When Leaders Fear AI and Automation: How Myth-Making Undermines your chances of success

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How leaders frame change matters. And right now, automation is often sold as an overnight revolution that will sweep through every industry and replace everything we do. The reality is different. The headlines about self-driving cars and AI-powered offices have created a distorted view of what automation actually means inside a business. It’s become one of the loudest buzzwords in modern leadership conversations, but the hype often overshadows the practical, achievable wins that drive real progress.