Hi Reader,

I’ve been following the data on how people are using tools like ChatGPT. And to tell you the truth, I didn’t expect to see what I found.

By mid-2025, over 700M people were using ChatGPT weekly. That’s almost 10% of the world’s adult population. On paper, it looks like a revolution. But when you dig deeper into how it’s being used, a different story comes out.

Most people aren’t using it to push their work forward. They’re using it to make memes, draft Tinder bios, or ask random trivia questions. In fact, 73% of usage is for non-work purposes.

Which makes sense. New tech almost always starts as entertainment. But here’s the opportunity: the small group of professionals who use it for actual decision-making, structured writing, and creative thinking are quietly pulling ahead.

The Hidden Opportunity

The research shows something really interesting.

When it comes to work, three categories dominate:

Writing (emails, reports, editing)
Seeking information (fact-finding)
Decision support (asking for advice, trade-offs, or scenario analysis)

And here’s the key insight: the “asking” use case—where people use AI as a thinking partner—is rated highest in quality. In other words, the more you use AI to clarify your decisions, the more value you actually get.

This isn’t about automating your work. It’s about sharpening your thinking.

Why Leaders Should Pay Attention

Most leaders I coach aren’t struggling with too little information. They’re struggling with too much. Competing priorities, overflowing inboxes, and pressure to make the “right” call in limited time.

That’s where the biggest unlock is: using AI not as a typing assistant, but as a decision assistant.

Instead of asking, “Write me a first draft of this email,” you ask:

“What criteria should I consider before making this hire?”
“How might these two strategies play out over the next six months?”
“Which decision aligns best with my strengths and energy?”

That’s a very different game.

A Tool I Built for This

This insight is what led me to create the Leadership AI Advisor.

It’s an AI-powered tool designed specifically for leaders and coaches. Instead of generic advice, it aligns its recommendations with your psychological profile, energy levels, and strengths.

It’s not just about getting an answer—it’s about getting the answer that fits you.

Because let’s be real: the best decision isn’t always the one that looks good on a spreadsheet. It’s the one you can execute with conviction, consistency, and clarity.

The Bottom Line

Most people will keep using AI for shortcuts and distractions. That’s fine. But if you’re serious about leadership, the biggest leverage point is using AI to clarify how you think, choose, and lead.

And that requires a tool built for leaders, not just internet hobbyists.

If you want to try it, I’ve made the first step simple:

Download the tool to help you build your personal Leadership AI Advisor on my website. It’ll help you see how your decisions line up with your unique strengths.

See you next Thursday.

Daria

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