As a leader, don't be blind to the potential around you

As a leader, don't be blind to the potential around you | practice (split each time) | Plan now for when, or if, to respond to deepfakes Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( June 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [As a leader, don't be blind to the potential around you]( [As a leader, don't be blind to the potential around you]( (THEPALMER/Getty Images) Talking with frontline workers at Yum! Brands restaurants helped David Novak, the co-founder and former CEO and chairman of the company, identify better processes and recipes, but first, he had to recognize his prejudgment that the workers wouldn't have anything of value to add to the company. "The more you make the effort to learn about diverse ideas and worldviews from more diverse people, the deeper and more robust your learning will be, and the more effective action you'll be able to take with it," Novak writes. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (6/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Uncover prejudicial blind spots by thinking about times you rejected an idea and [considering whether your decision was affected by whom it came from]( or if you accepted another person's judgment without reflection, Novak suggests. Learning about other people and increasing interaction with a more diverse group of people can also reduce bias, Novak notes. Online Master's in Artificial Intelligence Various industries have been transformed by AI. 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Full Story: [PR Daily]( (6/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: If you suspect a deepfake is circulating, ask the person targeted if they said or did what is purported, Nachshen advises, and respond accordingly. [Even if it's not a deepfake](, it may be an embarrassing moment that still needs to be publicly addressed. [] [Relationships are key to remote collaboration success]( Coworkers who are familiar with one another and share a level of trust can effectively collaborate whether they are in person or working remotely, according to research from INSEAD professor Manuel Sosa and IESE Business School professor Massimo Maoret. Companies with a remote workforce can boost collaboration by creating virtual water coolers where people can gather and mentoring programs to support those who are new to the organization, Sosa and Maoret write. Full Story: [INSEAD Knowledge]( (6/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Whether teams work remotely or in person, it's incumbent upon leaders [to find ways to help them build relationships with one another]( by providing common areas for interaction or informal opportunities to meet, such as coffee hours, Sosa and Maoret suggest. "By encouraging both physical and social connections, we can create thriving work environments where location never becomes a barrier to teamwork and shared success." Take your HR strategy to the next level at SHRM24! As an HR leader, you play a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and success on a global scale. Join us at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024 (SHRM24) to gain insights on how to take your global HR strategy to the next level. In-person and virtual passes still available. [Register today or send your team!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Smarter A.I. 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"Let's say the team is waiting for the CEO to make a decision or maybe some meaningful conversation; my digital twin really can represent me and also can be part of the decision-making process," says Yuan, who adds that the technology is at least a few years away. Full Story: [The Verge]( (6/3) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Daily Diversion [] [Why so many rogue planets in the Milky Way?]( [Why so many rogue planets in the Milky Way?]( (Pixabay) Rogue planets, or planets without a parent star, may originate from binary star systems with misaligned orbits, according to a study in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. These "twisted Tatooine" systems can eject planets of various sizes, potentially explaining the high number of rogue planets in the Milky Way. The study highlights the complex gravitational interactions in these systems and suggests that other mechanisms, such as close encounters with other stars, could also produce rogue planets. 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Yuan makes the point, though, that even if digital twins can hold effective meetings, we still need in-person contact. "If I stop by your office, let's say I give you a hug, you shake my hand, right? I think AI cannot replace that," Yuan says. Let's hope it never does! If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? [Drop me a note](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). And don't forget to send me photos of your pets, your office and where you spend your time off. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Sharing SmartBrief on Leadership with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/leadership/?referrerId=japnABMSAp [] [] Learn all you can from your mentors. 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