<a href="%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehamiltonai/">Michelle Hamilton</a>, an AI adoption strategist and the new head of AI adoption and change management at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/answerrocket">AnswerRocket</a>.Michelle discusses the critical gap between corporate AI investments and actual workforce adoption, advocating for a "human-first" approach. She shares practical tips for overcoming AI intimidation, such as naming your AI and using voice mode for conversational brainstorming. Drawing a fascinating parallel between her background as a glass sculptor and her work in AI strategy, Michelle explains how both require a clear vision, an understanding of technical constraints, and an iterative process. The episode empowers women to lean into their strengths as communicators and leaders in the AI space. Key Moments & Timestamps00:23 — Intro: Adaeze introduces the Launch It Leaders podcast and guest Michelle Hamilton.03:40 — The AI Adoption Gap: Why the biggest risk in AI is the gap between investment and workforce adoption.06:35 — Human-First AI: Moving away from IT-heavy rollouts to meeting employees where they are.08:12 — The Evolution of AI: "Today is the worst AI is ever going to be, and tomorrow it's going to be just a little bit better."20:49 — Practical AI Use: How Michelle uses AI voice mode while driving to brainstorm and research.23:01 — Homework #1: Why you should name your AI (meet "George") to make interactions more conversational.25:18 — The Glassblowing Metaphor: How the physics and vision of glass sculpting parallel AI strategy and implementation.43:32 — Overcoming AI Intimidation: Start by using AI for fun personal tasks (like pantry recipes) before applying it to business.47:48 — The Future of Leadership: Encouraging women to be the architects of their careers and lead the AI revolution.FAQsQ: What is the biggest challenge companies face with AI?A: The biggest challenge isn't the technology itself; it's the gap between the financial investment in AI tools and the actual adoption by the workforce, often caused by fear and poor change management.Q: How can I start using AI if I feel intimidated?A: Start with fun, personal tasks. Take a picture of your pantry and ask for recipes, or use it to plan a trip. Once you're comfortable, apply that same iterative process to your business tasks. Action StepsName Your AI: Go into your AI tool's settings (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and give it a name to personalize your interactions.Try Voice M

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