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Designing For Climate Change: “Optional” Is No Longer An Option

Allwork

The design industry must shift toward adaptive reuse, reclaimed materials, and flexible environments to reduce the carbon footprint and promote a circular economy. Implementing energy-efficient building systems and passive design techniques can significantly lower both embodied and operational carbon emissions. The climate crisis demands bold and immediate action from designers to integrate climate considerations fully into every project, moving beyond half measures.

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LinkedIn Lunatics: Have Attempts at Authenticity on LinkedIn Gone Too Far?

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“I proposed to my girlfriend this weekend. Here’s what it taught me about B2B sales…” The post came to me as a Facebook screenshot with the caption, “Meanwhile on LinkedIn” and I had to look it up immediately because I had never seen a post that was so on brand for the popular professional networking site. I needed to make sure that it was real—and indeed, I found the post by LinkedIn user Bryan Shankman.

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Thriving as an Introverted Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

Discover how introverted administrative professionals can excel by leveraging their unique strengths and maintaining authenticity in a bustling workplace.

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Professional Service Industries Resisting Gen AI Training

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Only 19% of professionals surveyed by Thomas Reuters say their organizations provide training in Generative AI (Gen AI), revealing a pressing need for leaders to implement official policies and strategies on the advancing technology — or risk losing out on the talent race. The data shows professionals in legal, risk, and government sectors must develop AI competencies to remain competitive and efficient in their roles.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Lessons on Creating a Business Emergency Plan From Maine-Based Company Better With Buckwheat

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When a “once-in-a-century” flood left the facilities of Maine-based snack company Better With Buckwheat (BWB) under 4 feet of water the week before Christmas last year, CEO Lewis Goldstein had his work cut out for him. The company was closing out its best year in business when the flood struck on Dec. 18, 2023. “Personally, it took a toll on me,” Goldstein admits. “We tripled our revenue in ’23.

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U.S. Unemployment Data Reflects Persistent Struggle To Secure Jobs

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The U.S. Labor Department reports the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased modestly last week, but continuing claims have risen for the ninth consecutive week. ABC News reports that although this increase might seem concerning at first glance, experts clarify that claims remain historically low — signaling a still-healthy labor market despite the challenges.

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Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel

TED Talks

As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questioning whether democracy is even the best political system. In a wide-ranging conversation, writer Bret Stephens and social entrepreneur Yordanos Eyoel discuss why democracy is still our best hope — and offer ways we can learn to disagree more effectively in order to strengthen our societies.

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Why AI is not getting the green light for sustainability

Workplace Insight

We might think of online and digital solutions such as AI as more sustainable and eco-friendly. We have email signatures reminding us to think before hitting print and are encouraged to send e-cards with seasonal greetings to save the trees. Our overall preference to switch to all things online means that we rarely question, or even consider, the environmental impact of our computers.

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Episode 534: Kevin Surace Talks About AI and Maintaining Productivity

Productivityist

In this episode, I have a conversation with Kevin Surace , a prolific inventor and AI expert with 94 worldwide patents. Kevin and I dive into the strategies for maintaining productivity and purpose in life, including prioritizing tasks, managing energy levels, and navigating the second phase of life. We also explore the impact of AI on society and productivity, highlighting both its benefits and challenges.

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Magic and wonder in the age of AI | David Kwong

TED Talks

With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwise, proposing advancements in technology actually increase opportunities for wonder. In an entertaining performance, he invites an audience member on stage to exhibit the mind-reading magic of ChatGPT — and explores how tech elevates our capacity for awe.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Adventures of A+K: Traversing the Peaks and Valleys With Adam and Kathryn Frazer

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The Adventures of A+K: one minute they’re hiking the Bavarian Alps. The next, they’re hanging out with reindeer in Finland. They’ve also biked 500 miles across Iowa, kayaked in the Pine Barrens and slept under the Northern Lights in Canada’s Northwest Territories. They don’t have a show on the Travel Channel, and they’re not related to Rick Steves—Adam and Kathryn Frazer are simply a married couple who, along with their pup Kona, spend their days traveling the world, sharing their journey on the

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What’s so wrong with being slaves to the rhythm of the working week?

Workplace Insight

One of the most familiar ways we measure time has its roots in a famous instance of daydreaming. The story goes that in 1583 a young student at the University of Pisa called Galileo Galilei was daydreaming in the pews while his fellow students were dutifully reciting their prayers. He noticed that one of the altar lamps was swaying back and forth and even as its energy dissipated, the arc of each swing slowed so that each took the same amount of time as the last, measured against his own pulse.