In my work as a decision-making expert focused on complex problem solving, I’ve seen how easy it is to substitute AI’s thinking for one’s own. Seeing this in action with my consulting clients, I began to research remedies to counter the influence of AI-led decisions.
I’ve found that to meet this moment, we don’t need more technical skill. We need orientation: a clear sense of our role, the nature of the task, and what judgment belongs to us, not the machine. I developed what I call AI leadership anchors: four simple, durable principles to help leaders stay grounded in their role as thinkers rather than tool users. These anchors aren’t rigid rules; they’re mental cues designed to prompt awareness and keep you in charge of how and when you apply AI.
The anchors are an effective way to preserve and protect decision-making autonomy and efficacy. They offer a way to maintain control—and improve the quality and credibility of a decision outcome—even when the machine is moving fast and trying to pull you along at its speed.
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