1111: How to Get Better Results from AI to Amplify Your Productivity with Gianluca Mauro

1111: How to Get Better Results from AI to Amplify Your Productivity with Gianluca Mauro

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job November 17, 2025 Duration: 52:39
Gianluca Mauro discusses the mindset and habits for getting the most out of AI tools.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to avoid the trap of AI “workslop” 2) What you can and can’t expect AI to do 3) The CIDI framework for better prompting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1111 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GIANLUCA —  Gianluca is the Founder and CEO of AI Academy, an AI education company founded in 2017. AI Academy has trained more than 12000 individuals and teams to harness the power of artificial intelligence for more productivity and better results. Gianluca has over 10 years of experience consulting and building AI for organizations and currently teaches at Harvard’s Executive Education programs. He’s also the author of the book Zero to AI and the investigation on AI gender bias “There is no standard’: investigation finds AI algorithms objectify women’s bodies”, published in The Guardian. • LinkedIn Learning Course: Nano Tips for Using Chat GPT to 10x Your Productivity at Work with Gianluca Mauro • Tool: Epiphany • Website: AI-Academy.com • Website: GianlucaMauro.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: "Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the Effects of AI on Knowledge Worker Productivity and Quality" by Fabrizio Dell'Acqua, et al. • Article: "AI-Generated 'Workslop' Is Destroying Productivity" by Kate Niederhoffer, et al. • Tool: Granola • Tool: Harvey • Tool: Legora • Tool: Make.com • Tool: Zapier • Tool: N8N • Tool: Crew AI • Tool: Whispr Flow • Podcast: The Copywriter Club Podcast #434: Building a Business Fast with Jon Morrow • Book: "Obvious Adams: The Story of a Successful Businessman" by Robert Updegraff • Book: "Ruined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It" by Mike Monteiro • Past episode: 466: How to Get Home Earlier by Automating (Some of) Your Work with Wade Foster — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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