Ben Schorr
@bschorr.bsky.social
I help people be successful with Microsoft 365 and AI. Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting. Ex-Microsoft. Dad, husband, author, speaker, Ironman triathlete, battleship historian, football coach.
Opinions are mine, and maybe yours.
Opinions are mine, and maybe yours.
"How do you justify that valuation?"
"We've seen 600% growth since our launch!"
"You have?"
"Umm...yeah, well, at launch we had 1 user. Now we have 6!"
"We've seen 600% growth since our launch!"
"You have?"
"Umm...yeah, well, at launch we had 1 user. Now we have 6!"
December 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"How do you justify that valuation?"
"We've seen 600% growth since our launch!"
"You have?"
"Umm...yeah, well, at launch we had 1 user. Now we have 6!"
"We've seen 600% growth since our launch!"
"You have?"
"Umm...yeah, well, at launch we had 1 user. Now we have 6!"
LinkedIn just popped up a thing that asked if I was hiring and offering to put a "Hiring" banner on my profile. Umm...*I'M* not hiring, but our company is.
December 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
LinkedIn just popped up a thing that asked if I was hiring and offering to put a "Hiring" banner on my profile. Umm...*I'M* not hiring, but our company is.
I love these ideas - especially explaining things, thinking "out loud", and checking your confidence. Really powerful techniques for becoming more thoughtful and effective.
A Neuroscientist’s 5-Step Plan to Upgrade Your Brain www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
A Neuroscientist’s 5-Step Plan to Upgrade Your Brain www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
December 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I love these ideas - especially explaining things, thinking "out loud", and checking your confidence. Really powerful techniques for becoming more thoughtful and effective.
A Neuroscientist’s 5-Step Plan to Upgrade Your Brain www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
A Neuroscientist’s 5-Step Plan to Upgrade Your Brain www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
Nice way to think about this. #endorse #leadership
December 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Nice way to think about this. #endorse #leadership
#AmberAlert in Washington right now.
December 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#AmberAlert in Washington right now.
This isn't about politics; it's about data science and about being wary of rushing to conclusions when you don't understand how the methodology might be a factor.
"It seems that any huge drop in testosterone levels are likely to do with differences in...
"It seems that any huge drop in testosterone levels are likely to do with differences in...
December 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This isn't about politics; it's about data science and about being wary of rushing to conclusions when you don't understand how the methodology might be a factor.
"It seems that any huge drop in testosterone levels are likely to do with differences in...
"It seems that any huge drop in testosterone levels are likely to do with differences in...
This is pretty interesting, and if I could get it to save my dictated notes to #OneNote I'd be even more interested. The "single-use" nature of it is interesting and dictates the fairly low price point. #SmartRing
Meet Pebble Index 01 - External Memory For Your Brain
Meet Pebble Index 01 - External Memory For Your Brain
repebble.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This is pretty interesting, and if I could get it to save my dictated notes to #OneNote I'd be even more interested. The "single-use" nature of it is interesting and dictates the fairly low price point. #SmartRing
Using Microsoft #Forms to collect survey responses from a group of people? Download the responses into an Excel file, then ask #Copilot to look at that file, and identify trends and outliers. You can also ask it questions about the data and have it help you get faster answers.
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I'm intrigued. Hopefully they avoid the pitfalls of the previous "Google Glass". I also wonder how the rollout of competitors like Ray-Ban's Meta glasses might smooth the road a bit with people. #smartglasses #AR
Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.
www.bbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm intrigued. Hopefully they avoid the pitfalls of the previous "Google Glass". I also wonder how the rollout of competitors like Ray-Ban's Meta glasses might smooth the road a bit with people. #smartglasses #AR
"As the custodians of their clients' sensitive and valuable data, law firms are priority targets for modern-day robbers."
#legaltech #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
#legaltech #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"As the custodians of their clients' sensitive and valuable data, law firms are priority targets for modern-day robbers."
#legaltech #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
#legaltech #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
I gave it a try and it was pretty interesting. I encourage you to try it too, with the tool of your choice. Just remember, it's only an AI.
How well does ChatGPT know you? This simple prompt can reveal a lot www.zdnet.com/article/i-as...
How well does ChatGPT know you? This simple prompt can reveal a lot www.zdnet.com/article/i-as...
How well does ChatGPT know you? This simple prompt can reveal a lot
Most of it was flattery, but there was one bit of advice that I immediately decided to turn into a New Year's resolution.
www.zdnet.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I gave it a try and it was pretty interesting. I encourage you to try it too, with the tool of your choice. Just remember, it's only an AI.
How well does ChatGPT know you? This simple prompt can reveal a lot www.zdnet.com/article/i-as...
How well does ChatGPT know you? This simple prompt can reveal a lot www.zdnet.com/article/i-as...
It's fascinating how often my #Android smartphone will check for updates, then even if it says there aren't any, if I immediately check for updates again, it finds more.
Almost like the UX that shows it checking for updates the first time was just performative.
Almost like the UX that shows it checking for updates the first time was just performative.
December 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
It's fascinating how often my #Android smartphone will check for updates, then even if it says there aren't any, if I immediately check for updates again, it finds more.
Almost like the UX that shows it checking for updates the first time was just performative.
Almost like the UX that shows it checking for updates the first time was just performative.
Multiple bar associations around the country are reporting that their members are being targeted in #phishing attacks. #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
A phish story - Microsoft Support
Join us for a short tale about an account executive who has an unexpected encounter with a phishing attack. How will it turn out?
support.microsoft.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Multiple bar associations around the country are reporting that their members are being targeted in #phishing attacks. #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart
Do you have an AI policy in place that lets your people know which tools they can & can't use at work, and what they should/shouldn't do with those tools?
If so, do you enforce it?
If not, have you planned what to do when Bob puts confidential work product into a free, consumer-grade, AI? #risk
If so, do you enforce it?
If not, have you planned what to do when Bob puts confidential work product into a free, consumer-grade, AI? #risk
December 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Do you have an AI policy in place that lets your people know which tools they can & can't use at work, and what they should/shouldn't do with those tools?
If so, do you enforce it?
If not, have you planned what to do when Bob puts confidential work product into a free, consumer-grade, AI? #risk
If so, do you enforce it?
If not, have you planned what to do when Bob puts confidential work product into a free, consumer-grade, AI? #risk
One thing I've learned in 35 years of doing business is how essential your network is. Most of my professional opportunities have come from the relationships I've been with people across the industry. Even my job at Affinity came about because...
December 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
One thing I've learned in 35 years of doing business is how essential your network is. Most of my professional opportunities have come from the relationships I've been with people across the industry. Even my job at Affinity came about because...
Wife yells down to her husband: "Are you feeling any sharp pains in your back, as if somebody was stabbing a voodoo doll of you?"
Husband: "No."
Wife: "How about now?"
Husband: "No."
Wife: "How about now?"
December 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Wife yells down to her husband: "Are you feeling any sharp pains in your back, as if somebody was stabbing a voodoo doll of you?"
Husband: "No."
Wife: "How about now?"
Husband: "No."
Wife: "How about now?"
I'm not so sure about ANYTHING in 7 sessions, but I'm encouraged, nonetheless. Never stop learning.
Want to Learn "Anything You Want"? Neuroscience Says 7 Sessions Is All It Takes www.inc.com/jeff-haden/w...
Want to Learn "Anything You Want"? Neuroscience Says 7 Sessions Is All It Takes www.inc.com/jeff-haden/w...
December 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I'm not so sure about ANYTHING in 7 sessions, but I'm encouraged, nonetheless. Never stop learning.
Want to Learn "Anything You Want"? Neuroscience Says 7 Sessions Is All It Takes www.inc.com/jeff-haden/w...
Want to Learn "Anything You Want"? Neuroscience Says 7 Sessions Is All It Takes www.inc.com/jeff-haden/w...
"Move to flat fees as quickly as possible, because that's going to really eliminate the issue of trying to reconcile [...] billable hours."
― Graydon Trusler on the near-term future of AI in law firms
Heard on Lawyerist Podcast - Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers
― Graydon Trusler on the near-term future of AI in law firms
Heard on Lawyerist Podcast - Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers
December 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
"Move to flat fees as quickly as possible, because that's going to really eliminate the issue of trying to reconcile [...] billable hours."
― Graydon Trusler on the near-term future of AI in law firms
Heard on Lawyerist Podcast - Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers
― Graydon Trusler on the near-term future of AI in law firms
Heard on Lawyerist Podcast - Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers
Lot of truth here, though with regards to #4 there can be just as many (if not more) distractions at home. Your mileage may vary. #ADHD
5 Ways to Help People With ADHD Thrive at Work www.inc.com/kaylawebster...
5 Ways to Help People With ADHD Thrive at Work www.inc.com/kaylawebster...
December 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Lot of truth here, though with regards to #4 there can be just as many (if not more) distractions at home. Your mileage may vary. #ADHD
5 Ways to Help People With ADHD Thrive at Work www.inc.com/kaylawebster...
5 Ways to Help People With ADHD Thrive at Work www.inc.com/kaylawebster...
"Before I married, I had 3 theories on raising children. Now I have three children and no theories." -My favorite parenting quote
December 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"Before I married, I had 3 theories on raising children. Now I have three children and no theories." -My favorite parenting quote
“Americans pay $634.35 for their phone on average – significantly less than the cost of the most premium smartphones.” -Reviews.org
I wonder how/if all those new mobile plans that promise you a "free iPhone" factor in. Seems like those people are (at least directly) paying $0 for their phones.
I wonder how/if all those new mobile plans that promise you a "free iPhone" factor in. Seems like those people are (at least directly) paying $0 for their phones.
December 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Americans pay $634.35 for their phone on average – significantly less than the cost of the most premium smartphones.” -Reviews.org
I wonder how/if all those new mobile plans that promise you a "free iPhone" factor in. Seems like those people are (at least directly) paying $0 for their phones.
I wonder how/if all those new mobile plans that promise you a "free iPhone" factor in. Seems like those people are (at least directly) paying $0 for their phones.