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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts By   CATHY BUSSEWITZ Updated 7:48 AM CDT, June 11, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) — Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them ? Some workplace experts argue that with more businesses adopting AI tools , soft skills such as empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision-making are worth cultivating to help employees become indispensible. Across industries and occupations, “the skills that are most resistant to displacement by AI are the ones that are the most distinctly human,” Maria Flynn, president and CEO of Jobs for the Future, a nonprofit focused on workforce development, said. “Some of those things are relationship building, conflict resolution, the ability to guide and motivate other people and ethical judgment.” Even in ...

  WELCOME TO THE TRAIL! Caroline Newman Phillips Joins as CDO We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Newman Phillips has joined The Trail Conservancy as Chief Development Officer! Caroline brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Austin philanthropic sector, leading teams and raising major funds for causes such as youth homelessness, public education, and affordable housing. Get to Know Caroline   PRIDE ON THE TRAIL Run With Pride!  Austin Front Runners is teaming up with The Trail Conservancy to bring you a joyful, community-powered run celebrating Pride, movement, and inclusivity! Join us on Saturday, June 20th , from 9 AM–11 AM at Sand Beach Park for our 4th annual Pride on the Trail! RSVP   SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS 2026 TrailHead Awards  Nominations for our second annual TrailHead Awards are open now! These awards honor individuals or groups who embody and aid The Trail Conservancy’s mission to protect, enhance, & connect the Butler Trail for the be...