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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You will likely blow out more birthday candles than your parents ever did. The latest US Census data shows that life expectancy is expected to increase to 85.6 years by 2060, up from 79.7 years in 2017. So what are you doing to plan out these extra years? Where do you even start? “With the end unclear and unknown,” says Ayse Birsel, author of Design the Long Life You Love , “most people are afraid to start.” Birsel, one of the world’s leading industrial designers, says designing your life is not any different than creating a potato peeler. She should know; she’s done both. At the core are three foundational underpinnings needed for this process: Optimism - The belief that you’ll find a better solution no matter how hard the problem. Empathy - Put yourself in others’ shoes to understand what they want and need. Ask questions - Realize answers may come from unexpected, often counter-intuitive … [Read more...] about Do You Know How To Make New Friends?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It can be shocking and hurtful when an employee quits, especially when that person is a trusted and key member of the team. But no matter how wounding the departure, managers simply cannot react with anger; phrases like "how could you do this to me," "I trusted you," and "so you're just going to abandon us all" are strictly verboten. If an employee has fully made up their mind to quit, all you can do is help them leave you and the company on good terms. Favorably departing employees tend to hold fond memories of their former company. These employees may see the company as a desirable workplace, a business to support, or a recommended source. Positive past experiences increase the likelihood of a return visit, dubbed "boomerangs." Boomerangs offer various advantages, including quick training, an understanding of company values and culture, and fresh perspectives. Additionally, ex-employees may also become future clients, … [Read more...] about Most Leaders Are Handling Employee Resignations Wrong; Here’s The Right Way To Do It

Sidharth Malhotra is best known for ‘Shershaah’. Actor Sidharth Malhotra's career has comprised modelling, assisting directors and becoming the star of some blockbuster films. On his 38th birthday, here is a look at five of his most popular films: Shershaah Sidharth Malhotra won critical acclaim for portraying Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra in the 2021 film Shershaah. The movie released on Amazon Prime and soon emerged as the most-watched Indian film. (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video) Kapoor and Sons Read More Malhotra starred alongside Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor and Fawad Khan in family-drama Kapoor and Sons (2016). The movie won praise for its exploration of loss, regret and resentment. (Image credit: @KapoorAndSons/Twitter) Ittefaq The 2017 film starring Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha and Akshaye Khanna received mixed reviews. Some described it as a smart thriller, others called it tedious. (Image credit: … [Read more...] about Sidharth Malhotra’s birthday: His 5 most popular films

Novak Djokovic at the 2023 Adelaide International (week one), where he beat Sebastian Korda in the final on January 8 after getting past Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. (Image source: Twitter/NovakDjokovic @DjokerNole) One can add the emotion of revenge to the Novak Djokovic story ahead of the Australian Open. It’s one of the ongoing narratives leading up to this Grand Slam, which starts January 16 at Melbourne, building up in momentum as it gets closer to the start date. Djokovic had a rough 2022, with his troubles starting in Melbourne when the staunch anti-vaccine advocate was deported from Australia, after spending some time in an immigration detention centre. Public sentiment raged high against him, with accusations of lies and irresponsible behaviour making it appear like he may not return to the country for three years. But 2023 has started differently for Djokovic in Australia. The past transgressions have not been forgotten but set aside. He was welcomed … [Read more...] about Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic’s revenge, Rafael Nadal’s persistence

Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas during the men's singles final on day fourteen of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic extended his unparalleled record of Australian Open titles to 10 with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. AFP Sport recalls Djokovic 's incredible run of success on the way to becoming the undoubted king of Melbourne Park: First Serb: 2008 Becomes first Serb to win a Grand Slam. Then 20, he burst into the big time with a straight-sets victory in the semi-finals over world number one Roger Federer. In the final he beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Read More "Every player dreams of winning a Grand Slam. I am still not fully aware of what I have achieved these past two weeks," the young Djokovic said. Three-year wait ends: 2011 It was three long years before Djokovic secured a second major triumph, and he put his success down to a gluten-free diet. It heralded a golden … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic rules Australian Open: 10 best moments

Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda. (Image: jeff-maggioncalda-5652548/LinkedIn) The CEO of Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, spoke to Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos about the challenges of a post-pandemic world and how ChatGPT is “extraordinary” but “dangerous”. He also spoke about Indian students as the online open course provider expands in the country. Speaking about the challenges of balancing an on-campus life and online courses, Maggioncalda said that the pre-pandemic world was place based. “So if you had to learn you had to go to campus, if you wanted to work you had to go to an office. Then the campuses shut down, the offices shut down. What we are seeing now is a hybrid world,” he said. On Coursera’s India plans, he said that the company is working with universities across India to integrate career electives and industry certificates into on-campus learning programmes. “The online courses can be from universities and they can also be … [Read more...] about Coursera CEO is taking an online course from this university

Kevin Spacey has been facing several sexual misconduct allegations and cases in the US and UK. In a move that comes as a surprise to many, disgraced actor Kevin Spacey was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Italian National Film Awards ceremony in Rome. The award was presented to Spacey in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the film industry over the course of his career amid several cases of sexual misconduct against him in the US and UK. Spacey, who is best known for his roles in films such as "American Beauty" and "The Usual Suspects," has been a major force in the entertainment industry for more than two decades. He has received numerous accolades and awards throughout his career, including two Academy Awards. Spacey was greeted with a standing ovation as he took the stage to accept the award. He thanked the museum for having the "balls" to present him with the award in his acceptance speech. The 63-year-old also thanked the Italian National … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey, facing multiple sexual misconduct cases, given lifetime achievement award in Italy

Steven Spielberg 'The Fablemans' (2022). I went to a first-day, first-show of The Fabelmans at 2pm on a Thursday. It was a small screen with a capacity of approximately 100, and it was about 80 per cent occupied. The audience was made up of all ages — starting from a group in their late teens to an elderly couple who must have been in their 80s, slowly walking up the aisle on their canes. This was in Portugal, a real testament to Steven Spielberg’s universal brand of storytelling. As the lights dimmed and the trailers played for Babylon (Damien Chazelle’s gonzo look at the early days of Hollywood), and the new Indy installment (the first time an Indiana Jones movie has been directed by someone other than Spielberg), it was hard not to think of Spielberg’s impact on modern cinema. Is there anyone who started making movies in the last 40-plus years that hasn’t been influenced by Spielberg? The Fabelmans is a Steven Spielberg origin story, but instead of Peter Parker’s … [Read more...] about Catch me if you can: ‘The Fabelmans’, a Steven Spielberg origin story

Usain Bolt, eight-times Olympic gold medalist . Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large scale fraud. Jamaica's Financial Services Commission (FSC) said in a statement that it had placed the firm, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), in "enhanced oversight" while it conducts the probe. Bolt's manager Nugent Walker told the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper that the retired sprinter, one of the greatest athletes of all time, has had investments with the company for over a decade. "All the relevant steps have been taken to come to the bottom of this," Walker told the paper, saying the athlete had noticed discrepancies with his account on Wednesday. "He's been with this entity over 10 years... His entire portfolio is being reviewed," he added. Read More The newspaper said millions of dollars were reported … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt missing millions of dollars from his investment portfolio

Motown artist Barrett Strong has died at age 81, according to a Sunday announcement from the Motown Museum. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of legendary Classic Motown singer and songwriter Barrett Strong,” the Detroit, Michigan, museum wrote on Facebook. “Barrett’s prolific career and contributions as one of Motown’s top lyricists earned him induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.” Strong is known for coupling his talents with producer Norman Whitfield to create some of the most recognizable tunes in Motown history, including “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), according to the Motown Museum. Strong had a long-running career in the music industry . The Motown Museum paid homage to one of Strong’s original achievements, the song “Money (That’s What I Want). It commemorated Strong’s talent by noting when it was time to create the song, Strong sat down in … [Read more...] about Legendary Motown Artist Barrett Strong Dead At 81