The Psychology of AI Hesitation—and How to Beat It

Feeling behind on AI? You’re not alone—and you’re notfailing.
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal dive deep into the real reason so many small business owners hesitate to adopt AI… and spoiler alert: it's not the tech.

It’s fear.It’s identity.It’s the deep emotional friction that comes with changing the way you work, lead, and show up.

Through the relatable story of “Mark”—a seasoned business owner stuck in outdated systems—you’ll uncover the silent ways hesitation is sabotaging growth and how micro-actions can build the courage to move forward.

You'll learn:

• Why AI hesitation has nothing to do with intelligence or ambition
• The 3-part “Fear-to-Action Blueprint” to shift from stuck to scalable
• How to become a technology-enabled superpowerwithout losing your personal touch
• The truth about what separates AI-literate leaders from the rest (hint: it’s not coding skills)

This isn’t about tools. It’s about transformation—starting with a single, brave step.

Challenge of the Week

Find one task you’ve been doing manually—out of habit orfear—and hand it to AI this week. Then tag us or DM Kim with your story using #AIBraveMove on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.

We’ll share a few of our favorite breakthroughs in next week’s episode!

 

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