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Reposting with a huge 'AMEN'. Great leadership of anything requires a deep, profound understanding of the same. Guess where you don't get that profound understanding: Overseeing process and sitting in meetings. You get it by keeping (at least part of) yourself down in the trench and participating in the actual doing. "Graduating" into that management-only role (which shouldn't exist) is just another way of saying "I've activated my irrelevance timer." or "Self-identifying over here as a future layoff candidate." And, no one great at the doing wants to report to someone who neither understands what they do nor has anything to teach. As Jobs used to say, "Great talent mostly doesn't need 'managing'. What they do need is a clear vision." And, where does that vision come from? See above.

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Link copied In the face of adversity, existence itself can be resistance and spark change. Radical joy is more than just a feeling. It’s an anthem to those who thrive against all odds. An ode to beauty. And a reminder that joy is both universal and individual—and we should unite in spreading it everywhere. Join Microsoft […] https://lnkd.in/d5w4aQih www.Cyprus-CEO.com #CEO #business #management #marketing #tech #AI #legal #money

I interviewed former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist, Colin Kaepernick, onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt to discuss his new tech startup, Lumi. We spoke about his journey from Levi's Stadium to Silicon Valley, mentors guiding him through tech (most notably, Ben Horowitz), how his 2016 media storm inspired him to fix the media, and his legacy. Personally, I can't help but get sentimental about this moment. I was honored to interview Colin – one of the most thoughtful people I've covered yet – and to host the final mainstage interview of Disrupt. He doesn't talk to press often, and he's very selective about when he does; I'm glad he chose us. Hundreds of people packed into San Francisco's Moscone Center to hear him talk, making the building's most cavernous room feel crowded. It wasn't that long ago I was a production assistant at CNN and MSNBC, running scripts and grabbing coffees for reporters doing live interviews just like this one. For many years, I dreamed to be sitting where they are. Now, I couldn't be more grateful to do this work. I've always admired great interviews. I adore the silence that hangs off the end of a tough question, as the world waits for an answer that never would've come to light had the reporter not asked. Live interviews are powerful. But these amazing events don't happen without hundreds of people that work diligently behind the scenes, including producers, videographers, stagehands, volunteers, and all the people who don't get to sit under the big lights onstage. I also couldn't have done this interview without the support of countless editors and colleagues who were prepping me for weeks, up until the final hour. Now I see why TechCrunch is world-renowned for Disrupt – this ain't easy. In this interview, Colin didn't hold back about his personal hardships, and how the last 10 years of his life have led to this startup. He is incredibly smart about the media world, something he doesn't get enough credit for. So far, he's disrupted sports, politics, and America's conversation around social justice. Can he disrupt tech? Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ejWuPjic

I'm excited to represent Fearless at ACT-IAC's Imagine Nation in Hershey next month!A critical issue we'll be addressing is the growing digital divide. It's particularly affecting underserved communities, and our latest white paper dives into how diverse teams are crucial in bridging this gap. Read 'Equity & Excellence: How Diversity Powers Inclusive Technology in Government': https://lnkd.in/e-_bVFgR connect at #ImagineNation2024 to explore inclusive tech solutions! #GovTech #DigitalEquity"

Best wishes to Angela Zepeda and Linda Yaccarino with X. I disagree with The Wall Street Journal and believe that it is quite possible to make progress, systematically deal with the challenges, and persevere to succeed in helping to grow X and its advertising revenue. Strangely the opportunity reminds me of the TEDx talk I gave not so long ago, where I was thinking of the global challenge of philanthropy, and drew inspiration from how the effort to put humans on the Moon was helped by asking how can we do it, vs all the voices saying it would be impossible. That Moon program was not feasible or possible but it did succeed and I believe X can in fact succeed. No I am not naieve, yes I am acquainted with former and current employees of X, and I wish them the best. The truth is that advertising dollars flow to where people spend time, and that is the straightest path to advertising demand. I’ve explicitly researched what various age groups are looking for in social media and there are unmet needs, based on predominant but limited business models and the blind spots that come from associated algorithms. Also, content moderation and bots are in fact a solvable problem, with a combination of human review of non-traumatic content, where there are proven precedents, as well as full verification of identity, paired with technology that can protect anonymity. The fiscal rationale is to get higher quality participation from real people and it translates to higher advertising revenues. The key is to have the right user experience, and this is the big gap in the market, but several startups are degrees away from it and I have personally validated demand - not because I am messianic but because I wondered if I could help social media evolve. The fact I am not well connected enough to get angel funding or VC funding doesn’t change the underlying data. I’ve moved on to AI but if I win the lottery I will definitely return to the code where we left off. X can succeed, keep advertisers and investors and watchdogs happy, and most importantly keep human users happy. For the sake of all the related employees, investors, advertisers and (human) users, I hope they do succeed. Go Angela! Go Linda! It’s really terrific to see fierce women leaders take on challenges in business. https://lnkd.in/gWDnFGhc

Big tech has only gotten bigger in the last few years. Today, I wanted to share this incredibly interesting visual with my #LinkedIn community. It tells you exactly how powerful tech companies can be, and why it’s so important to wield that power responsibly. Credit: The New York Times #techjournalism #datavisualization #contentmarketing #graphicdesign

This article reflecting on last year's Trust and Safety Research Conference at Stanford framed some of the challenges around responsible tech development in a way I hadn't seen before. It's critique of the pursuit of tech universalism particularly caught my attention. Creating singular products that work perfectly for every human is likely an impossible pursuit. As the biggest tech companies continue to explore ways to expand their market reach, it is vital to ensure substantial investment in usability and accessibility R&D. Proper research can highlight important nuances at local levels and inspire new ideas to help develop technology that can adapt to the unique attributes of communities and individuals around the world. The author's identification of local journalism as key in combatting misinformation also tied in the political implications of ever-expanding technology. As technological advancement often seems to shrink the world and point toward a consolidation of accepted truth and norms, it is more important than ever to elevate local perspectives that remind us of the diversity of our planet. Thanks Aishwarya Vardhana for sharing your insights! #MRX #marketresearch #trustandsafety #usability #accessibility https://lnkd.in/enG-NTjp

Censored! 🚫 So I shared The Massy Group CEO's own words on Facebook and oops - my account was shut down for "violating intellectual property." 🤷🏽♀️ It’s not the first time. Last time, the #DelphiDynamicDuo complained that my sharing audio of them pretending to talk to dead people (and getting three pages of notes) was "copyrighted," so Facebook, without any verification, deleted my account. Clearly channeling spirits is serious IP. 👻 This isn't just about a Facebook ban; it's about silencing dissent. Perhaps Massy had nothing to do with it ... or perhaps they just really dislike their words being quoted back at them. 🤔 I await with not-so-bated breath the outcome of my appeal. It's another example of the powerful trying to control the narrative. The Guardian has left X (I LOVE their cojones) because Elon Musk has used his influence to shape political discourse. Similarly, corporations like Massy have deep pockets, powerful connections and can pay for pricey PR campaigns so it’s easy to buy good press and ensure only the most flattering stories get told. Like their ratings and good governance awards. What a joke. I'll see what Facebook does in reply to my measured letter, but I may just set up another account. In the meantime, catch me on TikTok, YouTube, and IG. (As soon as I organise all my content into one place on a website, I'll let you know.) See my "dangerous content" below – the video that someone (who has not been named) complained about on the basis of "intellectual property." Like my new adjectives: aggrieved, bitter, crazy, slut; I wear with pride my two FB bannings. 💅🏼 If The Massy Group or Delphi thinks booting me off FB will stop or silence me … #TimeToFixMassy #TruthToPower #MeetMeAtTheAGM #December2024

Here is an excellent #SUMMARY of Randy Schroeder's "#revenue #producing #activities." 😎 These principles are #timeless, and #universal.... on Facebook #in2020. https://lnkd.in/gbDyv7Jx