AI-assisted communication is blurring the lines between organic, human interaction and machine-like commands. As professional leaders, speakers, and everyday users adapt to fast-paced AI exchanges, they risk losing vital elements of warmth, empathy, and genuine connection.
When one person physically recoiled upon hearing the author was a journalist, it highlighted a tense relationship between the media and the public. This opinion piece explores how a simple introduction led to an uncomfortable moment—and why buying a journalist a drink might be a first step toward understanding.
In 1964, Barbra Streisand’s iconic song “People” introduced the idea that “people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” In this thoughtful reflection, Elayne Clift revisits that notion, questioning its oxymoronic quality and ultimately finding gratitude in human connection.
Artificial intelligence increasingly handles many tasks, but there are certain human traits it cannot replace. Leaders who want to stay ahead need to nurture these distinctly human qualities to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
