AI is changing the workplace faster than ever, and L&D leaders have a first-mover obligation to introduce AI effectively. In this episode, we explore why waiting for organizational adoption is a mistake, how fear stifles innovation, and three practical steps for navigating AI in leadership.

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📖 Timestamps:
01:11 - Introduction: Why AI is a leadership challenge, not just a tech issue
02:45 - "What Can AI Do?" vs. "What Can I Do With AI?"
04:18 - "Our Technical Teams Are On It"—Why AI can’t be limited to IT
07:13 - The Risk of Being Left Behind: Lessons from past technological shifts
11:40 - AI Won’t Replace You, But Someone Using AI Will
13:30 - The Fear Factor: Why organizations hesitate to adopt AI
19:11 - Why Enterprise Adoption Is Slow—But Personal Adoption Can Be Fast
23:00 - Step 1: Set the conditions for AI adoption in your organization
27:11 - Step 2: Move first—how leaders can model AI integration
31:23 - Step 3: Make the introduction—helping teams navigate AI confidently
35:37 - AI as a Productivity Multiplier: The Real-World Impact
38:00 - Conclusion: Why L&D leaders must take action now

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