New Article: The Curse of Authenticity: When Leadership Holds Back AI Transformation and What Can Be Done About It

How can leadership enable AI transformation instead of inadvertently hindering it?

The article “The Curse of Authenticity – When Leadership Hinders AI Transformation and What Can Help” by Svea von Hehn, Nils I. Cornelissen, and Christoph Holzhaider has been published in the current issue (3/2026) of *personal manager* magazine.

The article demonstrates that AI transformation is not merely a technological challenge but, above all, a cultural shift. The behavior of leaders is crucial in this context. Misunderstood authenticity can block change—for example, when “that’s just who I am” becomes the justification for not evolving further.

The article explores why authentic leadership must be approached with greater nuance during transformations, the roles played by self-awareness, openness, metacognition, and diversity of perspectives, and how leaders can actively foster a culture of learning and embracing mistakes.