Drew Goldstein

Five questions leaders should ask to move beyond pilots and capture real value with AI. As AI investment soars, many organizations are hitting the same wall: Progress is slower than expected, and the results are uneven. Nearly two-thirds of organizations haven’t yet scaled AI beyond a few pilots, and no more than one in 10 report AI agent usage making it past the pilot stage within a specific business function. What separates leaders from the rest isn’t just better data, models, or tools.

Women face less career support and fewer opportunities to advance as companies show declining commitment to women’s progress. While women are as dedicated to their careers as men, there is a gap in their desire for promotion. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.Org. Corporate America risks rolling back progress for women.

Gaining the competitive edge today requires innovating and adapting to a rapidly evolving external landscape. In a world of constant change, including the rise of AI, the pressure to innovate has never been greater—or more daunting. It can feel like the rules of the game are rewritten daily, leaving leaders scrambling to keep up. But here’s the hard truth: Staying ahead isn’t just about reacting to change—it’s about building systems that actively seek it out.