As many of you know, I’ve been on a journey to become a more effective and empathetic leader. Part of this journey has involved using Google Gemini to help me analyze my communication patterns and identify areas for improvement. I’m truly excited to share that Gemini has recently rolled out some incredible new features – “Research” and “Live” – that I believe will significantly enhance how we communicate as a team.

Research: Fueling Our Conversations with Knowledge

I haven’t spent a ton of time with Gemini’s Deep Research option yet, but from what I can gather, I think it will be great for real-time fact checking as well as diving deeper into topics. With Gemini Research, we can instantly verify details during meetings or presentations, ensuring our communication is always accurate and credible. It will also empower us to analyze complex data, and gather comprehensive insights, which is pretty impressive.

Live: Dynamic Interactions for a More Connected Team

Imagine us all jamming on ideas together, in real-time, and actually getting somewhere! With Gemini Live, brainstorming sessions become super dynamic, and everyone gets a chance to chime in and build on each other’s thoughts. Plus, we can fine-tune our messages to hit the right note with different folks, so our communication really lands. And get this – we can even get instant feedback on how we’re doing, so we can tweak our style and make sure our message is crystal clear. Pretty cool, right? I used it the other evening to better understand AB 2013, California’s new generative AI law that is set to go into effect in 2026. We had a great conversation and I left feeling enlightened.

How Research and Live Could Transform Our Workplace:

• More Impactful Presentations: Deliver more compelling and informative presentations with real-time data and research support.
• More Efficient Meetings: Make our meetings more productive by quickly accessing relevant information and facilitating dynamic discussions.
• Stronger Collaboration: Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving with interactive tools and personalized communication.
• More Informed Decisions: Make well-informed decisions based on accurate data and diverse perspectives.

I’m optimistically hopeful (is that a real phrase?) about how Google Gemini’s Research and Live features can elevate our communication, strengthen our collaboration, and ultimately, help us achieve our goals more effectively. Would love to know your thoughts.