The State of Leadership & AI: An Executive Pulse Survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective. This short survey explores how people are experiencing leadership, trust, and decision-making as AI becomes part of everyday work. The focus is on lived experience, not tools, technical expertise, or adoption metrics.

When you think about AI right now, which statement feels closest to your experience?

I'm actively exploring AI and finding my footing

I'm watching closely but haven't committed to a direction yet

I'm feeling pressure to engage before I feel ready

I'm uncertain where to start or what matters most

I'm skeptical and holding back intentionally

What emotions come up most often when AI enters the conversation? (Select up to 3)

Which concerns feel most present right now? (Select up to 3)

Where do you feel the biggest gap today?

Knowing what to trust and what to question

Finding steady ground when everything feels like it's shifting

Understanding what skills and capacities will actually matter

Keeping up with how fast things are changing

Knowing how to lead others through this

Making decisions with incomplete information

When change feels constant, what do you find yourself holding onto most tightly?

My core values and principles

The relationships and people I trust

My routines and structure

My sense of purpose and mission

The evidence and what I know for certain

Honest conversations with people I trust

Which statement feels most true right now?

I'm asking different questions than I was a year ago

I'm waiting to see how things settle

I'm trying to stay relevant without losing what matters

I'm clearer on what I stand for than I used to be

I'm struggling to find language for what I'm experiencing

Where do you believe leadership is falling short right now?

Slowing down enough to actually think

Supporting people through uncertainty

Being honest about what they don't know

Listening before directing

Maintaining trust while things change

Helping people understand how decisions get made

What would help you feel more grounded right now?

Real examples of how others are navigating this

Less noise and more genuine perspective

Better questions, not more answers

Space to think without pressure to perform

Clear language that doesn't pretend to have all the answers

A trusted voice I can return to

When it comes to navigating change right now, which best reflects your approach?

Actively experimenting and adjusting

Learning quietly and watching how others move

Minimizing disruption and protecting stability

Looking for a framework or model to follow

Focused on fundamentals and what I know works

Honestly not sure yet

What do you wish leaders talked about more openly?

Which best describes your current role or situation?

Leading or managing others

Trying to understand where I fit

Making significant decisions

Adapting to conditions I didn't choose

Which best describes your current career stage?

Mid-career professional

Senior leader or executive

Late career or approaching retirement

What city (or cities) do you primarily work from?

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