AI is transforming leadership—but the speed and volume of information can overwhelm even the sharpest minds. In this episode, L. Michelle Smith explores how constant task switching and digital overload impact your brain’s focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Drawing on neuroscience and recent research, she offers practical strategies to help you harness AI’s power without sacrificing clarity or control. Learn how to lead with intentionality in a fast-paced, AI-driven world.
What You’ll Learn:
The cognitive cost of frequent task switching and “attention residue”
Research-backed evidence on how multitasking impacts productivity and errors
Practical tips for integrating AI tools into your leadership workflow
How to maintain focus, presence, and values-driven decision-making
Coaching questions to reflect on your digital overwhelm and regain control
ChatGPT-5.0 is here—and leaders are moving fast. Are you?
McKinsey reports 72% of business leaders have already integrated generative AI into at least one area of their organization. But most are still stuck at surface level—using it to write instead of leveraging it to analyze, optimize, and forecast.
On September 18, 2025, I’m kicking off the AI-Ready Leader Masterclass, a 3-session series designed to help high-performing leaders:
Assess their AI readiness
Master strategic, role-based prompting
Build an integration roadmap that makes AI part of every leadership decision
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How are you using AI in your business and what are some of your favorite tools?
Resources Mentioned:
Study: Journal of Experimental Psychology, 2022 on task switching and cognitive performance
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