Why Are Most Leaders Still Getting AI Wrong?

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 Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast for conversations with leaders shaping the future of work, leadership, and AI. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://leaderbook.ai/podcast We create high-performing powerhouses. Let's talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact