Ken Okel

The AI shortcut that makes you worse at your job may be the one that saves you the most time. That sounds strange, especially when we're being encouraged to use AI to work faster and accomplish more. But there's a question worth asking: What happens when AI doesn't just help you do your job, but starts doing the parts of your job that actually make you better at it? That's what I want to explore today, on this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more?

When it comes to how to podcast for 800 episodes, there's not a one big secret I can share. But as I celebrate this milestone, I realize some strategic decisions, that I made more than 15 years ago that have served me very well. So let's throw out the format this week and talk about those decisions, as well as all the episodes we have enjoyed together. And a big thank you to everyone who is joining me on this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more?

When AI becomes the easiest person on your team to talk to, leaders may have a problem they didn't anticipate. Because AI is available almost instantly. It doesn't interrupt you. It doesn't look distracted when you ask a question. And you don't have to worry about whether you're bothering it. That can be incredibly convenient. But what happens when employees start turning to AI before they turn to each other?