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Why constant interruptions are killing your strategic thinking

Fast Company Tech

A study from the University of California found that it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption. Without time to reflect, innovation suffers, and leaders struggle to connect disparate ideas or generate fresh insights. Scheduling Uninterrupted Blocks for Reflection If you dont protect your time, no one else will.

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An astronomer gave us tips for watching the imminent total lunar eclipse

Mashable Tech

See it with your own eyes," Emily Rice, an astronomer at Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York, told Mashable. This is because lunar eclipses only reflect sunlight — they don't get any brighter than a full moon, which you've probably safely observed many times before." What he saw gave him chills.

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Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change

Fast Company Tech

20 , offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. So this National Leadership Day is a good time to reflect: How do you build trust in your leadership? National Leadership Day, which takes place every Feb. Its a measurable force that drives success.

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Researchers construct 3D scenes using reflections from eyes

TechSpot

Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed a system that essentially turns the human eye into a mirror. Using a camera to capture a sequence of eye images along with recent advancements in 3D vision and graphics, the team was able to reconstruct a 3D scene of what an. Read Entire Article

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Google redesigns its emoji to be more universal and authentic

The Verge

Google is tweaking 992 of its emoji designs to make them more “universal, accessible, and authentic,” the company announced today. The new more universal design should fix this. American-style pie versus a more universal design. 992 of Google’s emoji designs are receiving tweaks. Image: Google. Image: Google. Image: Google.

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Shifting power: How the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment is transforming culture and impact 

Candid

That refocus of our mission would be reflected in our grantmaking, but we also wanted to ensure it was reflected within our institution. We knew our staff needed to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We rewrote job descriptions to use gender-neutral language.

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Why so many employee-appreciation efforts feel phony

Fast Company Tech

Intrinsic rewards reflect the joy of engaging in a particular activity. For example, I have seen leaders at my university use tickets to sporting events and other events on campus to reward service that goes beyond the call of duty. For example, you might read often because you genuinely love engaging with a good book.