July 31, 2024
Hosts: Amy McGeady and Carrie Jordan
*It shouldn’t surprise you, but we used AI to generate this recap of our session, by feeding it the transcript and asking it to write a Substack post. Productivity FTW!
Overview
Our inaugural Career Catalyst Collective book club session was a resounding success! Here’s a summary of the engaging and insightful discussion we had.
Feedback from Attendees
“Thank you, this was outstanding, could have done this for hours!”
“This was really great - Thanks Amy & Carrie”
“Thank you, Amy and Carrie, for organizing this great group!”
“This was such an amazing debrief, thank you!”
Opening Remarks
Carrie Jordan kicked off the meeting by introducing herself and co-host Amy McGeady. The session was less formal than their usual presentations, with the aim to foster a relaxed and open environment for all participants.
Book Recap
Amy provided a brief overview of Co-intelligence by Ethan Mollick. The book discusses the synergy between human skills and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. Key concepts include AI as a coach, coworker, and tool for boosting productivity and innovation.
Discussion Highlights
Human-AI Collaboration
Participants shared their experiences and insights on using AI in their professional and creative endeavors. Here are some notable points:
Brainstorming and Creativity: Several attendees, including Stefanie and Eimile, highlighted the irony and utility of using AI for brainstorming and generating creative ideas. Carrie shared her experience of using AI for fiction writing, emphasizing how AI can provide detailed feedback and assist in drafting synopses and query letters.
Professional Applications: Jennifer mentioned using AI to generate engaging presentation titles, while Marty discussed using AI to reverse-engineer style guides from finished works. Alexis shared her reliance on AI for meeting recaps and gathering action items, which has saved her hours of time.
Practical AI Use Cases: The group explored various AI applications, from generating executive summaries to coaching on technical aspects of writing. Carrie noted the importance of specifying the type of feedback desired from AI to get the most critical and constructive responses.
Reflections and Insights
The session underscored the transformative potential of AI in enhancing both productivity and creativity. Participants appreciated the validation and new perspectives provided by the book, as well as the practical tips shared during the discussion.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their experiences. Your contributions made this first session truly memorable.
Next Steps
We look forward to continuing these enriching conversations in future sessions! We voted live and next month’s book will be:
SUPERCOMMUNICATORS: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg
I listened to this on Audible and it was a quick and VERY valuable read, both personally and professionally. Grab your copy now!
Bookshop.org (supports local bookstores and gives the author a higher margin)
Or search your local library!
Session 1: Transcript
Amy McGeady & Carrie Jordan
Co-Hosts, Career Catalyst Collective
Co-Intelligence Book Club - SUCCESS!