With last week’s release of GPT-5, we are reminded that every week there’s something new in the world of AI.
Another tool.
Another model.
Another “prompt hack.”
And a relentless pursuit to keep up with what is new.
We’ve been guilty of propagating this anxiety ourselves, in this newsletter.
In the meanwhile, we’re hearing from many of you about:
- Pressure from upper management to use AI to boost productivity
- Lack of guidance on what work will be valuable in the coming decade
- Fears about job security
The real problem is upgrading the skills that make AI a force multiplier for each human.
I’ve made a short, no-fluff video that shows the 6 skills the next decade will reward – and how to practice them now. It includes real stories and clips from world-class leaders.
The 6 skills are:
1. Asking better questions
How NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang interrogates AI – never accepting the first answer.
2. Breaking the rules
Why great outcomes often require bending norms – and the wild story of getting a plane to land at the right gate to make an impossible connection.
3. Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
Growth lives where your stomach flips. How to train that muscle on purpose.
4. Demanding quality
Treat AI outputs like drafts. Indra Nooyi’s standard: send it back until it’s right – and remove barriers so “right” happens faster.
5. Connecting deeply
Bill Gates is blunt: the most human, engaged work is still in short supply – and it multiplies your impact when AI handles the busywork.
6. Selling what matters
Everything is sales: your ideas, your roadmap, your vision. AI generates words – you make them matter.
I break this all down in this 12 minute video:
You’ll leave with a practical checklist on what keeps you valuable as AI does more of the doing.
P.S. I’m considering hosting a few complimentary AI Masterclasses based on my book, “Do More With Less: The AI Playbook for Amplifying Talent & Output”. If you might be interested, please let us know through this form.