Executive leadership in the age of AI

Executive Leadership in the Age of AI

Leading with AI does not require coding skills, but it does demand experimentation, understanding of the basics, and purposeful guidance of teams.

"The AI will do it."

This phrase, often heard by Derek Ross, TrueMark's Field CTO, in executive meetings, is a misconception. According to Ross,

Leaders need to understand AI because they can't direct strategy without it.

Implementing AI solutions that bring value to the business is crucial. Ross emphasizes that leaders do not need to know how to write applications, but they should understand the capabilities and limitations of AI.

As a seasoned cloud architect, Ross uses genAI and other AI tools outside of the office, demonstrating the importance of AI understanding in leadership.

Author's summary: Leaders must understand AI to direct strategy and bring value to their business.

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ITWeb ITWeb — 2025-10-30

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