AI Isn’t a Tool, It’s Your Next Teammate (And Here’s How to Use It)

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This isn’t just another tech rollout. It’s a mindset shift.

I’ll show you how to move beyond seeing AI as a threat or just a productivity tool, and instead see it for what it really is: a teammate. From simplifying the mundane to enhancing your strategic decisions, the right mindset unlocks AI’s real value for your team. Whether you’re leading a small group or scaling across an enterprise, this shift is essential. Let’s get you and your team ready to work smarter, together with AI.

00:00 The Wrong AI Questions

02:02 Move From Slower to Simpler

04:08 Use this prompt to get started.

04:38 Move From Simpler to Smarter

05:27 My favorite work prompt to use.

07:08 Build Smarter Team Habits

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One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.

He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.

A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.

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