You get out what you put in.

I’ve been experimenting a lot with ChatGPT lately, and I have to say, I do love it.

ChatGPT, if you’re wondering, is an AI driven language processing tool that allows you to have a human-like conversation with a chatbot. It is similar to Google, in that you ask it for information. However, where a search engine will give you a list of websites to find the information you seek, ChatGPT uses the information on the websites to give you a response.

I’ve been using it for idea generation, to draft newsletters, re-write dull copy, write meal plans, ask for recipe ideas with random ingredients in my fridge, packing lists, and so much more. It’s a brilliant tool that is saving me hours of time.

However, as with all new things, there is a learning curve. And its success depends a lot on the instructions or commands you feed into it. Full disclosure, it’s not always accurate, so double check the facts before using the answers provided.

To get the most out of ChatGPT, you need to provide it with specific information about your persona, context, and task. For instance, when I asked ChatGPT for recipe ideas to use up ricotta and baby spinach (the task) to feed two adults (the persona), I forgot to specify that the recipes should be vegetarian (the context). As a result, one of the recipe options was spinach and ricotta stuffed chicken breasts. Delicious, but not for tonight as I have no interest in going to a supermarket today.

Using ChatGPT is a lot like leadership.

You get out what you put in.

The effort and resources you invest will go a long way towards determining the results you achieve.

As a leader your actions, decisions, and behaviours set the tone for the entire organisation.

It’s essential to invest the necessary resources and effort into key areas, such as building relationships, prioritising employee development, fostering a positive workplace culture. This means your team members are more likely to be engaged, productive, and committed.

On the other hand, if you demonstrate a lack of commitment, prioritise short-term gains over long-term success, and tolerate negative behaviours, your team members are more likely to be disengaged, unproductive, and unhappy.

If you’re aware of what you’re putting in, you can achieve better results.

Are you also experimenting with ChatGPT? How are you using it? I’d love to know.

Oh, and yes, this was written with the assistance of ChatGPT