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Some of the best people will say all of the wrong things during an interview – you should hire them anyway

Respectful Leadership • 28 HN points • 29 May 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Talented individuals may struggle to articulate their skills during interviews, but they still have a lot to offer.
  2. Formalities in work relationships are important, especially at the start, to avoid misinterpretations.
  3. Some people may not understand the difference between professional and personal relationships, so discretion is key when establishing boundaries.

Why I speak slowly

Kartick’s Blog • 17 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. Speaking slowly ensures people have time to understand the meaning behind the words.
  2. Speaking slowly encourages relaxation and thinking about the big picture, rather than rushing and having a narrow focus.
  3. Speaking slowly creates a more relaxed atmosphere in meetings.

How TPM Bridge Communication Gaps Between Tech and Non-Tech Teams

Building Rome(s) • 5 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. Technical and non-technical teams often struggle because they don't share a common language. Clear communication is essential for collaboration.
  2. Using the 'Triangle of Translation' (Time, Money, Impact) can help bridge the communication gap. It allows teams to understand each other's priorities better.
  3. Focusing on clarity and empathy in discussions leads to better teamwork and improved product delivery. When everyone speaks the same language, trust is built.

One Year of The Case

the case for brand 💼 • 7 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Writing helps to clarify thoughts and ideas clearly. It's like a tool that can really improve your understanding.
  2. People are really interested in detailed stories about how brands succeed. These deep dives into brand strategies are valuable to many.
  3. The future will see continued experimentation and interesting interviews with influential figures in branding. There’s a lot of excitement around who can be featured next.
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Grounding: The Holly Grail of Natural Language Processing and Why 99% misunderstand what ChatGPT is all about.

Laszlo’s Newsletter • 32 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Grounding in natural language processing is crucial for successful communication by establishing shared mutual information.
  2. ChatGPT lacks grounding capabilities, as it focuses on predicting the next word rather than understanding context.
  3. PageRank by Google prioritizes accuracy over guessing, while ChatGPT may provide inaccurate information due to its lack of grounding.

The perfect cold email: TAPSA framework, trigger events & tips on CTAs, subject lines, and copywriting

Startup Business Tips 🚀 • 21 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. The TAPSA Cold Email Framework consists of Trigger, Assume Pain, Solution, Action, and a good opener is crucial for a buyer-centric approach.
  2. Cold emails require concise copywriting, creative subject lines, clear CTAs, and leverage trigger events for relevance and engagement.
  3. Use trigger events to identify prospects interested in your product, connect with their needs, and structure your email opener effectively.

How things work at Kima Ventures

Venture Prose • 79 implied HN points • 01 Feb 19
💼 Business Communication
  1. Kima Ventures tracks dealflow opportunities using in-house tools, not CRM platforms, and follows a weekly workflow for managing new opportunities.
  2. They manage meetings and communication by logging them on Google Calendar and Airtable, aiming to keep to-do lists short and manageable.
  3. The team has efficient processes for decision-making, investing, and portfolio management, utilizing various tools and software for tracking deals and progress.

Think different, think local 🤳

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Language barriers can make communication difficult, especially in local contexts. It's important to have someone who speaks the local language to help.
  2. Local knowledge is valuable when trying to give directions or navigate services. It can really make a difference in getting things done.
  3. Thinking local can improve relationships and efficiency in various situations. Understanding local cultures and languages helps everyone connect better.

I interviewed 45 white-collar workers about AI

Cosmos • 1 HN point • 24 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Many white-collar workers are eager to automate menial tasks like data-entry and updating apps to improve efficiency.
  2. Recent bad press has made lawyers hesitant to use AI for legal research and opinion writing.
  3. Automating document ingestion and review, as well as using AI for internal company communications, is a high priority for businesses.

A Favor to Ask You My Readers...

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 22 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. The author requests not to share their work with non-subscribers to ensure proper recognition and reward for their effort.
  2. Sharing ideas takes time and effort to write down in an understandable way, impacting authors' financial rewards.
  3. Authors appreciate the support of their readers, enabling them to focus more on writing and less on other tasks.

Convergence Points

Building Rome(s) • 15 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Effective organizations succeed through quick movement, nimbleness, decision-making, and goal achievement.
  2. Meaningful conversations serve as crucial convergence points in successful cross-functional projects.
  3. Processes can hinder communication if they don't facilitate conversations; prioritize conversational effectiveness.

Introducing: The Pole | #0

The Pole • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 22
📖 Philosophy Communication
  1. Truth is what's consistent with reality, and knowledge is the relevant, useful part of truth that helps us understand and better ourselves.
  2. Making mistakes is inevitable, but learning from them can lead to positive outcomes like saving time, making money, and achieving great things.
  3. The Pole newsletter aims to explore self-awareness, game theory, investing, engineering, and more to help readers understand how to obtain good results.

We Suck at Promoting Climate Action, Here is How We Change That

Creative Destruction • 20 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Communication
  1. Climate action communication needs to shift to be more people-focused, emotional, and clear to effectively engage the majority of the population.
  2. Utilizing emotional storytelling over facts can be more impactful in inspiring action and building community connections.
  3. Efforts to promote climate action should aim to create positive, awe-evoking narratives of a sustainable future to counterbalance doomerism.

Season 05 - Newsletter 02 --> When Your Boss Wants Strategy but You're Stuck in the Weeds: A Product Leader's Dilemma

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. It's common for product leaders to feel stuck in daily tasks while their bosses want more strategic thinking. Balancing the two is crucial for success.
  2. To improve strategic vision, start by imagining where you want your product to be in three years and then work backwards. This helps paint a clear picture for everyone involved.
  3. Communication is key. Create something like an 'impact dashboard' to show how your day-to-day work connects to the bigger goals your boss cares about.

Strategically delusional

Optimally Irrational • 15 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🔬 Science Communication
  1. Many people tend to overestimate their abilities and standing relative to others because they derive pleasure from thinking they are better than they actually are.
  2. Overconfidence can lead to costly mistakes in the real world, even though it might offer benefits in social interactions where it can influence others' behaviors.
  3. Self-deception, fueled by the belief in our own lies, may help us deceive others more effectively, especially in situations where credibility is crucial.

The 60-60 Relationship

Perspectives • 12 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Communication
  1. Building lasting partnerships by giving more than you take is key in a relationship.
  2. Having a dynamic where each partner gives more than 50% creates a sense of gaining more in return.
  3. Embracing each partner's unique strengths creates a smoother and more constructive relationship.

VFD But Make It Bite-Size

Very Fine Day • 21 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. The author has published a note on Substack Notes similar to Twitter for sharing short posts and more.
  2. Notes on Substack can include links, quotes, photos, work-in-progress content, or quick questions.
  3. Subscribers to Very Fine Day automatically see the author's notes and can interact by liking, replying, or sharing them.

Monday briefing #2: marketing optimism, Klopp letter, Indian app ban, new tools...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 06 Jul 20
💼 Business Communication
  1. Many marketing leaders are feeling hopeful about their business performance in the next couple of years despite the challenges of COVID-19.
  2. The Indian government has banned several Chinese apps to protect its sovereignty, which shows how tech politics can impact users.
  3. New tools are emerging to help with things like writing better headlines and monitoring websites, making it easier for businesses and journalists.

The AI self - 'Here be dragons

Methexis • 3 HN points • 10 May 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Our brains struggle to differentiate between AI selves and real selves, affecting our memories and perceptions.
  2. Communicating through AI selves can alter how others perceive our identity, even with safeguards in place.
  3. Outsourcing decisions to AI selves can have lasting impacts on our personal identity and relationships.

Ultima Ratio Twitterum

Never Met a Science • 16 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Twitter has become overrun by bots, spammers, and harmful content, making it unusable for meaningful communication.
  2. Institutions like APSA and AEA have failed to adapt to the internet era, hindering effective communication and reform.
  3. Addressing online challenges requires creating new platforms that prioritize effective communication, moderation, and community needs.

Dear Team Trump: Don't 'Spike the Football'

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 5 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Communication
  1. Don't celebrate victories too loudly. It's tempting to gloat, but it could harm long-term goals and alienate supporters. Balance is key.
  2. Make sure to reach out to independent voters, especially women. Ignoring their concerns could lose important support.
  3. Develop clear mission statements and policies. Communicating well can help build a broader movement and keep people informed and engaged.

Nicaraguan Sign Language

The Weekly Gazette • 7 HN points • 06 Aug 24
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. Nicaraguan Sign Language was created by deaf children who together formed a new way of communicating during the 1970s. They had to find ways to express themselves since there was no existing sign language before.
  2. The language evolved quickly as younger generations added complexity and grammar rules to it, showing how language can grow and change in a community.
  3. Claudia Avila, who learned NSL later in life, became a role model for others by teaching and spreading the language, which has helped many deaf children connect and express themselves.

Influence through Connection

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Communication
  1. Focus on connecting with others rather than just being right. Convince through building relationships.
  2. Utilize affinity bias by finding common ground with others to create connections. Small shared interests can make a big difference in building bridges.
  3. Seek common ground and focus on mutual success to overcome conflicts and enhance relationships. Emphasize understanding the other party's incentives and goals.

Stealing Kisses in Metaland

Metarational • 19 implied HN points • 27 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. In the hypothetical world of Metaland, kisses are considered improper due to uncertainty around the reception of flirtatious signals, reflecting the importance of clear communication in romantic interactions.
  2. The concept of impropriety is not always a clear binary distinction; in real life, levels of impropriety can vary and may even be seen as attractive if they signal boldness and confidence.
  3. Unlike in Metaland, our society avoids the issue of improper kisses by utilizing two-way communication, allowing for the establishment of common knowledge and clarity in romantic intentions.

The Hagakure #67: Sunday Round-Up

The Hagakure • 13 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Make friends with your inner critic to push past perfectionism in writing.
  2. Effective leadership involves regular communication to drive clarity and unity within a team.
  3. Prioritize giving honest feedback to improve relationships and team dynamics, even if it's uncomfortable.

Editorial note

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 3 implied HN points • 30 Jan 25
📰 News Communication
  1. The newsletter was sent out with the wrong version. It included some extra notes and videos that weren't meant to be there.
  2. Although it was a mistake, the extra content is still interesting to read.
  3. The correct version has been updated on the website for anyone who wants to check it out.

The Gift of Clarity

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Clarity is a gift that helps us identify our destination and find a path forward.
  2. Documenting agreements and conversations is crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and frustrations.
  3. Asking for clarification, aligning on outcomes, and following up on ambiguous points are key steps towards achieving success in personal and work life.

6/36 - Crafting a Problem Statement

Product Mindset's Newsletter • 17 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. A problem statement is a clear explanation of an issue or challenge that needs to be changed.
  2. Defining a problem statement requires addressing the 'five w's and one h': what, why, when, where, who, and how.
  3. Crafting a problem statement is vital for projects as it sets the foundation for research and development, ensuring all team members know the problem and its importance.

The tragedy of the common leader

The Engineering Manager • 10 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Having a strong peer group in middle management is important but can be challenging.
  2. The tragedy of the commons can result in self-interest and competition among peers with the same leader.
  3. Building relationships with peers based on value, conflict, or neutrality can improve collaboration and effectiveness.

trydeepwork discord server

trydeepwork • 4 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. The community is moving from Google forms to Discord for better communication. This will help people share ideas and feedback easily.
  2. Discord allows for direct chatting with others, making discussions faster and more efficient. You'll get quicker responses and solutions to issues.
  3. Joining Discord helps you connect with other users who are also focused on productivity. It's a good chance to share experiences and tips with like-minded people.

we live on planet Earth and we’re human beings

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 20
📖 Philosophy Communication
  1. Being alive on Earth is a miraculous journey that took 14 billion years of universe evolution.
  2. Communication is essential to human nature, from microbes sending messages to global expressions like rap music.
  3. Our world is filled with consumerism and commerce, but we should appreciate our existence as human beings living on this beautiful planet.