3 Takeaways™ - Lynn Thoman

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War In The Age of AI. A Chilling, Mind-Blowing Talk With A Former Pentagon Defense Expert (#151) Jun 27, 2023

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The transformation to AI-enabled warfare is happening at breakneck speed. The stakes are huge and — given the sophistication and vulnerability of the weapons systems — so are the risks. Former Pentagon defense expert Paul Scharre explains in chilling detail how the future of global security is at stake and how AI changes everything.

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked (#150) Jun 20, 2023

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Tech companies, including Apple, Facebook, Netflix, and others, go to great lengths to hook us and keep us addicted to their devices and programs. The deliberateness and details of how they do it are shocking. And the addiction is so harmful, many tech execs (like Steve Jobs) don’t allow their own kids to use the devices. Listen, and learn from NYU’s Adam Alter.

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (#149) Jun 13, 2023

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Why do we have so many incompetent male leaders in both government and the private sector? According to a University College London professor, we focus too much on stylistic indicators like charisma and confidence. What are the best traits for effective leaders? Are female leaders different? Who are examples of great leaders? Listen and learn.

Hear, Here: The President and CEO of NY’s Metropolitan Museum On Its Critical Role In Modern Life (#148) Jun 06, 2023

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New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is a beloved and important cultural icon. Here, its President and CEO, Dan Weiss, shares his brilliant insight into the essential role of art museums in contemporary life, the astonishing growth of the Met’s online audience, how technology helps satisfy the human need to connect with art, and more.

Learn Why A Nobel Prize Winning Economist Says Extreme Global Poverty Is “Entirely Solvable” (#147) May 30, 2023

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Now for some good news: According to Abhijit Banerjee, a Nobel Prize winner for his work fighting poverty, extreme global poverty is “entirely solvable.” Hear what this practical visionary says about the necessity and limitations of aid, why the poor often end up with harmful healthcare, and the surprising optimism of many who are impoverished.

Turnaround Time: The Remarkable Warmth and Wisdom of Former United Airlines CEO, Oscar Munoz (#146) May 23, 2023

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Fasten your seatbelt. One month after becoming CEO of United Airlines, Oscar Munoz had a massive heart attack. Hear what this warm and wise man born in Mexico says about leadership, beating death, his immigrant experience, DEI, the return of supersonic air travel, the inevitability of flying cars, and much more.

Now Hear This: Non-Humans Communicate Highly Complex Information Through Sound (#145) May 16, 2023

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Breakthroughs in bio-acoustic technology are enabling scientists, including Karen Bakker, to “hear” an astonishing assortment of sounds made by animals, insects, and even plants. The implications are stunning, will impact environmental governance, and may fundamentally alter our relationships with other species.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Reveals Why It’s Useful To Sometimes Get Your Teeth Kicked In (#144) May 09, 2023

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One of America’s most popular governors, Phil Murphy (Dem. NJ), lowers his guard and reveals what life is really like as governor, what surprised him most about the job, why he’s a work in progress, his thoughts on partisanship, how he’s been successful in four different careers, and more.

Magic Words: Cutting-Edge Revelations on Language That Can Dramatically Increase Your Impact (#143) May 02, 2023

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Some words have extraordinary power to help us persuade others, build stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and captivate audiences. Here, Wharton professor Jonah Berger reveals six key types of magic words that can dramatically increase your impact and help you get what you want. Words matter, especially these.

Airbnb Global Head of Hosting on Travel and Work, What Some Of The Most Fabulous Airbnbs Are, And Curiosity As A Core Value (#142) Apr 25, 2023

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Don't miss this wide-ranging conversation with Airbnb Global Head of Hosting Catherine Powell on the new importance of travel, the blurring of business and leisure travel, what some of the most unusual and fabulous Airbnb experiences are, how a company actually executes on core values like curiosity and the keys to post-pandemic leadership.

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