309: AI Is Forcing a Leadership Reset. Are You Prepared? | Sue Bethanis

Sue Bethanis, CEO and Founder of Mariposa Leadership and executive leadership coach, shares why AI is creating a leadership transformation that extends far beyond technology. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Sue explore how leaders must evolve from managing processes to leading people through uncertainty, innovation, and constant change. Drawing on decades of coaching executives and her work helping organizations adopt AI through a human-centered, design-thinking approach, Sue explains why the future belongs to leaders who embrace curiosity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Sue Bethanis’s Journey:

• AI Adoption Is a Human Challenge – Learn why successful AI implementation depends more on leadership and culture than technology itself.

• Lead with Curiosity, Not Certainty – Discover how embracing experimentation and continuous learning helps leaders navigate disruption with confidence.

• Design the Future with People in Mind – Understand why human-centered leadership is essential for building trust, innovation, and resilience during periods of rapid change.

Connect with Sue Bethanis:

• Website: Mariposa Leadership

• LinkedIn: Sue Bethanis

Sue Bethanis is the CEO and Founder of Mariposa Leadership, where she has spent more than 30 years coaching executives and leadership teams at organizations including Amazon, Google, PayPal, Walmart, and Databricks. An executive coach, keynote speaker, and expert in design thinking, Sue specializes in helping leaders build influence, foster innovation, and guide organizations through AI adoption with a human-centered approach.

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