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15 Keys to Resilience- Bounce back in tough times

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Some years back, I read an interesting article in Time magazine on resilience, which was very detailed and informative in explaining the science behind developing resilience. Scientists use techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to look beyond their own observations of people and into the parts of their brains that govern emotion. The article also briefly listed the top tips from experts on the subject. Here are 15 key insights on developing resilience, which can help you be at your resilient best with my take on each. Develop a Core Set of Beliefs That Nothing Can Shake The key to achieve this is to first have a personal mission statement for your life. Once you have that in place, you can then determine the values around which your life will revolve. Values could be kindness, integrity, honesty, courage. So even if something goes wrong, you can go back to your mission and core set of values so that you see any setbacks as temporary. This can serve as your true n...
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10 Strategies to Lead in Turbulent Times

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The heart of my news letter is all about leading in turbulent times which is what it feels like most of the time. Leadership is truly tested in moments of adversity. During turbulent times, a leader's role evolves from being a visionary to a stabilizer, a problem-solver, and a source of inspiration. Here are ten strategies, to help leaders guide their teams through challenges and emerge stronger. 1. Focus on your True North Core values provide stability during storms. They help leaders make decisions that are principled and consistent, even in uncertain times. During the 1982 Tylenol crisis, Johnson & Johnson's CEO James Burke prioritized their core value of customer safety over profits by recalling millions of bottles, earning trust that sustained the company. When companies serve a cause they always win the trust of their customers. 2. Transparency during crisis wins Uncertainty breeds fear, but clear communication can alleviate doubt. Leaders must ensure messages are ...
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AI, Automation and The Future of Software

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  Software development and testing are undergoing a rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and open-source innovations. Companies are embracing AI-driven testing, hyper-automation, and cloud-native development to accelerate product delivery while maintaining high quality. Here I explore the latest trends shaping software development and testing, along with real-world industry examples demonstrating their impact. Here are the Top Trends in Software Development and Testing that I feel will make a difference AI-Driven Software Engineering (AIOps & MLOps) AI and machine learning (ML) are deeply integrated into software development and operations, optimizing performance and reducing downtime. For example Netflix employs AIOps to automatically detect and resolve performance issues in its streaming services. By using machine learning-driven predictive analysis, Netflix ensures minimal disruptions and personalized recommendations for its users. Why It ...
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