# Leadership Lounge: How GenAI Can Elevate—And Expose—Today’s Leaders

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Podcast: [Redefiners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317)
Published: 2026-03-11T04:00:00+00:00
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Generative AI is reshaping how leaders think, decide, and communicate. Used thoughtfully, it can sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate decision-making. But when GenAI output replaces genuine insight, it can expose leaders who can't defend their thinking under pressure.  In this episode of  Leadership Lounge ,  Emma Combe  sits down with  Amy Scissons ,  Sean Dineen , and  Fawad Bajwa  to explore how senior leaders can harness GenAI's potential while avoiding its pitfalls.  They discuss:   How C-suite leaders are using GenAI in their work   The growing concern about "workslop"—GenAI-generated output that lacks real insight  The critical skills needed to pressure-test GenAI output and avoid shallow thinking  Why transparency and accountability matter more as GenAI becomes embedded in workflows    “Leaders carry a lot of wisdom. They need to feed that wisdom into AI and educate it. Context is king.”   Sean Dineen,  Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates    Four things you'll learn from this episode:   1. GenAI can elevate strategic thinking:  senior leaders are using GenAI as a sparring partner to pressure-test decisions, create board personas, and refine their perspectives before high-stakes moments.  2. Polish doesn't equal depth:  GenAI-generated output can look impressive, but it can also lack substance. Leaders who can't defend their thinking under scrutiny will be exposed.  3. Critical thinking is your competitive advantage:  the ability to interrogate GenAI output, provide context, and apply wisdom sep…

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