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I recently remembered a book that was written nearly 20 years ago and that I read almost a decade ago, yet it feels incredibly aligned with today’s world: A Whole New Mind (2006) from Daniel Pink.  https://shorturl.at/FuCML Pink predicted a shift from left-brain, analytical tasks toward roles driven by creativity, empathy, and holistic thinking. A vision that, in 2024, is now more relevant than ever thanks to the rise of Generative AI. The book highlights six key “right-brain” skills that he predicted would drive the future of work, skills like creativity, storytelling, empathy, and the ability to synthesize ideas. Each of these skills is now being reshaped and amplified by Generative AI, which serves as a powerful complement to our own human strength 💡 Design & Creativity: Tools like DALL-E and Midjourney empower designers to turn big creative visions into reality faster than ever. 📝 Storytelling & Narrative: AI-powered content assists writers and marketers in crafting stories that emotionally resonate with audiences. 🤝 Empathy & Customer Experience: AI-driven chatbots may not “feel” emotions, but they’re improving human interaction, responding empathetically, and personalizing experiences. 🔍 Synthesis & Innovation: AI processes vast information quickly, empowering human decision-making and sparking new ideas. But here’s the real game-changer: the future of work is about being human. Generative AI is reshaping roles, yet it’s our uniquely human skills: creativity, empathy, intuition, and the ability to find deep meaning, that truly set us apart. The skills that make us human are the ones that define our future. The future of work is human-centered, AI-powered, and creativity-driven. Are you ready to embrace it? #FutureOfWork #GenerativeAI #HumanSkills #Creativity #Empathy #Innovation

My personal speaking website is finally live! https://lnkd.in/dgdrED2d It's an important step towards making Consciously Digital more independent from my own presence and day-to-day involvement. In the coming years, I want to do less business and more things that I love doing the most and I am best at - speaking and writing about what's happening with us as humans as all our lives are becoming more and more digitized. It means that my goal is to step away as much as I can from the day-to-day business activities, and do more the fun part. If you are looking for a speaker for your next event about this seismic shift that our society is going through as a result of digitizing and AI, and want to look beyond "what are the jobs of the future" or "how do we deal with digital stress", check my new website out!

Saturdays can often feel like a day to relax and unwind. However, by strategically planning and utilizing AI-powered tools, you can make this day a catalyst for a productive week ahead. Here's how:

I get the feeling that a lot of content on LinkedIn isn't all that authentic and is just an attempt to drive traffic. Here's what claude.ai came up with when I gave it a prompt to create an example: The Janitor's Secret: A Lesson in Humility and Success Today, I learned an incredible lesson from the most unexpected source - our office janitor, let's call him Joe. I was working late, stressed about a big presentation. Joe came in to empty the trash and noticed my frustration. He asked what was wrong. Surprised by his interest, I explained my situation. Then Joe said something that changed everything: "You know, son, success isn't about impressing others. It's about sweeping away your ego and polishing your character." I was stunned. This simple janitor had just dropped a pearl of wisdom that no ivy league professor or CEO had ever shared. Joe continued, "Every night, I don't just clean offices. I create an environment where great ideas can flourish. My mop is my paintbrush, and this office is my canvas." His words hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized I had been so focused on climbing the corporate ladder that I'd forgotten the importance of humility and purpose. The next day, I went into my presentation with a new mindset. Instead of trying to impress, I focused on how my ideas could help others. The result? Standing ovation and instant approval. All thanks to Joe, the wisest janitor in the world. Lesson learned: True success comes from humility, purpose, and seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Who was your unexpected teacher? Share your story in the comments! #MindsetMatters #SuccessSecrets #UnexpectedWisdom #LinkedInLearning Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

It can be difficult to know how to cope when you feel undermined by a coworker during a meeting. What do do when your coworker interrupts you, makes a snide remark, or shoots down your idea in front of others? Here are some strategies that can help you move forward productively.

I experimented with Read AI on some recent Google Meet calls. Wow! The insights it gives you are incredible. Not only does it create a transcript and summarize the meeting, it provides analytics on items such as sentiment, engagement, inclusion, etc. It also has a coaching element that provides points for improvement such as talk less or ask more question. https://www.read.ai/

Check out these "favorite management tips of 2023" from HBR. There's sure to be something for everyone within these 10 diverse topics. Best wishes to each of you for a successful, healthy 2024.

#Mondaymorning , just before the household starts off a busy work week ahead, read out loud with our n-th cup of coffee, this piece of article in the print publication. #relationshipgoals 😇 The debate was sonorous & synchronously held between the #CMO & the #IndependentConsultant The continuous saga of #AI v/s realising it’s actual worth. Takes me back to late 90’s & the #ERPsystems intended to impact fully transform the enterprise business landscape. The then 45+ Senior Management Teams influenced their Directors to sign huge cheques after much long haul sales cycles and believed that ERP plug, once switched on, will magically digitise their businesses! ☺️ The next decade & more, these decision influencers matured through continuous learning albeit spending more in simply identifying use cases while licenses expired, built BRD with smaller partners by giving them cheaper Services Fee (a trend that still is a hero proposition) and by the time they managed to put the engine in order came a newer wave of ‘Transformation Generation’ which many of them rolled out of, thanks to Retirement. My Personal Onservation: AI as a Tool or AI the Agent is riding that same wave. Many are impatiently writing off this trend as ‘no real benefit’ while a smaller divided house, largely the Tech Giants, strengthening their narrative of ‘don’t miss the bus’. My 2 bits: 1. What’s your inspiration for AI? 2. Is you a data first business? Hand on heart, most are still struggling here due to fragmented designs! 3. Are you hiding under the pressures of ‘have to order house first’ before applying Intelligence. Therefore shying away from taking a bold decision? 4. Not enough Leadership to orchestrate the true potential that will unlock the next some decades worthy impact much earlier in the life cycle? Most importantly, Mr Business Transformayion Lead, how well have you built your use case and mitigation plans? Close the divide within the organisation from siloed teams to a collective of talent who can help co-create this journey. It’s nothing short of an organised #DesignThinkingApproach Please park some money without being stingy to take outside help but hold reigns to results. Hence, to throw the baby out with the bath water will really result in more jaded outlooks in an already confused world. Even #bertie seems toggling at this rate! 😀 Happy work week ahead!

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