Cortex Leadership Consulting
Jul 11, 2025
Roanoke, VA — July 1, 2025 — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape decision-making, operations, and strategy in every sector, Cortex Leadership Consulting has launched a new tool to help leaders adapt. The AI Leader Brief, a weekly executive digest, is designed to equip organizational decision-makers with timely, actionable insights at the intersection of AI, leadership, and strategy.
The newsletter was developed by Cortex CEO and executive strategist Lynda McNutt Foster in response to what she calls “an urgent need for clarity” amid the AI boom. “Leaders are bombarded with noise and buzzwords,” said Foster. “These briefs deliver what they actually need—what’s real, what’s working, and what to watch next.”
Each issue of The AI Leader Brief synthesizes critical AI developments—from advancements in generative tools to shifting regulatory standards—into leader-ready formats. It also includes tested frameworks for team communication, leadership development, and organizational integration of emerging technologies.
Addressing a Strategic Gap in AI Literacy
According to a 2024 McKinsey report, just 17% of business leaders feel “very prepared” to lead AI integration efforts, despite 72% reporting that AI will significantly alter their roles. The AI Leader Brief aims to close this gap, combining strategic foresight with Cortex’s 15 years of experience coaching over 10,000 leaders through transformation.
Key components of the newsletter include:
AI trend decoding with business implications explained in plain language
Leadership messaging prompts for framing AI with teams and stakeholders
Security and ethics watch-outs for executives responsible for risk mitigation
Productivity updates on tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and CoPilot
One-click resources for AI adoption and professional development
The brief also supports Cortex’s broader programming in AI leadership, including cohort-based development programs and custom consulting engagements.
A Response to Leadership Overload
“Executives don’t have time for 30-minute YouTube explainers or noisy Slack channels,” said Foster. “The AI Leader Brief gives them what they need in five minutes or less—every Monday morning.”
The newsletter is currently available by subscription.
Organizations can also inquire about private cohorts or enterprise-level integration at info@cortexleadership.com.
About Cortex Leadership Consulting
Cortex Leadership Consulting is a leadership development firm headquartered in Roanoke, VA, serving organizations across North America. Known for its data-informed coaching, high-impact facilitation, and customized learning experiences, Cortex partners with executives and teams to accelerate growth, clarity, and culture transformation in high-stakes environments.