04/07/2026
Here is the uncomfortable truth about hiring for AI fluency in 2026:
Most companies don't know what they are actually looking for.
They know they want it. They put it in the job description. They ask about it in interviews. But when a candidate says "I led our AI transformation," how do you know if that is real?
We have spent two years watching the executive market recalibrate around AI. We have seen the full spectrum. Here is what we learned.
How do you hire an AI-fluent executive? Can you spot the ones faking it? A practical guide for CEOs and CHROs.