Your Biggest Risk Isn’t AI – It's Your Team's Resistance to It

Rob speaks with David Schnurman, CEO of Lawline, about building a culture by design, evolving from visionary founder to strategy-focused CEO, and why AI is the next transformational lever in CLE and operations. David shares how structure (Scaling Up), personality tools, and an internal academy accelerate execution, plus practical ways to “AI‑enable” teams, automate low‑value work, and create award-winning client education.

About the guest
David Schnurman is the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online continuing legal education. He’s the author of The Fast Forward Mindset and the upcoming The Year We Said Yes, and host of the Lawyers Who Learn podcast. David is the former president of EO New York and serves on his YPO chapter board. He’s also a marathoner and speaker focused on helping people be more fearless, focused, and fulfilled.

Highlight
“You only grow as fast as your leaders grow.” 

Actionable insights

• Use personality profiles to improve collaboration: Share types across the team (e.g., TypeCoach/MBTI) so people tailor communication and balance visionary vs. detail strengths. [05:33]
• Treat AI as change management, not just tooling: Hire for AI fluency, “AI‑enable” roles, and create forums, training, and expectations to reduce fear and drive adoption. [11:21]
• Build leaders systematically: Create an internal academy and Emerging Leaders program; coach candid conversations and management fundamentals. [18:17]

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Check out TypeCoach.

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