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Using AI While Growing the Human's Intelligence
“Can you use AI in the mental gym without losing cognitive muscle?“ Coren shared the results of studies that have shown what happens when smart humans – in this instance, Boston Consulting Group consultants, are asked to solve math problems using AI, and then are switched back to solving similar problems without help from AI. The findings? While using AI, the consultants did correctly solve more problems than a control group that did not use AI. But then after using AI for ju

Dave Todaro
4 days ago4 min read


A Used 7-Iron and the Discipline of Leadership
Leadership can be mentally taxing in ways that cause wear and tear we're not consciously aware of right away. And it can change our approach to people in the workplace - we subconsciously do little things to protect ourselves from discomfort, but that get in the way of showing up in the workplace as our best selves. A recent golf (mis)adventure held some lessons.

Dave Todaro
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Ikigai - One Christian's Perspective
“Ikigai” is a Japanese word. It deserves study and reflection for anyone who is seeking to get their career, their hobbies, or their...

Dave Todaro
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Urgency, Stress and the Burden of Vision
Recently, a well-known researcher/author/coach confessed that the “burning urgency” he feels to get things done because of his strong belief in his organization’s mission can lead him to pushing himself and others to a point where “it sucks the life out of me and the people I am closest to.” What if leaders considered their options to behave as a “stress amplifier” or a “stress dampener” as each new opportunity or threat to their teams’ and organizations’ success presents its

Dave Todaro
May 15, 20256 min read


Toward Greater Focus: Take the Favorites and Bookmarks Challenge
If you’re currently struggling with prioritization and focus when using your laptop or mobile device, why not try this fun hack?

Dave Todaro
Jul 14, 20244 min read


Careers: Thoughts to Help Job Seekers Ace Interviews
“Interviewing Fluency,” finding your interviewing genius, and 7 helpful questions toward interview mastery. Virtually all of us will...

Dave Todaro
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Holiday Season Mindfulness and Self-Care: A Humorous Confession
It all started, like so many things, when I was young. Brightly colored lights, delicious cookies, smiling aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Dave Todaro
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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