HR leaders sit at a unique intersection: you influence both people strategy and leadership effectiveness. While technology and AI are transforming the way work gets done, one truth remains—organizations thrive or falter based on the quality of their leaders. Most leaders rise to their roles by excelling as individual contributors or subject matter experts. But what made them successful before is not what will make them successful now. In today’s environment, HR has an extraordinary opportunity to help leaders make the shift from managing tasks to authentically leading people. This keynote equips HR professionals with the insight and language to coach and guide their leadership teams through this shift. Together, we’ll explore three timeless principles of authentic leadership—rooted in Aristotle’s teachings yet more relevant than ever—that create trust, inspire commitment, and unlock engagement. Rather than fearing AI as a replacement for people, we’ll frame it as a catalyst that makes human connection, empathy, and authentic leadership the true differentiators. HR has the power to champion this mindset across their organizations.