N. Karl Haden, Author at AAL

The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking

by N. Karl Haden | Jul 13, 2026 | Leadership Development

When you last used AI, did it help you think, or did it think for you? Generative AI refers to tools capable of producing, on request, a finished piece of reasoning (an essay, a differential diagnosis, a treatment plan) that emulates human thinking. In addition to...

On Cultivating the Wisdom to Lead

by N. Karl Haden | May 11, 2026 | Leadership Development

In the March 2026 issue of Noteworthy, I argued in this article that the most important work of leadership development is not skill-building but the cultivation of purpose and judgment — the capacity to deliberate wisely about what matters in the service of a...

The Harder Work of Leadership Development: Cultivating Purpose and Judgment

by N. Karl Haden | Mar 23, 2026 | Leadership Development

Most formal leadership programming focuses on developing competencies — from managing conflict to leading change. No doubt, effective leaders need an ever-growing set of knowledge and skills — tools and practical guidance on how to use them. But for many institutions,...

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