04/22/2026
Everywhere I go lately, leaders are asking the same question: “What does AI really mean for my business and my people?”
On one hand, AI is already driving real productivity gains and new opportunities. On the other, it’s creating a wave of uncertainty as both big and small companies try to figure out how to use it without breaking what already works.
One of my biggest concerns is what happens to entry-level roles. As more routine work gets automated, we risk shrinking the “training ground” where the next generation builds judgment, resilience, and leadership skills they’ll need later in life. If we’re not intentional, we could end up expecting people to step into leadership without ever getting the early reps.
The other concern is the stress level I’m seeing everywhere. It almost feels like the dot-com era compressed into months instead of years, with all that disruption landing on top of everything else people are juggling. We’re still trying to understand what this means not just for companies, but for careers, communities, and society as a whole.
Perhaps now more than ever, it’s important to step outside, get some fresh air, and remember a simple truth: we can’t control the pace of change. We can only choose how we respond to it. As the old saying goes, we can’t stop the butterflies in our stomach — but we can learn to make the butterflies fly in formation.
I’m curious: how are you navigating AI in your business right now? Are you feeling more excited, more anxious, or a bit of both?
