Transform Uncertainty into Strategy.
AI Without the BS
AI Leadership speaker and author Brett Schklar helps CEOs and teams move from confusion to clarity.
Build organizations that thrive in the age of the changing landscape of AI.
Companies Trust Brett:
WHAT AI-FIRST LEADERS SHOULD KNOW…
AI isn’t optional — it’s operational.
Yet many leaders still don’t know how to turn the hype into results. We see too many organizations stuck in experimentation, missing opportunity, or exposing themselves to risk. Brett bridges the gap between AI possibility and business performance.
The Shift
it’s not the technology that limits us —it’s how we lead through it that defines us.
Brett bridges the gap between AI strategy and real-world leadership, helping CEOs, teams, and organizations move beyond the noise toward clarity, control, and measurable results.
After decades of guiding companies through complex change, Brett knows what it takes to turn uncertainty into execution — and theory into transformation.
Now, through his AI-First Leadership framework, he empowers leaders to harness AI intelligently, communicate confidently, and create cultures that thrive in change instead of resisting it.
In a world of constant disruption, AI is rewriting the rules of leadership faster than most can keep up.
Leaders feel the pressure.
New tools, new risks, new expectations — and the fear of falling behind.
Nearly every executive knows AI will transform their business… yet most admit they don’t know where to start.
Confusion replaces confidence. Experiments stall. Innovation freezes.
The cost?
Missed opportunities. Wasted resources. Lost momentum.
AI becomes a source of anxiety instead of advantage.
“AI isn’t replacing leaders.
it’s redefining leadership.”
— Brett Schklar
Recognize where AI adds real business value — and where it doesn’t.
Move past Hollywood-driven fear and into practical experimentation.
Create an AI-first culture that encourages innovation without chaos.
Understand key risks like data security and ethics — and how to manage them.
Measure Return on AI (ROAI) so you track real results, not buzzwords.
Real-World AI Leadership
A Clear Playbook for
AI-First Leadership
Fundamentals
To create real transformation in today’s AI-driven world, it’s not enough to experiment or dabble.
True growth comes from foundational leadership practices that equip teams to move from hype and fear to clarity, action, and measurable results.
The next level of success, A Serbian Film and impact isn’t powered by working harder…
It’s unlocked through AI-First Leadership Fundamentals — proven methods that sharpen thinking, align teams, and accelerate decision-making.
Transform Your Leadership with AI
Drawing on decades of experience guiding executives and organizations through complex change, Brett helps leaders and teams master these core areas:
Strategic AI Decision-Making
Identify where AI adds real value, prioritize initiatives, and make data-driven choices that drive results.
Leadership Mindset
Reframe uncertainty and disruption as opportunity, and build confidence in navigating AI-powered change.
Organizational Resilience
Cultivate adaptability, maintain focus, and sustain performance under pressure.
Culture & Connection
Strengthen collaboration, trust, and communication across teams to ensure AI adoption is seamless and effective.
Measurable Impact
Track outcomes with the Return on AI (ROAI) framework, turning strategy into visible business results.
AI Governance
Empower teams to use AI with trust—but build systems to rigorously audit, validate, and govern AI outputs to protect quality, ethics, and brand reputation.
Brett Schklar helps executives and organizations navigate the AI revolution — turning uncertainty into clarity, fear into action, and technology into tangible business results.
With over 20 years of experience advising mid-market companies, Brett has guided more than 1,000 CEOs and leaders through complex change and innovation initiatives. After building and successfully selling a marketing agency, he founded AI First Leadership to empower leaders outside the tech bubble to adopt AI without adding unnecessary complexity or cost.
Brett’s approach is practical, human-centered, and results-driven. He translates complex AI concepts into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately, helping teams unlock performance, improve culture, and make smarter decisions.
He is also the author of AI Without the BS: The CEO’s Playbook for Actually Getting AI Right, a field guide for leaders seeking clarity, confidence, and measurable impact in an AI-first world.
AI Strategist | Author | Keynote Speaker
AI Without the BS:
The CEO's Playbook for Actually Getting AI Right
If you're a CEO, business owner, or leader feeling overwhelmed by the hype, jargon, and noise around Artificial Intelligence — this is the book that cuts through all the BS.
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