The Future Of The Future

213. Dr. MJ Vignone. Emotionally Intelligent Leadership.

Episode Notes

AI is making us faster, more automated, and increasingly connected to machines—but what happens to the human side of leadership when so much of our work can be delegated to technology?

Today I’m joined by Dr. MJ Vignone, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership expert who has spent more than 20 years working in leadership and organizational development. She holds a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, an MBA, and an ICF-accredited coaching credential, and has held senior leadership roles, designed leadership programs, and coached leaders across industries.

MJ is also the host of HeartWired: Emotionally-Intelligent Leadership for an AI World, a podcast exploring the intersection of technology, humanity, and leadership—and why emotional intelligence may be the defining human advantage in the AI era.

Today, we’ll dig into why EQ matters more as AI gets smarter, whether we’re facing a connection crisis, and what leaders need to protect—and strengthen—as machines take on more of the work.