TITLE:
Artificial Intelligence and Modern Leadership: A Human-Centered Framework for Ethical and Data-Driven Decision-Making
AUTHORS:
Mohammed Gambo, Kenneth Riddle, Olatunde Abiona, Clement Onime
KEYWORDS:
Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Decision Making, Ethical Governance, Authentic Leadership, Automation, Digital Transformation
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Communications, Network and System Sciences,
Vol.19 No.9,
September
30,
2026
ABSTRACT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping organizational leadership by improving data analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, and automating routine tasks that have traditionally required significant managerial time. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into organizational operations, leaders must understand not only its potential benefits but also its ethical implications and operational limitations. This paper explores the relationship between AI and contemporary leadership, focusing on decision support, automation, authentic leadership, and responsible governance. Drawing on existing literature, the paper argues that AI should complement and enhance human leadership rather than replace it. Although AI can improve organizational agility, support trend forecasting, and increase operational efficiency, effective leadership continues to rely on human judgment, transparency, contextual understanding, and ethical accountability. The paper concludes by proposing a balanced framework that integrates AI-assisted analysis, ethical oversight, leadership development, and human-centered decision-making to promote sustainable, responsible, and trustworthy organizations.