Organizations are facing a significant change management challenge as they attempt to integrate artificial intelligence into their business operations. Despite the enthusiasm of leaders, many employees are not embracing AI, and this resistance is often misunderstood. According to research, employees are already using generative AI more than their leaders realize, but only a small percentage of companies have fully integrated AI into their workflows. The main issue is not resistance, but rather a lack of understanding and unclear expectations about how to use AI effectively. Employees are looking for a clear destination and a sense of purpose when it comes to using AI, rather than just being given a directive to adopt it. To address this issue, leaders need to reset the system and provide a clear understanding of why AI is being adopted and how it will benefit the organization. There are three key strategies to achieve this: giving people a clear destination, connecting AI adoption to what people already care about, and making the right behavior easier than the wrong one. By implementing these strategies, leaders can close the AI adoption gap and create an environment where employees are motivated to use AI effectively. Ultimately, the goal is to create a sense of meaning and purpose around AI adoption, rather than just relying on mandates and directives. By doing so, leaders can unlock the full potential of AI and drive business transformation.