Steven M Prentice

Writer, author, speaker, voiceover guy. Partner, Expert in the people+tech space. Loves animals, aviation, oceans, music, rewilding, kindness.

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AI won’t replace experts. It will reward them.”
The people who thrive in the AI era aren’t the ones who know the most tools — they’re the ones who know their field deeply. AI amplifies expertise; it doesn’t replace it. https://t.co/uVnhc3l8kx

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People think AI success comes from mastering complex prompts, but the better route is repetition: asking simple questions, iterating, refining, and letting the tool help you think. Check out my most recent episode of my CoolTimeLife podcast: https://t.co/CEFUT5ntdI

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AI moves fast. Companies don’t. Compliance, culture, and process slow everything down. So stop chasing every new tool. Focus on understanding workflows instead. When your workplace finally adopts something new, you’ll already be ahead. My podcast: https://t.co/09oZkmG6Ng

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Feeling behind on AI? You’re not alone. Most people think everyone else is racing ahead, but inside real workplaces, adoption is slow and cautious. You don’t need to master everything. Stay curious and learn a little each day. My podcast: https://t.co/09oZkmG6Ng

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We are all excited about how AI can revolutionize work, but hold on there...will that make things better or simply add more busy-ness to an already jammed calendar?

Check out my post on Substack, and consider subscribing.

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People talk a great deal about guardrails, primarily in the context of how to use AI within the organization. But what about your own guardrails, in terms of how you use your own most valuable asset – your time? “Learn more: "The Negotiated No," podcast. https://t.co/0BCYnpKsdS.

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Not saying “no” will cost you more. You’re training people to expect it forever. A single “yes” becomes a precedent, and a later “no” hurts more. Learn more in my CoolTimeLife episode "The Negotiated No," wherever you get your podcasts, or visit https://t.co/0BCYnpKsdS.

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Saying no to a spontaneous task seems impolite, maybe even harmful. But in truth, it’s a hallmark of leadership, personal brand management and a teachable lesson to others about the value of time. Learn more at CoolTimeLife, "The Negotiated No," wherever you get your podcasts.

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My most recent episode of CoolTimeLife focuses on “The New Burnout.” It has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. Go to https://t.co/0dblYckb41 subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Halfway through teaching a workshop, I realized something unsettling: my class didn’t actually need me. Not in the old way. AI had quietly changed what it means to teach and what it means to learn. Here’s what that moment taught me.

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Burnout is in part a result of constant fight‑or‑flight responses. The opposite of fight-or-flight is rest‑and‑digest, the state where the body feels safe enough to heal, think, and create. Learn more here https://t.co/0dblYckb41 subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast.
#Stress

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Burnout Isn't Fixed by Vacations https://t.co/ACLfCi3R5f via @YouTube

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Burnout today isn’t just about overwork. It’s about ergonomic inflation and ambient anxiety as well as the fear of obsolescence, as in “AI can do my job.” Check out “Burnout Gets an Upgrade” to manage these hidden stressors: https://t.co/422mBgJlYE #burnout #StressAwarenessMonth

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In the analog era, waiting for a letter or commuting home gave our minds time to process and recharge. Mental downtime isn’t wasted time; it’s processing time. Discover how reclaiming that “nothing time” can restore your focus and creativity: https://t.co/422mBgJlYE

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Tech was supposed to make work easier… yet burnout is rising. My “New burnout” podcast episode explains why digital efficiency is draining us instead of helping.
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#Burnout #DigitalOverload #WorkplaceWellness #CoolTimeLife

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The AI revolution isn't our first rodeo. Here's my Instagram short on what we did in the 70s. https://t.co/wpLo2Ci1rT

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My most recent episode of CoolTimeLife focuses on “The New Burnout.” It has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. Go to https://t.co/0dblYckb41 subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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What's the purpose of the word “office” as a noun when it’s better as a verb, reflecting on work and achievement from anywhere? Hear Bob Johansen, futurist, on my CoolTimeLife episode, "Welcome to the Officeverse.” On your podcast platform https://t.co/BsDHlhNzbR

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Digital transformation means change, and that doesn't sit well with most people, because change creates fear. This is even more so in this era of AI. Check out my CoolTimeLife podcast episode entitled “The Future of Workplace Fear” at https://t.co/jOd0qzDTbO

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Async meetings: Instead of calling a 1-hour meeting for a specific time of day, set a Slack channel with an agenda and a duration of 1 week. Check out https://t.co/ypxEppIF7V wherever you get your podcasts, or read the article on LinkedIn here: https://t.co/6wPR34f2Vb