HI, I'M LISA.

As Chief People Officer, Lisa actualizes Energage's mission of Making the World a Better Place to Work Together by nurturing an inclusive culture, aligning with company values, and fostering sustainable growth. She champions initiatives at the intersection of performance and well-being, attracting and retaining top talent.

Lisa bridges senior leadership, mid-level managers, and employees through leadership alignment and development. Lisa's impact reverberates through empowered teams, and tangible organizational growth, embodying qualities of positive change and a growth mindset. Lisa contributes to advancing the HR Profession through her volunteer leadership.

She currently serves as President of the Greater Valley Forge HR Association, a SHRM affiliate with almost 400 members. She was awarded the “Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year” in May 2024 in recognition of her accomplishments at Energage and in the HR community.

The Leadership Algorithm with AI as your Co Pilot

Tuesday, April 7, 1:30 PM

In today’s world of hybrid work, shifting employee expectations, and rapid advances in AI, managers face more complexity than ever. This session explores how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human leadership by freeing managers from repetitive tasks and helping them focus on what truly matters: building trust, driving engagement, and nurturing growth. Drawing from practical insights and playful examples, Lisa Black and Lisa Sordilla will break down the repeatable “algorithms” that define great leadership: clarity, recognition, and career momentum. Attendees will learn how AI can act as a co-pilot in leadership development, talent management, and performance assessments—while also understanding where the human touch is irreplaceable.

Participants will leave with a practical playbook they can immediately apply in their next 1:1, along with inspiration for using AI tools to amplify, not diminish, the power of human connection.

Key Takeaways & Bullet Points

● AI as a Co-Pilot in HR & Leadership

○ Automate routine tasks so managers can focus on people, not paperwork.

○ Use AI to scale values, processes, and training—without replacing critical human interactions.

● The Algorithm of Leadership ○ Managers succeed when they drive engagement through three key elements:

○ Clarity – setting direction and expectations.

○ Recognition – reinforcing progress and effort.

○ Career Momentum – helping employees grow.

● Where Humans Outperform Machines ○ Empathy, trust-building, and cultural storytelling can’t be outsourced to AI.

○ Managers must balance data-driven insights with genuine connection.

● Practical Playbook for Managers ○ Concrete steps to apply the “manager formula” in 1:1 conversations.
○ Tools and tips for integrating AI into check-ins, reviews, and development planning.

● Creative Engagement with AI

○ Using engaging training formats (avatars, AI voiceovers) to introduce managers to AI tools.

○ Exploring unexpected, playful AI applications (e.g., surprising historical examples) to spark curiosity.