In this episode of The Standup, we’re joined by Andreas Welsch - an executive, former VP, and now Chief AI Strategist at The Intelligence Briefing - who’s spent his career helping organizations bridge the gap between technology hype and business reality.



Andreas has led high-performing teams through change, uncertainty, and the rise of disruptive tech. He gets real about what it takes to foster an AI-ready culture, why clear communication is a non-negotiable, and how leaders can set smarter standards as AI enters the daily workflow.

Plus, he shares a candid failure story that every leader navigating AI projects will want to hear - and a simple question to ask before greenlighting your next big initiative.

What you’ll learn:

• Why clear communication matters more than AI fluency when leading teams
• How to decide when to kill a project (and how to do it without losing trust)
• What it really takes to build an AI-ready culture from the inside out

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Why experimentation with AI tools is a leadership skill

(01:01) The top questions leaders are asking about AI today

(02:15) Why AI rollouts often miss the mark — and how to fix it

(03:36) How to identify where AI can add real value in your workflows

(05:03) Don’t skip the ROI check: Evaluating tools and vendors wisely

(06:26) How to communicate about AI with clarity — and less fear

(08:06) What it means to lead hybrid teams of humans and AI

(11:24) Overhyped vs. underhyped trends in the AI space

(12:42) Andreas shares a failure story — and how it shaped his leadership

(16:11) One thing leaders should stop doing immediately

Resources:

• Connect with Andreas
• Connect with Yael
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