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Executive Presence - How to Level Up and Express the authentic you

The Uncommon Executive • 39 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
💼 Business Leadership Communication Gender norms Appearance Professional development
  1. Executive presence involves commanding attention, inspiring trust, and influencing others effectively in leadership roles.
  2. Critical components include how you present yourself, hold yourself, and express yourself through demeanor, appearance, and communication.
  3. To improve executive presence, prioritize areas to work on, practice in specific situations, and understand how cultural stereotypes and gender norms can impact perceptions.

What is Freedom of Speech, and Why Do We Cherish It?

THE FREEDOM BLOG • 98 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🚌 Education Freedom of Speech Communication Limitations Democracy
  1. Free speech is a core value of Western democracy and crucial for safeguarding other liberties.
  2. Speech is essential for participating in societal and political life, fostering friendship, rational inquiry, and statesmanship.
  3. Defending and promoting relatively free speech is crucial for upholding values like friendship, the pursuit of truth, artistic expression, and serving the common good.

Leaving the Military: What I Learned

The Radar • 119 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
💼 Business Career transition Leadership Work Environment Communication Decision-making
  1. In civilian life, don't expect people to understand or care about your military experiences. You are a new kid on the block.
  2. Be cautious of trust and mutual support in civilian teams. Not everyone has the same values and can work against you.
  3. Job security is different in the civilian world. Always be prepared for uncertainties and be mindful of stricter performance expectations tied to pay.
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Jia Qingguo calls on Beijing to relax control to encourage non-govt efforts to tell China's story

Pekingnology • 56 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics China International relations Foreign Policy Communication
  1. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of telling China's story well to enhance international communication; there's a need for improvement as some countries show a decline in positive views toward China.
  2. Challenges in telling China's story abroad include misconceptions that it's solely the government's responsibility, restrictions on non-govt interactions, and lack of incentives for leaders in foreign affairs.
  3. Recommendations to address these challenges include raising awareness about public participation, reducing restrictions on exchanges, and encouraging retired officials to engage in foreign activities.

Microaggressions: A Chapter from The Mean Girl Handbook

Unsafe Science • 122 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Psychology Communication Society Education
  1. Microaggressions are everyday verbal or nonverbal behaviors that can communicate negative messages to marginalized groups.
  2. Microaggression training sessions focus on self-reflection and awareness of subtle behaviors in workplace interactions.
  3. Women are more likely to engage in relational aggression, which involves gossiping and social exclusion.

Scientific celebrity has its dangers

Science Forever • 338 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🔬 Science Communication Public Perception
  1. Scientific figures communicating with the public are essential, but crossing over into mainstream celebrity can make critics undermine the scientific process.
  2. History shows the dangers of overselling research prematurely, especially when mixed with personal fame, which can provide ammunition to those seeking to undermine science.
  3. The importance of scientists communicating with wide audiences while also maintaining humility and acknowledging the uncertainties in science as a process.

Making Them Laugh, Making Them Think

Everything Is Amazing • 849 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🔬 Science Research Publication Awards Accessibility Communication
  1. Substack has launched a new feature called Notes, resembling Twitter but with a more positive tone.
  2. Legal language is often unnecessarily complex and difficult to read due to factors like jargon and convoluted sentence structures.
  3. The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate quirky and humorous scientific research, shedding light on interesting discoveries with a touch of lightheartedness.

From the archives: The strain of civilisation

The Strategy Toolkit • 372 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🔬 Science Language Technology Communication Evolution Innovation
  1. Technology has significant effects on language evolution and communication, impacting knowledge transmission and cultural dynamics.
  2. The adaptability and flexibility of languages like Chinese and English contribute to their success and widespread adoption.
  3. Understanding the power dynamics of language, literacy, and communication is crucial for effective negotiation and societal progress.

On Writing at Work

Poczwardowski Notes • 118 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🚌 Education Writing Communication
  1. Clear messages in business writing are crucial for good understanding and execution.
  2. The 'Writing at Work Framework' consists of three steps: Prep, Tell, and Remove.
  3. When writing, it's important to focus on simplicity, clarity, and removing unnecessary words to enhance communication.

The algorithm doesn't love you back

The Leftovers • 339 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Technology Communication Activism Addiction
  1. Social media platforms are becoming more controlled and less beneficial for users, focusing on their own interests over user experience.
  2. Engaging with social media under the current algorithmic control can limit meaningful conversations and activism efforts, potentially leading to addiction.
  3. The idea of an unmediated life, free of constant sharing and social media influence, raises questions about our connection to solitude and emptiness.

Our Sibling Society (1) and the Problem of Mentoring Young Men who have never met a Responsible Developed Adult

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 78 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🚌 Education Mentoring Leadership Manipulation Communication
  1. The concept of a 'sibling society' describes when society is led by immature impulses rather than responsible adults.
  2. Young men today often lack interactions with responsible adults, making mentoring and teaching challenging.
  3. Good leadership involves clear communication, enrollment of participants, protecting their welfare, and ultimately achieving defined goals.

Embracing Asynchronous Communication in UX Teams

UX Psychology • 138 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Communication Remote work Collaboration Inclusivity Efficiency
  1. Asynchronous communication can combat Zoom fatigue by reducing the need for excessive meetings and allowing for more focused work time.
  2. Benefits of asynchronous communication include inclusivity, clearer communication, efficiency with meeting reduction, and wider audience engagement.
  3. Challenges of asynchronous communication include adjustment to a new way of working, time and effort for content creation, cultural shifts within organizations, and potential for information overload.

Becoming a Data Engineering Force Multiplier

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 671 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Skills Project management Communication Resources
  1. Data engineering is crucial in today's data-driven landscape, with a growing demand for skilled professionals.
  2. Developing technical skills like architecture, data modeling, coding, testing, and CI/CD is essential for becoming a successful data engineer.
  3. Non-technical skills such as teaching, long-term project planning, and communication are equally important for data engineers to excel and become force multipliers.

“The Algorithm” is the only critique of “The Algorithm” that “The Algorithm” can produce

Never Met a Science • 77 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Critique Social media Technology Communication
  1. The concept of 'The Algorithm' serves to mask larger systems at play, pushing us to believe in a singular cause for societal issues.
  2. Anxieties about algorithms reflect a broader issue of how technology governs our lives in ways we don't fully understand.
  3. The influence of social media and quantified audience feedback has transformed communication, shaping our interactions and content consumption.

Ep#4 : Soft Skills

The ZenMode • 42 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Soft skills Programming Engineering Communication Collaboration
  1. Soft skills are equally important to technical skills in software engineering. They are often the secret weapon that distinguishes those who struggle from those who thrive.
  2. The path to coding proficiency requires a growth mindset, independence, logical thinking, and patience. Embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persevere for long-term success.
  3. Essential soft skills for programmers include communication, collaboration, adaptability, and empathy. These skills are crucial for success in a dynamic field where teamwork, continuous learning, and user-centered solutions are key.

How I learnt to do sales, despite being a coder

Recontact • 39 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Sales Entrepreneurship Networking Customer Relations Communication
  1. Always be passionate and excited about talking about your work and shamelessly sell to potential clients.
  2. In sales, key strategies include outbound, inbound, personal network sales, and handling calls for closing deals.
  3. Engage with clients genuinely, be a good listener during calls, follow up with gratitude, and strategically approach asking for payments.

Straight Talk

The Radar • 39 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Ethics Leadership Communication Organizational Culture Transparency
  1. Dishonesty has become the norm in today's world, so being honest can help you stand out as a leader and build stronger relationships.
  2. Different types of misleading tactics like withholding information, spin, doublespeak, manipulation, and tactical deniability are commonly used in organizations.
  3. Practicing transparency, providing rationale for decisions, and communicating honestly can lead to increased trust within teams and ultimately improve overall performance.

Dire Les Choses

Venture Prose • 738 implied HN points • 15 Jan 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Investors Communication Feedback
  1. Investors in venture capital should not shy away from addressing sensitive topics with the founders they support, to avoid miscommunication and potential issues.
  2. Communication is key in maintaining productive relationships between investors and entrepreneurs. Creating an environment where feedback is welcomed and honest conversations can take place is crucial.
  3. Investors need to share observations directly with entrepreneurs, rather than gossiping or keeping concerns to themselves. Open dialogue and constructive conflict can lead to better outcomes for all parties involved.