1. When you're dealing with a difficult or unclear problem at work:

I have this problem at work: [describe problem]. Act as a strategic problem-solving partner. Identify the root causes, what I'm overlooking, 5 possible solutions, the trade-offs of each, and the fastest, low-risk experiment I could run. Challenge my assumptions rather than simply agreeing with me.

1. Use this prompt to review important emails, reports, presentations, or messages before sending them:

Review this message as if you're the person receiving it [paste message]. Tell me: What is unclear? What questions will the recipient probably have? What could be misinterpreted? What sounds unnecessarily complicated? What information is missing? Then rewrite it so it's concise, persuasive, and easy to act on while preserving my voice.

1. Turn your accumulated work knowledge into a reusable playbook:

Analyze these materials and identify recurring processes, decisions, mistakes, shortcuts, and best practices. Turn them into a practical playbook I can use in my day-to-day work.

1. To anticipate what your manager or team might need next:

Here's what I accomplished: [include details]. Think like my manager. What problems, questions, or opportunities are likely to come up next? Identify: 5 things my manager may ask me. 5 potential problems I should address proactively. 5 opportunities I could pursue. Anything I should communicate before I'm asked. Prioritize the actions that would have the greatest impact.

1. Identify the skills that could make you more valuable in your role over time:

Here is my role, my responsibilities, the skills I currently have, and the work I've been doing: [include details]. Analyze what separates an average performer from an exceptional performer in this role. Identify the 5 capabilities that would make me significantly more valuable to my organization over the next 12 months. For each one, give me: A skill-building plan. Projects I could volunteer for. Ways to demonstrate the skill at work. Evidence I could collect to show my impact. Focus on capabilities that are difficult to automate and valuable to other people.