Steven M Prentice

We are all excited about how AI can revolutionize work, but hold on there...will that make things better or simply add more busy-ness to an already jammed calendar? Check out my post on Substack, and consider subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/steveprent…

People talk a great deal about guardrails, primarily in the context of how to use AI within the organization. But what about your own guardrails, in terms of how you use your own most valuable asset – your time? “Learn more: "The Negotiated No," podcast. cooltimelife.com.

Not saying “no” will cost you more. You’re training people to expect it forever. A single “yes” becomes a precedent, and a later “no” hurts more. Learn more in my CoolTimeLife episode "The Negotiated No," wherever you get your podcasts, or visit cooltimelife.com.

Saying no to a spontaneous task seems impolite, maybe even harmful. But in truth, it’s a hallmark of leadership, personal brand management and a teachable lesson to others about the value of time. Learn more at CoolTimeLife, "The Negotiated No," wherever you get your podcasts.

My most recent episode of CoolTimeLife focuses on “The New Burnout.” It has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. Go to cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur… subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Halfway through teaching a workshop, I realized something unsettling: my class didn’t actually need me. Not in the old way. AI had quietly changed what it means to teach and what it means to learn. Here’s what that moment taught me. open.substack.com/pub/steveprent…

Burnout is in part a result of constant fight‑or‑flight responses. The opposite of fight-or-flight is rest‑and‑digest, the state where the body feels safe enough to heal, think, and create. Learn more here cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur… subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast. #Stress

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Burnout today isn’t just about overwork. It’s about ergonomic inflation and ambient anxiety as well as the fear of obsolescence, as in “AI can do my job.” Check out “Burnout Gets an Upgrade” to manage these hidden stressors: cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur… #burnout #StressAwarenessMonth

In the analog era, waiting for a letter or commuting home gave our minds time to process and recharge. Mental downtime isn’t wasted time; it’s processing time. Discover how reclaiming that “nothing time” can restore your focus and creativity: cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur…

Tech was supposed to make work easier… yet burnout is rising. My “New burnout” podcast episode explains why digital efficiency is draining us instead of helping. cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur… #Burnout #DigitalOverload #WorkplaceWellness #CoolTimeLife

The AI revolution isn't our first rodeo. Here's my Instagram short on what we did in the 70s. instagram.com/cool.time.life…

My most recent episode of CoolTimeLife focuses on “The New Burnout.” It has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. Go to cooltimelife.com/why-modern-bur… subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

What's the purpose of the word “office” as a noun when it’s better as a verb, reflecting on work and achievement from anywhere? Hear Bob Johansen, futurist, on my CoolTimeLife episode, "Welcome to the Officeverse.” On your podcast platform cooltimelife.com/welcome-to-the…

Digital transformation means change, and that doesn't sit well with most people, because change creates fear. This is even more so in this era of AI. Check out my CoolTimeLife podcast episode entitled “The Future of Workplace Fear” at cooltimelife.com/the-future-of-…

Async meetings: Instead of calling a 1-hour meeting for a specific time of day, set a Slack channel with an agenda and a duration of 1 week. Check out cooltimelife.com/upgrading-to-a… wherever you get your podcasts, or read the article on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/pulse/making-c…

The term "slacker barista" is a term used to disparage hard-working food service employees. It is wrong and misguided. Check out Ep 46 of my CoolTimeLife podcast, “The Slacker Barista” at cooltimelife.com/the-slacker-ba… or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Companies manage inventory so that products don't lose value. Knowledge should work the same way. Learning has never been easier or more accessible, and it belongs to you, not the company. It’s an asset. Explore the full conversation here: cooltimelife.com/Just-Keep-Lear… #CareerStrategy

One of the biggest barriers to learning is the fear of making mistakes. People who thrive aren’t the ones who know everything already; they’re the ones who keep learning. If you want more control over your career future, start here: #SelfDirectedLearning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cooltimelife.com/Just-Keep-Lear… #CareerDevelopment

When you commit to learning consistently, just a little each day, you not only gain new knowledge, but also confidence in your ability to adapt. In a rapidly changing world, adaptability is one of the most valuable skills you can have. cooltimelife.com/just-keep-lear… #CareerDevelopment