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Linked – Public speaking, TEDx, and well articulated points of view
Now, before you start with “they work in IT so that they don’t have to do public speaking,” I am going to argue that even if you’ve never wanted to present to a large conference audience or be asked to present webinars, etc., you would do well to learn how to do it anyway. You will need to tell a compelling story about what you do at some point in your career. Whether it be to defend your budget, ask for headcount, or explain your role on the team, being able to present your ideas well will go a long way. But, it’s not something we train for with many of our technical employees.
Linked – Ransomware is Booming – and We’re Paying the Piper
“As a Wall Street Journal blog reported, ransomware has exploded, the attacks more sophisticated as hackers are encouraged by the percentage of victim who pay the ransom. Insurance underwriter Beazley released a report last Thursday in which it said ransomware attacks will be four times higher in 2016 than last year. Sadly, hackers don’t need…
Linked: 61% of IT pros have experienced a serious data breach
Law firms can probably replace the phrase “C-level Executive” with partner, right? “However, a rift exists in terms of cybersecurity accountability: 55% of IT professionals said they believed that C-level executives should lose their jobs if a breach is serious enough, yet 61% also said that C-level executives they work with expect more lenient security…
Linked – Your Phone Is Listening and it’s Not Paranoia
We’ve all felt like this was happening, didn’t we? “For your smartphone to actually pay attention and record your conversation, there needs to be a trigger, such as when you say “hey Siri” or “okay Google.” In the absence of these triggers, any data you provide is only processed within your own phone. This might…
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Best Practices for Organizations to Mitigate Risks in Collaboration Software
McKinsey report: 62% of workers worry about their mental health
The way we train AI is fundamentally flawed
Estate planning means organizing passwords
Microsoft 365 is going full cop on employees with constant monitoring
Don’t Let Amazon Spammers Scam Your Grandma this Holiday Season
Why Start-Up Culture Still Hides Mental Health Struggles
5 meaningful ways to gift your employees this holiday
Proportionality: Cost Remains The Bottom Line in eDiscovery
C’mon! Bates Numbering Native Production is Easy!
This Is How To Make It Hard To Work With You
The cult of busy.
Loneliness Is A Mental Health Issue, Can Technology Help?
