In the AI Era, How Can Leaders Cultivate Their Own Unique "Taste"?

Everyone says that in the age of AI, you need to have your own Taste. But what exactly is taste?

At its core, taste is judgment. It is the ability to see at a glance what is truly "good" and exactly how good it is. Many AI solutions presented by companies look impressive to outsiders, but to a trained eye, they feel "plastic"—rigid, cheap, and undeniably "AI-flavored." Why do some bosses fail to see this? Simple: they lack judgment, which means they lack taste.

When three different AI projects claiming to boost efficiency land on your desk, which one is truly disruptive? Which one is worth a heavy investment? If you don’t know and find yourself just "guessing," it’s because you haven’t yet established your aesthetic for this new era.

What should you do? Close your laptop and get out of the office. Visit these four types of leaders, borrow their eyes, and sharpen your own taste.

1. The "Traditional Industry" Practicalist: Those Solving Real Problems

Don’t just stare at Silicon Valley or tech giants. Go see the factory owners, logistics managers, or retail bosses who have integrated AI into the "grittiest" and most exhausting parts of their business. When you witness a complex, traditional, offline operation being optimized by AI, you gain a tangible sense of confidence— This "practical" taste helps you instantly see through hollow PPT proposals.