2025 GREATS: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

2025 GREATS: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job December 29, 2025 Duration: 49:04
Jeremy Utley reveals why many aren’t getting the results they want from AI—and how to fix that.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The #1 mistake people are making with AI  2) ChatGPT’s top advantage over other AI platforms (as of late 2024)  3) The simple adjustments that make AI vastly more useful  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1010 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEREMY —  Jeremy Utley is the director of executive education at Stanford’s d.school and an adjunct professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the host of the d.school’s widely popular program "Stanford’s Masters of Creativity.”  • Book: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters  • Article: "For Conversations You Dread, Try a Chatbot"  • Article: “Don’t Let Gen AI Limit Your Team’s Creativity”  • Website: JeremyUtley.design  • LinkedIn: Jeremy Utley  • Podcast: Beyond the Prompt  • Course: AI Bootcamp — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Term: Einstellung effect  • Podcast: Huberman Lab  • Video: #NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) with Dr. Andrew Huberman  • Book: That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by Mark Randolph  • Previous episode: 903: How to Save Time Using ChatGPT at Work with Donna McGeorge • Previous episode: 1111: How to Get Better Results from AI to Amplify Your Productivity with Gianluca Mauro — 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 • 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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