Why Your AI Strategy Is Failing (And It Has Nothing to Do With Technology)
Why Your AI Strategy Is Failing (And It Has Nothing to Do With Technology)  
Podcast: 10X AI with Julius Neil
Published On: Wed Mar 11 2026
Description: AI transformation isn’t failing because of technology — it’s failing because of trust. In this episode, Alex Todd explains why accountability, behavioral data, and human judgment will define the future of work.In this conversation, Alex Todd, founder of Reliable Me, discusses the importance of trust and accountability in the age of AI. He explains how Reliable Me functions as a trust enablement system that tracks commitments and behaviors, providing both qualitative and quantitative data to improve performance evaluations. The discussion also covers the challenges organizations face in adopting AI, the need for cultural shifts, and the evolving role of HR in an AI-driven world. Todd emphasizes the significance of human judgment and the necessity of integrating AI responsibly to enhance productivity and foster a supportive work environment.TakeawaysTrust enablement systemBehavioral evidence system Behavioral data is critical for AIEmpowering HR to support AI implementationsCulture change through accountability and commitmentAI's impact on financial outcomesThe importance of human judgment in AIThe need to verify AI outputs for accuracy Sound bites"We can engineer trust.""AI replaces thinking.""Leverage beats effort."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Reliable Me03:00 Understanding Commitment and Accountability05:27 AI in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities08:13 Trust and AI: The Human Element10:28 Governance and Guardrails in AI Implementation13:03 The Evolution of Trust in the Age of AI15:38 Performance Evaluation: A New Approach17:45 The Role of Data in AI Effectiveness26:04 The Power of Contextual Data for AI27:19 Behavioral Change and Tracking Outcomes28:45 Overcoming Resistance to AI30:40 The Evolving Role of CHROs in AI32:27 Connecting Human Change to Financial Outcomes34:52 Transforming Leadership and Accountability37:29 The Importance of Qualitative Data38:41 Technology as a Tool for Empowerment41:20 Balancing Financial Success with Human Care43:32 Future of AI: Agility and Adaptation47:26 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights on AI