Harnessing AI for Effective Leadership in the Workplace

Dr. Sathiyaseelan Balasundaram is an accomplished scholar-practitioner in the domain of human resources, leadership, and organizational well-being. He currently serves as Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Business & Management at Christ University. His research interests revolve around leadership, well-being at work, mindfulness, spiritual dimensions of work, innovation (especially in resource-constrained settings, e.g. jugaad), and hybrid work models.Dr. Anuradha Sathiyaseelan, is an accomplished scholar and mental health professional who serves as Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST University brings to this volume over three decades of experience in mental health, well-being, and integrative psychology. Her research revolves around Wellness, Psycho oncology, Mindful and Jugaad leadership, and traditional wisdom. She is leading a lab called Antardrishti Indian Psychology Lab in CHRIST University, with a focus on research and training in the Indian knowledge system. Currently, She is serving as an editor for the International Journal on Traditional Healing and Critical Mental Health.Bishal Patangia is a health psychologist whose research spans psychosocial adaptation, occupational well-being, and vulnerable populations. He holds a BA in Psychology, Sociology, and English Literature and an MSc in Psychology (Human Resource Development and Management) from Christ University, Bengaluru. As a Consulting L&D Specialist with KNOLSKAPE Solutions Pvt Ltd and TimesPro (part of Bennett Coleman Co. Ltd), he designed capability-building initiatives integrating AI into workplace learning and leadership development for First Time Managers, Mid-Managers and CXOs. He currently serves as Manager – Training and Development (Healthcare and Clinical Training) at Supertails Pvt Ltd and as Adjunct Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Christ University, Bengaluru.

• i. Series Foreword by Ronald E. Riggio ii. Foreword iii. Preface Chapter 1. AI Readiness in Leadership: Foundational Competencies and Organisational Imperatives Sathiyaseelan Balasundaram, Anuradha Sathiyaseelan and Bishal Patangia Chapter 2. The Crucial Role of Leadership in the Context of Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Management Damini Saini and Akanchha Singh Chapter 3. Leadership and Team Functioning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence M. S. Priyadarshini, M. B. Srinivasan and Sharmini Gopinathan Chapter 4. Leadership Perspectives on Using AI for Effective Decision Making and Team Collaboration Manisha Shukla and Rajshree Srivastava Chapter 5. Role of leadership in Balancing Efficiency and Employee Well-being in AI-Driven Workplaces Deepak Lakshmana and Bernard Al Osta Chapter 6. Leadership in Decoding Responsible AI Consumption across Various Domains: A Deep Dive into Digital Interviews Kritika Rastogi, Sonali Mukherjee, Tanisha Manrai and Nishant Sharma Chapter 7. Exploring the Intersection of AI and Leadership: A Bibliometric Perspective Arpan Shrivastava, Amrita Baid More and Nidhi Nigam Chapter 8. Hey, Chat GPT, Can You Please Respond to This Email: The Role of AI in Communication and Interpersonal Connections in Top Leadership Positions Peter V. Muttungal, Jossy P. George, Benny Godwin J Davidson and Nisha Priya Chapter 9. Ethical Leadership and Artificial Intelligence in Mental Healthcare: Narrative Review and Case Series Analysis Michalle Goel and Shreyasi Roy Chapter 10. Bias and Fairness in AI Practices for Leadership and Organizational Decision Making. Nigar K. Mujawar, R.L. Nirmale, Vidyanand Khandagle, and Vipul M. Patil Chapter 11. Transforming Emotional Well-being in the Workplace: The Role of AI-Driven Digital Mindfulness Interventions for Leadership Development Aparna Vajpayee and Parag Sanghani Conclusion