AI at work is here, now comes the hard part. The rise of the generalist. The accountability ladder.
Welcome to a new issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.”
Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
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And now, let’s dive in!
One “must” for this week
“AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part” by the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn.
AI is projected to change the workforce by 50% by 2030, with generative AI accelerating this change to 68%.
More than two-thirds of this year's fastest-growing roles on LinkedIn didn't exist 20 years ago, and 12% of recruiters are creating new roles tied to generative AI.
Power users of AI report benefits such as increased creativity, better focus, and more manageable workloads.
We will soon reach the hard part of this tech disruption: turning experimentation into tangible business impact.
Personal development
The rise of the generalist
Your personal brand needs a refresh. Here’s where to start.
The big power of small goals
Marriage may be a key to happiness
How I think about debt
Innovation
AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part
How Google is improving search with generative AI
The BOOTSTART Manifesto. There’s never been a better time to act.
Future planning: why we must shift from prediction to foresight
Your longevity mindset: the key to extra healthy decades
How future thinking aids intergenerational decision-making
Leadership and management
Emotional sign posting: why you should tell people how to feel
Maintaining network connections
How burnout became normal — and how to push back against it
Purposeful leadership in organizations: mindset shifts
Curiosity has comprehensive benefits in the workplace
Google and psychological safety
A useful productivity measure?
One book
“Subtract: the untapped science of less” by Leidy Klotz.
My one takeaway from here ;
"Setting daily goals may not seem significant, but when it’s done consistently and built into the workday, the benefits are sizable.
And when all employees on a team—or in an entire organization—do it, those benefits compound. "
Simple 'to do' and simple 'not to do' also.