With AI taking over routine work, many roles will disappear as companies do more with fewer people. The only way forward is to adapt fast, and for HR to back those ready to evolve with AI, not be replaced by it.
Not every team wants to be transformed. Some people just want stability, clear instructions, and to do their job well so they can go home with peace of mind. Leadership becomes harder when you are trying to inspire people who are only focused on security and daily responsibilities.
When confidentiality replaces explanation, it shifts from protecting interests to exerting control, quietly undermining trust, accountability, and integrity.