Socially Responsible Leadership in the AI Age with Celest Hall

In this episode of the Leadership Exchange, Tracy Lee, co-founder and CEO of This Dot Labs, talks with Celest Hall, founder of Shining Opus, about navigating the AI innovation wave and preparing for a tech-driven future. They discuss how businesses can stay competitive through upskilling, operational readiness, and making bold strategic bets. Celest shares insights on balancing technological progress with social responsibility and the critical role of leadership in driving sustainable growth.

Chapter

[00:00] Welcome

[02:17] Understanding Innovation Waves

[03:46] The AI Innovation Wave

[05:09] AI Becoming Ubiquitous

[07:16] Preparing for AI’s Impact on Jobs & Skills

[10:43] Economic Shifts & Social Responsibility

[13:39] How AI Differs from Previous Tech Waves

[16:26] Upskilling & Lifelong Learning

[19:03] Strategic Leadership for the Future

[23:47] Planning for the Next Innovation Wave

[25:21] The Role of Humanity & Legislation

[29:50] Closing Thoughts

Follow Celest on Social Media

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestineturnerhall/

Shining Opus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shining-opus-llc/

Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co