From Fortune · Diane Brady · · 1m 30s
CEOs are still betting on the leadership trait AI can't replace
At Yale's CEO summit, leaders celebrated human management skills even as AI transforms work.
In brief
At Yale's CEO summit, leaders celebrated human management skills even as AI transforms work. Great managers inspire excellence and loyalty in ways AI cannot replicate, making human leadership more valuable than ever. Originally reported by Fortune.
Hope amid global turmoil
At Yale's CEO summit, leaders found common ground despite war, economic concerns, and AI fears. Day 200 of the Iran War has cost $42 billion and sparked protests.
Unity over Constitution, not politics
CEOs across the political spectrum applauded the Supreme Court rejecting Trump's voting restrictions. Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi both received awards for their commitment to public service.
Human bosses still matter

Tech leaders vilify managers as bureaucracy, but AI won't replace great bosses any more than it replaces great teachers. The value of human leadership remains clear.
Corning's CEO shows what matters
Wendell Weeks became one of Corning's most transformative leaders in 175 years not through technical skill but by inspiring excellence, loyalty, and respect.
“the most important factor in making him one of the most transformative leaders in Corning's 175-year history isn't his technical prowess”
CEOs want AI safety talks
88% of CEOs polled said Trump should address AI safety with Xi Jinping. 93% rejected Trump's claim that AI warnings are a hoax.
Companies share tariff refunds
Williams-Sonoma is putting $10 million into employee 401(k)s, and TJX is giving $112 million in bonuses. Over $100 billion in tariff refunds are going back to importers.
Sanders pushes four-day workweek
Bernie Sanders reintroduced a bill to cut the standard workweek to 32 hours. He argues AI gains should benefit workers, not just billionaires and executives.
The bottom line
Great managers inspire excellence and loyalty in ways AI cannot replicate, making human leadership more valuable than ever.


