability, and digital transformation. A former Chief Scientist at Kimberly-Clark and senior R&D executive at Dow Chemical, he now advises global business leaders on leveraging technology to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. His mission? To inspire a new generation to redefine success-not by wealth, but by improving lives. If you’re ready to rethink leadership, ignite change, and become the kind of billionaire who improves a billion lives, High-Tech Heroes is your roadmap for the future.