Forbes
Dr. Gamini Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead, FineFinish Engineering, and INT Terminal Travel Group, has been featured in Forbes for his latest article, “Embracing Mindfulness In Leadership In The Age Of AI And Corporate Complexity.”
In today’s fast-paced environment, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies has elevated leaders’ capacity for analytical thinking and problem-solving to unprecedented levels. Despite these advancements, the human element—encompassing emotions, biases, and psychological intricacies—continues to play a crucial role in effective leadership. In this article, Dr. Hewawasam emphasizes the increasing importance of integrating original mindfulness practices into leadership to navigate the complex risks associated with AI.
Key Takeaways from the Article:
- Human Element in Leadership: Despite advancements in AI and technology, emotions, biases, and psychological factors remain crucial to leadership effectiveness.
- AI and Ethical Considerations: The introduction of the Risk Management Profile for AI emphasizes the importance of integrating emotional intelligence and ethical decision-making to handle AI’s complex risks.
- Mindfulness and Leadership: Mindfulness helps harmonize the emotional and thinking minds, enabling leaders to make balanced decisions and manage stress, while fostering ethical behavior and resilience.
- Practical Benefits of Mindfulness:
- Improved Decision-Making: Mindfulness allows leaders to integrate analytical and emotional insights, leading to better decision-making.
- Enhanced Emotional Intelligence: Awareness of emotions improves empathy and organizational culture.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Mindfulness aids in stress management and adaptability amidst rapid changes.
- Ethical Leadership: A mindful approach aligns actions with values and mitigates burnout, supporting ethical decision-making.
Click here to read the full article on Forbes.
