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The AI Turf War: Who Really Owns It at the Top?

The AI Turf War: Who Really Owns It at the Top?

Update: 2025-04-03
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As AI becomes central to business strategy, a new kind of leadership tension is emerging: everyone wants to “own” it. But should anyone? In this episode, Susie and James dig into the growing turf war at the executive level—where AI sits, who leads it, and how companies should be thinking about cross-functional ownership.

From C-suite power plays to the pitfalls of territorial thinking, they unpack why AI is more like a superhighway than a department—and why every leader needs their own lane. Whether you're navigating internal politics or shaping your organization's AI strategy, this conversation will help you reframe ownership, influence, and collaboration in a tech-driven era.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  • Why AI shouldn’t belong to just one department or executive.
  • How to build shared ownership without creating a power struggle.
  • The role of a “chief AI shepherd” in aligning vision without hoarding control.

CONNECT WITH SUSIE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

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The AI Turf War: Who Really Owns It at the Top?

The AI Turf War: Who Really Owns It at the Top?

Susie Tomenchok and James Capps