LME 061 – The 3 Biggest Fears Leaders Have About AI – And the Truth Behind Them


Today we’re talking about something that is transforming leadership faster than anything we’ve seen in decades: Artificial Intelligence.

Now, before you roll your eyes and think “Not another AI hype episode” – stay with me.

Because this isn’t just about tools or prompts. It’s about you, as a leader, and whether you’re ready for the biggest shift in leadership we’ve ever faced.

Why Leadership is at a Turning Point

Let me take you back in time for a moment.

When electricity was first introduced, many people thought it was a toy. A luxury. Something for rich households.

But the smart ones? They rewired their factories, transformed their workflows – and changed the world.

AI is today’s electricity. It doesn’t wait politely until you feel ready. It transforms how we work, lead, and decide whether you engage with it or not. And it happens much wquicker than with electirity in the old times.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI doesn’t threaten great leadership. But it brutally exposes average leadership. Even worse – it exposes slow leadership.

Because AI rewards those who act. The leaders who experiment, who take the first step, who are willing to rethink the way they work.

If you’re not using AI to lead smarter, you’re leading with a handicap.

The 3 Biggest Fears vs. Reality

Now, many leaders I talk to share their fears about AI. Let me address three of the most common ones.

Fear number one:

“We’ll lose the human touch.”

No! The reality is most leaders today already don’t have enough time for the human touch. You’re buried in meetings, approvals, and endless emails.

AI clears the fluff. It gives you back the time and energy to do what really matters: building trust and real human connection with your team.

Fear number two:

“AI will take away my control.”

False. You lose control the moment you ignore change. If you don’t decide how AI is used in your company, someone else will: your colleagues, your competitors, or worse – chaos.

Fear number three:

“I just don’t have time right now.”

Let’s be honest – that’s the most dangerous excuse of all. While you’re waiting to “find time,” others are already getting ahead. They’re using AI to prepare strategy drafts, analyze team performance, and make decisions faster. By the time you think you’re ready, you’re already behind.

Real Use Cases

So, these fears are real but the reality is much more empowering.

And that brings us to the real question: What does it actually look like when a leader uses AI in practice?

Because it’s one thing to talk about concepts: faster decisions, more time, less stress but let’s make it concrete: How does AI actually show up in your day-to-day leadership?

Let me give you a few examples.

  • First, AI can be your operations assistant. Imagine never again having to manually summarize meeting notes, clean up your inbox, or prepare a project briefing. AI already can handle that.
  • Second, AI as a leadership guide. For example, we’ve built “Ask Bernd”. This is an AI that speaks in my voice and helps managers prepare for tough employee conversations. It’s like having me on call, anytime.
  • Third, AI as a decision accelerator. It can analyze patterns, spot risks early, and draft strategies that you can refine helping you think ahead instead of always reacting.

These aren’t gimmicks. These are real use cases that are already changing how leaders lead.

The Core Message

Here’s the hard truth: AI won’t steal your job. But a leader using AI will.

Not because they’re smarter than you. Not because they know more.

But because they’re one step ahead. They’re making faster, better decisions. They have more clarity, more time for strategy while you’re still buried in operations.

That’s the unfair advantage AI gives.

The real question is: Do you want to shape how AI is used in your leadership? Or do you want to be the one trying to catch up later?

Webinar Invitation

If this resonates with you, I’d like to invite you to my free live webinar:

AI is Changing Leadership – Are You Ready?

It takes place on Thursday, September 4th –
11:00 am (Eastern
08:00 am (Pacific)
05:00 pm (Central European time).

In this session, I’ll show you:

  • Exactly how leadership changes when AI becomes your co-pilot.
  • Why AI is becoming the ultimate unfair competitive advantage.
  • And three real-world use cases you can implement immediately.

This is not a tech demo. It’s a leadership session designed for business owners and managers who want to stay competitive in an AI-driven world.

You can submit your questions live, and I’ll answer them at the end.

So don’t wait. Claim your free spot here!