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If you care about building a better future of work, you’ve likely come across Sophie Wade through her books (Embracing Progress, Empathy Works), her Transforming Work podcast, her LinkedIn Learning courses, or her talks on empathy and AI. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from Sophie about leading with empathy, scaling with intention, and making decisions that don’t compromise your values. Her ideas have helped me lead more thoughtfully, sometimes slower, sometimes bolder, but always more human. Now she’s putting those insights into a new weekly briefing: The Work in Progress Report. I—and all of us at FlexOS—are genuinely excited to support it. Why? Because it’s not just another future-of-work think piece. It’s for leaders who are in it, navigating AI shifts, remote teams, cultural tension, and the pressure to grow fast without breaking things (or people). If you're scaling and trying to do it sustainably, while still taking care of your people and staying grounded in what matters, I’d really recommend it. Subscribe, and let me know what you think!

Most People Only Tap into 10% of ChatGPT’s Power. But smart leaders are going further—and getting 10x the results. Join our free webinar to discover how to unlock ChatGPT’s full potential with advanced prompting techniques and the latest tools. 🔹Prompt Techniques – Get sharper, faster answers with prompts that actually deliver 🔹Deep Research – Discover rich insights quickly, enabling smarter decisions and sharper strategies 🔹Projects Tool – Keep your AI outputs organized, contextualized, and ready to use 🔹ChatGPT 4o, Canvas, Task and more 🎟️ Spots are limited—save yours now: https://lnkd.in/gD-ECiz3

AI in HR Today! There is still hesitation among HR teams about using AI. In this video and article, I provide practical tips to start your AI in HR journey today. I highlight how HR leaders can begin with pilot projects, invest in bite-sized training, and establish guidelines to reduce fear and risk. Let's shift the narrative from fear to empowerment and embrace the opportunities AI brings to our organizations. #AI #HumanResources #FutureOfWork #Inclusivity #HRTech #Empowerment

You may know Annie Dean and the Atlassian Team Anywhere program, but do you know what metric they invented to "give leaders access to their common sense" about the value of the office? While the novel metric has been mentioned briefly in some articles and podcasts, the details have never been publicly shared. But they will be on Thursday. I am thrilled to announce that my first issue of The Workline is based on an exclusive interview with Annie, who shared the story of how Atlassian keeps actual workers (not workstations) at the center of the office discussion. Subscribe to receive the full story on Thursday. https://lnkd.in/ekAQUvRH #futureofwork #realestate #office #costpervisit #workplace #changemanagement #metrics

What is the key element that will drive #AI in performance management? ...digital breadcrumbs...

Talking about the future of work is easy-ish. Navigating change today is harder. Unless you have a guide. 🙋♂️ 🗺️ I am thrilled to announce the launch of “The Workline,” a newsletter with actionable, candid advice for anyone trying to create a better experience at work in the face of misaligned incentives and conflicting information. Not for products. Or whitepapers. Or headlines. Or too-distant futures. I never thought I would do something like this, but I have found it increasingly difficult to know when to post something here, write it for Forbes, guest post elsewhere, etc. The Workline is my way of providing a clear and easily accessible home for my most thoughtful advice that HR, IT, and RE/FM leaders can use to battle change resistance and succeed in modern work design. Why "The Workline" name? Read this first article for the background. Very excited to partner with Daan and the FlexOS team on this endeavor, and thrilled to be in amazing company with other creators Antony and Anthony. The path to the future of work won’t be a straight line, but I promise not to let you stray too far from it. Subscribe for real at https://lnkd.in/ekAQUvRH But I'll cross-post to LinkedIn for the time being too.

Our partnership with Phil Kirschner is going live today: https://lnkd.in/e9jXs53c. There are a couple of reasons why I'm excited about launching The Workline. Reading through Phil's first edition (an exclusive interview with an all-star Future of Work leader) it's clear that he will deliver on everything we set out to do with FlexOS: 1. Tangible advice to achieve a better future of work 2. From a human who cares and that others trust 3. Shared in a delightful, can't miss, weekly format As one team member aptly pointed out, the future of work space suffers from an abundance of 'thinking' but a shortage of 'doing.' The Workline changes this. HR, IT, and RE/FM leaders can now receive weekly actionable strategies to transform their workplaces for the better. If you're one of them, you'll love The Workline, guided by Phil Kirschner.

🔹 The $100M Playbook: AI is Eating Business Models 💡 What if I told you that a company could hit $100M in revenue with just 20 employees? Sounds like an anomaly, right? But it’s happening. Cursor, Midjourney, Lovable—companies built on AI—are scaling at speeds we’ve never seen before. 🚀 Cursor: $100M ARR with 20 people 🚀 Midjourney: $200M ARR with 10 people 🚀 Lovable: $10M in 60 days This isn’t just “better automation.” It’s a fundamental shift in how business works. But here’s the question for real estate: If AI lets you do 10x more with 10x fewer people, what does that mean for offices? For talent? For value creation? Real estate isn’t about space. It’s about enabling productivity. And productivity is changing—fast. 💬 Tell me in the comments: What’s one AI-powered tool that’s changed your business? #AI #FutureOfWork #CommercialRealEstate #AIRevolution

FlexOS, sponsored by BambooHR, released a report, “HR Sentiments on Technology in the AI Era,” revealing that 40% of HR leaders are still avoiding generative AI despite its growing presence in HR departments. Key challenges include skepticism about AI’s effectiveness, concerns over data privacy, and the AI skills gap. While AI proficiency tops the list of critical competencies for HR leaders, emotional intelligence (EQ) remains equally essential, underlining the need for human-centric leadership. If you are in HR and not sure where to start on your AI journey, subscribe to my newsletter, AI in HR Today -> https://lnkd.in/e2qKtSTU I provide simple but powerful examples of how you can incorporate AI in your #HR and #Recruiting workflows.

The best AI model isn’t about IQ—it’s about how it fits your workflow. Because if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the AI model choices out there, you're not alone. In a training session last Friday, the question kept popping up: "Which AI model should I use?" And not to sound like a typical consultant (once again), but the truth is: "it depends." In the world of AI models, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It's about finding the model that fits your workflow. Here's how I advise the senior business leaders I coach to approach it: 1. Model Performance: Sure, look at user benchmarks. Gemini 2.0 Flash and ChatGPT-4o are top contenders. But that won't get you far. 2. Model Focus: Each model has strengths. ChatGPT excels in reasoning, while Claude shines in creative writing. What fits you best? 3. Features: Consider what each offers. ChatGPT has a suite of tools, including agents that can do deep research for you. What would help you most? 4. Context Window: Gemini 2.0 Flash leads with a 2-million-token window, crucial for handling large datasets. Is that important to you? 5. Privacy: Claude is known for its privacy-conscious approach, a key factor for many. DeepSeek on the other hand... well... And that's not to speak of where your AI will live. If all of your valuable data already sits in Microsoft 365 or Google Worksuite, an integrated AI there may pay off handsomely. The bottom line? See what fits you best. Like Andrew Currie, try a side-by-side test with your tasks. Find what boosts your productivity. Which AI model are you using most? Share your thoughts below!