AI Literacy Without the Hype: How Leaders Can Adopt AI the Right Way

IpX True North Podcast

Chapters
0:00
Welcome And Topic Framing
1:30
Jamie’s Background And Mission
3:30
Process, Data, And The AI Era
6:40
Emotional And Ethical Stakes Of AI
9:40
What The One-Day Lab Teaches
13:20
Who The Course Is For
16:55
Making AI Accessible And Clear
IpX True North Podcast
AI Literacy Without the Hype: How Leaders Can Adopt AI the Right Way
Feb 09, 2026 Episode 49
IpX - Institute for Process Excellence

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Kimes, founder of The Idea Garden, to break down what AI literacy really means for leaders, teams, and organizations. This conversation cuts through the fear, hype, and jargon to focus on practical, responsible AI adoption that keeps humans at the center.


Main talking points:

  • What AI actually is (and what it’s not)
  • Why process and data matter before AI ever does
  • How to use AI safely and responsibly in your organization
  • Basic prompting skills anyone can learn
  • Identifying real AI use cases vs. forcing AI where it doesn’t belong
  • Addressing fear, ethics, and long-term human impact
  • Why AI adoption must start with people, not technology


Whether you’re non-technical, highly technical, or leading AI adoption inside your organization, this episode will help you move from fear to clarity—and from curiosity to confidence.

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