What do you do if you're struggling to adapt to new technologies and digital tools during a culture change?

A perfect example of this is taking place right now. The AI era has begun, and Generative AI will impact and redefine hundreds of millions of jobs while one billion workers race to upskill. Curiosity is the heart of a Future of Work Mindset that enables you to do the following: EXPLORE new technologies and the impact of those technologies on your industry, company, and role. Get an account and begin learning today! EXPAND your sense of self as it relates to those new technologies. Let go of old beliefs and labels that don't serve you anymore, while embracing new beliefs and labels. EVOLVE your approach to welcome experimentation, failure, and new ways of working. Change is deeply personal, yet best done with the help of others.

My mentor, the guru of Optimism, Lenny Ravich who wrote the best-selling book "Everlasting Optimism" will be this year 88 years old. He is fluent in many digital tools. He is also an "?????????????????????? ??????????????." Consider following Lenny and set yourself to learn all the time. The time invested in learning new tools will save a lot of your time thereafter. When he struggles with new technology, he is never shy to ask for help and advice. So can you. Many people would love to help you.

As a leader when faced with new digital tools and technologies, you will see some employees’ resistance to it. As they might have been excluded from the decision making process, hence failed to see the benefits. As well as resenting interference from management in their job. A lack of confidence with technology might arise too, and failing to see a use for it, feeling threatened and unappreciated. It is important for the leadership to overcome workers’ resistance in getting new technologies into the workplace. You will need to develop the right strategies, and help your employees to adapt to it, and understand their benefits to them and the company which they work for, they will be more productive and they will increase the revenues too.

100% Curiosity. Asking your self helpful questions and leaning into curiosity is the opposite to anxiety. New tech can take time - Ask yourself who is finding this easy? What tips can they give you? Who seems to be working their way through the learning curve despite not being a techy? What was the process they took? Ask for help? Ask if there is some additional training available? Think of a time you have mastered a tech challenge previously... what helped you push through to competency then... get curious !

Admitting we need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Trusted friends can often provide the initial guidance that unlocks the confidence to delve deeper into a new technology. Feeling hesitant to ask for help? Don't be! A trusted and knowledgeable friend can be an invaluable resource. My recent experience with Andrew Chow is a perfect example. He offered a private lesson on AI, which not only boosted my skills but also became a fun way to connect. Don't underestimate the power of friendship. We're often more than happy to support each other's growth.

Always plan to upskill! Education in culture change is instrumental in being able to understand your own biases and then be able to change them.

Celebrate your success and the milestones of others. Be the optimist for some one else who is a little bit tech challenged and celebrate the small wins often.

Team up with someone who finds adopting the new technology easier. Unless you already have done so, work out the barter arrangement - where you support that person with other value in exchange for the needed help. Establish what exactly hinders your progress and be open about this with your partner. The more they know, the more efficiently they can help, providing the trust and record are already there. Otherwise, you need to build that trust as well - in parallel.