Leadership is changing faster than most organizations realize. In this episode of Spotlight, we sit down with Sabih Kidwai, Director Learning Solutions, Talent Management & OD at Schneider Electric Greater India, to discuss the biggest shifts shaping leadership, learning, and talent development in 2026 and beyond.

From AI-driven disruption to leadership readiness, Sabih shares practical insights on what separates organizations that build strong leadership pipelines from those that simply run training programs.

This conversation explores why traditional leadership models are losing relevance, why predictability is no longer enough, and why the future belongs to leaders who can connect the dots, make sense of complexity, and continuously learn and unlearn.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why AI is exposing leadership gaps

• The end of "know-it-all" leadership

• The real skill gaps organizations are facing today

• Why most leadership development programs fail to create business impact

• How to build leadership capability at scale

• The role of culture in developing future-ready leaders

• Why coaching is becoming a leadership necessity

• The danger of celebrating hero leaders

• Distributed leadership and the future of organizations

• Why unlearning may become the most important leadership skill

  Whether you're a CEO, CHRO, L&D leader, manager, or someone preparing for bigger leadership responsibilities, this conversation offers practical lessons on building leadership that creates real business impact.