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How Leaders Should Roll Out AI at Work
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- The Expert Method
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- May 21, 2026
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Check out the Program Execution System Toolkit: https://implementgpts.com/pestoolkit =============== AI adoption does not fail because leaders picked the wrong tool. It usually fails because the organization was never guided through the change. In this episode, Ian sits down with Mike Burkesmith of BestResults.AI to talk about what it actually takes to roll out AI inside a company. They unpack why AI deployment is really a change management problem, how leaders can earn buy-in from their teams, and why the best use cases usually come from studying the organization’s actual workflows instead of copying what someone else built. Mike also explains how companies can identify high-impact AI opportunities, why training and upskilling matter, and how leaders can create a culture of AI-powered continuous improvement without overwhelming their people. If you are trying to bring AI into your business, this conversation is a reminder that the tool is only part of the equation. The real work is helping people understand where the organization is going, how their roles will change, and how AI can help them do better work. =============== Mike’s Links: - Website: https://bestresults.ai/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeburkesmith =============== - My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-gatzke/ - Schedule Free Blueprinting Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/implement-ai-blueprinting =============== Highlights: 00:00 — Intro & setup 01:12 — AI as change 02:05 — Beyond the tool 04:24 — Caring leadership 06:42 — Safe dialogue 08:45 — AI huddles 10:39 — Quality standards 12:17 — People must see it 16:13 — Upskilling matters 18:35 — Prioritizing AI use cases 20:38 — Start with the org 22:55 — Avoid platform lock-in 25:16 — Pick one and go 26:55 — Hi…