Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders
On "Using AI at Work", your host Chris Daigle and his expert guests help business leaders, executives, and teams who want to turn artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage. Each episode shares real-world AI applications and AI transformation stories from companies successfully using AI in the workplace to improve productivity, decision-making, and operations.
You’ll hear from Chief AI Officers, innovators, and forward-thinking executives who are putting generative AI at work, from AI productivity tools and AI-powered workflows to non-technical AI training and workplace AI adoption strategies.
We cover:
- AI for business leaders – how executives use AI to lead change and drive ROI
- Generative AI tools – practical, easy-to-implement solutions for teams
- AI automation in business – streamline operations without massive tech budgets
- Executive AI education – upskilling leaders and managers for the AI era
- Real-world AI case studies – lessons learned from successful AI implementation
- AI in operations management – optimizing processes and reducing costs
- Ethical AI in business – navigating responsible and effective AI use
Whether you’re exploring AI adoption, leading AI-powered transformation, or looking for AI implementation guides, this podcast delivers a clear, non-technical roadmap to succeed in the AI-driven economy.
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Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders
87: The AI Tool Stack Every Executive Needs
In this solo episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle breaks from the interview format to share the AI tool stack he recommends to executives, leaders, and knowledge workers who want real value without chasing every new release.
Chris introduces the concept of “thinking in AI” and explains how leaders move from using AI for isolated tasks to developing an instinctive, organization-wide mindset where AI supports daily work, decisions, and workflows. He also addresses common fears around AI replacing jobs, clarifying the difference between task-level automation, project-level assistance, and full job replacement.
The episode walks through a curated set of AI tools that Chris believes are best-in-class, easy to use, and likely to stick around, helping leaders save time, reduce confusion, and build real context inside their organizations. This is a practical starting point for anyone looking to use AI at work with confidence and clarity in 2026.
🔎 Learn More About Chris Daigle and Chief AI Officer
Chris Daigle on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdaigle
Chief AI Officer
https://chiefaiofficer.com
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned
Fathom
https://chiefaiofficer.com/fathom
Perplexity
https://www.perplexity.ai
Comet Browser by Perplexity
NotebookLM
https://notebooklm.google
Gamma
https://chiefaiofficer.com/gamma
Nano Banana image generation inside Google Gemini
ChatGPT
https://openai.com/chatgpt
📌 Chapters
00:00 Why this episode is different
01:14 The problem with AI tool overload
02:10 What “thinking in AI” really means
03:22 From discrete AI use to an AI reflex
04:28 Sharing AI wins to build culture
05:35 AI governance and cultural readiness
06:18 Will AI replace jobs
07:15 Tasks, projects, and job-level work
08:42 What AI can realistically automate today
10:02 Economic impact of AI on knowledge work
11:48 Why meeting transcription builds business context
12:57 Using Fathom as an AI meeting assistant
13:45 Replacing Google with Perplexity
14:58 Agentic browsing with the Comet browser
15:42 NotebookLM as a learning environment
16:36 Creating executive decks with Gamma
17:18 Image generation with Nano Banana
18:02 Why community matters for AI adoption
19:22 Final advice for leaders getting started
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