https://hbr.org/2025/11/leaders-assume-employees-are-excited-about-ai-theyre-wrong
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A new survey reveals a striking perception gap: Executives believe their workforce is informed and enthusiastic about AI, while most employees report confusion, anxiety, and limited involvement in key decisions. Organizations that bridge this...
At many organizations, senior leaders have a positive view of their employees’ ability and willingness to use AI. In our recent survey of 1,400 U.S.-based employees, 76% of executives reported that their employees feel enthusiastic about AI adoption in their organization. But the view from the bottom up is less sunny: Just 31% of individual contributors expressed enthusiasm about adopting AI. That means leaders are more than two times off the mark.