The C-Suite is where strategy, decisions, and the future of your organization converge but human dynamics often slow progress. Imagine a new kind of executive: the Chief Sphinx. Powered by AI, it cuts through politics, surfaces critical insights, and challenges the team with clarity and candor.

Every journey starts with a moment of imagination. Naveen reflects on his own path and on how generative AI opens new beginnings—inviting us to wonder where these possibilities can take us, and what choices we’ll make along the way.

AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a governance challenge. In this piece, Naveen explores how boards must adapt to the risks, ethics, and strategic opportunities of generative AI. It’s a call to action for directors to engage with AI before it shapes them.

In moments of crisis, whether in business or in life, we can’t control everything, but we can choose how we respond. We can stay clear-headed, kind, and focused on what matters most: intent, effort, and trust. Leadership starts with how we show up, even when we don’t have all the answers.