EPISODE #4: AI is a Behavioral Shift, Not a Technological Shift
Is AI a technological revolution, or is it really about behavior? In this episode, we break down why adapting to AI is less about mastering the technology and more about shifting your mindset—especially for professionals over 50. I’m joined by Sol, a ChatGPT Advanced Voice,, to discuss how AI isn’t just a tool you use when you need it, but a coworker and thinking partner that should always be in your workflow. We also explore how moving beyond the traditional “Google search mindset” can help you integrate AI into both your personal and professional life.
Plus, I share a real-life story about how AI saved me over $500 on a dryer repair, and we dive into practical strategies to help you build the habit of using AI daily. Stick around for this week’s exercise, where I introduce the ERA framework—another powerful prompting tool to add to your AI skill set.
🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• AI adoption is more about changing behaviors than learning technology
• Success comes from treating AI as a conversational partner, not just a search tool
• Personal use cases help build comfort with AI before professional applications
📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN
⏳ - 00:00 Introduction: AI as a Behavioral Shift
⏳ - 00:19 Welcome to AI After 50
⏳ - 00:36 Podcast Goals and Show Notes
⏳ - 01:43 Recap of Previous Episode
⏳ - 02:07 Exploring New Prompt Frameworks
⏳ - 03:32 Special Guest: Sol Discusses AI Behavioral Shift
⏳ - 05:46 Practical Tips for Adapting to AI
⏳ - 07:42 Real-World AI Success Stories
⏳ - 10:28 Creating Aha Moments with AI
⏳ - 10:58 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
⏳ - 12:41 Weekly Prompting Exercise
⏳ - 14:05 Conclusion and Next Steps
💡 HIGHLIGHTED QUOTES
"AI isn't something you have to learn, like coding - it's something you get to learn, like a new way of thinking." [35:40]
"AI is a tool that works with you, not just for you.]
🔍 PRACTICAL EXERCISE
The ERA Framework (Expectation, Role, Action):
Expectation: Create HR policy documents for manufacturing company
Role: HR policy expert
Action: Create three documents:
• Paid time off policy (eligibility, carryover rules, procedures)
• New benefits package
• Spanish translations of key HR forms
ERA Framework
Expectation, Role, Action
Expectation: Describe the desired result.
Role: Specify ChatGPT's role.
Action: Specify needed actions.
Example: HR Example
Prompt:
You are an HR policy expert tasked with updating company policies for a midsize manufacturing company. Create three well-structured documents: (1) A clearly written Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy covering accrual, eligibility, carryover rules, and request procedures; (2) An engaging New Benefits Package Overview summarizing health, retirement, and wellness benefits in easy-to-understand language; and (3) Professional Spanish translations of key new hire forms (W-4, direct deposit authorization, emergency contact forms). Ensure all documents are clear, compliant, and accessible, using bullet points and simplified language where needed. The Spanish translations must be accurate, culturally appropriate, and suitable for Latin American employees.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
• WorkLab Podcast by Microsoft
Show: Worklab with Molly Wood
Guest: Conor Grennan on Moving Beyond the “Search Engine Mindset”
Link: https://bit.ly/conor-grennan-worklab-podcast
• ChatGPT Advanced Voice
• Google Doc to Start Your Own Prompt Library (recommended)