AI & Empathy: Revolutionizing Leadership


Hi Reader,

We’re in the FAFO era of leadership.

School districts. Fortune 100s. Nonprofits. Higher ed. Across the board, we EFFED AROUND—handing middle management titles to guys who looked the part but barely stretched beyond their individual contributor lanes. They stayed comfortable. They kept each other comfortable.

Now we’re in the FIND OUT phase.

We’re facing history-making decisions about AI—and the people at the table? Many of them don’t have the experience, instincts, or training to lead us through it. Change management, psychological safety, stakeholder communication, creative problem-solving, career pathing—these are human skills. Often undervalued. Often carried by women.

The good news? AI doesn’t care about hierarchies. It doesn’t care about corner offices.

We come in as leaders. We raise our hands as “the AI person.” We launch AI Councils. Propose ethical frameworks. Lead pilots. Share use cases. Train teams.

That’s the conversation we’re having on the very first She Leads AI Live - The End of Top-Down Leadership: How to Lead With Empathy in the AI Era (today at 11am PDT - or catch the replay!)

Join us.

👉 Learn more and explore our work at SheLeadsAI.ai

📢 Women in AI Making an Impact

Nagawa Lule is a Strategic Marketing and Sustainability Consultant with over 14 years of experience guiding purpose-driven brands to grow with clarity and impact. She specializes in digital strategy, brand development, and creative storytelling that align with social and environmental goals. With a global mindset and fluency in English and French, Nagawa brings a human-centered, sustainable approach to marketing across diverse industries and audiences.


Kay Stoner, founder of AICollaborAgent, is advancing how teams collaborate using multi-agent AI systems tailored to specific roles and needs. With over 30 years in AI, UX, and knowledge management, Kay blends technical depth with human-centered design. Their work, including the Caregiver Companion app, reflects a commitment to practical, empathetic AI solutions that improve both enterprise efficiency and personal well-being.


Luisa Fernanda Molano is the founder of HERlocity™, a global network empowering women entrepreneurs to grow purpose-driven, stress-free businesses. A former corporate executive at Arrow Electronics, she now leads with a focus on AI-powered systems and holistic strategy. Through her EXPAND accelerator, Luisa helps women scale sustainably—blending purpose, leadership, and operational excellence. She's also a Gold Award-winning author and advocate for community-driven business growth.


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🎙️Podcast Updates

Empowered by AI: The SLAI Effect with Michelle Muncy-Silva

Why Ethical AI is Every Woman's Business: A Conversation with H. Títílọlá Olojede, PhD

AI ethics isn’t just for policymakers—it’s essential for anyone using these tools. This week on Empowered by AI, H. Títílọlá Olojede, PhD joined us to unpack AI bias, representation, and how to lead with intention and inclusion.

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The AI Readiness Project with Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon

Halima Muhammad on AI, Identity, and Creative Power

This week on the AI Readiness Project, artist and technologist Halima Muhammad joined us to explore how AI tools are supporting creative expression without compromising authenticity. She shared insights from her work at byH and the Secret AI Society, reflecting on AI, identity, and the role of intuition in tech. Whether you're just curious or already creating, this conversation offered a grounded take on AI’s role in human-centered branding and creativity.

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Thanks for being here with us!

Warmly,

Anne Murphy
Founder, SheLeadsAI
Founder and CEO, Empowered Fundraiser Consulting and Coaching

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