Beyond Technical: The Leadership Skills That Define Success in the AI Era

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum

Join us in listening to Todd Thomas '89 address the following question: What are the essential leadership skills necessary for success in the AI era? Technical knowledge is no longer a differentiator, it’s merely a prerequisite. AI has leveled the technical field. It is the skills Thomas learned 35 years ago at Claremont McKenna College; leadership, critical thinking, & continuous learning. These are the same core principles defining Claremont’s core curriculum today and driving Claremont’s ascension within academia.

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