Wedding Business Solutions Allison Shapira - AI for the Authentic Leader
Jan 19, 2026
Join Allison Shapira, an executive advisor and Harvard lecturer, as she explores the intersection of AI and authentic communication. She discusses how to leverage AI to enhance your genuine voice without losing the human touch, especially in emotional contexts like wedding vows. Dive into her framework for balancing human input with AI assistance and learn practical tips for small businesses to improve client relationships. Discover how to personalize AI tools for better experiences while maintaining your unique authenticity.
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Strategic Authenticity Wins
- Authenticity can be strategic rather than absolute to increase effectiveness with audiences.
- Allison Shapira calls the overlap 'strategic authenticity' where authenticity meets audience needs.
A Mother’s ChatGPT Letter
- Allison's mother used ChatGPT to write a long, loving email and signed 'it's from ChatGPT'.
- Allison appreciated the sentiment but felt uneasy about AI authoring a personal letter about her.
AI Can Sound More Empathetic
- AI often simulates empathy better than busy humans because it's endlessly patient and polished.
- Studies showed patients preferred AI responses to doctors for perceived quality and empathy.
