Thought leadership best left to humans, not AI

How to clip the noses of colleagues who chronically lie | practice | Thought leadership best left to humans, not AI Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [How to clip the noses of colleagues who chronically lie]( [How to clip the noses of colleagues who chronically lie]( (broadcastertr/Getty Images) Sadly, a liar's pants don't actually catch on fire, but you can still spot a liar by inconsistencies in their stories, writes Steve Keating, who advises leaders to be calm, set boundaries and listen to what the person says, but confront any inaccuracies. "Be direct and specific about what you believe to be untrue, and give them a chance to explain themselves," Keating writes. Full Story: [LeadToday]( (5/4) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: If you find you're dealing with a chronic liar, it may be time to seek more help. "This could include therapy, mediation, or involving a third party such as a counselor or trusted friend," [Keating writes](.   [] Smarter Communication [] [Thought leadership best left to humans, not AI]( [Thought leadership best left to humans, not AI]( (Pixabay) Generative artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT can't know what people are thinking in the moment -- or how and why their thinking changes over time -- which is one reason to avoid using it as a tool for thought leadership, writes Shane Snow, a CEO, author and speaker in the innovation and leadership space. The more important reason: AI can execute a vision but not generate one, writes Snow, who also explains why AI's research is also often flawed. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (5/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Leaders can't become authorities by summarizing others because, "by definition, thought leadership is about getting people to follow your ideas," [Snow writes](. "More than ever, we need humans -- and organizations -- that are able to introduce new information, research, and ideas to the world." [] [Think before you speak -- ambiguity can be a scourge]( "Toxic ambiguity" can be a spreading, lethal form of "organizational rot," wasting time and leaving people unsure what you mean, Axios co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei writes. Signs that clarity is lacking in your company include fuzzy strategy, fuzzy communication, fuzzy accountability and fuzzy feedback. Full Story: [Axios]( (5/4) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Be clear, be candid, repeat key strategies often and use memorable words. 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