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AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch
Last week, I came across research on skill atrophy from overuse of automation. The article explained why the FAA is urging airlines to keep pilots proficient at manual flying through its Flightpath Management guidance. The overall message was simple. When automation carries everything, core sk...
by Monica Marquez —
Nov 09, 2025
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From “Prompt or Perish” to “Agents at Your Service”
I was sipping my cafecito, letting my morning skim agent sweep the news, analyst notes, and client pings, when two need-to-know bullets popped up back-to-back.
First: Citi is training 175,000 employees on how to prompt. The article's key takeaway frames prompting as “the new Excel.” Translatio...
Oct 12, 2025
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Teach the Tool, Prepare the Talent
Last night at a friend’s birthday party, I met two people who care deeply about words. One was an English teacher. The other was a linguist. Both shared concerns about AI.
The teacher’s district labeled student AI use a “Level 5 infraction,” similar to cheating. She and her school's leadership w...
by Monica Marquez —
Sep 14, 2025
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The Silent Struggle of Top Performers (And How AI Can Finally Break It)
You know that weird frustration when you’re praised but not actually helped to grow?
Many years ago, early in my career, I was in a role where I consistently ranked at the top. My manager would always tell me how proud he was of my work. I was the person people called when things needed fixing...
by Monica Marquez —
Apr 27, 2025
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From Firefighter to Futurist: Why Prompting Is the Power Skill of the AI Age
There’s nothing like wrapping up a 10-hour day, closing Slack, and realizing…you didn’t actually do anything! You just responded to one fire after another.
After 30 years in the game, trust me, I’ve been stuck in that loop more times than I care to admit. Especially when we were flooded with i...
by Monica Marquez —
Apr 13, 2025
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Working Twice as Hard Means Twice as Tired: Using AI to Reclaim Your Energy
I come from a lineage of warriors in heels.
My mom, my tías, and my abuela didn’t just talk about hard work; they lived it. I was raised with the mantra: “Mija, pon la cabeza abajo y trabaja el doble.” (Keep your head down and work twice as hard).
Education was everything. Excellence was expec...
Apr 06, 2025
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Outthink the Room: How AI Helps You Think Under Pressure
Several years ago in my corporate career, I sat in a quarterly planning meeting, feeling sharp. The deck was polished. I had the talking points down. Then, the managing director turned to me and asked:
“So… how does this ladder up to the broader company strategy?”
I blanked. Not because I didn...
by Monica Marquez —
Mar 30, 2025
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