The Role of AI in Leadership and How to Close the Wage Gap with AI in Mind!

by Rose Kaz

I know you know, it's a wild ride in leadership as women no matter what sector we find ourselves working within. 

And that's if you care to pay attention, even a little bit, to the bots. I know many of us just simply don't have time to give a f*ck bc life is so lifey. Real talk: absoultely zero judgement for looking away from the bots. 

But for a creative-tech, hot nerd like me who loooves to dive into this stuff and keep a finger or two on the pulse of what the tech is going on, it's still a bit bizarre & mildly whelming.

Most of the tech that is interacted with daily by the general public is intended to mystify. Fine print is fine because who the hell has time to read that legal mash up of 'what the tech' speak!? But if we don't stay currious and try to break down those illusions, we will be left behind.

So, we just have to harness the tools ( & get the bag) to stay relevant and utilized tech for good.   

Pictured left with her bag is B4G client & influencer Tali Kogan.  

And it’s not just about knowing your way around algorithms or paying attention to what app is currently banned and or trending. It’s about having a vision, leading with ethics, and remembering that at the heart of all this tech are real, messy, creative humans.

As a queer, millennial woman who gets a little too excited about innovation (and going to bed before 10pm), I see AI as a game-changing opportunity to lead with purpose AND close the wage gap.

We can use these tech upgrades to upgrade our access, wealth blue print and so much more. My work with Business 4 Good continues to center on collaboration and community, as each of my previous brands have done and for that matter all the clients I get to work with! I genuinely believe technology is one of the coolest tools we’ve got to build something meaningful—if we use it right and with all of humanity in mind, not just extractively. 

Redefining Relationships with Technology, Creativity, and Culture

Let’s be real: tech has been having a bit of an image problem. For a long time, it’s felt cold, complicated, and maybe just a little bit elitist. But here’s the thing—organizations like The Future Society are flipping that script and making AI approachable, human, and (dare I say it?) kind of fun. Their work aligns perfectly with my obsession with “tequity” (tech + equity, because catchy phrases are my love language). It’s all about using technology to bridge gaps and create systems that actually empower people—not just the people who already have access, but everyone.

AnitaB.org hit the nail on the head: AI isn’t here to replace us; it’s here to amplify what we’re already great at. The catch? Amplification works both ways. If we’re careless, we risk magnifying biases and inequalities. Leadership in the age of AI means stepping up, asking tough questions, and making sure our tech serves the greater good. It’s not always easy, but hey, nothing worth doing ever is.

Embracing the Promise of AI with a Human-Centered Approach

When I read about The Future Society’s work on addressing risks in open foundation models, I couldn’t help but cheer from my home office desk although I may have scared the sh*t out of my cat!! Their commitment to bringing diverse voices to the table—like with France’s 2025 AI Action Summit—is exactly the kind of energy we need. This work reinforces my belief that human intelligence (HI) should be the compass guiding AI. At the end of the day, it’s not the algorithms calling the shots; it’s us, and that means we need to lead with accountability, empathy, and diversity.

At Business 4 Good, we’re on a mission to make “tequity” the norm. 

When you take technology and add equity you get TEQUITY! We are actively involving fella underrepresented voices in developing AI solutions because let’s face it: the tech world has been a little too homogenous for a little too long. And since working in this space for the past 5 years and in adjacent lanes the previous ten years, I’ve seen how speaking up for what we want tech to do can work. And let me just say, this has not been easy work. 

Whether it’s creating platforms like AnitaB.org that democratize access to resources or holding space for diverse perspectives to drive innovation , I keep showing up. And since I’ve been doing this heavy lifting for years, I want to share some of the good ( and hard) lessons learned along the way so the road might just be easier for you! And together, we’re proving that tech can be personal, relevant, and—dare I say—cool..

A Call to Action for Fellow Leaders

The future of AI in leadership is wide open, and that’s what makes it so exciting. We have the chance to shape it into something truly meaningful—but we have to engage with the tech. We can’t just put our heads in the sand and think this whole AI thing will just go away. This upgrade takes work. It means staying curious, listening more than we talk, and holding ourselves accountable to the communities we serve. 

AI is a powerful tool, but it’s just that: a tool.

What makes it transformative is how we choose to wield it.

Remember, a hammer was once considered tech and the same can be said for those nail files in the bottom of your purse!

I launched Business 4 Good: to challenge the status quo, build with integrity, and create a future where technology and humanity don’t just coexist but thrive together, where equity is innovation. So here’s to doing the work, asking the tough questions, and having a little fun along the way.

Let’s build better, let’s build Business 4 Good.

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Zoom Thursday January 23 at 1pm PST 

Sources:

• B4G Newsletter 
• AnitaB.org: The Role of AI in Leadership
• The Future Society: AISI Report
• Abhye on LinkedIn: The Promise of a New Day