"For leaders, first-generation AI tools are like giving employees fish. Agentic AI, on the other hand, teaches them how to fish-truly empowering, and that empowerment lifts the entire organization. According to recent findings from McKinsey, nearly eight in ten companies report using gen AI, yet about the same number report no bottom-line impact. Agentic AI can help organizations achieve meaningful results."
"AI agents are highly capable assistants with the ability to execute tasks independently. Equipped with artificial intelligence that simulates human reasoning, they can recognize problems, remember past interactions, and proactively take steps to get things done-whether that means knocking out tedious manual tasks or helping to generate innovative solutions. For CEOs juggling numerous responsibilities, agentic AI can be a powerful ally in simplifying decision-making and scaling impact. That's why I believe it belongs on every CEO's roadmap for 2026."
"Starting with one of the most basic functions of any organization-and one that can easily become a time and energy vacuum-scheduling is perfect fodder for AI agents. And they go well beyond your typical AI-powered scheduling tool. For starters, they're adaptable. AI agents can monitor incoming data and requests, proactively adjust schedules, and notify the relevant parties when issues arise. Let's say your team has a standing brainstorming session every Wednesday and a new client reaches out to request an intro meeting at the same time."
Agentic AI functions as autonomous assistants that execute tasks independently, recognize problems, remember past interactions, and proactively take steps to complete work. Nearly eight in ten companies report using generative AI, yet a similar share report no bottom-line impact; agentic AI aims to close that gap by delivering meaningful results. Agentic AI simplifies decision-making for busy CEOs, scales impact across teams, and elevates organizational capability by empowering employees to act with greater autonomy. Practical starting points include automating scheduling, where agents adapt calendars, monitor requests, notify stakeholders, and propose alternative meeting times.
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