Leadership CONNECT: 01-MAY-2025 (Y25W19)
“If you feel one side of your face or body is not reacting — you better act quickly because it can be a stroke.” This is the kind of knowledge you want handy in your mind — not just in GPT.
In today’s post, I ask: what can, should, and will change in the way we add knowledge in the age of AI?
The answer is two-fold: both in what we need to know, and how we add the new knowledge.
Later, I will briefly discuss: OpenAI’s new memory feature; the cool prompt of the week; five interesting items from our AI group; and a reference to classic Bloom’s Taxonomy.
“There’s an AI for That”: The Largest Database for AI Tools
Discover over 10,000 AIs across over 2,500 tasks! Use “There’s An AI For That” smart AI search to find the best tools for any use case.
Outsmart the AI Tsunami with the ‘T’ Thinking Tool
🌊 AI has shifted from FOMO to a full-blown tsunami, with breakthroughs emerging weekly.
Stay ahead with the ‘T’ Thinking method — broad awareness, deep focus.
Leadership CONNECT: 24-APR-2025 (Y25W18)
We are now formally in the midst of a tsunami of AI, with jaw-dropping releases coming out weekly. Is it humanly possible to keep up? Yes, we offer a practical thinking method known as ‘T’ thinking, along with concrete examples.
To demonstrate the AI tsunami, we will later share the top 5 news items from this week from our Technical AI group, as well as the top 5 items from our Healthcare group.
And the icing on the cake: How Satya Nadella depicts Microsoft Advanced Copilot as an agent of Human–Agent Collaboration
Appropriately, we conclude with the details about our monthly update (MindLi v2.0.11), where we continue to strive to enhance human thinking in the age of AI.
Smart AI, Dumb Mistakes
Examining the paradox of powerful AI making simple mistakes—from counting letters in “strawberry” to mishandling spreadsheet math and contact info.
Leaders must shift from blindly trusting AI to critically verifying its outputs—always double-check.
Leadership CONNECT: 10-APR-2025 (Y25W16)
It was a wild week in the world. According to Forbes, in an April 06, 2025 article, the stock market lost $9.6 trillion in value since January 17, 2025.
The world of AI has continued its progress with new developments, particularly significant updates from Google regarding agent-to-agent systems (see our writing about MCP), tools for building your applications (Firebase Studio), and more.
To stay updated, explore our AI leadership resources in our LinkedIn MindLi AI private Group
Feel free to share news there—we curate and maintain its quality.
Our “Spark of the Week” for leaders discusses the widely recognized fact— yet often overlooked — that AI can make mistakes. It will include several examples and tips for addressing this issue.
This also involves a cognitive shift in how we, as leaders, should perceive and explain AI-based digital systems.
Deep Case Study / Guest Post: AI Transforms Investment Management (by Michael Brock)
Discover how Michael Brock demonstrates how artificial intelligence is transforming investment management by improving analysis and helping portfolio managers navigate the markets more effectively.
Leadership CONNECT: 03-APR-2025 (Y25W15)
In this week’s Leadership CONNECT, we present a comprehensive case study by Michael Bruck – an engineer turned investor and our friend:
He opens:
“The investment management industry stands at a strategic inflection point reminiscent of the seismic shifts I witnessed during my time at Intel. Just as Andy Grove navigated Intel’s pivotal transition from memory chips to microprocessors—a move that redefined the entire computing landscape—today’s investment firms face a similar watershed moment with artificial intelligence.”
You might consider reading Michael’s post twice:
A. as a case study in the investment industry and
B. as a framework to examine how AI impacts an industry.
Celebrate 50 years of Microsoft
Bill Gates reflects on Microsoft’s first code—Altair BASIC—calling it the “coolest” he ever wrote. Created in 1975 with Paul Allen, it launched Microsoft’s journey and marked the start of decades of innovation.
AI + Human Work = “Vibing”
Vibing with AI is not just about creativity; it’s about being in the zone where ideas flow effortlessly. From generating images and writing to brainstorming and coding, AI empowers us to explore, refine, and innovate at lightning speed. But remember, vibing requires balance🎧⚡
Leadership CONNECT: 27-MAR-2025 (Y25W14)
(1) Spark of the week: AI + Human Work = “Vibing” (Source: Yesha on Human Thinking) (2) Video: Vibe Coding Is the Future (Source: Y Combinator, YouTube, 31m) (3) New Model: Google Gemini 2.5 (Source: Yossi Matias, LinkedIn, 5m Read) (4) New Image Tool: Open Introducing 4O Image Generation (Source: OpenAI, YouTube, 16m) (5) MindLi Update: Feed Your AI FOMO With Our LinkedIn MindLi AI Group (Source: LinkedIn)
AI Is Redefining Popup & Digout Thinking
AI redefines human thinking by transforming Popup Knowledge (instant recall) and Digout Knowledge (effortful retrieval). With AI-driven summaries, predictive insights, and dynamic tools, complex information becomes instantly accessible. Leaders must embrace this shift, fostering adaptability and innovation to stay ahead.
Leadership CONNECT: 20-MAR-2025 (Y25W13)
(1) Spark of the Week: AI Is Redefining Popup and Digout Thinking (Source: Yesha on Human Thinking) (2) Review: Illusory Knowledge – Students Mistakenly Believe They Are Learning (Source: Ethan Mollick) (3) Technical Review: NotebookLM – Five Game-Changing Features (Source: Tiago Forte, YouTube, 30m) (4) Business: Google Makes Its Biggest-Ever Acquisition – All-Cash $32 Billion for Wiz (Source: CNN) (5) MindLi Update: 2.0.10 Empowering AI Thinkers With Enhanced Features (Standard Visual and Maintenance Version)
Discover MCP — The USB of AI Agents
Did you know that MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard by Anthropic that connects AI assistants to various tools and data sources without custom integrations. Similar to USB-C for devices, MCP simplifies AI deployment, enhances scalability, and improves efficiency, making AI smarter and more adaptable.
Leadership CONNECT: 13-MAR-2025 (Y25W12)
(1) Spark of the Week: Discover MCP — The USB of AI Agents (Source: Yesha on Human Thinking) (2) Technical Review: How MCP Simplifies AI Integrations Compared to APIs (Source: Norah Sakal) (3) Technical Review: Build Any AI Agent Workflow With MCP With composio (Source: Akinyemi Bajulaiye, YouTube, 8m) (4) Hot: China Manus Overview — General AI Agent (Source: YouTube, 4m) (5) Research: Five Dimensions of Standards (Source: Yesha Sivan)
Handle the Magical Broom — Redefining Human-Led AI Research
Handling the Magical Broom — Redefining Human-Led AI Research. Beyond academia, research now shapes both work and life. As we move from searching to structured inquiry, AI will transform knowledge exploration.
Leadership CONNECT: 06-MAR-2025 (Y25W11)
(1) Spark of the Week: Handle the Magical Broom — Redefining Human-Led AI Research (Source: Yesha on Human Thinking) (2) Review: 4 X 4 Muffin vs. Dog (Source: Internal Testing) (3) Review: Deep Seek on Yesha (Source: Internal Testing) (4) Learning: How I Use LLMs (Large Language Models) (Source: Andrej Karpathy, Video, 2 Hrs) (5) Research: Co-Storm Get a Wikipedia-Like Report on Your Topic (Source: Stanford)
Farewell Skype: Microsoft Sets May 2025 Retirement
Microsoft will retire Skype on May 5, 2025, encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Teams. Skype users can log into Teams with their existing credentials, and chats/contacts will transfer automatically. The move reflects a shift toward modern, integrated communication via Teams, as Skype has seen declining usage in recent years.
The AI Cost Drop — What Leaders Must Know💰(by Ethan Mollic)
The AI Cost Drop — What Leaders Must Know 💰.
AI is becoming more affordable, but do leaders realize lower costs don’t mean lower stakes? Discover how to maximize ROI, stay competitive, and leverage AI’s evolving economics for real business impact.
Leadership CONNECT: 27-FEB-2025 (Y25W10)
(1) Spark of the Week: The AI Cost Drop — What Leaders Must Know💰(Source: Yesha on Human Thinking) (2) Review: OpenAI Deep Research Is Better and Globally Available (Source: OpenAI) (3) Review: Anthropic Releases Claude 3.7, and Folks Are Going Nuts. (Source: Conor Grennan) (4) AI Case: Khanmigo, by Khan Academy — Prep, Tackle Homework Challenges, and Get Personalized Tutoring. (Source: Khanmigo Site ) (5) Our Collection: Humor (Source: DigitalRosh)