Leveraging the Power of AI: Boldly Imagine!
There is so much information out there, and my goal as the Founder of BoldLEAP Collective has always been to provide you with shortcuts to making better decisions. I realize I am only reaching out to those who reach out to me. Well, that's not working. I have a clear point of view based on my experience as a top consultant who has worked from non-profits to some of the largest companies in the world. In fact, I recently told someone, "If you [as a business owner] don't have a point of view, then why show up?" People are leaning into my experience and expertise - and I am not showing up in a way that feels fully authentic. That is about to change. Wink, wink.
As a member of BoldLEAP Collective, you will start to receive information that will help you grow - not just your business. I am about growing your mindset. Pushing people into their Growth Zone. Today's article is about AI - this is just the tip of the iceberg...
As solopreneurs, we have limited time to learn, so I will provide insights and actionable information. Here is the breakdown of the article AI: From Uncertainty to Possibility (Daniel Goleman & Elizabeth Solomon, Sept 1, 2025). I’ve highlighted the most relevant insights and their implications, with citations to the original text.
The Rising Pressure of AI on Work and Business
The article notes that “30% of current US jobs could be automated by 2030”【article†L10-L13】.
For solopreneurs, this means both risk and opportunity: traditional services may be disrupted, but new AI-driven niches open up. For example, a bookkeeping solopreneur might face pressure from automation, while an AI-savvy consultant could thrive.
The urgency to “respond quickly, decisively, and with perfect clarity” is described as “an impossible task given how much is evolving”【article†L14-L18】. Solopreneurs must accept uncertainty as normal and avoid paralysis.
The Importance of Possibility Thinking
Goleman warns against leaders pretending to have all the answers, urging them instead to “put their creativity towards some vision of the future”【article†L19-L23】.
For solopreneurs, this is critical: your clients aren’t looking for certainty—they’re looking for someone who can imagine solutions, adapt fast, and guide them into new opportunities.
The concept of the “Not-Yet-Conscious”—a latent ability to “imagine futures not yet realized”【article†L25-L30】—applies directly to entrepreneurs who must innovate even when the path isn’t clear.
Emotional Intelligence as a Survival Skill. The article emphasizes that emotional intelligence (EI) helps leaders sustain vision under stress:
Self-awareness: recognizing biases about AI’s role in your business【article†L48-L50】.
Emotional balance: staying calm when revenue streams shift【article†L50-L52】.
Empathy: connecting to clients’ anxieties while positioning yourself as a trusted guide【article†L52-L54】.
Adaptability: pivoting services as AI tools evolve【article†L54-L56】.
Conflict management: navigating skepticism from clients or collaborators【article†L56-L58】.
Inspirational leadership: communicating a compelling, hopeful vision【article†L60-L63】. For solopreneurs, developing EI is not optional—it is the differentiator between those who thrive in chaos and those who burn out.
Vision + Hope as Strategic Assets
Bloch’s warning that “the most dangerous thing a leader can lose isn’t market share … but the ability to envision something better than the present”【article†L31-L34】is directly relevant to solopreneurs.
Even when headlines focus on layoffs, disruption, or funding cuts, solopreneurs can stand out by being hope-carriers. That doesn’t mean ignoring risks; it means framing AI as a possibility rather than a threat.
Transformational Leadership at Any Scale
Research cited shows that leaders who move from “me” to “we” foster high energy and performance “more than 90% of the time”【article†L65-L67】.
For solopreneurs, this means building community and collaboration (with clients, contractors, or peer groups) rather than working in isolation.
The “erosion of hope is the erosion of the future itself”【article†L70-L72】—for solopreneurs, your mindset is your market advantage.
Key Takeaway for Solopreneurs: In the AI era, your competitive edge won’t come from having all the answers. It will come from your ability to imagine possibilities, stay emotionally grounded, adapt quickly, and inspire others to move forward with you. How are you doing this today? Are your ideas big enough to create a differentiator in the market?
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About Charissa
Charissa Gant, Change Strategist with over 30 years of experience driving change for Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, a Principal Director at one of the largest consulting firms. Leading change with empathy. Unlocking leadership potential. Owner and Founder of BoldLEAP Collective, a community for courageous solopreneurs. Charissa@boldleapcollective.com