Electrifying Growth Episode 81: Adopting AI Isn’t the Same as Winning With AI

AI adoption has become nearly universal. But adoption alone doesn’t create enterprise value.

Our 2026 Growth Index surfaced an interesting disconnect: roughly 90% of leaders reported that their teams were using AI effectively, yet the companies reporting the strongest AI usage weren’t necessarily seeing stronger financial results. That raises a more important question for leaders: How are you measuring the return?

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Managing Partner Chris Sugden breaks down what separates AI experimentation from AI that actually compounds value. From measuring productivity and quality to connecting AI initiatives across functions, he explains why the strongest adopters aren’t simply using more AI—they’re aligning its use to the business. And as adoption accelerates, that alignment matters beyond financial performance: AI will amplify the culture, operating cadence, and organizational health you already have.

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