Originally published on Digoshen at July-Aug 2026
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Nearly three thousand years after Homer composed The Odyssey, its lessons remain strikingly relevant. As AI reshapes how we work and lead, the technologies may be new, but the human questions are not.
This growing and evolving essay explores The Odyssey through the lenses of leadership, neuroscience, organizational design, and the responsible stewardship of AI, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation and Ludwig Göransson’s evocative soundtrack.
The aim is simple: to discover what one of humanity’s oldest stories can still teach us about leading in one of its newest eras.
Reflections
Odysseus’ journey is not only about returning to Ithaca—it is about personal transformation. Every obstacle, temptation, and setback becomes an opportunity to grow in wisdom, courage, and character. For modern leaders, the story is a reminder that meaningful leadership is rarely a straight path. It requires perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to stay true to one’s purpose even when the destination seems distant. The journey itself often shapes us more than the place we are trying to reach.
The message
The greatest journeys are not measured by the distance traveled, but by the wisdom, resilience, and humanity we gain along the way. Ancient stories like The Odyssey continue to inspire us because they reflect the timeless challenges of leadership and life.
Read the full reflection here
About Novisali
Novisali, (alias Liselotte Engstam), is besides her roles as professional board member and advisor, a multi-media artist, with a curious, explorative mind and an ambition to learn and extend art experiences to current and new audiences using both traditional and new digital mediums. More information and exhibitions can be found via Novisali.com
This blog post was originally shared at www.digoshen.com, and is also shared at the blog of www.liselotteengstam.com, with the artist name Novisali.