The Key to Avoiding AI Disruption Is, Ironically, Embracing It
How to get really good at AI—and stay really good at the human stuff.
There are two types of people in the AI era:
Those afraid of getting replaced by it.
And those learning to work alongside it.
We understand the fear.
But here’s the irony:
The best way to avoid being disrupted by AI is to embrace it.
What AI Will Replace
AI is going to eliminate a lot of the grunt work.
Repetitive tasks. Busywork. Manual processes.
It’s already doing that in coding, accounting, scheduling, and customer service.
And that trend will only accelerate.
But here’s the good news:
When AI takes over the “doing”... we get to spend more time creating and communicating.
What AI Can’t Replace
AI can draft an outline…
But it can’t create a vision.
It can summarize notes…
But it can’t build trust in a high-stakes client conversation.
It can analyze data…
But it can’t lead with conviction.
And this is where humans still have a massive edge.
So What Do We Do?
Get fluent. As soon as possible.
Not because you’re trying to replace yourself….
But because it lets you focus on the work that matters most:
The strategic.
The emotional.
The human.
AI can’t lead a team through uncertainty…
It can’t mentor a new employee…
And it can’t pitch a room with nuance and presence.
But you can.
And the more fluent you are in how to delegate the "doing" to AI...
The more time you get back to do the work only you can do.
Four Ways to Embrace AI This Week
If you’re wondering where to start, here are four easy, low-lift actions you can take this week:
1) Write your next internal update with AI.
Use a tool like ChatGPT to draft your next team memo or client summary.
Focus on editing, not starting from scratch.
2) Try summarizing your last meeting transcript.
Upload a meeting recording or transcript to an AI tool and see how well it pulls out the key points.
You might be surprised how much time this saves.
3) Ask AI to draft 3 ideas for a process improvement.
Pick a recurring task in your workflow and ask an AI assistant for three ways to automate or improve it.
Tell it to ask you questions, one at a time, to understand the workflow.
Don’t leave any stone unturned—give it every single detail.
Then see what it suggests for making the process more efficient.
4) Test AI on something you hate doing.
Whether it’s formatting a spreadsheet, rewriting an email, or analyzing feedback…
See if AI can take the first pass.
You might never go back.
Time to Embrace the Future
These small wins add up fast.
And they help you build confidence using AI in ways that actually move the business forward.
And if you’d like any additional ideas or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Reboot.