In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, we dive deep into the real reason most AI initiatives fail in the workplace — and it’s not the technology. Host Ryan Alford sits down with Monica Marquez, Co-founder of Flipwork Inc., to uncover how companies can successfully adopt AI by focusing on people, habits, and culture, not just software and systems.
Monica shares how Flipwork Inc. empowers teams to embrace AI as a daily productivity partner, helping leaders redesign workflows, reduce fear, and build confidence in using AI tools effectively. She explains why change management and mindset shifts are the missing pieces in most AI adoption strategies and how organizations can create an environment where experimentation and innovation thrive.
🎧 You’ll learn:
Why most AI pilots fail due to low employee adoption
How to overcome the fear that AI will replace human jobs
Why reinventing workflows is essential to real AI integration
How leaders can empower teams to experiment safely with AI
The importance of shifting from “effort = success” to “impact = success”
How Flipwork’s AI change agent, Flippy, keeps adoption sustainable
Why adaptability is the most valuable skill in the age of AI
If you’re a business leader, HR executive, or innovation strategist, this episode offers practical insights into building a future-ready organization that treats AI as an empowering tool—not a threat.
🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 – Introduction to the Episode: AI adoption, challenges, and ROI
00:01:16 – AI as a Tool for People, Not a Replacement
00:01:29 – Show Introduction and Host Welcome
00:02:08 – Monica’s Background & Flipwork Inc.’s Mission
00:03:04 – Challenges in AI Adoption: People, Not Technology
00:03:45 – Using AI to Reinvent Workflows
00:04:47 – Human Learning Model vs. Machine Learning
00:05:04 – Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence in AI
00:06:39 – Redefining Value: Impact Over Effort
00:06:57 – Analogies for AI Adoption and Leadership’s Role
00:08:39 – Leadership, Permission, and Workflow Redesign
00:09:52 – Embracing Change and the Future of Work
00:10:32 – How Flipwork Inc. Helps Companies
00:11:23 – Sustaining AI Adoption with “Flippy”
00:12:51 – Monica’s Newsletter and Resources
00:13:22 – Closing Remarks and Farewell
🎥 Watch the full episode now to learn how to drive real AI adoption and future-proof your organization from within.
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