Our leadership team is struggling to adopt AI because some members view it as a threat to their job security, while others are pushing it too fast. How do we use the Grow or Die mindset from Our Charter to get everyone aligned on technological change?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When a leadership team is split on AI adoption, it is usually because of fear or a lack of alignment on the future. To resolve this friction, you must return to the Grow or Die mindset outlined in Our Charter. In a healthy company, staying the same is not an option. You must frame AI adoption not as a threat, but as an essential tool for personal and organizational growth.

Bring your leadership team together and put the issue on your Level 10 Meeting issues list. Use the IDS process to get to the root of the resistance. Often, leaders resist because they fear their own skills are becoming obsolete, or they are overwhelmed by the speed of change.

Address these fears with complete candor. Explain that AI is not here to replace their seats on the Accountability Chart, but to elevate them. By automating their low-value administrative tasks, they can focus on high-value strategy, mentoring, and execution.

Commit to supporting your team with the training they need to adapt. However, make it clear that resisting technological progress is a direct violation of your core values. When everyone aligns around a shared vision of growth, the friction disappears.