This article investigates the transformation of leadership psychology under the conditions of business process digitalization and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies. From a socio-psychological perspective, it analyzes the impact of a leader's cognitive flexibility on decision-making efficiency amid technological and systemic shifts brought about by the AI environment. The paper explores the challenges of preserving the “human factor” and corporate culture within automated work environments, and proposes actionable psychological strategies to enhance leaders' emotional intelligence and team management effectiveness.

artificial intelligence, leadership psychology, cognitive flexibility, human factor, digitalization, managerial decisions, emotional intelligence, corporate culture, technological transformation.

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