
171: The RIGHT WAY to use AI as a leader to get out of the weeds
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"ChatGPT gave me the PERFECT step-by step plan to fix my team! I'll be out of the weeds by tomorrow!" We've said it, we've hoped for it, we've wanted it to be true. And... without these critical human steps, this approach is destined to fail.
In this episode, I share the tale of an agency leader who thought AI would instantly solve his team management challenge that so many of us face - being deep in the weeds, unable to rely on our teams to step up as proactive owners - and what would have happened if he implemented this strategy without getting his team aligned first.
Discover the three-step framework to successfully implement any leadership change - frankly, this works whether it's AI-generated or not - that ensures people get on board instead of jump off the boat. Learn why the conversation BEFORE you deploy your plan is actually more important than the plan itself, and how this approach can get you the results you're looking for without losing your team in the process. The robots are helpful, but they can't replace this essential leadership skill!
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