INFLUENCING UP IN THE AGE OF AI
with Lida Citroen
August 04, 2026
August 04, 2026
3-Hour (Virtual)
Skills Acquired
Distinguish AI input from human judgment when making decisions
Communicate with confidence and presence across work settings
Use AI to sharpen messages without losing authenticity
Lead change with clarity during uncertainty
Topics Covered
Leadership Influence in an AI-Driven Organization
^ How influence is changing as AI reshapes work and decision-making ^ What leaders must do differently to maintain trust and authority ^ Why human judgment remains a strategic advantageExecutive Presence and Credibility
^ Leading with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence ^ Communicating decisively in high-visibility moments ^ Strengthening leadership presence across in-person, hybrid, and virtual settingsInfluence Through Communication and Connection
^ Communicating with empathy and intent at scale ^ Building alignment and engagement in distributed teams ^ Navigating difficult conversations with confidence and credibilityUsing AI to Strengthen Leadership Influence
^ Creating clear leadership messages, value statements, and narratives ^ Using AI tools to sharpen-not replace-human voice and thinking ^ Applying AI prompts to support influence, clarity, and alignmentArtificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, but it is also redefining how leaders earn trust, influence decisions, and mobilize people. As automation accelerates, technical capability alone is no longer enough. The leaders who succeed are those who can combine AI fluency with strong human judgment, credibility, and presence.
This interactive program equips leaders with the skills that technology cannot replace: emotional intelligence, executive presence, and clear communication-while showing how to integrate AI in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, trust and leadership effectiveness.
Grounded in global workforce research and practical leadership frameworks, this program helps leaders navigate uncertainty, lead hybrid and distributed teams, and communicate with confidence in high-stakes environments. Participants leave with practical tools, language, and frameworks they can immediately apply to lead with influence and credibility in an AI-enabled workplace.
Lida Citroen is an award-winning personal branding and reputation management expert and author of several best-selling books including Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding.
In her engaging and informative programs, Lida shares the secrets to building a standout personal brand at companies like Abbott Labs, Google, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Sirius XM/Pandora Media, LinkedIn, Mazda North America, Mary Kay Corporate, Comcast and more. Lida also writes for Entrepreneur.com and Military.com and has been featured on MSNBC, Fortune magazine, Bloomberg.com, Forbes.com and numerous other media outlets.