A Beginner's Guide to AI AI: Hype or Reality? Lisa Weaver-Lambert Unpacks the Myths and Truths for Non-Tech Leaders // REPOST
Sep 22, 2025
Lisa Weaver-Lambert, author of The AI Value Playbook and a seasoned tech leader, joins to unravel the mysteries of AI for non-technical leaders. She shares her journey from finance to global boardrooms and explains why AI adoption varies across organizations. Discover how iterative feedback can enhance value delivery and why hybrid workforces are evolving with AI agents. Lisa offers actionable tips for embedding AI in decision-making and addresses concerns about the rapid pace of AI development, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating this landscape.
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From Finance To AI Leadership
- Lisa Weaver-Lambert moved from financial services into cloud and enterprise tech, gaining hands-on experience with large datasets and ML.
- She published The AI Value Playbook after interviewing over 30 global leaders to help non-technical leaders use AI.
Why Cloud-Native Firms Pull Ahead
- Cloud-born companies often outpace legacy firms because of architecture and leadership commitment to AI.
- Organizational readiness, integration, and talent gaps are the main barriers for older companies.
Invest In Education And Change Management
- Bring people along by investing in education and accessible tools so teams adopt AI effectively.
- Don't assume engineers' enthusiasm spreads automatically; design training and change management deliberately.
