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Why Are Most Leaders Still Getting AI Wrong?

Why Are Most Leaders Still Getting AI Wrong?

Update: 2026-04-14
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Robin Goad, AWS executive, has been in the AI space since 2014—long before it was a boardroom priority. As Global Public Sector Industry Solutions GM at AWS, she's watched the hype cycles repeat, the barriers shift, and the use cases mature. Her read on where AI actually creates value for leaders is sharper—and more honest—than most of what you're hearing right now.

Chapters:
00:00 Technical Difficulties: The Start of the Conversation
00:11 The Evolution of AI: From Hype to Reality
05:10 Understanding AI Cycles: Summers and Winters
06:36 Misconceptions About AI: What It Can and Cannot Do
09:43 Automation vs. AI: The Low-Hanging Fruit
11:40 AI in Business: Enhancing Leadership Insights
14:31 Calculating ROI: The Challenge of Measuring AI Impact
18:13 The Dark Spots: Uncaptured Processes in Organizations
20:58 AI and Job Displacement: Reality vs. Narrative
29:06 Unlocking Business Insights: The Future of AI in Leadership

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Why Are Most Leaders Still Getting AI Wrong?

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