Use AI to explain someone else's priorities to help you understand where they're coming from.
When you're working with a teammate, manager, or stakeholder and something they're asking for doesn't make sense, it's often because you're thinking from different perspectives. Instead of guessing or pushing back blindly, ask AI to role-play their point of view. Describe the situation and their role, then ask AI to explain what pressures, goals, or concerns they might be dealing with. This gives you insight into why they care about something you might see as low-priority — and helps you respond in a way that acknowledges their needs. It's especially useful before a tough conversation or when you need to propose a compromise. You'll show up with more empathy and a better sense of how to frame your message so it actually lands.
Try this prompt today
“I work in [your role]. My manager keeps asking for daily progress updates, which feels like micromanaging. They're responsible for [briefly describe their role and pressures]. Can you explain what might be driving their request from their perspective? What concerns or goals might they have that I'm not seeing?”
February 18, 2026
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