In Part 2, Kerry L. Bass and Peggy O'Neal continue their discussion with technology executive, minister, and ethical AI expert Dwayne Dixon. They explore leadership versus management, the human side of leading people, and AI’s opportunities and risks in areas requiring wisdom, ethics, and discernment. Drawing on technology and ministry, Dixon offers practical guidance on responsible AI adoption, governance, and guardrails that support innovation while protecting organizational values. The episode reinforces that ethical leadership remains essential, no matter how advanced technology becomes.
Dwayne Dixon is an author, speaker, executive advisor, and nationally recognized expert on ethical and responsible AI. With more than four decades of leadership experience at Microsoft, Unisys, IBM, Xerox, and Dun & Bradstreet, he helps boards, executives, and institutions navigate AI governance, risk, strategy, talent, and accountability. Founder of Dwayne Dixon International, he advises organizations on responsible AI adoption and executive readiness. Dixon is an inaugural member of the National Black MBA Association’s AI Council and author of Bridging the Code: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI. He is also an ordained minister and civic leader.
Contact Dwayne Dixon at:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynedixon
Contact Dr. Kerry and Peggy at:
Dr. Kerry:
linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass
Peggy:
linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal
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