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In this conversation, Dr. Mike Pelfini explores why the future of leadership is not just about technology, strategy, or efficiency—but about self-awareness, purpose, emotional intelligence, and the courage to lead from your “why.”

As AI transforms how organizations operate, leaders face a deeper challenge: staying connected to the human side of decision-making, culture, and transformation. Mike shares reflections on human-centered leadership, the inner work required of CEOs and executives, and why meaningful breakthroughs begin with the leader, more than the organization.

If you’re a CEO, executive, nonprofit leader, or founder navigating change and seeking more purposeful leadership in your organization and life, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into mindset, heart set, and the future of leadership in the AI age.

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ForeMeta prepares leaders for breakthrough transformation. Founded by executive coach and Vistage Chair Dr. Mike Pelfini, ForeMeta focuses on the people who make the decisions—helping CEOs and leaders of small to mid-sized companies and nonprofits deepen their self-leadership, clarify their why, and expand their capacity to lead. Through 1:1 executive coaching and thoughtfully facilitated peer groups, ForeMeta creates “greenhouse” environments where leaders explore mindset, heart set, and skill set so they can create new possibilities and more fulfilling results for themselves, their organizations, and their communities.

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