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Claude Skills Make Sure the Work You Assign Is Done Your Way
This is week five and the last week of our how to use Claude.AI in your small business series. In the last four weeks we've shown you how to set up Claude and create the connections with your office software. Then, we started using an analogy to explain how Claude is a very competent Executive Assistant. A couple of weeks ago, I explain the different tools that he uses to get the work done for…
The Staff that Claude Bring with Him (Cowork, Chrome, Code and 365)
For the last couple of weeks, I've been sharing with you a series on how to use Claude.AI in your small business. We started with how to set up Claude so he can have access to your system and do work for you. In that episode, we started using an analogy to explain how Claude is a very competent Executive Assistant. Last week, I explain the different tools that he uses to get the work done for you.…
Understanding the Claude AI Tools - Chat, Projects, and Artifacts
For the last couple of weeks, I've been sharing with you a series on how to use Claude.AI in your small business. Last week, we went through the set up process and finished by explaining the Connectors. Just as a refresher, we are using an analogy to explain hoe Claude is a very competent Executive Assistant. And last week, those connectors were you giving Claude the keys to the office and getting…
How to Setup Claude AI to Increase Profit Margins in Your Business
Part 1) Setting Up Claude and Connecting It to Your Workspace Last week, I started a series on how to use Claude.AI in your small business. this week, I'll take you step-by-step through the different parts of Claude, because it can be a little confusing. But once you understand all the parts and what this AI agent can do for you, you'll start coming up with so many creative ideas to improve…
About a month ago, one of my executives had me download the Claude.AI app. Since then, it has completely revolutionized the way my small business works. Interestingly, the thing that won me over wasn’t better content creation or smarter answers. After all, every one of these tools can do that. Instead, Claude pulled off something none of the others could. In under a month, it let me eliminate a…
Our topic today is about how to improve employee engagement at your company and we are continuing a two part series that we started last week. If you recall, last week, I mentioned that most HR directors and executives know engagement is a problem. They just are not sure what is actually causing it or what to do about it. So, in the last episode, I shared with you a bunch of studies and statistics…
If you want to know how to improve employee engagement at your company, you are not alone. Most HR directors and executives know engagement is a problem. They just are not sure what is actually causing it or what to do about it. The good news is that experts around the world have researched this topic extensively. As a result, we know what drives engagement and what kills it. We know what moves…
Five Ways that Poor Leadership Ruins Your Team's Morale
Poor leadership skills can ruin team morale. As a manager, you hold more power than you might think. Obviously, you can hire and fire your subordinates. You can also promote them… or not promote them. You may also have the ability to approve a raise. If not, you at least have the ability to conduct the annual review. In essence, your leadership skills and moral compass have a direct impact on…
What is Effective Communication, and Why do You Need it?
If you’ve ever worked on a team that had a crazy amount of chemistry, you already know the answer. Everything they touched was gold, they produced more than any other team combined, and they had fun doing it. Unfortunately, you know that that is not the norm. Most teams have people you don’t like, that one person that doesn’t do anything, one person who shows up always talking about their personal…
Looking for the best way to deliver an effective impromptu speech? You will want to master two components. First, you want to reduce your nervousness so your audience sees your response as credible. Then, you want to deliver a credible response so your audience sees you as the expert. If you are new to public speaking, an impromptu speech is one where you have to speak on short notice. So you…