My Writing
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AI and Automation to add YouTube Video Description and Keywords
Here is a short video showing how I leveraged AI and automation to reduce the amount of work I need to do to put out content. In this example I start with a text transcript of a video that I uploaded to YouTube. I ask generative AI to create a description and keywords, then run…
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Is Your Manager a Grinch?
Get them the perfect stocking suffer: my book, People Management from the Ground Up. Reading it may or may not cause their heart to grow two sizes, but it will help them balance their many responsibilities. That’s a recipe for a more joyous season for all. This book isn’t just for Grinchy managers; it’s for…
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A Natural Public Speaker
No one was calling me this when my voice cracked, my face flushed, and I tried to hide my sweat and discomfort. I wasn’t afraid of public speaking, my body just refused to let me do it the way I wanted to. I have some unique perspectives, we all do. But those perspectives can’t affect…
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AI Will Accelerate Your Burnout
If you are already on the cusp of burnout and you simply use AI to do the same things faster, your problem will only get worse. I have noticed more and more people offering consulting services on how to use AI to create better work-life balance. While I don’t know the full extent of their…
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Reading Recap: November 2024
Back on track with five down in November and only five more to go in December to hit my goal of 60 books in 2024! Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris The sheer size of this book is intimidating, but I actually found it to be one of my easiest reads of the year. Short…
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Let the machines write for each other
Writing my own words to communicate to another human being is a sacred act. My thoughtful effort and time investment demonstrate that I value to recipient. Generative AI’s writing capability threatens this social contract if we are not thoughtful about how and when we use it. Like many of us, I am figuring out where…
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What do AI headshots tell us about our values?
Observing the recent influx of headshots built by AI tools, I have noticed a preference toward certain physical attributes and styles. We may not be comfortable saying what we think a “professional” looks like, but our AI models are now speaking for us. One of the existential challenges of AI is that it forces us…
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I am Enough
This has become my meditation mantra. When the too many things to do start swirling into my conscious view, I remember to return to my breath. I know I will never be done. But I need to remind myself that I am enough right now and always. It’s all a bit cheesy, I know. Nevertheless,…
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Reading Recap: October 2024
I fell a little off my five books a month pace this month, but I am still on target for 60 with 10 books left to go in the remainder of 2024. All four of these books were great reads that I recommend. More to come in the deep dive. Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman,…
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Fire Up Your Performance “Jets” with a Persona
When you hear him interviewed in his home, Justin Jefferson comes across as quiet and unassuming. He strikes you as someone who would be comfortable sipping an herbal tea while reading at a coffee shop. That’s not what you would expect from one of American Football’s elite wide receivers. Playing football in general requires a…