LeadersConnect: Monica Worline on the Impact of AI on Leadership & Coaching

Session 3: The University of Michigan Comes to LeadersConnect, A Year of Connection Between Town and Gown Leaders The Impact of AI on Leadership and Coaching Join us for the third session of our LeadersConnect series, bringing together community leaders with thought leaders from the University of Michigan for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to connect. This month, we welcome Monica C. Worline, PhD, Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, and lead. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our professional lives, it raises important questions about the future of leadership and coaching. How can leaders effectively navigate an AI-driven workplace? What role will AI play in coaching and professional development? And how can we embrace new technologies while continuing to foster trust, compassion, creativity, and meaningful human connections? Join us for an engaging conversation about the opportunities and challenges AI presents for leaders and coaches, and how we can thoughtfully navigate the future together. About Monica Worline Monica C. Worline, PhD, is the Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations and a faculty member in the Management and Organizations group at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. For more than two decades, Monica has dedicated her research, writing, and teaching to understanding how organizations can cultivate courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and environments where individuals and teams thrive. She is the co-author, with Jane Dutton, of Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations and leads CompassionLab, a global research collaborative focused on compassion in organizations. An award-winning educator and organizational psychologist, Monica has previously held research and faculty positions at Stanford University, Emory University, and the University of California, Irvine. She earned her PhD in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan. Her work offers valuable insights into how leaders can create positive, resilient, and people-centered organizations in an ever-changing world.