Monday 20th May 2024
  • The Real Jurgen Klopp, part five: The manager who made Liverpool believe again

    Players, coaches and confidants from the German's nine-year Anfield reign reveal his managerial secrets

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  • Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can't Decide How

    Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.

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  • Steve Wozniak: When I die, these are the moments I want to remember - they don't involve co-founding Apple

    In his speech, Wozniak recounted an article he once read about ex-Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone. "He was flying around to one city to sell a company for a billion of today's dollars, and then flying to another one ... I thought, 'Wow. To have that kind of wealth and power, would you want that when you die?'" said Wozniak, 73.

    Wozniak's love of comedy once got him into trouble at the very school where he spoke. In 1969, he was expelled from the University of Colorado Boulder for hacking into the university's computer systems and sending prank messages. He later re-enrolled in college in his home state of California, before dropping out and eventually co-founding Apple with Steve Jobs in 1976.

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  • Are weight-loss meds the next wonder drugs?

    If the COVID-19 vaccines were the most significant FDA approvals of the 2020s so far, GLP-1 agonists to treat obesity are a strong runner up.

    Though these drugs have been used to treat type 2 diabetes for nearly two decades, it wasn’t until 2021 that the FDA approved one of them — Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) — as a treatment for obesity. Clinical trials showed that people lost 10-20% of their body weight.

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  • Productivity Experts Say 3 Things Will Help You Get More Done in Less Time

    Being productive is a big deal and a real challenge in today's world. We're bombarded with tips and apps that promise to make us super efficient. But what if we've been thinking about productivity all wrong? What if the real key to reaching our full potential isn't about squeezing every drop of efficiency from our schedules but about having the right habits and mindset for sustainable, meaningful output?

    Chances are, you're a busy professional juggling multiple priorities, and you're probably looking for a competitive edge to keep you going. Well, exercise works wonders for your productivity. According to research published in Brain Science, regular exercise releases neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which increase blood flow and improve focus, reasoning abilities, memory, and cognitive performance. Not only that, but it improves mood, motivation, and learning abilities. 


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  • McDonald's Just Made a Brilliant Announcement, and Taught a Masterclass in Emotional Intelligence

    Here, I'm going to quote directly from the McDonald's marketing materials -- not because I'm actually trying to get you to go to McDonald's; that's up to you. But instead, because I think that once you realize what's going on with this campaign, it's almost impossible to stop seeing it:

    The new McFlurry is sweet - just like grandma - and features a delicious syrup and chopped, crunchy candy pieces (like grandma's favorite treat that she hid in her purse!) - all blended in our creamy vanilla soft serve.


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  • How James Clear Built His 'Atomic Habits'

    However, he didn't set out to write bestsellers. James's journey from basement projects to a multi-million subscriber list is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability. He turned early setbacks into a strategic advantage, proving that sometimes, the best plan is the one you never intended to follow.

    Through his blog, jamesclear.com, his email list (3-2-1), and his literary jackpot Atomic Habits, Clear has inspired millions through the doctrine of simple habits. Now, he's also got a new habits app called Atoms to help people apply the principles from his book in their everyday lives -- making tiny changes to achieve remarkable results.


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  • Jerry Seinfeld's Message to Duke Graduates? Don't Forget to Laugh

    You might call it the leadership quality you never saw coming, but I've been a bit obsessed with it for years. This week, Jerry Seinfeld gave a commencement speech at Duke University. While some graduates walked out to protest his support for Israel, for those who stayed, he delivered unexpected but timely advice for addressing life's most challenging moments and inherent uncertainty: the indispensable value of humor as a survival tool. 

    His advice, while directed at graduates, rings especially true for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, who constantly juggle curveballs and pressure-cooker conversations while trying to deepen relationships with prospects, customers, and team members. A sampling:


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  • How to Keep Your Employees Engaged in a Highly Remote World

    With less in-person work comes fewer opportunities to connect with your people. The minute moments that helped keep your workers engaged--one-on-ones, office chat time, lunch with co-workers, brainstorming, and sit-downs--may be threatened if not recreated in the modern-day workplace. 

    Gallup reported last month that worker engagement in the U.S. has declined to its lowest rate in over a decade: 30 percent. Many companies have transformed in recent years to a remote or hybrid workplace and now realize the effects it's had on its people.  


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  • Mastering Leadership: Essential Tips for New Leaders

    There are more than 60,000 books on leadership on Amazon. There's clearly a great deal of interest in the topic, but what surprises me is how bad people are at leading given the immense resources on the subject.

    I've worked with and for members of Congress, presidential candidates, C-suite executives, and countless other leaders -- when I think about those experiences, observing leadership up close and reflecting on what great leadership looks like, it was a valuably instructive time. 


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