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Fear, AI & Leadership: How to Stay Human in a Digital World
The Truth About Executive Presence

Episode 282 (Roz is based in Florida)

In this coversation with Roz Usheroff we explore:

• how authenticity shapes executive presence

• why emotional intelligence matters more than polish

• how leaders can support people through AI-driven uncertainty

• the rise of “quiet cracking” and what it signals

• why psychological safety fuels innovation

• where charisma comes from and how it works

• the power of host behavior in building trust

• how leaders can read the room and adjust

• why embracing imperfections increases credibility

• how to seek useful feedback without creating defensiveness

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About our guest Roz Usheroff:

Roz is the founder of the Usherfoll Institute whose core mission is to help people discover and understand their unique talens and embrace their leadership capabilities that lead to both personal and corporate profitability.

She is host of The Roz Usheroff Podcast that is designed for professionals who want to enhace their leadership presence, personal brand and career trajectory by developing executive presence.

Learn more about Roz and her services at https://usheroff.com/

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Key Lessons from this conversation with Roz Usheroff:

• authenticity is the foundation of executive presence and differentiation

• emotional intelligence is more important than polish or perfection

• leaders must help people navigate fear, uncertainty and AI disruption

• psychological safety drives innovation and engagement

• charisma is not extroversion; it is the ability to connect and make people feel seen

• host behavior builds trust, approachability and stronger leadership presence

• leaders must read the room, adapt and adjust based on emotional cues

• perfection erodes connection; humanity strengthens credibility

• feedback must be sought strategically through third-party questions

• avoid being an “advice monster”; ask deeper questions before offering solutions

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Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.

In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.

 

Your host is George Torok

George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.

 

Connect with George

www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com

https://superiorpresentations.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/

https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills