I see it every day. Leaders aren’t afraid of AI. They’re afraid of getting AI wrong. Not the tech. Not the hype. Not the “robots taking jobs.” The real fear? Making the wrong AI decision and damaging the business — or their credibility. Boards are watching. Teams are waiting. The pressure is real. Here’s what I tell every leader I advise: You don’t need to be an AI expert. You need to be an AI‑confident leader. Start small. Govern tightly. Scale what works. That’s how you red