Dale Carnegie Ireland

22/07/2026

"AI reveals a simple truth: Technology alone does not create competitive advantage, people do." - Robert Coleman, PhD, Director of Research and Thought Leadership at Dale Carnegie

As organizations continue to invest in AI, many expect productivity gains to follow. What they often discover, however, is that AI does more than accelerate work, it shines a spotlight on the systems that support it.

In his latest article for Training Magazine, Robert explores how AI is exposing critical in leadership, communication, culture, and trust.

AI may provide speed, efficiency, and access to information, but sustainable success depends on the human capabilities that guide its use.

Organizations that thrive will be those that strengthen:
✅ and transparency around AI initiatives
✅ between leaders and employees
✅ to evaluate AI-generated insights
✅ and psychological safety that support adaptation and innovation

One of the most important takeaways from Robert's research is that AI adoption is not simply a technology transformation, it's a leadership opportunity.

By addressing the gaps AI reveals, organizations can create stronger , better employee , and more teams.

The future of work won't be defined solely by how quickly organizations adopt AI. It will be shaped by how effectively leaders develop the people, trust, and culture needed to make AI work.

📖 Read the full article: How AI Is Exposing Gaps in Leadership, Culture, and Trust in Training Magazine: https://trainingmag.com/how-ai-is-exposing-gaps-in-leadership-culture-and-trust/

16/07/2026

In an era where AI can write emails, summarize meetings, draft business plans, and generate presentations in seconds, the ability to as a human has become a genuine competitive advantage.

Speaking to a Stanford University graduate many years ago, offered this advice:
"At your age, the best way you can improve yourself is to learn to better. Your results in life will be magnified if you can communicate them better. The only diploma I hang in my office is the communications diploma I got from in 1952."

Buffett adds that “without good communication skills, you won’t be able to convince people to follow you, even though you see over the mountain and they don’t.”

Read More on Inc. Magazine:

Buffett's decades-old advice has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for entrepreneurs and leaders.

14/07/2026

“Careers aren’t highways. Sometimes you slow down on a dirt road or take the wrong turn, and that’s okay.” - Ania Smith, CEO of Taskrabbit

Ania Smith arrived in the U.S. from Poland at 12 years old, not speaking a word of English. Today, she's the CEO of Taskrabbit — after building her leadership chops at Airbnb, Walmart, and Expedia Group.

On this episode of the Take Command Podcast, Ania gets honest about what actually makes a good leader:

→ Why she only hires people smarter than her
→ Why careers look more like a GPS reroute than a straight highway
→ Why listening, not talking, is the real leadership skill
→ Why human connection still beats AI's "generating to the mean"

Grit, humility, and heart - this episode has all three. 🎙️ Tune in now: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/hire-people-smarter-than-you-humble-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_ania_smith

02/07/2026

The best don't actually "sell." ❌
They . They . They .

Our training course helps you master a relationship-based selling approach so you can offer your customers the ultimate competitive advantage: authentic human connection. 🤝

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02/07/2026

The best hashtag don't actually "sell." ❌
They . They . They hashtag .

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30/06/2026

While some may think the real gap is about the software we use, it's actually about the behind it.

85% of employers plan to upskill their workforce, but only 20% are currently investing in critical thinking. This creates a structural reality where teams are equipped to execute faster without the strengthened capacity to make sound decisions under uncertainty.

It's time to bridge the gap between capability and judgment. Read our full white paper on Critical Thinking in the Modern Workplace to see why judgment is now an essential organizational capability for the modern enterprise.


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23/06/2026

Whether you're a board or motivating a team, the way you show up matters.

Our course is a rigorous, two-day experience that strips away the fluff and focuses on mastering your presence and the art of persuasion. Through video recording and expert coaching, you’ll learn to project confidence, handle high-pressure Q&A, and inspire your listeners to take action.

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17/06/2026

Most organizations don't have a talent problem. They have a problem.
High performers get promoted. Then they are struggling to navigate ambiguity, weigh trade-offs, or make sound decisions without a playbook.
And here's what's accelerating the gap:
AI can generate answers but it can't generate .
That still falls on our leaders.
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09/06/2026

"Doing the right thing 100% of the time is actually easier than 98%." - Eric Ries, Bestselling Author of The Lean Startup and Founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange

Most people think integrity is about the big moments. Eric Ries disagrees. And after two decades reshaping how companies are built, he's earned the right to challenge that assumption. The 2% you leave open is where quietly erodes.

In our latest Take Command podcast, Eric explored:
💫 Building something new under extreme
💫 Why small, deliberate compound over time
💫 How to lead and without formal authority
💫What really looks like when it works
💫 The that outlasts short-term thinking

If you lead people or aspire to, this episode is worth your hour.

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04/06/2026

💡 Why judgment matters more than ever today: AI is everywhere. Strong isn’t.

As organizations move into 2026, AI is becoming embedded in how work gets done. And yet, despite heavy investment, many leaders say only a fraction of AI initiatives deliver real business value.

Even fewer describe their AI integration as truly transformative.

It’s easy to point to tools, data, or ex*****on. But the real gap runs deeper.

Judgment hasn’t kept pace with capability.

has become harder—and more essential—than ever.

Download the new white paper to explore how leading organizations are strengthening judgment in AI-driven environmentshttps://brnw.ch/21x353K