Leading Thoughts for April 24, 2025

Leading Thoughts for April 24, 2025

Leading Thoughts for April 24, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Rosabeth Moss Kanter on developing winning streaks: “Experiencing troubles is not all bad. Rather than interrupting the cycle of success, responding to adversity might … Read more

Why Longer Content Isn’t Better

Why Longer Content Isn’t Better

You’re looking for this article because you think long-form content works right? Or at least that’s what you’ve heard from many marketers. You might even have seen it for yourself. You’re trying to make a simple pasta dish (like aglio e olio) but you have to scroll through a piece that’s thousands of words long, … Read more

Commercial Security Vulnerabilities Most Businesses Overlook

Commercial Security Vulnerabilities Most Businesses Overlook

Most business owners sleep better believing their security measures adequately protect their property. Unfortunately, this confidence is often misplaced. According to recent insurance industry data, 38% of commercial break-ins occur at locations with some form of security system installed. The problem isn’t just having security, it’s addressing the vulnerabilities that fly under the radar. This … Read more

Quirky Questions Bring Jazz to Beethoven

Quirky Questions Bring Jazz to Beethoven

Quirky Questions Bring Jazz to Beethoven Curiosity about people sets you apart. Questions tell people they matter. People don’t love being around you because you’re brilliant. They love being around you because they feel brilliant when they’re with you. Magnetic people don’t try to impress. They’re easily impressed. Ask Quirky Questions: Conversations usually feel like … Read more

Fluent Ventures backs replicated startup models in emerging markets

Fluent Ventures backs replicated startup models in emerging markets

A new venture firm aims to prove that the most successful startup ideas don’t have to be born or scaled in Silicon Valley. Fluent Ventures, a global early-stage fund, is backing founders replicating proven business models from Western markets in fintech, digital health, and commerce across emerging markets. The more cynical might describe this as … Read more

Ready to Win: What I Learned About Preparing for Sustained Success as a Basketball Coach

Ready to Win: What I Learned About Preparing for Sustained Success as a Basketball Coach

Ready to Win: What I Learned About Preparing for Sustained Success as a Basketball Coach ACHIEVING sustained success hinges on consistent and well-conceived preparation. If you fail to work hard and think hard during preparation, no amount of talent or performance under pressure is going to save you. This is something so simple and easy … Read more

Two undergrads built an AI speech model to rival NotebookLM

Two undergrads built an AI speech model to rival NotebookLM

A pair of undergrads, neither with extensive AI expertise, say that they’ve created an openly available AI model that can generate podcast-style clips similar to Google’s NotebookLM. The market for synthetic speech tools is vast and growing. ElevenLabs is one of the largest players, but there’s no shortage of challengers (see PlayAI, Sesame, and so … Read more