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How do you discover what you’re really good at?

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  How do you discover what you’re really good at? Spotting your hidden strengths before everyone else does. Big Picture: Finding What You’re Really Good At If you want to  discover what you’re really good at , don’t wait for a dramatic “born with it” talent to suddenly appear. Instead, look for the overlap between what feels natural, what creates real value, and what others quietly rely on you for. Your strengths usually hide in everyday patterns—how you solve problems, relate to people, or organize chaos. When you combine reflection, a few structured steps, and honest feedback, you can turn vague self-doubt into a clear picture of what you do unusually well. That clarity becomes a practical roadmap for better career moves, projects, and life decisions. Redefine What “Really Good At” Actually Means Most people secretly imagine “really good at” as a rare, obvious gift: virtuoso musician, coding prodigy, born leader. That myth makes it easy to feel like you don’t count. In reali...

What Should Regulators Do About Big Tech?

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What Should Regulators Do About Big Tech? A smarter path than breakup: regulating power without stifling innovation 📦  Framing the Question Big Tech isn’t just an industry—it’s the infrastructure of modern life. Search, communication, commerce, AI, logistics, entertainment, and even democracy increasingly flow through platforms like Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. The question isn’t just  can  we rein in these giants—but  what should regulators do  about their expanding influence? This version of the question shifts focus from damage control to thoughtful, systemic action—inviting nuanced policy thinking in a world where technological and geopolitical stakes are high. Why This Question Is Better Than “Can We Break Them Up?” Asking  what should regulators do  opens up a full policy toolkit. It allows for: Behavioral regulation (transparency, accountability) Structural solutions (breakups, divestitures) Market mechanisms (incentives for open...

How Do You Get an Audience to Participate More?

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How Do You Get an Audience to Participate More? Engage, Inspire, Activate: Turning Passive Listeners Into Contributors Framing Box Audience participation is something you  design , not something you hope for. When people feel seen, safe, and invited into the conversation, they naturally shift from observers to contributors. This guide explores how to understand your audience, build psychological safety, use technology effectively, and ask better questions—so participation becomes a seamless, energizing part of your session. At its core, engagement grows when people feel their voice matters. Start With Audience-Centered Engagement The foundation of participation is relevance. People will contribute when they feel the conversation speaks directly to their needs, goals, and experiences. Understand Their Motivations Before the session, identify what participants hope to gain—clarity, inspiration, problem-solving, networking, or entertainment. The more aligned your content is to their g...