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Adapting to the Fast Lane: Strategies to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World
Recommended Listening: Change: it’s the one constant that connects every aspect of our lives, from the way we communicate to the work we do and even the ways we form relationships. And it’s not just that change is happening; it’s accelerating at a pace that can sometimes feel dizzying. With each passing year, the latest…
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Leadership and Justice: Crafting a Fairer World, One Decision at a Time
I was just a kid in earth sciences class when the world changed in an instant. My teacher’s lesson was interrupted by a colleague rushing to the classroom door, urging her to turn on the news. A smoking tower filled the screen, an image that became seared into my consciousness. At the time, I didn’t…
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Apologies, Reliance, and Idols: Modern Business Realities Through a Timeless Lens
We’ve all heard the saying that “there’s nothing new under the sun,” but have you ever considered that some of the best business advice in our digital age might come from the pages of history, written by the great philosophers of old? Strange as it may sound, the musings of Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and…
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Stay Alert and Informed with Python: Leveraging NIST NVD to Keep Up with Security Threats
In an age where information security is no longer a luxury but a necessity, the world seems to be engaged in an endless game of catch-up with malicious actors. Whether it’s a large enterprise defending against sophisticated cyber-attacks or an individual protecting personal data, the security landscape is constantly shifting, posing new challenges daily. At…
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Applying “Extreme Ownership” to Your Professional Growth
Recommended Reading: Extreme Ownership Recommended Listening: (Yes, I know it’s an army version of the cadence, but just swap in “Navy” where it says “Army” – most of the good ones have been ‘aggressively borrowed’ by each branch anyway) In a world where blame-shifting and buck-passing have become all too common, two former Navy SEALs,…
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Decoding Data Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to Tabular, Relational, No-SQL, and Beyond
Recommended Listening: In today’s data-driven world, the terms “tabular,” “relational,” “No-SQL,” “JSON,” “Data Lake,” “blob,” and “cloud” have become common parlance. But what do they mean, and why are there so many different ways to store data? These concepts can seem daunting, but understanding them is essential to navigating the complex landscape of modern business…
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Shades of Success: The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Data Presentation
Recommended Listening: In a world filled with visual stimuli, the subtle art of using color can be a powerful tool for marketers and data scientists alike. The shades and hues that capture our eyes can evoke emotions, guide our understanding, and influence our decisions. From the vibrant red that encourages urgency to the calming blue…
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Taming the Tension: A Primer on Understanding and Managing Stress
Recommended Listening: Stress. It’s a five-letter word that holds an immense amount of weight in our lives. From looming deadlines at work to balancing responsibilities at home, stress has become a relentless companion for many of us. But what if we could understand stress in a way that allows us to master it? What if…
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Unpacking Procedural Thinking & Pattern Recognition for the Modern Business Maverick
Recommended Listening: Ever found yourself stuck in a maze of spreadsheets, tangled in a web of processes, or running into walls in a labyrinth of strategic decisions? Fear not, dear reader, for the solutions to these modern business challenges might just lie in the toolbox of a programmer. That’s right, thinking like a coder isn’t…
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Strategizing in the Data Age: Lessons from Sun Tzu’s Art of War
Recommended Listening: In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, leaders must constantly adapt, innovate, and strategize to stay ahead. As we enter an era where data-driven decisions have become a key competitive advantage, we can find unexpected insights by looking to the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu, author of “The Art of War.” A military…
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