Overwhelmed by AI? Here's Your Leadership Reset.

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Hi Leaders,

"I don’t know how this will impact my daily work."
"I don’t know if I can trust it."
"I don’t know where to start."

These aren’t hypothetical concerns. They’re real reflections from experienced professionals trying to keep up with the rapid pace of AI-driven change.

This moment isn’t about catching up to the machines. It’s about catching up with yourself.

Simplifying Perspectives 🔍

AI isn’t just disrupting how we work. It’s disrupting what we believe about leadership, expertise, and control.

If you're feeling stuck between "I should already know this" and "I don’t know where to begin," you’re not alone.

We’re in a transition. And unlearning may matter more than learning:

Letting go of the myth that leadership means always having the answers
Releasing the habit of relying solely on your own judgment
Redefining trust as a calibrated skill, not blind faith

Here’s a powerful reframe:
What if your next leadership breakthrough isn’t about knowing more, but unlearning what’s holding you back?

Getting Started 🚀

Here are 3 steps to help reduce overwhelm and reclaim your focus:

1️⃣ Prioritize with purpose. Choose one area of work where AI could enhance, not replace, your efforts. Let the rest wait.

2️⃣ Take a reflection break. What’s one belief you’ve held about being a “good leader” that might no longer serve you?

3️⃣ Practice discernment. The more fluent the tool sounds, the more important it is to question it. Truth isn’t always slick.

🎧 Want more like this?

Listen to Season 7 of the Live & Unlearn podcast, where each short episode explores the real leadership tensions behind AI, trust, and human connection.

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