January 2026 Founding Cohort

AI Fluency for Leaders

Develop judgment—not just skills—for the AI era

Apply for January 2026 Founding Cohort

Limited to 12 leaders. Free for a limited time.

The Challenge

AI is moving fast. Most training teaches you tools—which buttons to click, which prompts to write. But tools change. What leaders actually need is calibrated judgment.

You need to know when to trust AI, when to verify, and when to stay in the loop entirely.

"Authority never transfers. Confidence is formatting, not correctness."

— Core principle of Clarity Intelligence

This isn't about becoming an AI expert. It's about developing the judgment to lead effectively in a world where AI is everywhere—and knowing where it belongs (and where it doesn't).

What You'll Learn

In 3 hours, you'll walk away with practical frameworks you can use Monday morning.

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Mental Models for AI

Learn frameworks like the mirror, intern, and dog models to reason about what AI can and can't do—without the hype or fear.

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Why AI Fails

Understand the failure modes: hallucinations, authority transfer, and confidence without correctness. Learn verification strategies that work.

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Human-AI Workflows

Design workflows where humans and AI each do what they're best at. Know when to delegate and when to stay in the loop.

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Judgment, Not Just Skills

The question isn't "can AI do this?"—it's "should AI, and where do I stay in the loop?" Build the judgment to answer that question.

About the Session

A focused, intensive format designed for busy leaders.

3 hrs
Live virtual session
8-12
Leaders per cohort
Zoom
Virtual via video
No recording
Psychological safety

Meet CDS—Your Practice Partner

CDS (Chief of Digital Staff) is an AI system you'll interact with live during the session. Not a demo video. Not a slideshow. A real AI you can question, challenge, and learn from.

CDS is designed to fail in front of you—so you can see firsthand how AI breaks down and build real judgment instead of false confidence.

Think of CDS as a demonstration system and practice partner. The authority stays with you. That's the point.

JL

Jamie-Leigh Blake

Teaching leaders to think clearly about AI

Senior Technical Program Manager with 20+ years in software development, specializing in AI systems and human-computer interaction. Co-founder of Orbbec, founder of the OpenKinect community, and author of a widely-cited book on natural user interfaces.

Jamie-Leigh has led teams shipping AI-powered products at scale and knows the difference between what AI promises and what it delivers.

Learn more about Jamie-Leigh →

Join the Founding Cohort

January 2026 · Limited to 12 leaders

The founding cohort shapes the program. Your feedback matters. This is your chance to be part of something new.

Apply for January 2026 Founding Cohort

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in the session?
  • 3-hour live virtual session via Zoom
  • Real-time interaction with CDS (AI practice partner)
  • Hands-on exercises with immediate feedback
  • Access to a private Clarity Intelligence community
  • No recording (supports candor and psychological safety)
What's the time commitment?

3 hours for the session itself. No pre-work required—this is designed for busy executives. Optional community engagement afterward.

Who is this for?
  • Executives, CTOs, and AI leaders who need calibrated AI judgment
  • Leaders asked to "figure out AI" for their organization
  • Anyone who wants to understand where AI belongs—and where it doesn't
How much does it cost?

Free for a limited time. We suggest a donation to The Trevor Project, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

Will there be a recording?

No. Sessions are not recorded to support psychological safety, candor, and live learning. This creates space for honest questions and real exploration.

What happens after the session?
  • Access to a private Clarity Intelligence community
  • Ongoing case studies and peer discussion
  • Future modules available as they're developed