Welcome to the thirtieth article in the series “Be the Leader You Aspire to Be” here on The Price of Business Show, where I will focus on the trends which lie ahead of us and how they will affect humans and businesses. The articles are based on my book Energetic Leadership, which talks about 9 trends leaders must navigate to cater for employees increasing demand for more spiritual leadership and sustainable business models aligned with their life purposes. These articles are about business leadership in the new era. I hope you will find inspiration for your own leadership and the leader you aspire to be.
The last articles have outlined 9 trends for business leadership and focused on authentic curiosity as a key competency for leaders to master. They have explained the concept of energy frequencies as the source of our true potential, followed by the alignment of the company’s purpose with the life purposes of employees and customers.
They have covered the 6-5 different generations currently working, focused on self-care and the ability to be present and what uncertainty was about and how to navigate in it. They have talked about the importance of intuition in decision-making and what a healthy economy and society are and how we all can improve democracy.
The articles have looked at customer journeys built on healthy energy and how intuition and resilience can improve productivity. They have been about the world as a mirror of how we are doing as multi-dimensional humans, what we do with true AI, how Change Management must change both in terms of timelines and content and the urgent need for a new Leadership Playbook linked to simple strategies which are about people first and foremost based on curiosity, consciousness and freedom and how we get there.
In this article I look at AI and People.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries at a pace we’ve never seen before. For business leaders, the opportunity is clear: AI can boost efficiency, sharpen decision-making, and open new paths for growth. But the real breakthrough comes when AI is not just a technical upgrade, but a catalyst for Energetic Leadership, the kind of leadership that inspires, energizes, and elevates people to perform at their best.
Energetic Leadership is about more than setting strategy; it’s about creating an environment where people feel motivated, valued, and engaged. AI, when aligned well with human capabilities, can be a powerful driver of this energy. By taking over repetitive tasks, surfacing actionable insights, and enhancing decision-making, AI frees people to focus on high-impact, meaningful work. That shift doesn’t just increase productivity, it uplifts morale, creativity, and commitment. It creates employee engagement.
The Advantages When we dare to set people first, we create from a healthy perspective.
- Higher Engagement: AI-human collaboration makes work more stimulating, boosting morale and reducing burnout.
- Faster Innovation: Freed from repetitive tasks, employees can experiment and solve problems more creatively.
- Greater Resilience: A workforce energized by purpose and supported by AI adapts more quickly to change.
The Challenges
Even with the promise of AI-powered engagement, leaders must navigate obstacles:
- Skill gaps: Without the right skills, AI can feel intimidating and disengaging.
- Change resistance: Sudden process shifts can create uncertainty and slow adoption.
- Ethical alignment: Without clear governance, AI risks bias or opacity that undermine trust.
Action Points for Leaders:
Empower Through Skills That Spark Energy
Invest in training that blends technical literacy with personal benefit. Show teams how AI can help them work smarter, not harder. When people feel capable and see direct advantages, their energy and willingness to innovate soar.
Redesign Workflows to Amplify Human Strengths
Use AI to lift the burden of repetitive tasks so teams can focus on creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Leaders who design roles around human strengths fuel a sense of purpose – and purpose is a potent energy source especially when the company purpose is aligned with the purposes of employees.
Lead Transparently to Build Trust and Momentum
Energetic Leadership thrives on trust. Be open about how AI works, involve employees in shaping its use. Transparency creates ownership, and ownership creates energy.
The Spark
When AI and people operate in harmony, and leaders consciously channel the resulting momentum, workplaces become more vibrant and resilient. Energetic Leadership ensures that technology is not a cold replacement for human effort, but a warm amplifier of human potential. The outcome: a culture where innovation thrives, people feel valued, and energy becomes a strategic advantage – I have named it ‘Energetic Leadership’.
Gitte Madelaire is an intuitive and visionary pioneer in leadership development. People, customers, business development, and futurism have always interested and motivated her. With a background in corporate business at companies such as Fona/HMW, Codan Insurance, Volvo Trucks and Ensure, she now inspires to new leadership through her book,” Energetic Leadership”, keynotes, facilitation and mentoring for leaders in her company Bronte ApS. Gitte holds a BSc in Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School and an MBA semester from the University of Victoria. She also has traditional leadership courses and certifications in intuitive and feminine future leadership, inner sustainability, and energy-based leadership. Gitte has lived in London, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur and currently resides in Denmark.
Learn more at www.energeticleadership.eu.
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