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☆ My college freshman is coming home for the holidays. I'm worried he won't listen to any of my rules.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Erika Ebsworth-Goold | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm worried he won't listen to any of my rules, so I'm trying to adjust expectations. I'm getting a start on the cookies — and I'm also thinking about new rules. AdvertisementMy son is a college freshman and loves his new university so much that he didn't come home for Thanksgiving. AdvertisementWe'll choose holiday non-negotiables carefullyI'm committed to being flexible and won't micromanage my son's schedule during the holiday break. Knowing that is one of the greatest gifts the mom of a college kid can receive during the holidays.

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☆ Highly successful people use these 3 powerful phrases regularly in the workplace, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Highly successful people understand the importance of word choice at work, and use a few key phrases regularly to propel themselves professionally, according to leadership experts. Here are three powerful phrases experts recommend using to appear smarter, more thoughtful and more trustworthy on the job. "I need help." But doing so can boost your rapport and relationships in the workplace, according to bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek. "You don't want the other person getting defensive, which can prevent them from considering what you have to say."

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☆ Bridgit Mendler's space startup Northwood passes first test, connecting prototype antenna to Planet satellites
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The company's prototype antenna "Frankie" during testing in North Dakota on Oct. 5, 2024. North Dakota testingSetting up the company's prototype antenna in the early hours of Oct. 2, 2024. Northwood SpaceLast week the Northwood team was out in remote Maddock, North Dakota, to test its prototype antenna — "fondly dubbed Frankie," Mendler notes — by connecting to a Planet satellite in orbit. We're proud to be a part of this breakthrough in ground station technology," Planet senior director of global ground networks Joseph Breu said in a statement to CNBC. Northwood Space

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☆ AI will reshape the global labor force. Employers will need to help their workers keep up.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-28 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementMissy Scalise has begun using AI to cut down on the amount of work she has to do after hours. In 2023, the World Economic Forum reported that employers expected 44% of workers' skills to be "disrupted" within five years. Another challenge with inserting AI into an organization is that it's often difficult to tell which skills workers possess and where they might need training. Charlotte Relyea, a senior partner at McKinsey & Co., believes that leaders need to plan now so they can better forecast the abilities workers will need. Leaders need to think about this as a transformation — what she described as "painting the picture of the future."

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☆ Dialing In to Fox News, Trump Offers a Rambling Rebuttal to Harris’s Speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Michael M. Grynbaum | Michael Gold | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Former President Donald J. Trump was watching television on Thursday night and he did not like what he saw. His Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her allies were accusing him of groveling to dictators, imperiling democracy, and betraying American values. So Mr. Trump picked up the telephone and called Fox News. Several times, Mr. Trump ignored them. Mr. Trump kept talking.

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☆ An introvert's guide to speaking up in meetings: Be 'pointed and succinct,' one expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

I've always admired people to whom speaking up during meetings comes naturally. "Finding the right words to say in front of others can be one of the most frustrating games we play in our own head," she writes. Chen, now the CEO of communications training agency SoulCast, offers up a strategy for contributing during meetings in an impactful way. Called the "A4 Sequence," it's a series of actions that can help you chime in at the right time with the right information. "Speaking at meetings is about being pointed and succinct," she writes.

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☆ 4 easy ways for introverts to show confidence: They'll help you reach a 'pinnacle level of success,' says workplace expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Knowing how to navigate those short, and slightly clumsy, conversations can actually help your career, says workplace expert Henna Pryor. A major reason people don't get promotions — or reach their "pinnacle level of success" — is because they avoid discomfort, she tells CNBC Make It. Starting small, even with seemingly inconsequential conversations with peers, can prepare you to broach more difficult conversations with your boss, she says. Make participating in conversations feel like a game: Every time you contribute to a meeting, draw a star in your notes. Don't worry if your conversations feel halting — practice will eventually grow your confidence.

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☆ We have 4 generations living together, and political conversations often ended in tears. These 10 rules helped ease tensions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Janie Emaus | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We often got into political disagreements that would end in shouting and tears. I implemented 10 house rules that would ease tensions, like setting goals and keeping an open mind. My husband, a conservation Republican, would retreat to our room in search of his antacid pills. Remember: Keep an open mindPerhaps the most important rule is to come into these conversations with an open mind. A disabled Vietnam veteran is not going to see the world the same as a young liberal living on social media.

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☆ Could AI personas attend your work meetings for you? One tech CEO says yes — and by the end of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So, what if AI avatars that act and talk like employees could be present in the (virtual) room on their behalf? Liang expects Otter's AI work persona will be able to answer 90% of the questions it's asked during meetings, he said. But the road to building trustworthy AI avatars is riddled with technical and social obstacles. "It needs to have the knowledge and emotional intelligence to participate in a productive way," Liang said about the AI. AdvertisementOtter itself launched a new feature this month where multiple people can ask an AI chatbot specific questions about meetings it's recorded.

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☆ A millennial couple in Singapore bought a 30-year-old public housing apartment for $535,000. They turned it into an artsy, industrial-style home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Amanda Goh/Business InsiderBTO flats are new apartments sold by the Housing Development Board on 99-year leases . Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe couple paid 720,000 Singapore dollars, or about $535,000, for the apartment in late 2022. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThere's hardly anything they would like to change about their home — except maybe the couch. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe couple has a tip for those who want to renovate their homes: Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through. "Sometimes it's more meaningful to buy loose items instead of having built-in things," Imran said.

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☆ Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But she’ll be battling history: In modern presidential campaign history, no non-incumbent has won the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary without going on to win his party’s nomination. Here are five takeaways from the New Hampshire primaries:Trump wants Haley out — nowIn what were expected to be celebratory remarks Tuesday night in New Hampshire, Trump instead sounded annoyed that Haley had not yet dropped out of the Republican primary race. There are dozens of states left to go,” Haley told supporters in her election night speech Tuesday in New Hampshire. Haley waves to the audience as she speaks at a New Hampshire primary night rally, in Concord, New Hampshire, on Tuesday. (Trump skipped all five Republican primary debates, and has shown no indication he’d consider participating in one.)

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☆ Blue Ivy begged Beyoncé to leave 'Diva' in her setlist during an important 'Renaissance' film scene that ignited a gentle parenting debate online
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A clip of Beyoncé correcting her daughter, Blue Ivy, in the film is sparking a conversation online. AdvertisementA brief conversation between Beyoncé and Blue Ivy in the "Renaissance" film sparked a discussion about gentle parenting. When a crew member suggested cutting Beyoncé's 2008 song "Diva," Blue Ivy, 11, immediately began advocating for the fan-favorite tune. Others discussed Beyoncé's approach to parenting Blue Ivy, applauding her for using gentle parenting. During the film, Beyoncé revealed that Blue Ivy got permission to dance onstage during a concert in Paris.

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☆ A new Chile? Argentina is at the epicenter of a new ‘white gold’ rush
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Ricardo Ceppi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesMomentum behind Argentina's lithium mining boom is picking up fast. The region is estimated to hold more than half of global lithium reserves, mainly located in Argentina (21%) and Chile (11%). Leftist President Gabriel Boric announced in April that the state was taking a majority stake in the country's lithium industry, dismaying some business leaders. Tomas Cuesta | Getty Images News | Getty Images"Everyone thinks in Latin America, when it comes to mining and lithium, Chile comes to mind. The protests took place shortly after a controversial change in legislation gave lithium mining companies greater access to indigenous lands.

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“Threats don’t matter, and sometimes people do those things because of personal things and that’s all fine,” McCarthy told reporters. “Whether or not McCarthy faces a motion to vacate is within his own hands. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesMcCarthy-Gaetz showdown takes center stage againThis is not the first time that McCarthy and Gaetz have squared off. As part of his deal to become speaker, McCarthy gave any single member the power to call for a floor vote on removing him. But after McCarthy cut a deal with Democrats to raise the debt ceiling this summer, the trust and communication between Gaetz and McCarthy broke down – and the rhetoric has gotten personal.

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☆ I'm a former senior leader at Amazon and working in the office made me better at my job. The bottom line is if you're fully remote you're missing out.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Brandon Southern | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But in order to fully benefit from in-office work, young-tenured employees also need experienced employees to work in the office as well. Now before the pitchforks come for me, I'm 100% supportive of remote work and I'm fully supportive of employee flexibility and all the great things that come with working remotely. But while many people talk about the benefits of remote work, few talk about its consequences. I've witnessed frequent situations where team members are reinventing the wheel due to reduced communication related to remote work. As a leader, my job is to create opportunities for team members to succeed, but also to be challenged.

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The Appellate Division in Manhattan was considering Trump's appeal from a January lower court ruling allowing James to sue. James accused Trump of lying to lenders and insurers from 2011 to 2021 about asset values at the Trump Organization, as well as his own net worth. The appeals court appeared more receptive to arguments by Ivanka Trump's lawyer Bennet Moskowitz that James may have sued her too late. The appeals court did not say when it will rule. The case is New York v Trump et al, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 1st Department, No.

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☆ Fox News host Greg Gutfeld bizarrely calls a teacher accused of having sex with 16-year-old student 'heroic'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld bizarrely praised a female teacher accused of having sex with a teen student. Gutfeld lauded the educator as "heroic" on-air and said he "would have died" to be in a situation like that. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld bizarrely praised a female California teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student as "heroic" on-air, and added that he "would have died" to be in a situation like that. During the segment on Fox News, Gutfeld said, "A 16-year-old boy with like a hot teacher. The Fox News host went on to say: "Am I right to say it's an unfair comparison to do the female-to-male teacher?

☆ Opinion: Mitch McConnell’s confidence is being put to the test
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. Not to worry, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a veteran of debt limit battles. McConnell’s reassurance that all will work out in the end is validated by history, but that doesn’t mean this time couldn’t be different. “If female voters are key to a Donald Trump victory in 2024, the former president should be in big trouble – but he doesn’t seem to care,” Jill Filipovic observed. “The town hall audience – selected on the basis of their intention to vote in the Republican primary in New Hampshire – appeared to be made up mostly of Trump fans.

☆ Biden and Lula project unity on democratic values and climate change
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Andrea Shalal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Brazil "self-marginalized itself for four years" under the former president, Lula said at the White House, without mentioning Bolsonaro by name. His world, Lula said, had "started and ended with fake news in the morning, afternoon, at night," prompting Biden to laugh and interject, "sounds familiar." Lula said the two leaders could also work together to combat inequality and climate change. Lula's visit to the White House followed a meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders and other lawmakers from Biden's Democratic Party. At the White House, Lula said the Amazon rainforest had been "invaded" under the previous administration, adding that he was committed to reaching zero deforestation by 2030.

☆ Longtime Trump CFO Weisselberg gets 5 months in jail in tax fraud case
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Karen Freifeld | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Allen Howard Weisselberg, the former Trump Organization CFO, appears for sentencing for tax fraud scheme in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., January 10, 2023. Weisselberg, 75, is expected to be sent to New York's notorious Rikers Island jail. Though no longer CFO, Weisselberg remains on paid leave from the Trump Organization. The jail time will probably not be easy for Weisselberg, at a facility known for violence, drugs and corruption. Weisselberg testified that Trump signed bonus and tuition checks, and other documents at the heart of prosecutors' case, but was not in on the tax fraud scheme.

☆ Trump executive Weisselberg prepares for jail on Rikers Island
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Karen Freifeld | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Those days will probably not be easy for Weisselberg, 75, at a jail known for violence, drugs and corruption. After being sentenced, Weisselberg will likely be driven to Rikers and trade his street clothes for a uniform and sneakers with velcro straps. Though no longer CFO, Weisselberg remains on paid leave from the Trump Organization. It is paying Rothfeld as well, a person familiar with the matter said. Merchan will also sentence the Trump Organization on Friday.

☆ It's time to revive the 'pink-slip parties' of the early 2000s
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

First: Remember "pink-slip parties"? Now, 20-some years later, pink-slip parties are being floated as a way to ameliorate the pain felt by recently laid-off tech workers. Pink-slip parties originated with the dot-com bubble burst, when laid-off employees would gather to commiserate, laugh, drink, and meet prospective hiring managers. Hemming began running regular meetups for laid-off tech workers — misery loves company, after all — giving them an opportunity to network. She shared her thoughts on everything from the current hiring landscape to the benefits of pink-slip parties for younger generations.

☆ 2 coders made a teleprompter AI that suggests smart things to say during your work meetings
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two coders shared a demo of Tele-Prompt, an AI that generates things to say during work meetings. Tele-Prompt uses natural language processing to suggest sales advice and slogans meant to inspire. The company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, announced the AI had attracted 1 million users five days after its launch. Coder Georgi Gerganov, for instance, revamped the Tele-Prompt so that the bot can run on an iPhone, according to a demo he tweeted. As technology continues to advance, Gross tweeted that AI language models are "a really interesting area of exploration."

☆ 6 tips for navigating a tense Thanksgiving dinner, according to family therapist
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Vienna Pharaon Family therapistFamilies also have a way of undermining any growth or changes you've made over the last year, which can be endlessly frustrating. If your family Thanksgiving feels more like a figurative cage match, there are ways to steady yourself before arriving and self-soothe at the dinner table. What's going to offer you the most amount of peace in this experience? Vienna Pharaon Family Therapist3. Set a boundary Call your family ahead of time and vocalize what exact topic you'd like to avoid, Stewart says.

☆ Stop saying 'I'm sorry' at work, which can make you look weak: Try these phrases instead, says CEO of career consulting firm
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For many people, saying "I'm sorry" after certain situations, even those that don't require an apology, is second nature. Here are three common scenarios where you might be tempted to over-apologize, and what to consider saying instead. "'I'm sorry' is often a phrase that people use when they need to fill space," Lindo says. You might decide to interject by saying, "Sorry, but I'd like to weigh in." "People use 'I'm sorry' in these situations to penetrate the conversation and have their voice heard when they don't have to."

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