Leadership That Lasts: The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace

In this episode of Leading You, I’m joined by Tony Frost—executive coach, keynote speaker, company director, and author of The Professional. With an award-winning career spanning law, accounting, and executive leadership, Tony shares a grounded, forward-thinking take on how to stay relevant in a world of constant change. We explore the essential human skills that will never go out of date—emotional intelligence, storytelling, self-awareness, humility—and how to develop them to become the kind of leader others want to follow. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or yourself, this conversation offers clear, practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and real connection. What we cover: Why soft skills are now business-critical The three timeless traits followers want from leaders How humility helps you build trust and negotiate better Why storytelling is your leadership superpower “Relevance deprivation syndrome” and how to avoid it How to identify your ‘prime capabilities’ and ‘human tasks’ Four dangerous mindsets that make leaders obsolete How to embrace lifelong learning (without burning out) Using AI as a career tool—not a threat The role of feedback, reverse mentoring, and self-leadership in growth   Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Leading You 00:44 – Meet Tony Frost: From Lawyer to Executive Coach 01:17 – The Urgency of Future-Proofing Your Career 01:54 – AI’s Impact on the Legal Industry 03:15 – Essential Skills for Leaders in an AI-Driven World 07:47 – Emotional Intelligence: The New Competitive Advantage 10:29 – Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders to Avoid 14:49 – How to Embrace Lifelong Learning Without Overwhelm 17:09 – Reverse Mentoring & Learning from the Next Generation 19:04 – Final Takeaways and Next Steps for Future-Ready Leadership   Links: Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Tony Frost: Website: https://frostleadership.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frost-cmc/ Buy The Professional: https://frostleadership.com.au/my-book/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.