Strategic Thinking in the Age of AI - The speaker argues for the power of "slow thinking" to maintain a strategic edge in an age dominated by fast-paced technology and AI [2][3][4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of framing problems strategically, advocating for a "strategy-first" approach rather than a "tech-first" approach [5][6] - The speaker warns against the "illusion of certainty" that AI can create, and suggests intellectual curiosity as a way to challenge assumptions and maintain critical thinking [8][9][13] Leadership and Management - The speaker questions the role of leaders and managers if AI increasingly handles strategic thinking, emphasizing the need to redefine their value [2][9] - The speaker suggests that leaders should focus on asking the right questions and challenging assumptions, rather than blindly following AI-generated solutions [6][10] - The speaker highlights the importance of maintaining critical thinking skills and not being led by AI, but rather leading with AI [6] AI Usage and Impact - The speaker notes that generative AI usage is above 80%, with people using it for critical and analytical thinking [1] - The speaker cautions against over-reliance on AI, comparing it to a drug that can lead to a void in strategic thinking when absent [7] - The speaker suggests that intellectual curiosity can be complementary to AI, leading to better answers and deeper understanding [10]