423: How AI Can Help Us Show Meaningful Appreciation (And Be More Human at Work)

423: How AI Can Help Us Show Meaningful Appreciation (And Be More Human at Work)

September 1, 2026 · 7 min

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This episode discusses how to use AI to provide meaningful appreciation in the workplace.

Save your seat for the free, live masterclass From Knowing to Doing: https://www.themodernmanager.com/webinar Most of us have an instinctual positive response to great work.“This is amazing, thank you so much.” It feels warm and authentic, but could have been said about anyone or any work. The lack of specificity means those words are cheap and the positive impact they make is short-lived. Here's how to show authentic appreciation, using AI as a thinking partner (not a ghost writer) to pinpoint exactly what you appreciate so you can convey a truly meaningful message of thanks. Conversation Topics (00:00) Introduction: A Team Member's Effort and My Weak “Great Job” (00:34) Welcome to the Show, Plus a Confession (01:23) The Real Cost of Vague Appreciation (02:21) Turning to Claude to Find the Specific Words (03:17) Own It, Then Say It: Turning the Draft Into Real Appreciation (04:21) The Right Way to Use AI: Thinking Partner, Not Ghostwriter (05:31) This Week's Exercise and Free Resources Additional Resources ✨ Read the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ft_fJZsu_cNReD1sjjPuSVaOo-u8hxu7G6fa2wp0yiU/edit?usp=sharing ✨ Follow me on Instagram…

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