I just finished a long meeting with 15 senior HR leaders in Silicon Valley, so in the context of AI, I discuss the themes of forgiveness, growth, and leadership these organizations are facing.

And these issues are acute right now. 2025 is shaping up to be a “Year of Redesign” throughout business, and as we do this we have to rethink about how we think about people. Are we ready to support, forgive, and help our people adapt? Leadership trust is at an all time low, so we definitely have some work to do.

I also describe how Satya Nadella embraces this idea of continuous growth as a very senior leader.

I also discuss the growing value of “Vertical AI” solutions and how they will complement and add value in a world of large AI providers, and give you a sense of where I believe the AI market is going.

Takeaways:

• Forgiveness and growth are essential in personal and professional development.
• Leadership is a continuous journey that requires constant learning.
• AI will play a significant role in redesigning work processes.
• A growth mindset fosters a culture of improvement and accountability.
• Organizations should focus on problems rather than blaming individuals.
• Continuous learning is crucial for high-performing companies.
• Redesigning roles and processes is necessary in the age of AI.
• Forgiveness can lead to better employee engagement and retention.
• Leaders must adapt to changes and seek advice from others.
• Creating an environment for reinvention is key to organizational success.

Additional Information

Corporate Citizenship Redefined

Leadership Trust Is Dropping (PwC)

The Value of Values As Organizations Build on Trust

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