Join Christopher as he navigates the diverse intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. And, to be clear, the purpose isn’t just to explore technologies but to unravel the profound ways these tech advancements are reshaping our lives, work, and interactions. We dive into the heart of digital transformation, the human side of tech evolution, and the synchronization that drives innovation and business success. Also, be sure to check out my Substack for weekly, digestible r ...
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{Special Episode} | Reactions to Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO with Yuval Noah Harari
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Happy Friday everyone! I hope you’ve had a phenomenal week. So, this Weekly Update is a deviation from my usual format. I’ll be back to usual next week, so if this is your first listen, you’re welcome to check out previous updates to familiarize yourself to the style. However, this week, I felt compelled to respond to a recent episode of Diary of a…
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Decoding Diseases In Our DNA: How AI and Advanced DNA Sequencing are Revolutionizing Diagnostic Medicine
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What if we could accurately predict diseases years before symptoms appear without invasive procedures? How would that transform the troubled landscape of modern healthcare? That's the topic of conversation this week when I chat with Dr. Jonathan Hill, Associate Professor of Cell Biology at BYU and VP of Science and Technology at Wasatch. Together, …
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Weekly Update | New Beginnings | Canva Price Gouging | AI Listening | GenZ Workplace Expectations | Slanderous AI
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If you're stateside, I hope you had a phenomenal Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the abbreviated week. It's been a wild one here on the personal front and the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. With that, let's get to it.New Beginnings - I've been hinting that I had some personal news coming for the past couple of weeks, and the se…
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Weekly Update | Layoff Influencers | Starbucks CEO Jet | Rising AI Concerns | Procreate Anti-AI | Goodbye Dev Jobs
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Happy Friday! We have officially made it to the end of summer 20204. Can you believe it?! While temperatures may be cooling down, tech and workplace changes continue heating up. So, let's get to it. Layoff Influencers - I hadn't heard of the term layoff influencer until this past week, and no, it's not people helping influence companies toward layo…
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Digitally Mirroring an Analog World: How Digital Twin Technology is Transforming Modern Business
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In a world where technology constantly pushes boundaries, the idea of creating a digital replica of our physical environment might sound like science fiction. However, it’s definitely not. This week I'm sitting down with Boaz Goldschmidt, VP of Business Development at Treedis, to explore the transformative world of digital twin technology where the…
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Weekly Update | Grok 2 Mayhem | Undressing Lawsuit | Eric Schmidt's AI Predictions | Cisco AI Layoffs | AI Teachers
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Happy Friday everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of another week. While summer has been filled with changes and is almost in the rearview mirror, things aren't slowing down. This week, I've got another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. Gr…
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Weekly Update | Chatbot Dependence Risk | AI Voice Hijack | AI Bubble Pop | Real-Time Faceswapping | Can AI Learn?
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Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. While it's been a whirlwind on the personal front, I've still got a rundown for you on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. With that, let's get to it. Chatbot Dependence - I wonder if we'll soon reach a point where you'…
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The Scent of Technology: The AI Revolution of Healthcare through Olfactory Science with Kordel France
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Have you ever wondered how the sense of smell could revolutionize healthcare? This week, I sit down with Kordel France, a visionary in AI and olfactory science, to explore this fascinating frontier. Imagine diagnosing diseases not by sight or sound but by scent. It's not science fiction—it's happening now. We explore Kordel’s journey from a tech-sa…
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Weekly Update | My Layoff Experience | AI & Creativity Research | Your AI Friend | EU AI Act
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Growing up, my biological mom was heavily involved in theater, so the phrase, "The show must go on," was said on many occasions. This week is no exception. Despite the disruption and chaos, one thing that seems to help most is putting one foot in front of the other, with the Weekly Update being one of them. So, with that, here's some of the latest …
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Weekly Update | SearchGPT | Kamala Harris Deepfake | AI Olympic Surveillance | AI & Worker Burnout | AI Data Crisis
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With another week coming to a close, I'm bringing you another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. From deep fakes to AI burnout, there's a lot going on. With that, let's get to it. SearchGPT - OpenAI has Google in its sights with its latest AI solution, which isn't quite ready for publ…
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Harnessing AI to Enhance Skills and Human Connection with Arjun Nagendran
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Will AI be the key to unlocking unparalleled human potential in the workplace or a threat to our very existence? This week, I'm digging into this, one of the most pressing questions of our time, with with Arjun Nagendran, founder of Relative AI. However, our conversation goes even deeper, tackling the nuanced ways AI can transform how we develop sk…
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Weekly Update | CrowdStrike Chaos | Intuit Layoff Letter | ChatGPT-4o Mini & Llama 3 405B | Hyper-Personalization Risks | Samsung Galaxy Deepfakes
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What better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, let me tell you, there have been some major events and developments, so hunker down and let's get to it. Crowdstrike Debacle - You'd think you'd learn your lesson after taking down the di…
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{Special Episode} The Secrets to Navigating the Risks of Advanced Tech Are Found In The Earliest Pages of the Bible
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What if I told you that the answers to successfully navigating our advanced technological age are plainly written in the pages of a 6,000-year-old manuscript? Sounds counterintuitive, right? In this special episode, I'm deviating slightly from my usual lineup to discuss the intersection of ancient scripture and modern technology. My goal is to high…
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Weekly Update | ATT Data Breach | Child-Safe AI | Whale Linquistics | AI Physicians | Data Worker Exploitation
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There's the headline, and then there's the truth and story underneath that headline. It's interesting how much variance there often is between the two, and this week is no exception. In this weekly update, I cover five happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience in a way that helps you make sense of what's happening and w…
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Driving Human-Centered Leadership Transformation: The Impact of Tech-Enabled Coaching
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Can technology truly enhance human-centered leadership, or is it a competitor for the center? This week, I'm digging into that and more with with Will Guillaume Foussier, CEO and Founder of AceUp. Will’s journey from Harvard’s Innovation Lab to leading a company at the forefront of leadership transformation has given him a unique perspective on the…
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Weekly Update | Insta AI Influencers | AI Music Trouble | Self-Terminating Robots | CriticGPT | AI Economic Impact
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John C. Maxwell said it well when he said, "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." This week, I've got a rundown of the latest updates at the interesection of business, tech, and human experience that offer a glimpse into the truth of that statement. And, if you're wondering whether change will at least slow its pace, I wouldn't hold your breat…
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Keeping Pace with Game-Based Skill Development: AI's Role in Advanced Skill Practices
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What will it take to finally put to rest legacy methods of learning? This week, I'll be challenging conventional skill development methods by diving into the world of AI-powered, game-based learning with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of North America at Attensi. Still, believe gamification is just another trendy buzzword? Prepare to be surpris…
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Rogue AI Clones | Changing Meeting Behaviors | Future of AI Entertainment | Reason for Tech Layoffs
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Happy Independence Day to all my American listeners, and what better way to celebrate than a rundown on some of the biggest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience? Amirite? So, let the celebration begin! Rogue AI Clone - Let's have people interact with an AI clone of me! What could possibly go wrong? A lot as Caryn M…
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Securing Reality in the Age of Deepfakes: Protecting Integrity in an AI-Driven World with Jason Thatcher
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You've heard me say on many occasions we're shifting into the age of distrust. This week I'm exploring what that means and why it's happening as I dive into the complex world of deepfakes and cybersecurity with Jason Thatcher, founder of Breacher.ai. Together we're the evolving threats posed by AI technologies. In our conversation, we cover how dee…
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Weeekly Update | Dell Employees Fight Back | Claude 3.5 Sonnet | AI Job Replacement | Sex Robots | AI Text-to-Video
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One of the only things we can count on in life is change, and this week is no exception. As usual, the tsunami of tech advancements and changes pushes forward, and I'm covering some of the ones I found most significant. Thanks as always to the community of you that listen, share ideas, and pass along encouraging messages. If there is anything I can…
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The Making of a Manager: Why Building Effective Managers Transform Performance with Eric Girard
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Ever wondered why some organizations soar while others struggle to keep up? While it's a complicated mix, one secret often lies in how they develop their managers. This week, we're diving into the critical world of manager development with a special focus on new managers. This week, I explored the essential tools and tactics necessary for cultivati…
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Weekly Update | Recalling Recall | Apple - OpenAI Deal | Apple OnDev SLM | OpenAI's NSA Board Member | Autonomous Warfare
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With that, we've made it through another week, and with it comes another list of interesting developments at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. This week's are a little unique in that there is a red thread that runs through them all. As always, thanks to the community of you who send along topics and feedback. With that, let'…
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Engineering Inclusivity in Tech: Fostering an Inclusive Environment in a Tech-Driven World with William A. Adams
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Have you ever wondered what truly drives innovation in the tech world? Is it the rapid development of technology itself, or the people behind the scenes who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table? That's what I'm talking about this week with William A. Adams, a tech advisor at Microsoft. Together we'll explore the often overlooked …
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Weekly Update | Apple Intelligence | AI Meetings | AI OOMs | AI Bottleneck | Universal Basic Compute
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It's that time of week again, and I've got another round of updates to celebrate. Thanks as always to the community of you who send in questions, topics, and feedback. And with that, let's get on it. Apple Intelligence - Lots of folks have been patiently waiting for Apple's big release this week to learn more about what's coming from them around AI…
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Embracing the Flexible Frontier: Leadership Strategies for Modern Work Challenges with Nik Froehlich
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Is the traditional office a relic of the past, or is there still a case for the 9-to-5 at a desk under fluorescent lights? Is "flexible work" even possible for non-office jobs? This week, I'm digging into the provocative and often polarized debate about flexible work. This will be a dynamic conversation as I explore the intricate dance between inno…
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Weekly Update | Apple + OpenAI | ChatGPT Outage | Microsoft Recall | AI Safety | AI Flash Gordon
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The first week of June is already behind us, and what a week it has been. There were several things I observed over the last week that I couldn't ignore, but I wasn't able to get to everything. As you may have guessed, the pace of change isn't slowing down, but I hope this week's update will have you seriously considering taking a pause. As always,…
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From Startup to Standout: The Art of Scaling in the Digital Age with Benjamin Friedman
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What does it really take to steer a startup through its roller-coaster early days to stable growth and success and how is that changing in the digital age? Today, I'm talking with Ben Friedman, founder of Build Scale Grow, who has spent his career guiding startups from tumultuous beginnings through the robust scaling phases. We're diving deep into …
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Weekly Update | Reddit AI Chaos | OpenAI Safety & New Model | AI Safety Assessment | AI Kill Switch
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The days may feel long, but the weeks quickly fly by, and this week is no exception. It's hard to believe we're already putting May in the rearview mirror. As usual, there were far too many updates to cover in a single episode; however, I'll be covering some of the ones I think are most notable. Thanks also to all of you who send feedback and topic…
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Aligning Technology and Morality in Business: Balancing Profit and Principles with Dave Burrill
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How do businesses navigate the fine line between technological advancement and ethical integrity? That's the topic of conversation this week as I talk with Dave Burrill, managing director at Bridging Business with IT, about the critical role of ethics in digital transformation. Given technology's prominent role in reshaping our professional landsca…
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Weekly Update | AI Adult Content (Pt 2) | OpenAI Safety Team | OpenAI & Reddit | DEI vs. Inclusion
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I hope you've had another fantastic week. To all my US-based folks, I hope you have some exciting plans for the Memorial Day weekend. And, regardless of what you're celebrating this weekend, what better way to kick it off than catching up on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience.With that, let's jump righ…
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AI & The Future of Work: Navigating the Impact of AI on Organizations & Employees
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Can we really measure how skilled we are in a world that's constantly changed by AI while simultaneously preparing for the future? This week I'm digging into this big question and much more with Kian Katanforoosh, founder of Workera and DeepLearning. Together, we explored the impact AI already having on the way work is happening and what it means f…
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Weekly Update | Pollution Vacuum | OpenAI GPT-4o | Google Project Astra | AI Universal Basic Income
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Happy Friday Everyone! Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. I've got another significant round of updates, and I'd encourage you to make sure you're sitting down. It takes a lot to give me pause, and this week's updates did just that. Also, as always, thanks to those of you who send along topics and questi…
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AI, Careers, and the New Workplace: Navigating Career and Skills in the Age of AI Integration Mark Herschberg
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Will your technical skills be enough to navigate the AI revolution? This week I'm sitting down with with Mark Herschberg, author and fractional CTO, who brings a unique flavor of technical expertise combined with career development and skill enhancement. Mark has walked the road from MIT to the forefront of AI innovation, yet he highlights how bein…
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Weekly Update | OpenAI Adult Content | UHC Ransomware | Med-Gemini & AlphaFold 3 | Job Satisfaction
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With the pace of change, I never struggle to find topics for my weekly update, but this week may have been one of the hardest to winnow down the list. At the end of the day, I landed on four, and they ended up being a formidable mix of enthusiasm and disappointment. Thanks as always to the community that sends potential topics and questions. Withou…
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The Next Generation of Spatial Computing: AI's Role in the Evolution of XR with Sven Bruner
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Despite what skeptics may say, XR Tech, better known as spatial computing, isn't going anywhere. This week, I'm talking with Sven Brunner of Sphere to explore the transformative impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on extended reality (XR). We'll be discussing how AI can address XR's content challenges by providing greater context and enha…
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Weekly Update | AI Is Alive?! | Big Tech Office Elimination | Deepfake Tragedy | AI Gene Therapy
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Hey there! Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. I continue to be surprised by just how much comes up over the course of seven days and this week is no exception.Thanks to the community for your active engagement and participation in these episodes. It's one of my favorite things. And, if this if your first…
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From Economics to Algorithms: The AI Effect on Jobs and the Global Economy with Bill Conerly
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What is the future of work in an AI-dominated world, and how will economies adapt and change? This week I'm talking with economist Bill Connerly to explore the intricate balance between technological advancement and economic stability, job creation, and the shifting landscape of employment. We'll unpack the complexities of AI's role in shaping indu…
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Weekly Update | 6-Day Workweek | Meta Llama 3 | Google Gemini Agents | AI Persuasiveness Research
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Congratulations on making it to the end of another week. To celebrate this milestone, I've got another round of updates for you on what's happening at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. As always, thanks to the community of you who contribute to the list. Samsung 6-Day Workweek - Despite the EU's extensive data on the success…
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Innovate or Stagnate: Reinventing Ourselves in the Shadow of AI with Sid Mohasseb
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Where do we draw the line on holding tightly to the core things that make us who we are while letting go of things anchoring us to complacency? This week, I'm diving into the world of innovation and self-reinvention with a special focus on the shadow AI casts over our personal and professional landscapes. To do this, I'm joined by industry leader a…
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Weekly Update | Apple Robotics | Top Skill | AI Making Movies | Hiring Bias | Human Exoskeletons
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It's been another wild week at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. The pace of change is showing no signs of slowing, and this week's updates highlight why that can be both a great and a not-so-great thing. Apple Robotics - Following its announcement to shut down investment into automotive, it has set its sights on perso…
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Directing a Synthetic Cast: Examining AI's Expanding Role in Video Production with Alex Uspenskyi
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With video representing a media specifically designed to represent a view into reality, what role does AI play in its creation? This week, I'm digging into that question with Alex Uspenskyi, Founder of Elai.io, to peel back the layers of AI's role in video production. We'll be talking about why AI is at the front of video tech, sharing how simple t…
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Weekly Update | AI's Coming For Influencers | Paid Commute | Tesla Robotaxi | AI To End Human Labor
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Congratulations! You've made it through another week, and what a week it's been. To celebrate, here's another round of updates on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. As always, thanks to those of you who contributed topics and articles! AI Influencers - What if that catchy TikTok of Jenny sitting in he…
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Silicon Shackles: Breaking Free from Tech Dependence with David Adeoye Abodunrin
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Are we the masters of technology, or have we become its unwitting servants? Furthermore, what risks are we exposing ourselves to as we become exponentially connected? This week, I'm exploring the heart of our modern dilemma: the pervasive overreliance on technology and the risks of constant connection. As we navigate through the digital age, the fi…
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Weekly Update | $100B Stargate AGI | Death of DEI | TikTok Troubles | AI Chatbots for Mental Health
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March is in the rearview mirror and April is officially here. While some of this week's updates may sound like April Fool's topics, I promise they aren't. It's another wild and unpredictable week at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. As always, thanks to all of you who sent along links and topics. I wish I had enough time to …
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The Paradox of Leadership: Balancing People and Performance with Nick Hobson, PhD
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Can leaders truly balance the drive for high performance with the human need for purpose and connection in the workplace? This week I'm talking with Nick Hobson, a PhD and Managing Director of North America for Influence at Work. We delve into the intricacies of behavioral science and its practical applications in the workplace. It's a discussion o…
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Weekly Update | Mind-Control Chess | Pay Transparency Backlash | Deathbot Research Learnings
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Dropping this week's update a day early, but that's not due to a lack of content. In fact, there was so much to say on this week's updates that I pushed a couple to next week. As always, thanks to those of you who pass things along. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you.And with that, here are some of the latest happenings at the intersection of …
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The Art of Digital Storytelling: Building Trust in the Age of AI with Zenobia Godschalk
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How do you influence others in the digital age, especially when there is so much noise and distrust? This week I'm exploring that question and more with Zenobia Godschalk, Head of Communications at Hedera. Together we explore the critical role storytelling plays in technology and everyday life. You'll learn why conveying the 'why' behind the tech i…
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Weekly Update | Video Call Gaff | Chip Wars | Apple AI | YouTube AI Tagging | Humanoid Robots | Remote Work
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It's been another wild week at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. While the headlines tell one story, the story under the surface seems to give indications of where things are heading. Needless to say, 2024 is on track to be a year to remember. Thanks to those of you who shared things. Always enjoy connecting with the c…
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Nurturing Skills in the Modern Workplace: The Journey to Professional Mastery with Nick DeWilde
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Feeling like the world of work is spinning faster than you can keep up? You're not alone. This week I'm cutting through the noise with Nick DeWilde, Co-Founder of Exec, to talk about what it really takes to keep your skills game strong in today's whirlwind of change. I really appreciated his experience in the trenches, from scrappy startups to shap…
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Weekly Update | End of Remote Work? | GenZ and Millenial Loyalty | AI vs. Law | AI Resurrection | LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report
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Congrats on making it through another week. Is it just me, or does that feel like an accomplishment by itself? To celebrate, I've got another round of updates on what's been happening at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. As always, thanks to everyone who has contributed to the running list. And with that, here we go! E…
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