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When Towanna Burrous, 51, sought to become a business coach, she quickly realized the dearth of diversity training options. So, she built a business to fill those needs--and her timing was perfect. Her company, Washington, D.C.-based professional coach certification company CoachDiversity Institute , was ready when the summer of 2020 hit and interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion hit a fever pitch. Her company landed on the Inc. 5000 in 2021 at No. 524. --As told to Rebecca Deczynski Before I started my business, I discovered that coaching schools weren't teaching how to coach across a diverse line. So I decided that I would use my background to create a coaching curriculum that would make up for those deficiencies. The program, which was accredited in 2015, teaches people to listen to the challenges, frustrations, and obstacles that are faced largely by historically marginalized communities. In the early stages of the business, my biggest challenge was saying no. … [Read more...] about In Her Quest to Startup, Towanna Burrous Discovered the Need for DEI-Trained Coaches

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Within weeks driverless electric freight transport trucks may be traveling on public roads in western Tennessee—the first time such a vehicle has been granted permission to do so in the U.S. This latest development in the logistics industry comes after Swedish freight technology company Einride was granted a permit by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a public road pilot project. The Einride autonomous electric transport (AET) called a Pod, operates without a driver and does not even have a space for one. It is monitored by a specially-trained remote driver who can take control if necessary. The public road pilot is being run in conjunction with Einride client GE Appliances , a Haier company. Pods will operate on public roads in mixed traffic near GE Appliances's Tennessee plant east of Memphis, performing a number of tasks including movement of goods and coordinating with teams at various … [Read more...] about Einride Gets Go-Ahead For Driverless Electric Trucks On Public Roads

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Recently I reported on the San Francisco Fire dept. being upset at how a Cruise robotaxi coming the other direction couldn’t clear out of that lane when the fire engine was blocked by a stopped garbage truck. Discussion suggest there was concern over whether cars like the Cruise were ready for driving on a road with emergency vehicles. While there may be some small issues to resolve, emergency crews should take heart. A future is possible where they will be able to respond to emergencies far better than they can today, thanks to robocars and other future technologies like e-VTOL aircraft. Robotaxi developers build simulations of situations on the road, including encountering emergency vehicles. They do thousands of variations of those situations to try to make sure their car will do well. When it doesn’t, they fix it. They may not get everything, but they will constantly improve as they learn — and one of the ways they … [Read more...] about Forget SFFD Being Upset At Cruise, The Future For Emergency Vehicles With Robocars & e-VTOL Is Super Positive

As much as the likes of Elon Musk may argue otherwise , the data is clear -- hybrid work is not only strongly favored by the vast majority of office-based employees , it also improves work-life balance, retention, and engagement without harming performance. In short, as loud as some old-school executives might howl, hybrid work is here to stay. But just because the data-backed case for hybrid work is open and shut, that doesn't mean implementing it effectively is easy. In the latest edition of his WorkLife podcast , star Wharton professor and best-selling author Adam Grant talks with two experts in remote work -- Stanford economist Nick Bloom and Harvard Business School professor Tsedal Neeley -- to uncover what's required to create a successful hybrid work environment. The trio of world-class experts lay out seven essential rules every leader should follow when designing and rolling out a hybrid work plan for their team. 1. Thou shalt coordinate. … [Read more...] about Adam Grant’s 7 Commandments for Successful Hybrid Work

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Travelers are returning to the skies in 2022 for domestic and international flights. This summer will be the busiest travel season since the Covid-19 pandemic began. However, many flights are being canceled or delayed. What is the root cause? Here are a few factors you should know about if you plan to travel. Pilot Shortages Are The Primary Reason Many delays and cancellations are because of an industry-wide pilot shortage. In addition, the legacy carriers and regional operators don’t have enough staff for various reasons. As a result, airlines are combining routes or discontinuing services when necessary to offset staffing shortages. This move is similar to the height of the pandemic when carriers reduced to minimal service as travel demand plummeted. However, consolidating flights to conserve pilots and reduce operating expenses isn’t as simple as waving a magic wand. Pilots can only fly planes they are … [Read more...] about What’s Causing Flight Delays And Cancellations?

The way many of us work has been completely changed by the pandemic, a period that unquestionably challenged many companies, including Google, to explore what was possible when it came to working together. Now, we continue to exist in this “new normal” that is entirely enmeshed in the virtual world in a way that our lives have never fully been before, from remote education to telehealth appointments to fully online events. advertisement advertisement But, it has also laid bare the ways that some tools and programs can fall short of being truly accessible and inclusive of the disability community. Over the past two years, I’ve experienced and seen this increase in awareness around digital accessibility and the continued push to consider how to bring in more people with disabilities. The reality of remote work is that while it affords many people with disabilities the chance to work in environments that may be more accommodating than a traditional … [Read more...] about This one consideration can help everyone work better together

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, so much so that there’s not simply one kind of drone for sale. Drones are specialized now, with models for kids, beginners, flying enthusiasts, racers (yes, there are racing drones), photography and video. No matter what kind of drone you want, these days the best drones are easy to fly, include more versatile cameras and have better collision avoidance features than ever before. Some even work with VR (virtual reality) to provide an immersive first-person flying experience. An RTF (Ready to Fly) drone comes with everything you need to take to the skies right out of the box, and can work well for both drone racing and FPV (First Person View) drone flights. It’s essential to choose the drone that matches your skill level and what you want to use it for—especially when high-end drones can easily run a few thousand dollars. But don’t let that scare you away—you can get a … [Read more...] about Take To The Air With The Best Drones To Shoot Video Or Just Have Fun

The pandemic changed the way we work in very profound and wide-ranging ways. Some people immediately became remote workers, navigating the challenges of blending their home and work lives. Others kept reporting to their place of employment, facing myriad concerns ranging from safety to new demands and ways of working. New technologies, protocols (like keeping our distance), and ways of doing business proliferated. advertisement advertisement As vaccination rates rise, offices are increasingly welcoming back employees, and life is beginning to look a bit like it did in “before times”—but different, too. Employees are also different. During the pandemic, many shared aspects of their personal lives, challenges, and vulnerabilities with managers and co-workers, which shifted the nature of many work relationships. Now, it’s time to think about the changes ahead and how to be successful as a changed person in a changing workplace. Here are some of the things … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide to succeeding in the new workplace

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Access to healthcare has always been a global problem, with those in more rural areas suffering the most. The world simply does not have enough clinically trained and specialized physicians concentrated in the areas that need them the most, leading to significant disparities in health outcomes. Lack of access to surgery is one part of this larger problem. Many patients often have to travel hours before they can get to a healthcare center that offers the specialist surgeon they need, especially with regards to more complex medical conditions. This often leads to a prohibitive healthcare journey for patients, resulting in a poorer quality of life. This is what companies such as Proximie are trying to solve. Proximie is a technology company “that that allows clinicians to virtually ‘scrub in’ to any operating room or cath lab from anywhere in the world. By empowering clinicians to share their skills in real-time, we can … [Read more...] about Virtual Platforms For Surgery Are Gaining Traction

Explore the full 2022 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies , 528 organizations whose efforts are reshaping their businesses, industries, and the broader culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact with their initiatives across 52 categories, including the most innovative media , design , and consumer goods companies. advertisement advertisement This year’s most innovative consumer electronics companies might not be the ones you expect. While major tech brands such as Apple and Samsung dutifully churned out new versions of their popular phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and computers, the largest leaps happened on a smaller scale—or, in some cases, helped clean up bigger companies’ messes. Companies such as Back Market and the Swap Club , for instance, focused on reducing e-waste in consumer electronics by lowering the barriers to buying refurbished gear, while Framework reimagined the laptop with easy repairs … [Read more...] about The 10 most innovative consumer electronics companies of 2022