When Ethena announced it would start including “AI fluency” in performance reviews, half the managers pushed back—hard. Roxanne Petraeus and Melanie Naranjo, joined by Ashley Herd of Manager Method, unpack why leadership thought AI adoption was on track while managers felt blindsided.

They dig into the disconnect between CEOs, managers, and employees, the psychology behind AI resistance, and how to bridge the gap with specifics, motivation, and real-world wins. Whether you’re in HR, management, or just AI-curious, this candid conversation is packed with lessons on change management in the age of AI.