Amid AI Hype at HumanX Conference, Bestselling Author Chuck Bolton Addresses the Reality Gap in Corporate AI Readiness

Bolton's "The CEO's AI Playbook" Offers Practical Implementation Framework as Studies Show Less Than10% of Knowledge Workers are AI-Proficient

LAS VEGAS, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the inaugural HumanX AI conference, with over 3,300 senior decision-makers, over 330 speakers and 270 journalists, concludes in Las Vegas with presentations heavily focused on cutting-edge AI developments, bestselling author and executive coach Chuck Bolton highlights a critical disconnect: while tech companies promote advanced AI capabilities, most businesses are still struggling with basic implementation.

"Deployments of LLMs (large language models) inside of enterprises in this country are stalling, failing or slowing down. That's what's happening right now. This is not working. I think everyone's being too ambitious. Pick small problems, small workflows, small teams, and get one thing to work with them," Greg Shove, CEO at Section, stated in the Aligning Human Expertise with AI Infrastructure panel discussion on March 11.

"You have to start small, train your people and actually deliver wins and drive momentum for companies," Amrit Saxena, Founder and CEO at SaxeCap, added in the AI-Driven Enterprise Value Expansion panel discussion on March 10.

"We're seeing an over-focus on the next shiny AI advancement when the reality is that fewer than 10% of knowledge workers are AI-proficient," says Bolton, author of "The CEO's AI Playbook: A Human-First Approach for Leveraging Gen AI to Create Massive Value."

"Most companies aren't ready for AI agents or specialized models—they need practical guidance on how to help their leaders learn, apply, evolve, and lead Gen AI adoption."

Bolton's bestselling book, which has received five-star reviews for its practical, accessible approach, provides a framework for CEOs to develop an AI-ready culture while putting humans first. His "CEO's Gen AI Framework" outlines a five-step process that helps leaders learn and apply AI in their workflows while guiding organizational adoption.

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"A Gen AI rollout is 10% tech and 90% behavioral change," Bolton notes. "There are three keys to successful implementation: leaders must role model AI usage, both leaders and knowledge workers need proper training, and the rollout needs to be pursued with intensity to get results and make positive change stick."

Bolton, who provides Gen AI training and coaching for CEOs and leadership teams through The Reinvention Solution, is available for interviews about bridging the AI readiness gap in corporate America.

For more information about "The CEO's AI Playbook" or to schedule an interview with Chuck Bolton, contact Chuck at 612.229.1020 or [email protected].

About Chuck Bolton: Chuck Bolton is a seven-time bestselling author and executive coach to CEOs. As founder of The Bolton Group LLC, he provides leadership coaching and consulting in the medtech and healthtech sectors. Through The Reinvention Solution LLC, he delivers Gen AI education and consulting to B2B clients. His acclaimed Gen AI for CEOs and Gen AI for Boards crash courses are essential learning for senior executives and board members seeking to create value through AI.

Contact: Chuck Bolton
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