Greg Shove - Section | How AI Is Redefining Leadership Roles

Greg Shove, CEO of Section, breaks down why enterprise AI adoption remains stuck in low single digits—and what leaders must do to unlock meaningful productivity gains. With experience building six companies and training global workforces in applied AI, Greg explains how culture, workflows, and leadership behavior—not tools—determine whether AI becomes a competitive advantage.You'll Learn:Why only ~9% of knowledge workers are truly AI-proficient and how to move teams from anxious to confidentThe biggest mistakes enterprises make when rolling out tools like Copilot and ChatGPTHow workflow redesign unlocks real value and why “lighthouse” use cases accelerate adoptionHow executives can use AI as a strategic thought partner for better decisionsHow AI will reshape team structure, performance distribution, and talent development over the next five yearsChapters:00:00 Intro01:09 Why Greg pivoted Section to AI03:29 Comparing AI to past tech waves07:22 How AI changes cognitive work09:14 The AI-proficient workforce11:16 Why enterprise adoption is stalling18:49 How to get from 8% to 50% adoption25:19 Why AI isn’t “just software”27:53 AI as a strategic advisor33:40 Using AI to prep for board meetings37:20 How AI will reshape teams43:32 Who Section helpsLinks:Explore more interviews and Greg Shove's expert profile: https://www.justcurious.io/experts/greg-shoveConnect with Greg Shove: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshove/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4bXULTB9ySA Proof of Work is the podcast of Pluris, a platform connecting investors and operators with the world's leading applied AI experts. Each episode features the builders, operators, and investors who've actually put AI into production, turning it from buzzword to bottom line through sharp case studies and practical conversations. We explore how AI is used to grow revenue, expand margins, improve operations, and create measurable value inside real businesses.Learn more at checkpluris.comExplore more interviews and connect with experts at https://www.checkpluris.com Subscribe to our newsletter at https://proof-of-work-ai.beehiiv.com/