Are our AI shields down? In this short, reflective episode, Steve explores how quickly skepticism around AI has faded and why that matters for leaders, teams, and culture. He unpacks the subtle forces behind the rush to adopt, from fear of being left behind to groupthink inside organizations, and offers a simple mindset: trust, but verify. Expect practical questions you can use with your team this week, plus a nudge to teach people how to think with AI, not for it.

You’ll hear about:

• Why growing confidence in AI can mask complacency and confusion

• How leadership pressure for speed can crowd out reflection

• Simple prompts to bring curiosity, context, and healthy skepticism back into your workflow

Mentioned:

The New Yorker, “The Case That A.I. Is Thinking,” by James Somers.