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For the last few days I have been silently watching, with sad disappointment, at the lack of coverage amongst the LinkedIn community, of the passing of the great Daniel Kahneman, last week. https://lnkd.in/eXRk2XPx He (alongside Tversky, Thaler, Sunstein, Ariely et al), created a new academic discipline that helped explain the flaws in one of the oldest of them all - Economics. But more than that he helped shine a light on the cognitive bias, huristics, noise and irrationality that pervades human judgement and decision making. Almost every - scrap that - every board and management team I have and continue to experience, could hugely benefit from studying his work and implementing his fixes to deliver more productive and effective teams. His well documentated fixes for forming more balanced and evidenced judgements, are needed by all, especially for example with the polarising debates on topics like AI. Humans naturally lean towards echo chambers, strive for group think and struggle with balance. His work has hugely influenced politics, public policy, stock market trading, baseball, football, education to name but a few. A sad loss to academia, corporations, leadership, psychology, economics and to be candid - human kind. Thanks for your inspiring work Daniel! Daniel Kahneman: The Thought Leader interview (strategy-business.com)

📚⭐Adam Grant's Top Ten Summer Reads: Unleashed— I first met Adam Grant back in 2013 when I was running the Arts + Business Council and had just started a speaker series called Defining Innovation. I roped him in to be a panelist for an event with Daniel Pink (photo below!), who was promoting his new book, "To Sell is Human." We hit it off and went on to collaborate on all his book launches: "Give and Take," "Originals," "Think Again," and his latest, "Hidden Potential." Adam even started his own author speaker series at Wharton, and we’d tag-team speakers—I'd have them in the morning, and he'd snag them for the afternoon. It’s always a thrill when Adam shares his reading list! 🔥 Summer’s here, and Adam Grant’s top book picks are turning up the heat on your reading list. These selections promise to ignite discussions, challenge your perspectives, and offer innovative solutions for both personal and professional growth. Check out these must-reads and if you want more info or to book one of these fantastic authors, please reach out! The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz - Exploring the profound impact of relationships on mental health. Irreplaceable by Kevin Ervin Kelley - A blueprint for designing spaces that foster community. Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb - Insights on prioritizing and strengthening friendships. Cultures of Growth by Mary Murphy - Strategies for embedding growth mindsets in organizations. Brave New Words by Sal Khan - A visionary take on the future of education through AI. The Heart and the Chip by Daniela Rus and Gregory Mone - Where robotics and intelligent machines are headed. AI Needs You by Verity Harding - Guidelines for safe and beneficial AI development. The Skill Code by Matt Beane - Maintaining and enhancing skills in the AI era. The AI-Savvy Leader by David De Cremer - Crafting strategies for AI integration in leadership. The Year of Living Constitutionally by AJ Jacobs - A humorous exploration of living by the U.S. Constitution. The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell - Analyzing cultural obsessions with debunked ideas. The Truth About Immigration by Zeke Hernandez - Data-driven insights into immigration debates. You Only Die Once by Jodi Wellman - Embracing life's finite nature with a positive outlook. World Class by Grant Wahl - Lessons on excellence and meaning from the sports world. 👉 Interested in having a top-ten authors speak to your audience? Get in touch! Stay curious, and happy reading! #SummerReading #AdamGrant #TopPicks #BookRecommendations #Innovation #Leadership #PersonalGrowth CreateXChange

It was illuminating to hear about and discuss the apprehensions and the excitement about the future of journalism and its intersection with ML/AI. The tools will move the rate of information (and misinformation) into a high-gear, creating both opportunities and a slew of risks — how can the industry prepare?

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞: 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 Michael Eugene Porter is an American economist and business strategist. He founded The Monitor Group (now Deloitte) and FSG, a social impact consultancy, and is the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School. Porter's five forces analysis, used in business strategy today, is his invention. He is considered the father of modern strategy. He is one of the world's most influential management and competitiveness thinkers and business strategists. Governments, NGOs, and universities praise his research. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. #michaelporter #ai #rpa #clicksniper #tonygavin

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞: 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 Michael Eugene Porter is an American economist and business strategist. He founded The Monitor Group (now Deloitte) and FSG, a social impact consultancy, and is the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School. Porter's five forces analysis, used in business strategy today, is his invention. He is considered the father of modern strategy. He is one of the world's most influential management and competitiveness thinkers and business strategists. Governments, NGOs, and universities praise his research. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. #michaelporter #ai #rpa #clicksniper #tonygavin

Atlan A Meeting Of The Minds. I quite enjoyed reading into this for my work research. The collective human experience keeps getting richer , but at what cost? Between algorithms, AI, and other vast pools of information, it's becoming harder and harder to tell what you truly know versus the general consensus of accepted information. What is truly, true, right, and good for YOU? Will the individual voice matter in 30-40 years? After our experiences blend into one giant blob of collective intelligence -could advocating for the self become THE fight for future generations? The internet brought the world together; individuals of all colors and backgrounds can access and contribute their voice to the collective, and it's wonderful. We're finding solutions to problems at a god-like speed, fortifying the human prevalence as the superior species. No longer relying on individual strengths, we make the most of our collective greatness, guaranteeing almost god-like power to keep achieving feats in health, exploration, technology, arts and even venture into outer space to establish dominance there too. But, zooming in on the individual, would they know who they truly are without the help of an algorithm? Do you really want to eat a taco or is it Taco Tuesday? Do you really want another drink, or is it Happy Hour? Do you really think anymore? Do you really think, or are you constantly weighing the collectives' thoughts and going with the one that will make your life easiest? Is collective intelligence a meeting of the minds or peer pressure at it's loudest and proudest? What do YOU think? The mind, it boggles.

The leading news agencies from around the world are gathering in Toronto at the 35th MINDS Conference. Another 3 days where more than 100 executives will have an exchange on the future of their industry, sharing ideas and experiences, learning from each other and exploring new opportunities. We have a great lineup with more than 40 speakers on stage. The program will focus on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on news media. AI will change our business substantially, and this includes lots of promising opportunities, but also risks and threats. Yesterday we started with 2 Study Tours at the Creative Destruction Lab and the University of Waterloo, where we heard from experts about all this. It was truly inspiring and really useful! Thank you to all the speakers for sharing their expertise with the MINDS Community, including Professor Ajay Agrawal, Executive Director Sonia Sennik from Creative Destruction Lab, Pieter Luitjens and Liran Belenzon as well as Professor Joel Blit, Professor Jimmy Lin, Professor Lennart Nacke, Professor Marcel O'Gorman, Professor Sirisha Rambhatla and Professor W. G. Will ZHAO from the University of Waterloo. Today we will continue with 3 sessions on AI, where 11 MINDS member agencies will provide insights into their related strategies and activities. Also on stage 7 agency CEOs, who will discuss how news agencies need to prepare for all the coming challenges. #MINDS #newsagencies #community #innovation #inspiration #collaboration #strongertogether #businessdevelopment #strategy #ai #technology #share #data #event #unitedminds #greatminds  

Another MINDS International Conference, the 35th and this time in Toronto. Always one of the places to be to learn and exchange what the best is happening in Media Industry - usually, is related to all our lives, with topics such as Climate Crisis, Ukraine Conflit or Artificial Intelligence. Sad not to have been there, but glad to always be part of the team. Congratulations for yet another "the greatest" MINDS Conference! #MINDS #ArtificialIntellicence #AI #businesstransformation #businessstrategy #strategy

In the world of #thoughtleadership, it's very important to stay ahead of emerging trends that are shaping the content landscape. This means keeping up with the latest ideas and strategies that are influencing thought leadership content. Wondering where to start finding exciting topics? Here’s a list of six thought leadership topics trending in 2024 that I find interesting to read and write about: ◾ Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ◾ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ◾ Remote Work and the Future of Work ◾ Health and Wellness ◾ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ◾ Corporate Social Responsibility #thoughtleadership #softserve #esg #ai #ml   _______________________________________ Follow me and press 🔔 on my profile and/or share with your network.

The business landscape in 2024 is not just about the remarkable rise of generative AI. We’re facing a world where the global economy is navigating through the uncertainties of war, climate change, trade complexities, and pressing infrastructure issues. Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain critical goals that many companies are striving to achieve. And let’s not forget the ongoing quest for the perfect hybrid work model, a challenge that persists even four years after the pandemic transformed our work environments. Harvard Business School esteemed faculty sheds light on these pivotal trends. They offer invaluable insights and practical advice for managers and employees to tackle the upcoming challenges and seize the opportunities that 2024 presents. And we can’t wait for our POP friends to read about each of these ten trends. 👀 Stay tuned for our upcoming #blog series... #BusinessTrends2024 #HarvardInsights #FutureOfWork #BlogSeries