420: How to leverage Human Intelligence in a digital world - with Jacqueline Langlois

We are living through a fascinating moment at work.

Technology keeps getting faster.
AI keeps getting smarter.
And digital tools keep changing how we communicate, collaborate, and lead.

But here’s the thing: The more digital our world becomes, the more human our leadership has to be.

Because people still need clarity.
They still need trust.
They still need connection.
They still need leaders who know how to communicate with care, intention, and presence.

My special guest today is Jacqueline Langlois, and she’s simplifying how to leverage Human Intelligence in a digital world.

Here’s how.

My special guest today is Jacqueline Langlois and she’s simplifying how to leverage Human Intelligence in a digital world.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

What “Human Intelligence” really means, and why these skills matter even more in a world that is becoming more digital, automated, and AI-enabled.
What she means by “Gen D,” the digital generation, and how this shift is changing the way leaders need to communicate, connect, and build trust.
How to think about the “leadership thermostat,” and why leaders set the tone for their teams instead of simply reacting to the temperature around them.
How to communicate through screens in a more human way, stop making assumptions, and bring greater intention to digital conversations.
And how leaders can rebuild clarity, confidence, and communication when they feel stuck, shaken by change, or caught in imposter syndrome.

Q: Are you wanting to leverage Human Intelligence in a digital world? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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My challenge for you this week:

How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and take action to leverage Human Intelligence in a digital world? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and send me a DM over on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers) for added accountability and support!

Links, books and apps mentioned:

Resource: Find Jacqueline Langlois on LinkedIn - click here

Resource: Take the Human Intelligence Self-Assessment for FREE to identify which leadership skills are your strengths and where the biggest growth opportunity is - Gen D Consulting

Event: Italy Leadership Summit - July 13-17, 2026, perfect for senior leaders interested in Executive Leadership and food production - Gen D Consulting

Book: Coach the Person, Not the Problem, Second Edition: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry - Marcia Reynolds

Podcast: How to manage 5 different generations at work, featuring Dana Dillard - The Simplifiers Podcast

Podcast: How to #dothething (guided visualization) - The Simplifiers Podcast

Mary’s New Book is Out NOW on Amazon!

My new book, Squash the Sunday Scaries: A Modern Playbook to Rebuild Trust, Transform Culture, and Reignite Your Workforce, is out now — and you can buy it today on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your favorite independent bookstore.It’s written for HR leaders, people managers, and anyone ready to make work better in a practical, human way. If you’ve been looking for simple tools to improve employee experience, rebuild trust, and create better results for your people and your business, this book is for you. Learn more, visit: https://squashthesundayscaries.com

About Jacqueline Langlois:

Jacqueline Langlois - She is the founder of Gen D Consulting and a leadership development strategist. She focuses on Human Intelligence, helping leaders thrive in a digital-first world. She works with organizations navigating the digital generation shift — where automation and AI are changing how we work — by helping leaders strengthen the deeply human skills that technology can never replace. Her work is known for bringing clarity, confidence, and strategic communication to strengthen connections. Jacqueline believes the future belongs to leaders who are as digitally fluent as they are human-centered.

Where Jacqueline hangs out online:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinelanglois

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gen-d-consulting

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gendconsulting

X: https://x.com/GenDConsulting

Website: https://www.gendconsulting.com

Jacqueline’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:

Jamie O’Brien - He is a leader, coach, and strategist in talent and organizational development. He brings 19+ years of experience consulting across industries and helping leaders build talent development systems, leadership practices, and high-performing teams. Before launching J. O’Brien Coaching, he spent more than 8 years building and leading a talent and organizational development function serving an enterprise population of approximately 30,000 employees. He coaches and mentors leaders at every level, from executives to front-line leaders, using a listen-first approach to create practical, actionable plans.