Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ginni Saraswati is the founder and CEO of Ginni Media , cofounder of The Podcast Accelerator and host of The Ginni Show. Work and life shouldn’t feel like a balancing act. The concept of “work-life balance” began floating around in the corporate ether as far back as the 1980s . The Women’s Liberation Movement brought the necessity of workplace flexibility to the forefront, and today, there are few people of working age who haven’t heard the term. It’s a favorite value companies love to tout in interviews but, sadly, this “balance” often still feels aspirational. Work is everywhere . We can barely make out the lock-screen image on our phones because task reminders and email summaries bombard our smartphones. These notifications regularly cover up the faces of our kids, cats and significant others. These images are meant to remind us of what’s important, and yet, we often miss the glaringly obvious point. … [Read more...] about Let’s Call It Quits On ‘Work-Life Balance’
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15 Innovative Ideas For Fixing Healthcare From 15 Brilliant Minds
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After 18 years as CEO in Kaiser Permanente , I set my sights on improving the heatlh of the nation, hoping to find a way to achieve the same quality, technology and affordability our medical group delivered to 5 million patients on both coasts. That quest launched the Fixing Healthcare podcast in 2018, and it inspired interviews with dozens of leaders, thinkers and doers, both in and around medicine. These experts shared innovative ideas and proven solutions for achieving (a) superior quality, (b) improved patient access, (c) lower overall costs, and (d) greater patient and clinician satisfaction. This month, after 150 combined episodes , three questions emerged: Which of the hundreds of ideas presented remain most promising? Why, after five years and so many excellent solutions, has our nation experienced such limited improvements in healthcare? And finally, how will these great ideas become reality? … [Read more...] about 15 Innovative Ideas For Fixing Healthcare From 15 Brilliant Minds
A Chat With Chris Bleidorn, Executive Chef And Co-Owner, of Two Michelin Starred Birdsong
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dining at San Francisco's two Michelin starred restaurant Birdsong is an experience rooted in heritage, one which draws inspiration from ancient cooking traditions while honoring Bay Area producers and farmers by implementing whole ingredient cooking methods. The menu at Birdsong focuses on presenting ingredients in their most flavorful, complete form. Local produce and whole animals are at the epicenter of every dish that's masterfully created in Birdsong's open kitchen using technics that include dry aging, fermentation and heath-centric cooking. Chris Bleidorn, the Executive Chef & Owner of Birdsong, and partner Aarti Shetty, originally intended on opening Birdsong in New England. Though Birdsong ultimately opened May 2018 in San Francisco's Theater District, the team continues to honor the Pacific Northwest's culinary lineage by using the best of what Northern California has to offer and preparing it as they would … [Read more...] about A Chat With Chris Bleidorn, Executive Chef And Co-Owner, of Two Michelin Starred Birdsong
15 Intriguing (And Concerning) Facts About Voice-Activated Tech
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Voice-activated technology has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with devices such as smart speakers and virtual assistants quickly gaining popularity among users. These applications are designed to be convenient and easy to use, allowing users to control their devices without having to lift a finger. While the benefits of voice-activated tech are many, there are also some potential downsides that users should be aware of. Below, a panel of Forbes Technology Council members takes a closer look at some of the details—both intriguing and concerning—that users should know about voice-activated technology. 1. It May Not Be Secure One concern relates to privacy, because your voice and personal data may be used for various purposes, including targeted advertising, or it may even be shared with third-party companies. It’s crucial to understand the privacy policies and data usage of your voice-activated devices … [Read more...] about 15 Intriguing (And Concerning) Facts About Voice-Activated Tech