Beyond a Tool: Artificial Intelligence (and Tech) as a Partner with Dr. Emi Barresi

What are the ethics involved in bringing technology into our teams in a way that still honors our humanity? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emi Barresi, a passionate leader and founder of the HEART framework, which stands for Human Ethics Approach for Remote and Tech-Hybrid teams.

Emi shares insights from her doctoral research on remote work, productivity, AI, and robotics, and how leaders can take a more human-centered approach when integrating technology into the workplace. Her mission is to enhance human life with technology, not to replace it.

We talk about what it means to lead with care in the middle of change, the importance of ethics in the future of work, and how leaders can create space for both innovation and integrity. Whether you're a team leader, strategist, or just curious about how to lead well in this digital age, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on.

What are the ethics involved in bringing technology into our teams in a way that still honors our humanity? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emi Barresi, a passionate leader and founder of the HEART framework, which stands for Human Ethics Approach for Remote and Tech-Hybrid teams.

Emi shares insights from her doctoral research on remote work, productivity, AI, and robotics, and how leaders can take a more human-centered approach when integrating technology into the workplace. Her mission is to enhance human life with technology, not to replace it.

We talk about what it means to lead with care in the middle of change, the importance of ethics in the future of work, and how leaders can create space for both innovation and integrity. Whether you're a team leader, strategist, or just curious about how to lead well in this digital age, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on.

About Dr. Emi Barresi:

Dr. Emi Barresi, a human-centric global agile leader, brings a 15-year remote career in technology and organizational transformation through the lens of industrial-organizational psychology. She has successfully coached a Fortune 100 organization through a rigorous Agile transformation and most recently spearheaded the establishment of business agility practices within business intelligence for a medical organization. Emi is the developer of the Human Ethics Approach for Remote and Tech-Hybrid (HEARTH) Team Leadership Model. This framework champions human-centric leadership to foster ethical remote working and seamless technology integration. She is an expert in effective remote teaming and integrating advanced technologies—including AI and robotics—to improve collaboration and team performance. With a profound passion for humanity at the core of her work, she advocates for equitable, flexible, and innovative solutions that empower both organizations and individuals.

Emi holds a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology. Her academic and professional achievements and publications, combined with numerous accolades such as Regent University DSL Project of the Year and Leadership Excellence awards, underscore her expertise in transformation, remote and tech-integrated leadership, and the future of work.

Visit Dr. Barresi's website to learn more about her and the HEARTH Team Leadership.