The EQ-AI Synergy: Cultivating Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of Algorithms

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), the interplay between technological advancement and emotional intelligence (EQ) has become increasingly critical for effective leadership. This presentation explores how individuals can successfully navigate the human+AI landscape by integrating cognitive capabilities with essential EQ skills.

The session delves into practical strategies for managing stress, fostering innovation, and maintaining a Think Big mindset as AI becomes more integrated into workplace roles and responsibilities. The discussion emphasizes key leadership attributes—empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection—that everyone needs to cultivate to build adaptable and resilient organizations.

By focusing on creating environments centered on EQ best practices, organizations can develop the necessary balance between being data-driven and authentically human, ultimately fostering psychological safety and driving successful outcomes in their organizations. This comprehensive discussion provides actionable insights for harmonizing emotional intelligence with AI advancement in the modern workplace.

Speakers:

Mary Nielsen is a seasoned technology leader specializing in cloud infrastructure and application development. With extensive experience in both startups and enterprise environments, she has successfully delivered numerous cloud-native solutions and high-traffic applications. She is passionate about building strong engineering teams and architecting scalable solutions that drive business value. Her expertise includes cloud migrations, agile development, and modern web architectures.

Andrew Greaves is a seasoned AWS solutions architecture leader specializing in public sector and education transformation. Drawing from 25+ years of experience in healthcare and academic research, including executive roles at UC San Diego Health, he brings unique insights to helping organizations harness the power of cloud computing. Expert in biomedical informatics, clinical trials management, and enterprise cloud architecture, dedicated to showing customers the art-of-the-possible with AWS.

This event is sponsored by Gravity IT Resources