The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, is revolutionizing society, significantly impacting the economy, and reshaping how work is conducted. Effective and prudent leadership is paramount for society to fully benefit from the responsible adoption of AI within organizations. To this end, we employ the Congruence Model for Organizational Change, which provides a comprehensive framework for effective leadership to ensure that the integration of new technologies yields societal benefits. Our model delineates three core goals for responsible AI adoption: organizational well-being, societal well-being, and ecological well-being. Within the framework of the Congruence Model, we examine how four critical elements—task engineering, informal organization, formal organization, and individual empowerment—should be strategically aligned to achieve these goals. This alignment ensures that AI adoption not only enhances organizational performance but also contributes positively to society and the natural environment. Finally, implications for future research and ethical leadership practices are discussed, highlighting the need for continued exploration of the ethical dimensions of AI and the development of leadership strategies that support sustainable and responsible technology adoption.