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The Weekly AI Briefing

🧑‍🏫 Latest AI thoughts, tools, and news from unburdn In case you missed it! Nick on a podcast… Links: Direct link, Apple Podcast, Spotify

Main Idea:

I promised a big update (one of two to come!), so here it is: we’re moving from “one-and-done” training to recurring partnerships built on two principles: 1) tangible ROI and 2) long-term proficiency. “Wait and see” is the same as “fall behind.” Tech used to move in decades; now it moves in quarters. AI isn’t “software you buy.” It’s a culture you build. That takes bandwidth, planning, and investment. It’s worth it because this is the hurricane of hurricanes. If you’re not actively preparing, you’re volunteering to be debris. Why recurring beats one-off (four quick analogies): Fitness: Most people join a gym, go a few times, and stall. The ones with a recurring session and a trainer get results. Therapy: You don’t do five sessions and declare victory. You keep showing up to compound the gains. The digital shift: You didn’t just buy gear at Circuit City, you built an IT function (or hired an MSP) to evolve with it. EOS in my last company: A pro implementer didn’t give us secret wisdom; he forced focus, cadence, and accountability. Bottom line: The common denominator of success is follow-up. Show up weekly with a partner who makes sure the work happens. PS: Keep reading for hot-takes on headlines, AI tools, and a personal story + pic

📰 AI News Worth Knowing

🩺 AI as your “always-on” second opinion. A candid WSJ piece on using chatbots for healthcare because the system is slow, confusing, and expensive. The takeaway: when access is broken, AI can be the pressure-release valve. Read Here 📈 Exec adoption is exploding—and ROI is showing up. 82% of executives use genAI weekly (46% daily). 72% measure ROI; ~75% report positive returns. Hiring impact isn’t all doom: more interns and entry-level roles are expected. Translation: this is moving from experiments to operating system. Read Here 🎧 Binge-worthy AI history + future. THIS IS WORTH YOUR TIME! This podcast series breaks down AI’s arc without the academic snore. Great context for leaders deciding where to place bets. PS—shoutout to my friend Marco Host for the rec. Listen Here 🎓 MBAs using AI the right way—amplifier, not shortcut. Kellogg students interrogate AI “stakeholders” to solve messy, real problems. It’s not cheating; it’s closer to consulting in the wild. Read Here 🧠 Wharton’s monster report on enterprise genAI. Solid benchmarks on use cases, ROI, org design, and change management. Read Here (PDF)

🛠️ AI Tools You Need to Try

📝 Granola What it is: Turns your raw meeting notes into crisp summaries and action items—no creepy recording bot required. How to use it: After every meeting, get clean recap + next steps in 60 seconds. Try it 📊 Claude x Microsoft Excel What it is: Claude runs in Excel’s sidebar—reads, analyzes, modifies, and creates workbooks with a clear audit trail. How to use it: MAFO!!! Try it 🧰 Unburdn’s Vault. A curated library of AI tools mapped to Crawl → Walk → Run stages. Great cheat‑sheet for leveling up your team’s stack. Explore Here.

📢 Take Action

If this felt like a wake-up call, good. The teams winning aren’t smarter, they’re showing up weekly with accountability and a scorecard. We’ve redesigned our work to reflect that: recurring partnerships focused on ROI and capability you keep. Book us with a “Reply” or go here[Subscribe

From the Field: 🤒 “Fever Dream” Week

We met up with my YPO forum in Baton Rouge. Told you last week, we went to the LSU game. Also…. the Angola Prison Rodeo. Yes, that’s a thing. One friend nailed it: “Was that a fever dream?” Shoutout to Lauren for powering through the rodeo-on-steroids. Thanks for reading. 🙏 Copyright (C) 2025 AI for the Rest of Us LLC dba Unburdn. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe