Jan 13, 2026
Wema Hoover: Leading with Heart in an AI-Driven World
Wema Hoover is a leadership keynote speaker who knows one important truth: technology moves fast, but people matter most.
In her latest article in Profiles in Leadership Journal, she shares insights on how AI is reshaping organizations and what leaders can do to keep humans at the center.
With decades of experience leading culture, inclusion, and transformation at global organizations, Wema helps leaders navigate change without losing their humanity. Rather than focusing only on automation and efficiency, Wema flips the script. Her message is simple and powerful: AI should support people, not replace them. She encourages leaders to use technology to elevate creativity, judgment, and connection—the things humans do best.
Wema challenges organizations to think beyond tools and ask bigger questions:
- How do we lead ethically in an AI world?
- How do we upskill people instead of sidelining them?
- How do we keep culture, trust, and inclusion front and center?
Known for her warm, relatable style, Wema makes complex topics easy to understand and practical to apply. Whether she’s on stage or on the page, her work reminds leaders that the future of work isn’t just artificial, it’s deeply human.
Read the full article here.
In a time of rapid innovation, Wema Hoover stands out as a voice for smart technology, inclusive leadership, and people-first progress.
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Wema Hoover