Adapt or Die: 6 Ways AI Leadership Prompts Can Help You Develop, Enhance, and Sustain Success

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Adapt or die!  In today’s fast-paced world, leaders face immense challenges. AI-leadership prompts offer a groundbreaking solution, helping you develop, enhance, and sustain your leadership effectiveness. This article explores how ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot can transform your approach to strategic planning, communication, problem-solving, and more. Reduce stress, boost engagement, and unlock your team’s potential with the power of AI.

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• Leverage AI prompts to develop, enhance, and sustain your leadership competencies.
• Reduce stress and improve team engagement through AI-powered communication and problem-solving.
• Unlock your team’s potential and achieve greater success with the strategic partnership of AI.

Key Words and Themes

AI in leadership, Leadership effectiveness, AI prompts, Management development, Strategic leadership

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AI Leadership Prompts Can Improve Leadership Effectiveness

“Today’s leaders need to understand that they, themselves, have to embody continuous learning and change, or they will quickly find themselves left in the hands of history.” –Douglas Conant

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced and integrated into various aspects of our lives. From virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles, Al has begun to revolutionize the way we live and work. Overcoming the ethical hurdles has been lost on this disrupting opportunity.

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One area where Al should expand is making a significant impact in leadership and management roles, offering new opportunities for enhancing effectiveness and productivity across a range of responsibilities.

The advent of Al has created an environment where leaders and managers can leverage these powerful tools to develop, enhance, and sustain their competencies. As Al continues to evolve and improve, leaders must adapt and learn how to harness the potential of Al to stay relevant, effective, and authentic leadership.

Al-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot have been designed to understand, process, and generate human-like text based on the input they receive. These natural language processing models can be an asset for leaders and managers, helping them navigate various tasks, from strategic planning to communication and problem-solving.

This article provides a practical overview for leveraging ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot in various leadership and management roles and responsibilities. Each section explains how Al can be used to develop, enhance, and sustain leadership and management competencies, and will include more examples of leadership and management-oriented “magic prompt” templates as a follow-on to my earlier article series on how leaders and teams can move from great to greater in a dynamic, complex and chaotic health system (Part 3/3) using Al.

Developing, Enhancing, and Sustaining Leadership Effectiveness

The use of Al in leadership and management roles offers several benefits, including global health leadership and management competency development domains such as those from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for aspiring health, healthcare, and social services mid-career and senior health leaders (SHELDR).

As another example, the results of the 2023 National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) survey on transformation leadership competencies resulted in the following dimensions of leadership:

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1. Strategically aligning leadership development

2. Attracting and selecting leaders

3. Preparing new leaders for success

4. Talent management and succession planning

5. Providing developmental experiences

6. Providing performance feedback

7. Developing clinical leadership strength

8. Development for diversity & inclusion

9. Incorporating administrative fellowships

10. Monitoring and achieving results

11. Utilizing coaching for leadership development

12. Leadership & well-being

As you read this article, you will learn to integrate Al into your leadership and management toolkit and daily routine without sacrificing your authenticity, ultimately embracing Al as a strategic partner to help you excel (develop, enhance, and sustain) your effectiveness.

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A Familiar Scenario For Leaders and Managers

It’s no coincidence organizations are focused on developing leaders. Quiet quitting and stress levels are at all-time highs. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace Poll highlights that 44% of employees are experiencing a lot of stress daily. Forty-one percent of quiet quitters, who make up nearly 6 out of 10 employees, said they would change the culture they work in.

Leaders and managers are being asked to do whatever they do faster, better, and more effectively with fewer resources. AI can help! What can organizations and leaders focus on?

1. Start With The Positive: In 2022, Harvard Business Review found the secret to successful leadership is positive, relational energy. Finding five minutes at the beginning of a meeting to start with good news can shift the energy in the room and create a more productive, engaging environment. However, that seems to be a rare event these days.

• Get To Know People On A Personal Level: Leaders can have more of an impact on a person’s physical health through engagement and active listening. When leaders get to know people on a personal level, it shows we care about them on a deeper level than the tasks they complete daily. Yet, in today’s remote and hybrid environment, getting to know others has become a luxury.

• Talk Less, Ask More: Leaders often feel like they need to have all the answers. This is impossible. To take the pressure off, leaders can shift their thinking focusing on asking the right questions and actively listening. This effort creates a sense of inclusion and belonging, an area most organizations struggle with.

• Gotta Go Slow to Go Fast: Burnout is now an official diagnosis by the World Health Organization. Most leaders are compelled to “punch through it” or compartmentalize until the work is done. Studies have shown taking breaks in between tasks that require sustained attention can increase performance. In a study outlined by the American Psychological Association, groups who took a 5-minute break while completing a 45-minute task performed better than those who didn’t take any breaks.

• Leverage AI and Lead By Example: Like it or not, AI is here to stay. You can also transform the 80/20 using AI to be more effective by using AI-Prompts. If having difficult conversations and giving critical feedback is hard, AI can assist you. If you’re stuck in a strategic planning phase, AI can help you. If you need to develop scripts for meditation sessions, AI can help. If you want to brainstorm a few ideas before going into a meeting, AI can help you. 

No. AI won’t replace you, its an assistive tool. It’s not about having the most experience or knowledge but about being the leader who connects with their team on a human level. The world might be getting more technologically advanced, but after all, it will be humans who continue to make the organization run.

As mentioned in my article on the Skill-Will Matrix for Strategic Health Leaders (SHELDR) diagnosing skill and will gaps in your team, tailoring development plans to unlock individual and team potential, and supercharging your team’s performance and impact can be achieved using AI.

Leaders who continue to develop themselves and others will be the ones who succeed in the long run.  Now, more than ever, AI should become common practice and routine.

Adapt or Die: AI Prompts For Leaders And Managers

AI is a brave new world for leaders. AI is disrupting industries and workforces globally. For those who embrace AI, they’re realizing their career aspirations and potential. 2022-23 was the great experiment stage for AI. Every day,  AI is proving to produce more quality work, uncover deep insights, and unlock creativity.

If you’re in a leadership or management role, you have an enormous opportunity at your fingertips. You can harness the power of AI wisely by applying it to various areas of your work, and champion its use within your team.

To get the most benefit from your use of ChatGPT for work, you need to first understand prompts and experiment with prompts.

Introduction to AI Leadership Prompts: Empowering Leadership and Management

Prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot are powerful tools that can be used to guide thinking, stimulate creativity, and facilitate problem-solving in leadership and management. Prompts act as starting points, providing context and direction to individuals or teams when navigating various situations.

While AI-generated prompts can offer valuable suggestions, it’s crucial to remember that authentic leadership remains the cornerstone of effective leadership and management, especially in healthcare, health, and social service settings. This short overview explores the concept of prompts, their application in leadership and management, and strategies for developing and utilizing them effectively.

The Power of AI Leadership and Management “Magic” Prompts

Imagine facing a complex decision, navigating a team conflict, or setting impactful goals. Prompts come to the rescue, acting as structured frameworks that guide your thinking, stimulate creative solutions, and facilitate effective action. By incorporating prompts into your leadership and management toolkit, you can:

• Simplify complex situations: Break down intricate challenges into manageable components, enabling focused analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Spark innovation: Encourage diverse perspectives and out-of-the-box thinking, leading to novel solutions and improved outcomes.
• Enhance communication and collaboration: Foster clear and concise communication within teams, leading to better alignment and collaborative problem-solving.
• Boost productivity and efficiency: Streamline routine tasks and decision-making processes, freeing up valuable time and resources for strategic initiatives.

Experiment with these prompts in Table 1. Then consider the recommended improvements or adaption to your situation as you develop your own style and approach.

Table 1: Prompts for Leader

Competency Domain	Situation, Scenario, or  Example	Prompt Structure (PS) and Prompt (P)
Decision-Making	You are considering implementing a new electronic health records (EHR) system.	PS: [Describe the situation.] Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to assess the potential impact of this decision on various aspects like cost, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff training.   P: Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to assess the potential impact of this decision on various aspects. Consider, Costs: Initial purchase, implementation, ongoing maintenance, staff training, potential data migration costs, Benefits: Improved efficiency, reduced errors, enhanced patient care coordination, potential cost savings in the long run, Intangible benefits: Increased staff satisfaction, improved patient experience.   P: Identify Stakeholder Objections and Mitigation Strategies: Identify potential objections from various stakeholders, such as Clinicians: List possible concerns about workflow disruption, learning curve, potential impact on patient interaction time, IT staff: List possible concerns about system integration, security, ongoing support workload, Patients: List possible concerns about data privacy, ease of access to their medical records.   P: You are considering implementing a new electronic health records (EHR) system that promises to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. However, you anticipate potential concerns from stakeholders regarding data security, user-friendliness, and cost. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to assess the potential impact of this decision on various aspects like cost, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff training. Additionally, identify specific objections that might arise from clinicians, IT staff, and patients, and develop strategies to address each concern effectively.
Problem-Solving	Morale and productivity are declining in your nursing department due to increased workload and staffing shortages.	PS: I am currently facing [name of challenge] in my department. I have already tried/considered [your solution]. Suggest some team brainstorming activities for a hybrid team meeting.   P: Morale and productivity are declining in your nursing department due to increased workload and staffing shortages. You have already tried implementing flexible scheduling and offering additional training opportunities. What are 3 unique and creative team-building activities you can conduct in a hybrid setting to foster collaboration, improve communication, and boost team spirit?   PS: Give me five ideas to address [name of challenge] that are unique and different to what I have already done.   P: Brainstorm five unique solutions to address the challenge of low morale and productivity, beyond the solutions you have already considered.
Meetings	You are leading a meeting to discuss the implementation of a new telemedicine program.	PS: Suggest 5 open-ended questions I can use to encourage my team members to express their feedback and ideas on [name of topic].   P:Formulate 5 open-ended questions to encourage team members to share their feedback and ideas on the feasibility, benefits, and potential challenges of the telemedicine program.
Meetings	You are scheduling a meeting with department heads to address concerns about rising medication costs.	PS: I would like to propose a meeting to address [name of issue]. [Job titles] will be present. Generate a meeting agenda with ample time for each attendee to participate and share their thoughts and questions in a discussion.   P: Create a meeting agenda that allocates sufficient time for each department head to present their perspectives, engage in discussions, and ask questions.
Employee Performance	You are conducting a performance review with a nurse who demonstrates strong clinical skills but struggles with time management.	PS: List some [sentiment on attributes, skills, competencies] aspects of my employee’s performance that I can acknowledge before discussing and addressing areas for improvement.   P: List positive aspects of the nurse’s performance, such as their clinical expertise, patient care skills, or teamwork, before addressing the time management issue.
Employee Performance	An employee with excellent communication and interpersonal skills has expressed interest in career advancement.	PS: My employee’s strengths are in [list strengths]. What role would be best for her to transition to within the company?   P: Analyze the employee’s strengths and suggest potential roles within the company that would leverage their skills and align with their career aspirations.
Stakeholder Relations	Your hospital provides critical care services to a diverse patient population.	PS: Our business provides [what you provide] to [name of target market]. Provide an extensive list of all our stakeholders.   P: Identify all stakeholders involved in your hospital’s operations, including patients, families, healthcare providers, insurers, government agencies, and community organizations.
Stakeholder Relations	You are launching a community outreach program to promote healthy eating habits.	PS: Suggest 10 ways I can obtain stakeholder feedback for [name of project]. (You can take this a step further and be more specific with what stakeholder, for example, customer feedback, or supplier/partner feedback).   P: Suggest ten diverse methods to gather feedback from various stakeholders, including patients, community leaders, and potential program participants.
Goal-Setting	You are initiating a project to improve patient wait times in the emergency department.	PS: I’m launching an initiative that will [end goal and purpose]. Provide me with a list of KPIs and short term goals for [job titles of team members who will be involved].   P: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards the goal of reducing wait times. Set short-term, achievable goals for different team members involved in the project, such as physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.
Goal-Setting	An employee has set a performance goal of improving their customer service skills.	PS: Suggest how I can help an employee break down their performance goal of [name of goal] into manageable deliverables that can be achieved within [timeframe].   P: Assist the employee in breaking down their broad goal into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives with clear deadlines and deliverables.

Calibrate Your Prompts for Your Next Situation or Scenario

Ask yourself, what went right?  Was it value added? What are the opportunities to improve? How can I build this process into my daily routine and not sacrifice my authenticity? How can I teach others?

Including prompts into your leadership and management toolkit will dramatically ease the process of solving internal conflicts, managing team members’ performance, and driving your organization forward. Here are some suggestions for improving the situation or context and the prompt structure and content:

1. Identify Audience Type and Challenges: Adjust the prompt for the audience: Consider the prompt responders’ knowledge, experience, and expertise. This will make the prompt challenging but achievable. Match prompt to context: Consider organizational culture, values, and resources when writing the prompt. This will ensure the proposed solutions are feasible in the context.
2. Enhance Problem Statements: Add context. Instead of stating the situation, describe the challenges, goals, or decisions. Users will understand the context and respond more appropriately. Emphasize key points Identify the key factors users must consider when responding. This will focus them on what matters most.
3. Improve Prompt Specificity: Replace generic terms with situation-specific details. This will provide context for more targeted and relevant responses.  Use specific action verbs first: Instead of “suggest” or “provide,” use verbs that indicate the desired action or outcome. This will clarify user expectations. Reframe questions well: Ask open-ended questions to promote critical thinking and diversity. Answer-specific questions should be avoided.
4. Promote Deeper, Diverse, and Creative Thinking: Use prompts to foster brainstorming, diverse perspectives, and innovative solutions. This can be done by saying “suggest different ways,” “list unique ideas,” or “brainstorm innovative approaches.” Look beyond surface solutions. Instead of asking for solutions, ask users to consider the causes, effects, and long-term effects of their actions. Include diverse viewpoints. When solving problems or making decisions, encourage users to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders. A more comprehensive and inclusive approach will result.
5. Clearly Identify Actionable Steps: Follow up to encourage user action based on generated responses. This could involve asking them to plan, delegate, or implement strategies. Consider adding a step to encourage user action based on generated responses. This could involve asking them to plan, delegate, or implement strategies.

By incorporating these suggestions into your next situation or anticipated scenario, you can create prompts that are more specific, actionable, and encourage creative problem-solving, ultimately leading to better outcomes. Now it’s up to you to try the prompts listed above and experiment with some of your own. Which prompts will you choose?

Summary and Conclusion

AI is not a replacement for your authentic leadership, but a strategic partner to enhance your effectiveness. By embracing AI prompts and continuously learning, you can navigate challenges, foster innovation, and empower your team to achieve greater success. Remember, the journey of leadership development is ongoing. Start experimenting with AI tools today and unlock your full potential as a leader.

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These ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot oriented prompts and suggestions serve as a starting point. It’s now your turn to experiment and explore! Choose prompts that resonate with your current challenges and adapt them to your specific context. Reflect on the outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and continuously refine your prompt-crafting skills. Remember, the journey of learning and growth through prompts has just begun.

To reinforce the value, the next article digs deeper into the world of management and application of “magic prompts”. Stay tuned.

Which prompts will you choose to experiment with first?

This article explores how ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot can transform your approach to strategic planning, communication, problem-solving, and more. Reduce stress, boost engagement, and unlock your team’s potential with the power of AI. To further your understanding and equip yourself for responsible leadership effectiveness, we offer deep-dive discussion questions, professional development activities, and relevant resources for further exploration

Deep Dive Discussion Questions

These questions encourage reflection and application of the concepts discussed in the article.

1. Reflect on your current leadership style. How can AI-powered prompts help you develop specific leadership competencies you’d like to strengthen?
2. Imagine a challenging situation you’re facing at work. How could you utilize AI prompts to brainstorm creative solutions and potential roadblocks?
3. Discuss the ethical considerations of using AI in leadership decision-making. How can you ensure responsible and transparent use of this technology?
4. Beyond the prompts provided in this article, what other areas of your leadership practice do you see potential for AI integration?
5. How can you encourage a culture of continuous learning and experimentation with AI tools within your team or organization?
6. How can you leverage AI prompts to address a current challenge you face in your leadership role?
7. Describe a situation where using AI-powered communication or problem-solving could benefit your team.
8. How can you integrate AI tools into your leadership routine without compromising your authenticity?

Professional Development and Learning Activities

These activities provide practical steps for readers to implement the learnings.

• Research and explore additional AI-powered leadership tools and resources.
• Share your experiences and learnings with colleagues to foster collaborative learning and innovation.
• Experiment with the provided AI prompts in different leadership scenarios. Reflect on their effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Participate in online courses or workshops on AI for leadership development.
• Join online communities or forums dedicated to discussing AI applications in leadership and management.
• Connect with other leaders who are using AI tools and share best practices.
• Challenge yourself to develop your own AI prompts for specific leadership challenges you encounter.

Resources, References, and Citations

• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
• Gallup. State of the Global Workplace Report
• Harvard Business Review. The Best Leaders Have a Contagious Positive Energy
• National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL). 2023 National Survey on Transformation Leadership Competencies. https://www.nchl.org/research/
• World Health Organization. Burn-out an “occupational phenomenon”

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I am passionate about making health a national strategic imperative, transforming and integrating health and human services sectors to be more responsive, and leveraging the social drivers and determinants of health (SDOH) to create healthier, wealthier, and more resilient individuals, families, and communities. I specialize in coaching managers and leaders on initial development, continuously improving, or sustaining their Strategic Health Leadership (SHELDR) competencies to thrive in an era to solve wicked health problems and artificial intelligence (AI).

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