How to Talk to AI Like a Pro—Mastering Prompt Engineering the Fun Way!
Dennis Hardy
Actively Seeking New Opportunities | Technical Project & Program Manager | AI Prompt Engineer | Data Analyst
It’s Presidents’ Day!
A day about leadership, communication, and strategic thinking—all essential skills for guiding a nation… or training AI to give you the best responses!
Ever feel like AI just doesn’t “get” you? You ask for a simple answer, and suddenly you’re staring at a novel-length response… or worse, something completely off-topic.
But here’s the thing—AI isn’t the problem. Your prompt is.
Talking to AI is like giving directions to a clueless tourist—if you’re vague, they’ll end up lost. But if you’re clear and specific, BOOM! You’ll get exactly what you need.
So, on this day of great leaders and effective communication, let’s level up your AI game with some fun, real-world examples.
Lesson 1: The Elevator Pitch Rule – Keep It Short and Snappy!
Imagine you’re pitching your million-dollar startup to an investor, but you only have 10 seconds before they step out of the elevator. If you ramble, you’re toast.
AI works the same way—keep it short, or it’ll start guessing what you mean.
Prompt Fix:
? “Tell me about leadership.” (Vague. AI will give you a Wikipedia entry.)
? “List three leadership traits that help managers build strong teams, with one real-world example.” (Boom! Specific and useful.)
Lesson? AI isn’t a mind reader. Be clear, be precise, be awesome.
Lesson 2: Set the Scene Like a Movie Director
Think about how your favorite movies start. Would Star Wars be as epic without “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”? Nope!
AI needs the same setup—otherwise, it doesn’t know what kind of answer you want.
Prompt Fix:
? “Tell me about project management.” (AI: “Uhh… where do I start?”)
? “As an AI assistant for project managers, explain how Agile helps teams meet deadlines.”
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Tip: Give AI a role to play, and it’ll act like a pro.
Lesson 3: The Hype Man Effect – Get the Right Tone
Want AI to write something exciting? Motivational? Funny? You got to tell it how to act.
Imagine ordering coffee and just saying “Drink.” You might get water, juice, or a cup of mystery liquid. Yikes.
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Prompt Fix:
? “Write about AI innovation.” (Sounds like a research paper. Snooze.)
? “Write a TED Talk-style speech about how AI is transforming business.”
Lesson? Want energy? Ask for it. Need humor? Say so. Want professional? Just ask! ??
Lesson 4: The IKEA Manual Strategy – Step-by-Step is Best!
Ever tried assembling IKEA furniture without instructions? DON’T.
AI works the same way—if your prompt is a mess, so is the answer. But if you structure it step-by-step, you’ll get a solid response every time.
Prompt Fix:
? “How can businesses use AI?” (AI will list random ideas.)
? “Explain step-by-step how businesses can integrate AI, covering automation, customer insights, and predictive analytics.”
Just like a recipe, the more structured your prompt, the better the result.
Final Takeaway: Be the AI Whisperer!
Want AI to work magic for you? Talk to it the right way!
? Keep it short and clear (Elevator Pitch)
? Set the scene (Movie Director)
? Control the tone (Hype Man)
? Use step-by-step instructions (IKEA Manual)
Since today is all about leadership and communication, take charge of your AI interactions and see how much better your results become!
Drop your best AI prompts in the comments—let’s see who can craft the most epic one!
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About Dennis Hardy
I specialize in helping businesses harness AI and data-driven solutions to innovate and achieve results. With expertise in technical project management, I lead diverse teams to deliver AI-driven strategies, streamline workflows, and align cutting-edge tools with business objectives.
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