AI Productivity Gap: Why Companies See No ROI | Sean Russell

Individuals are getting massive productivity gains from AI. Companies are seeing almost none. That gap is costing organizations millions in wasted AI spend—and most leaders don't know why. Sean Russell explains the AI ROI gap: why the tool is the easy part, what actually makes AI initiatives succeed, and how leaders can build an AI operating model that delivers results. He also addresses the reality of shadow AI (two-thirds of your team already use AI you never approved) and why cutting your way to an AI workforce is a mistake. This conversation gives you a practical framework for closing the gap between what AI promises and what it actually delivers for your organization. Khudania Ajay (KAJ) leads the conversation.Support KAJ Masterclass: https://kajmasterclass.com/support =========================================About KAJ Masterclass MediaKAJ Masterclass Media is home to a video-first, live-first, editorially independent conversation ecosystem exploring leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.This show is part of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem, which includes The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, The Author's Voice with KAJ, and a growing collection of editorially independent conversation platforms.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.🌐 https://www.kajmasterclass.com =========================================Host — Khudania Ajay(KAJ) Khudania Ajay (KAJ) is an independent journalist and the host of more than 2,500 long-form conversations across leadership, business, technology, media, wellness, authorship, and the future of work.🌐 https://www.khudaniaajay.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykhudania/ =========================================Watch. Listen. Read.🎬 https://www.youtube.com/@kajmasterclass🎧 https://www.kajmasterclass.com/listen📖 https://www.kajmasterclass.com/read =========================================Work With KAJKAJ Masterclass Media welcomes thoughtful conversation proposals from leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, experts, researchers, creators, and practitioners aligned with the ecosystem’s editorial values and audience-first philosophy.Submit your proposal:https://www.kajmasterclass.com/work-with-kaj =========================================If this conversation added value, share it with someone who would genuinely benefit from it.=========================================From Our World 🎁 Ethnics Land — Premium Indian handloom sareesUse code KAJ10 for 10% OFFhttps://www.ethnicsland.com =========================================🎵 Music Credit: "Misfits (Instrumental)" by RYYZN Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kaj-leadership-careers-live--7160834/support.KAJ Masterclass MediaIndependent editorial conversations helping you think better, decide better and understand the world.https://www.kajmasterclass.com