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Teamsters deliver a strike to Amazon; Now you can phone ChatGPT; NASA astronauts delayed again >> Teamsters deliver a strike to Amazon | The Washington Post [https://lnkd.in/eaaFDiJ8]  >> Now you can phone ChatGPT | CNBC [https://lnkd.in/daQ5trE8]  >> NASA astronauts delayed again | USA TODAY, @Space.com [https://lnkd.in/dfH8DC5g] By: @John C Abell @Cate Chapman @Jake Perez @Max Lockie

🚀 AI can be a game-changer for people with dyslexia! 🚀 Richard Branson is best known for his business success he’s also a champion and advocate for the neurodivergent community. He says it shouldn't hold anyone back, especially in this age of AI. Branson believes technology can change the narrative. With AI tools at our fingertips, spelling and grammar challenges become much less daunting! Instead, those with dyslexia can focus on what they do best. As Sir Richard says, "Dyslexics are perfect for the bigger picture thinking." He believes their superpower is their unique way of thinking. By using AI for the minor details, they can unleash their superpowers to innovate and create amazing things. How have you used technology to overcome challenges? Let’s us know in the comments! 

What do successful business leaders have in common? According to Kevin O'Leary, there’s one trait that all great leaders possess: “They’re able to distinguish the signal from the noise.” “Every day, you wake up and you have to execute something. If you’re a manager, if you’re an entrepreneur, if you’re a founder, you know what that is,” says O’Leary. “If you let something distract you, that’s the noise. You will fail.” Weigh in below: What strategies have you found helpful to tune out the noise and avoid distraction? And what’s your best advice for business leaders looking to stay focused on the signal?

Many of us start off the new year feeling pressure to lace up our gym shoes, stock our refrigerators with healthy food and complete a long list of personal development goals. Setting such high expectations for ourselves, however, can lead to feelings of guilt and overwhelm. But for author Katherine May, January is one of the worst times for a worse time for a fresh start. "It’s dark, it’s cold," Katherine says. "We are [already] dealing with all these difficult seasonal things." Instead of fighting this season, Katherine encourages us to honor our natural need for rest and recovery. When we lean into the things we want with gentleness — as opposed to a self-punishing mindset — we do a better job of setting ourselves up for success anyway. What do you want to honor in the coming year? For more reflections on ‘wintering,’ listen to this week’s episode of #EverydayBetter: 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/g4z7Spm9  🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gm9_nG7n 

Have you ever found yourself dreading a difficult conversation? Here’s why empathy could be your best tool. With empathy, you can approach conversations “understanding that it is going to be difficult for the person on the other side, but not attacking them,” says Poppy Harlow. Poppy, a former CNN anchor and seasoned journalist, has had a lot of hard conversations over the course of her career. Shifting from a hard-charging approach to one rooted in empathy has transformed both her interviews and her everyday conversations. For more, check out Jessi Hempel’s full conversation with Poppy Harlow. Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eRdBWRad Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evGmQ4Nx

One simple hack to try if you don’t feel fulfilled by your career: Color code your calendar. 🟪 Things you love 🟦 Things you sort of love 🟧 Things you don’t like 🟥 Things you hate What colors take up the majority of your time? Make adjustments to get more purple in your life. Claudette Powell spent years in the advertising and entertainment industry before she came to terms with the fact that these were talents that *other people* saw in her and not what she saw for herself. When she color coded her calendar, she realized the purple in her life was her time spent at church. She decided to pursue her calling to become a nun and she says she’s never been more happy or fulfilled in her entire life. What is your “purple”? Is it how you spend the majority of your time? Let us know in the comments. Watch the full episode of #Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/gjaz9wEE

What do you think we'll all be talking about in 2025? The pace of innovation is unrelenting — and it’s reshaped the way we work and live faster than ever before. Who could have imagined AI models that you can reason with just 12 months ago? As we look ahead to the new year, what could be on the horizon for industries, companies and professionals across the workforce? That's where our Big Ideas come in.   Every December, LinkedIn News spotlights bold predictions from our editors and experts around the world. This year’s 25 Big Ideas span a dynamic array of predictions, from construction robots fixing the housing crisis and AI's impact on the workforce to the next wave of climate solutions and influencer trends, that offer a glimpse into what may define 2025 and beyond.   What trend or idea do you think will have the biggest impact next year? Join the conversation in the comments or share a video with your own prediction using #BigIdeas2025. See you on the inside ➡️

A wild Wall Street week; TikTok's Hail Mary; and how a bill barely becomes law

Welcome back to Gametime, a weekly newsletter recapping the week in LinkedIn Games, and happenings in the puzzle world. In this edition, Games Editor Paolo Pasco takes a look back at the year of LinkedIn Games, including stats on the easiest and hardest puzzles of 2024. Plus, he links to bonus puzzles to challenge you as the year winds down. Want to cozy up with some puzzles? Play the latest LinkedIn Games at linkedin.com/games. #Gametime #LinkedInGames

House passes stop-gap budget bill; Zelle accused of 'widespread fraud'; Strikes update >> House passes stop-gap budget bill | CNBC [https://lnkd.in/e-QXyFr3]  >> Zelle accused of 'widespread fraud' | CNBC [https://lnkd.in/e-QXyFr3]  >> Starbucks workers go on strike | The New York Times  [https://lnkd.in/gDNyuf_v]  >> Amazon: Deliveries unhurt by strike | CNN [https://lnkd.in/g2iTbg4q] By: John C Abell Cate Chapman Jake Perez Max Lockie Check out The Wrap newsletter! [https://lnkd.in/e2g3u5j3]