Humanize IT AI Disruption
Nov 24, 2025
Uma Subramanian, a leadership coach and founder of Limitless Leaders with extensive experience at Microsoft, shares her insights on navigating the AI disruption in tech. She introduces her 'Human Framework,' highlighting the importance of holistic thinking and emotional intelligence for thriving alongside AI. The discussion emphasizes adopting an experimentation mindset and a clear organizational vision to integrate AI effectively. Uma encourages viewing AI as an amplifier for leadership rather than a threat, stressing the critical need for leadership training in this evolving landscape.
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HUMAN Framework Defines The Human Edge
- Uma presents the HUMAN framework: Holistic thinking, Understanding others, Magnetic communication, Adaptability, Navigating complexity.
- These five human skills are positioned as the enduring edge humans bring to AI-driven work.
Turn AI Output Into Persuasive Stories
- Develop storytelling and persuasive communication to convert AI output into action.
- Use AI-generated scripts and drafts but invest time to craft messages that inspire people to act.
Train Human Skills Alongside Tool Use
- Invest in human skills training like emotional intelligence and complexity navigation alongside AI tooling.
- Use coaching and practice to convert AI-generated content into authentic, trust-building interactions.