#155 – BLACK SWANS OR JUST WISHFUL THINKING AND MISINTERPRETATION – GEARY SIKICH

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There seem to be a lot of sightings of “Black Swans” lately. Should we be concerned or are we wishfully thinking, caught up in media hype; or are we misinterpreting what a “Black Swan” event really is? The term “Black Swan” has become a popular buzzword for many; including, contingency planners, risk managers and consultants. However, are there really that many occurrences that qualify to meet the requirement of being termed a “Black Swan” or are we just caught up in the popularity of the moment? Continue reading →

#155 – JOHN AYERS – LIFE LESSONS EARNED™ – GREG HUTCHINS

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AAAJohn Ayers has been writing for CERM Risk Insights for two years.  His pieces are among the most popular.  In this piece, he provides his perspective on life lessons earn.  Earning a living.  Having fun.  Making a difference.

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Why did you pick engineering for a career?

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When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend of mine told me his father was an engineer. I had not heard the term before. After my friend explained it to me, I began to think about it and decided to pursue it in college. Continue reading →

#155 – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Lions gold podiumRecently a client called me and wanted me to do a speaking engagement for a major insurance company and the topic of emotional intelligence came up. When I stated that my presentation is based in facts and science, the client didn’t understand. I explained that it would take a great deal of pain for an executive to take input and would only do so if changing would create more of what they wanted in terms of career. For example, a Vice President that suddenly loses a 175k base salary and finds himself or herself in job search, would have an impetus to change. Continue reading →

#155 – ADVICE TO PRACTICALLY EVERYONE): LEARN TO COOK N’ CODE – KIRBY URNER

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AAA IRBYProgramming or coding is becoming the 4th basic skill for everyone following writing, arithmetic, and reading.  This is global statement.

Coding for kids is a global industry that is on the verge of disrupting global education. And is as important as learning to cook. Continue reading →

#154 – ROBOTICS, TRADE, JOBS, AND WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY – DR. MICHAEL HOPKINS

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AAA HOPKINSThe question of technology replacing jobs has a long history.  Perhaps the most famous was the notorious so-called half-wit Ned Ludd who led a movement to destroy cotton making machines in 17 th Century Britain.  That incident led to a movement called Luddites. They were much criticised as being in the way of progress.  Yet Luddites appear often in contemporary society – most notably Donald Trump during his 2016 USA Presidential bid.  The consequence of Trump Luddism, echoed by Bernie Sanders on the left of the bid, has also led to a huge attack on trade and implicitly technological progress itself. Continue reading →