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Why Employees Resist AI (And How to Fix It)

Oct 13, 2026 By MPN

AI adoption is failing for a reason most leaders miss: human psychology. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, LLC, breaks down the hidden blockers that derail AI rollouts and shows how to turn resistance into real results.

Why Employees Resist AI (And How to Fix It)
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AI adoption is failing for a reason most leaders miss: human psychology. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, LLC, breaks down the hidden blockers that derail AI rollouts and shows how to turn resistance into real results. If your company is struggling to get teams to actually use AI, this episode shows why top-down mandates keep falling flat and what works instead. You’ll learn:

  • How to identify the three psychographic groups slowing AI adoption
  • Why the usual change management playbook fails with AI
  • Leadership moves that change the story around AI inside an organization
  • Why the most effective AI use cases often start with the tasks people hate most
  • How Dr. Gleb works with companies at the individual, team, and organizational level

If you’re a leader, manager, or a team looking for AI adoption that actually sticks, grows revenue, and creates a better day-to-day experience for the people doing the work, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now!

Episode Chapters

02:33 Understanding AI Adoption Challenges

13:27 The Role of Storytelling in AI Adoption

18:16 Addressing AI Alarmists’ Concerns

24:27 Normalizing AI Adoption in Organizations

26:55 Engaging Employees in AI Training

38:22 Bottom-Up Approach to AI Implementation

45:11 The Joy of Transforming Work with AI

Show Notes

Connect with Dr. Gleb on LinkedIn.

Get a copy of Dr. Gleb’s latest book, The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work.

Learn more about Disaster Avoid Experts, LLC.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn.

Learn more about Vendilli.

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