Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders
87: The AI Tool Stack Every Executive Needs
Montag, 19. Januar 2026 · 20 min
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Shownotes
In this solo episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle breaks from the interview format to share the AI tool stack he recommends to executives, leaders, and knowledge workers who want real value without chasing every new release.
Chris introduces the concept of “thinking in AI” and explains how leaders move from using AI for isolated tasks to developing an instinctive, organization-wide mindset where AI supports daily work, decisions, and workflows. He also addresses common fears around AI replacing jobs, clarifying the difference between task-level automation, project-level assistance, and full job replacement.
The episode walks through a curated set of AI tools that Chris believes are best-in-class, easy to use, and likely to stick around, helping leaders save time, reduce confusion, and build real context inside their organizations. This is a practical starting point for anyone looking to use AI at work with confidence and clarity in 2026.
🔎 Learn More About Chris Daigle and Chief AI Officer
Chris Daigle on LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/chrisdaigle
Chief AI Officer
chiefaiofficer.com
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned
Fathom
chiefaiofficer.com/fathom
Perplexity
perplexity.ai
Comet Browser by Perplexity
NotebookLM
notebooklm.google
Nano Banana image generation inside Google Gemini
ChatGPT
openai.com/chatgpt
📌 Chapters
Why this episode is different
The problem with AI tool overload
What “thinking in AI” really means
From discrete AI use to an AI reflex
Sharing AI wins to build culture
AI governance and cultural readiness
Will AI replace jobs
Tasks, projects, and job-level work
What AI can realistically automate today
Economic impact of AI on knowledge work
Why meeting transcription builds business context
Using Fathom as an AI meeting assistant
Replacing Google with Perplexity
Agentic browsing with the Comet browser
NotebookLM as a learning environment
Creating executive decks with Gamma
Image generation with Nano Banana
Why community matters for AI adoption
Final advice for leaders getting started
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