I work with someone who seems to rely on AI for almost everything. Emails, assignments, and even simple brainstorming sessions feel like they’re coming from a chatbot rather than from them.

At first, I thought they were just trying to be efficient, but now I’m starting to question their competence. I’m not sure how much of their work they actually understand or what they actually think. It’s also becoming harder to trust their judgment. And it’s affecting our relationship because interactions don’t feel authentic anymore.

We’re encouraged to use AI here at work, so how do I talk to a colleague about their dependence on it without sounding judgmental or accusing them of being incapable?

I have taken your course, but I’ve hit a wall. A coworker comes into my office, closes the door and starts talking about her husband, cat, children, etc. How do I tell her I don’t want to discuss this with her?

How do you have a Crucial Conversation with a college parent who is frustrated with their student’s experience in the residence hall? Specifically, when facilities need to shut down utilities to complete maintenance while most students are off campus—but some, like athletes, return early and are left without water or electricity. How can we communicate effectively and empathetically in this situation?