S3, E39: Articles from the July/August/September 2026 issue Direct Selling News

In this podcast, we share articles straight from the pages of the July/August/September edition of Direct Selling News. In this episode, we feature Everybody Gets a Promotion: The New Rules of AI Leadership by Kathleen Ross.

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday business, leaders are being asked to manage technology they may have never been formally trained to use. That shift is creating new expectations around education, experimentation, measurement and organizational culture.

This episode explores why slow AI adoption is often a leadership challenge, how unclear roadmaps and limited training can prevent teams from moving forward, and why executives must personally understand the tools and systems they are introducing.

You’ll also learn why many organizations are measuring AI activity instead of business impact. Prompts completed, content generated and hours supposedly saved may create the appearance of progress, but stronger measures include conversions, cost efficiency, speed to market and consistency across teams.

The article also examines the difference between isolated AI use and shared systems built around repeatable workflows, brand standards and institutional knowledge. The leaders who create meaningful AI advantage will be those who learn alongside their teams, build cultures that support exploration and focus on outcomes that move the business forward.

Don’t miss this episode packed with the insights & information you expect from the pages of DSN—in pod form!

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