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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Group Chief Executive at Kin + Carta Europe , delivering end-to-end digital services for the world’s leading businesses. What are CEOs for? For me, our main role is to feed, drive and energize a team. This is often best done in person and in small doses, although it can be almost as effective remotely. It’s a question of how you can be ‘with the people’ when and wherever they need you. CEOs are experienced hybrid workers. In most organizations, whether they're global or have a few offices in one country, the CEO cannot be in the same place as their entire team at the same time. In many ways, our working lives haven’t necessarily changed that much post-pandemic. At a time when teams are often split between home and office, we need to make the most of every interaction we have with our colleagues. This has meant dialing up the need to be more considerate and open to listening—whatever the conversation, … [Read more...] about How CEOs Can Bring Out Their Human Side In A Hybrid World

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin So much of work can feel transactional, cold, even mind-numbing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As Dr. Robert Waldinger , professor of psychiatry, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development , author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness , and a Zen master, said in an interview, “Maybe you don’t like making the widgets, but maybe you like the person you’re next to making the widgets. And that can really make a difference.” He contends that the people who are happiest and healthiest have warm connections with others . “Many of us spend more of our waking life at work than we spend anywhere else,” Waldinger explains. “So what is really a tragedy is to treat work as though it’s just something you get through so you can live the rest of your life, because it is much of your life. That artificial division is something that’s worth really looking at and calling into … [Read more...] about Do You Want Better Performance? Help People Strengthen Their Relationships

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin One of the things I enjoy doing in my writing about energy is dispelling popular myths that exist in our society. Due to my background in oil and gas, myths related to that industry have consumed most of my time over the years, given that there is no shortage of mythological thinking about that business. Today’s story, though, is focused on solar energy, and a popular myth that the building of a solar array on a section of land basically condemns that land from any other productive use. Thanks to some cooperative hosts with solar company Lightsource BP , I was recently able to see first-hand that this is not necessarily the case. Lightsource BP is a joint venture formed in 2010 that is 50% owned by London-based BP. Since the venture was formed 13 years ago, it has successfully installed 8.8 GW of solar generating capacity in dozens of countries around the world. As luck would have it, the company operates several solar … [Read more...] about How Ranching And Solar Co-Exist In Texas

Over the past two days, I must have had 20 conversations with people anxious about the impacts of AI on their work and livelihoods. Of course, I might have been seeking out those conversations because, as an academic and contributor to several business publications, I am also anxious! Creators, artists, coaches, programmers, doctors, writers, experts, and thought leaders are grappling with the implications of generative AI such as ChatGPT , DALL-E , and other advanced AI products on their jobs, passions, and income. On the one hand, it may seem like a dream come true. You can benefit from AI helping you work faster. Perhaps, better. On the other hand: So does everyone else and their hamster. Especially since it seems that anyone can look like an expert and creator with the help of AI. It can, after all, write a job application good enough to be short-listed, pass portions of the U.S. medical licensing exam and the bar exam , produce code , text, and sellable art … [Read more...] about Does ChatGPT mean the end of ‘thought leaders’?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin How do you build a brand in space? Bailey Burns is an Aerospace Systems Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Space Resources. She is focused on life support systems and other aspects human spaceflight. Early in her career, Bailey found she had an unknown desire to experience space for herself. "Bailey is an inspiring and passionate next gen leader who isn't afraid to let her emotional intelligence play a key role in her decision making and leadership style" offers Dr. Sian Proctor, Astronaut in Residence at Maricopa Community Colleges. Along the way, Burns discovered space was much bigger than just her dream and has been focused on how to bring everyone to the space table as their best selves. Merging the two worlds of technical aerospace with emotional intelligence has become her new passion. Bailey Burns joins Forbes to talk about how she found her way to a … [Read more...] about Discovering An Out-Of-This-World Personal Brand With Aerospace Systems Engineer Bailey Burns

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Romi Stein is CEO & cofounder of OpenLegacy , leading its strategic vision of digital-driven integration for legacy systems. In previous blogs, I have touched on automation from different aspects or levels. On the micro level, we have seen that back-of-house activities can, and should, be as automated as possible for various reasons, such as economic efficiencies and compliance. But at the customer-facing side of things, automation should support human activities. On the macro level, combining AI and automated processes can provide startling new abilities and opportunities. Machine learning and neural networks utilizing existing resources and processes are already beginning to make waves (Walle and ChatGPT are just the beginning). There are many ways to look at technological development, most often in three or four stages: invention, innovation and diffusion—or R&D, growth, maturity and decline. … [Read more...] about Automation Is A Strategy, Not (Only) A Means Or An End

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Any pet parent knows that investing in one of the best dog food delivery services can positively impact their four-legged companion’s longterm health. Not to mention, it’s also the easiest way to show your pet some love. But figuring out which of the best dog food delivery services to opt for can be overwhelming, especially since there are so many options available on the market. After all, as is the case with the best dog collars and dog leashes , not all of them are right for every pup. The good news: We’re here to share vet-approved advice on which ones are worth considering. With a glance at our buying guide, you’ll be that much closer to getting customized, high-quality nutrition delivered right to your doorstep. But before you make any changes to your dog’s lifestyle, remember to check in with your own veterinarian. According to The American Kennel Club , a sudden switch in food supply could cause … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Dog Food Delivery Services, According To Trusted Veterinarians

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Alexander Konovalov is the founder and CEO at vidby , a Swiss startup offering AI-powered video translation and dubbing across 70 languages. Brand content localization and video translation into many languages help increase the chances of attracting potential customers from different countries. In the context of business development and scaling, videos have become an important marketing tool. Therefore, the demand for video translation and dubbing will likely continue to grow in the coming years. Artificial intelligence (AI), automated translation and similar technologies today are impacting almost every aspect of content localization and video in particular. In this article, I'll discuss some AI-enabled trends in the video dubbing and translation industry for 2023 and beyond that could provide businesses with the tools to increase profits and achieve other business goals. In an earlier article , I … [Read more...] about How AI Is Revolutionizing Video Content Translation And Dubbing In 2023 And Beyond

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin CEO of AIoT chip company XMOS , Mark Lippett is a technology leader with 25 years’ experience in startup, scale-up and blue-chip companies. The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) always brings technology under the sustainability spotlight. As the global climate issue becomes more pressing, a recent study by McKinsey is demanding widespread commitment to environmental protection targets to realize a 1.5°C trajectory by 2030. One focus in 2022 was semiconductors—given their environmentally taxing production and their application within devices that consume power throughout their lifetime. Of course, realizing more sustainable methods of chip manufacture and energy-aware device functionality can be a major advance in reducing overall emissions. The Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) was formed in November last year, comprising 60 founding members who attended COP27 in Egypt to outline … [Read more...] about Semiconductor Sustainability: COP27 And The Potential Of Chips To Save Energy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A new ACE2 decoy mechanism efficiently neutralizes a variety of Covid-19 variants, including Omicron strains. With the continuous evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus over the last three years, the pathogen has become more efficient at infecting our cells and evading our immune defenses. One crucial aspect of this efficiency is affinity to the ACE2 receptor, a major selection criterion in virus evolution. The ACE2 decoy mimics the host cell ACE2, similarly engaging the virus and inhibiting viral entry to a real cell. Using receptors as decoys is not a novel concept. In connection to SARS-CoV-2, ACE2 decoys were tested against closely related viruses, SARS-1 and HIV, in recent decades. The decoy did not come to fruition against these viruses for myriad reasons. For SARS-1, the strategy showed some signs of reduced symptoms in mouse models, but the outbreak calmed before further animal and human testing could continue. For HIV, … [Read more...] about Will Receptor Decoys Both Prevent And Treat SARS-CoV-2 Infection?