Posts by AscentPoint Leadership
AI Isn’t Reducing Work. It’s Raising the Bar for Leadership.
When generative AI entered the workplace, many believed it would lighten workloads, eliminate administrative tasks, and free employees to focus on higher-value work. Instead, something different is happening. Recent research published by Harvard Business Review suggests that AI isn’t reducing work – it is intensifying it. Employees are completing tasks faster, taking on more responsibilities,…
Read MoreThe Network: AI and Leadership
What happens to leadership when artificial intelligence can outpace, outprocess, and out-report nearly every manager in the room? In this session from The Network by AscentPoint Leadership, titled “The New Leadership Advantage: Thinking Beyond AI.” The conversation tackles the six biggest myths professionals are wrestling with right now, from fears of job elimination to the…
Read MoreLisanne Murphy Podcast Appearance
Discover the insights behind building strong leadership pipelines, embracing curiosity in organizational change, and leveraging AI responsibly in talent development. Rosina Racioppi shares her extensive experience in HR, leadership, and lifelong learning, offering practical advice for organizations and individuals aiming for growth in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. In this episode:
Read MoreBoard Readiness: Preparing for Governance Roles That Matter
By Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi is president & CEO of AscentPoint Leadership, where she leads strategic initiatives to help Fortune 1000 companies build strong pipelines of diverse, high-potential leaders. In this article, she discusses ways in which executives can best prepare themselves for board service roles. For more than 30 years,…
Read MoreHuman First Leadership Podcast Appearance
I recently had the pleasure of joining Lauren Rueve from Mindmaven on the Human-First Leadership podcast to talk about a topic that’s top of mind for many leaders right now: How leadership must evolve in the age of AI. While technology continues to move quickly, one truth remains constant: Organizations succeed because of people. In…
Read MoreFrom Networks to Sponsors: Why Developmental Relationships Are Critical to Women’s Leadership Advancement
For women in business, advancement is rarely the result of performance alone. It is driven by visibility, advocacy, and access—outcomes accelerated through strong developmental relationships. While many organizations continue to emphasize skills development, the more decisive factor at the mid-career level is the strength and strategic use of one’s network—spanning peers, mentors, and, critically, sponsors.…
Read MoreAscentPoint Leadership Launches a New Era to Meet 2026 Business Demands
As organizations prepare for a rapidly shifting 2026 business landscape marked by accelerated change, heightened employee expectations, and increasing leadership strain, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. has evolved into AscentPoint Leadership to meet these challenges head-on. The transformation reflects a sharpened mission: equipping leaders and organizations to rise amid complexity, disruption, and growing demands for human-centered performance.…
Read MoreWhy Traditional Leadership Development Is Failing Today’s Leaders | Fixing the Leadership Pipeline
Summary Traditional leadership development programs are failing to prepare leaders for today’s volatile business environment. Organizations that want stronger talent retention, employee engagement, and leadership pipeline development must rethink how leadership training prepares leaders to navigate ambiguity and make decisions under pressure. Why Traditional Leadership Development Is Failing Today’s Leaders There was an approach to…
Read MoreAI Is Getting Smarter. Leadership Must Get More Human.
AI can now write strategy briefs, analyze markets, and summarize board reports. Yet the leadership skills organizations need most right now are the ones machines cannot replicate. In an era defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and relentless disruption, it is tempting to assume that technical expertise is the ultimate differentiator for today’s leaders. Yet as…
Read MoreThe Smartest Companies Are Investing in Leaders Right Now
Across industries, headlines tell a familiar story: layoffs, hiring freezes, and tightened budgets. In periods of economic uncertainty, organizations instinctively shift into protection mode. Expenses are scrutinized. Hiring slows. Leadership development programs are often paused or scaled back. At first glance, this approach appears logical. Reduce cost. Preserve cash. Wait for stability. But history suggests…
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