My Boss is Addicted to AI and It's Going to Ruin Our Company

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Hannah Kissel

July 7, 2026

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About the episode

Ever felt like your boss is taking instructions from a chatbot? In this episode of Hannah Hotline, we're tackling a listener's story about a CEO who is completely obsessed with using AI in business, even when it's clearly producing garbage. When your leadership team treats AI-generated projections as gospel, it doesn't just create frustration; it kills team morale. Hannah unpacks the messy reality of workplace AI adoption and why so many leaders are using tech as a shortcut to avoid making real decisions. If you're struggling with an AI-obsessed boss and don't know how to speak up without sounding like a Luddite, this episode gives you the tactical roadmap you need to regain control.

In this episode, we explore:

Why leaders look for shortcuts and how it leads to a bad AI strategy.
The difference between using AI for efficiency and outsourcing your core judgment.
How to push back against tech-obsessed leadership without risking your career.
Tactical ways to introduce "human validation" steps into your workflow.
Knowing when to fight for the right decision and when to protect your own mental health.

Hi there, I'm Hannah

Executive Coach, podcaster, speaker, writer, and builder of big f*cking Dreams. My mission? To help ambitious professionals build self-acceptance, self-trust in their careers.

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