How to become more likable, from the world’s most charismatic people. Generative AI predictions. Want to set yourself apart? Own your job

Welcome to a new issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.”

Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.

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And now, let’s dive in!

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One “must” for this week

"How to become more likable using nine techniques from the world’s most charismatic people" by Polina Pompliano.

A collection of tips and strategies, from which you can pick the ones that resonate more with you and how you want to express yourself.

My favorite is “They are comfortable being their awkward, imperfect self,” which connects with humor, and not taking ourselves too seriously.

Plus, I love this quote from Dale Carnegie: “To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons will enjoy answering. Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments.” If we do it from a place of genuine curiosity.

Personal development

• How to become more likable, from the world’s most charismatic people

• The myth of multitasking

• The science of having a great conversation

• Expiration dates

• On ultra-processed content

• The mere presence of your phone is killing your confidence, productivity, and your relationships

• The third agreement: don't make assumptions

• The dawn of 'Out Skills'

Innovation

• Generative AI predictions

• AI and the "Why Now" of data DAOs

• Open model bonanza and coding agents

• AI for social good in sustainable development goals

• Calculating empires

• The art of the scientist

• What is blockchain?

• The ten forces shaping commerce

Leadership and management

• Want to set yourself apart? Own your job

• The pac-man rule

• How work preferences are shifting in the age of genAI

• Turning a yellow spot into the sun

• Why you should only recruit spontaneously combustible people

• Requesting feedback isn't enough: show you can handle the truth

• Top 10 ways to foster psychological safety in the workplace

• Global gender gap report 2024

One book

“The effective executive” by Peter Drucker.