Why People Follow explores how leadership is not simply a title or position, but the ability to create direction, confidence and capability around others. As AI accelerates individual capability, the article asks whether organisations are being equally deliberate about developing the credibility, trust and human experience needed for people to lead, influence and help others succeed.

Capability develops through practice, but judgement develops through exposure. As AI accelerates some forms of capability development, are we creating future leaders and trusted advisors at the same rate? This article explores how capability compounds over time, and why broad exposure to people, contexts and problems may matter more than ever.

Professional development often happens beneath the visible work people perform. Beneath the task layer sits a less visible capability layer. This post challenges the assumption that tasks are the most important part of work and argues that organisations should focus on preserving and intentionally developing the underlying capabilities as AI changes how work is performed.