Artificial intelligence is not only changing organizations technologically – it is primarily changing how leadership is thought about and practiced. Those who view AI merely as a tool overlook the actual transformation: It is about attitude, culture, and the question of how leaders guide their teams through this new working world.

In this episode, Barbara speaks with Kim – an employee at Johnson & Johnson, a tattoo artist, and part of Generation Z. Two worlds that barely seem to fit together at first glance.

The conversation revolves around New Work, freedom, and career decisions – and about a topic that is often underestimated in organizations: introverted personalities. Why are they so often misunderstood in professional life? And what quiet strength do they bring to teams and collaboration?

A conversation about identity, energy, and visibility – and why the future of work may be quieter than many expect.

Leadership today stands between technological acceleration and the human desire for orientation. In my current book, I show why classical competencies are no longer sufficient – and how Alpha Intelligence as a combination of self-leadership, relationship strength, digital sovereignty, resilience, and synergy forms a new, future-ready leadership DNA.