The AI Paradox: Is Technology Making Leaders Smarter or Weaker?

2026-03-03

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Have you ever finished reading something interesting and realized you don’t remember a single word? In a world flooded with information and powered by AI, leaders are consuming more than ever. But are we actually retaining it? And more importantly, can we apply it when it matters most? In this episode, Lida sits down with Charles Good, leadership and learning science expert and President of the Institute for Management Studies, to unpack: The AI Paradox: How AI can strengthen or weaken your thinking Why most professional learning fails (and it’s not because you’re not smart) Why reading more books won’t automatically make yo...

Have you ever finished reading something interesting and realized you don’t remember a single word?

In a world flooded with information and powered by AI, leaders are consuming more than ever. But are we actually retaining it? And more importantly, can we apply it when it matters most?

In this episode, Lida sits down with Charles Good, leadership and learning science expert and President of the Institute for Management Studies, to unpack:

The AI Paradox: How AI can strengthen or weaken your thinking
Why most professional learning fails (and it’s not because you’re not smart)
Why reading more books won’t automatically make you a better leader
How storytelling dramatically increases retention
The difference between goals and systems in sustainable growth
The science behind spaced learning and habit stacking

If you want to differentiate your leadership brand, build stronger judgment, and ensure your learning actually sticks, this conversation is essential!

In an AI-enabled world, your competitive advantage is how well you think.

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