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Is your team confused about AI? Is your team fearful of AI?

Brett Schklar delivers engaging, insight-packed keynotes that cut through the hype and help
leaders understand how to harness AI to drive growth, innovation, and resilience — without the buzzwords or confusion.

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Why Brett?

Brett Schklar is an AI strategist & futurist who’s spent decades guiding mid-market companies through complex change. After building and selling a successful marketing agency, he founded AI First Leadership to help CEOs adopt AI without adding layers of cost or complexity. This book distills his no-nonsense approach into a clear, actionable playbook that’s already helping companies around the country rethink what’s possible.

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Book cover titled 'AI Without the BS: The CEO's Playbook for Actually Getting AI Right' by Brett A. Schklar, with a silhouette of a human head and a brain graphic inside.

Whether you’re just starting or already dabbling in AI, this book will give you clarity, direction, and the confidence to lead through uncertainty—with fewer missteps and far greater impact.

Say goodbye to the chaos. Say hello to clarity. Your AI-powered future starts now—without the BS.

Perfect for leaders in:

  • Manufacturing

  • Healthcare

  • Retail

  • Consumer Goods

  • Financial Services

  • Hospitality

  • Any non-tech industry ready for practical transformation

The AI Playbook for Business Leaders

Real-World Strategies to Navigate the AI Revolution Without Getting Lost in Complexity

Recognize where AI adds real business value—and where it doesn’t

Move past Hollywood-driven fear
and into practical experimentation

Measure Return on AI (ROAI) so you can track real results, not buzzwords

Create an AI-first culture that encourages innovation without sacrificing control

Attract and retain “Generation AI” talent who expect modern tools and leadership

Understand key risks like data security and ethics—and how to manage them

Shift your company from AI-curious to AI-committed—without breaking things