Values-Driven Leadership in the Human + AI Era | Rashi Kakkar

In the human + AI era, the leadership skills that matter most are still deeply human. In this episode of The Leader Within Podcast, host Angela Nguyen — leadership coach and consultant— sits down with Rashi Kakkar, Global Portfolio Leader, Leadership & Development at McKinsey & Company, and author ofthe Decks and Diapers newsletter.   From values-driven leadership to navigating gray areas, energy management, and the sponsorship gapholding women back, this is a grounded, practical conversation about leading yourself — and others — when the path isn't clear.   You'll learn: - How to navigate a micromanaging boss - A future-forward way to ask for more helpful feedback - How your values can be the "source code" that can driveeffective decision making when the path is unclear - How to manage energy, not time - The benefits of having a Personal Board of Advisors - Why human skills are the real edge in the AI era - Why women need more sponsors and not just mentors   If you're searching for a leadership podcast on values-driven leadership, future of work skills, or leading well in the human + AI era — start here.   Because leadership isn't about having a clear map. It's about leading yourself and others when the path isn't clear. \*Disclaimer* all views expressed are Rashi's alone and do not reflect the views of any organization she might be associated with.   **Connect with the Guest** All links / podcasts: [https://linktr.ee/RASHI.KAKKAR?utm\_source=linktree\_profile\_share<sid=a7609599-7d3e-4957-9db8-efef23043ed0](https://linktr.ee/RASHI.KAKKAR?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a7609599-7d3e-4957-9db8-efef23043ed0) Newsletter: https://decksanddiapers.substack.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rashikakkar X: https://x.com/rashi\_kakkar  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rashi\_kakkar8  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rashikakkar.bsky.social     **Music intro credit:**https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-uplifting-2463/   🔔 Ready to empower the leader within? Click that ➕ button!   #ValuesDrivenLeadership #HumanAndAIEra #FutureOfWork #LeadershipPodcast #SelfLeadership #LeadershipSkills #WomenInLeadership #McKinseyLeadership