Hey family, it’s James Rosseaur, Sr. here, AKA Trig, and welcome to another episode of The Corelink Solution Show! Despite the cold weather outside, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates and insights with you. As we all tend to stay indoors more often during this season, I’ve got some interesting topics to discuss that might pique your interest. From challenges faced in your career to the next generation of AI and culture in the workplace. Let dive right in!

A Season of Gratitude and New Beginnings

Before we dive into the heart of our discussion, I’d like to share a bit about my recent Thanksgiving experience. I’m incredibly grateful for the quality time I spent with my wife, family, and friends. It’s these moments that truly remind us of what’s important in life.

In other exciting news, the Christian hip hop group, CHH pioneers, Preachers in Disguise, is making a comeback! They’ve partnered with Holy Culture Records and have released a new song, “Take Em to Church.” It’s moments like these that remind me of the Lord’s consistency in our lives.

Encountering Resilience and Faith

Recently, I had an interesting encounter at an Asian restaurant. I met a woman who had lost her job after taking sick leave. Despite her circumstances, she displayed a calm demeanor that reminded me of Isaiah 41:10. It’s a testament to the strength of faith and resilience in the face of adversity.

Embracing the Future of Education

Moving on, I’d like to share a quote from Roberto Rodriguez, the Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at the Education Department. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of school districts engaging with artificial intelligence to prepare students for a future dominated by technology. Ignoring this advancement could disadvantage students and create greater inequities.

Navigating the Adoption Curve of Innovations

As we look at the adoption curve of various innovations, such as color TVs and the internet, it’s crucial to stay informed and open-minded. I encourage you all to approach new innovations with a framework that includes thorough research, assessing the relevance and impact, and using what is applicable while discarding what is not.

The Importance of Office Culture and Presence

Job dissatisfaction and the role of office culture in employee satisfaction are also worth discussing. Leaders should adopt a more hands-on approach, reminiscent of Disney’s “management by walking around,” to better understand and address the needs and concerns of their employees.

Turning Around Challenging Situations in Your Career

Lastly, I’d like to share a conversation I had with a friend who excels at turning around challenging situations in his career. His talent lies in fixing operational environments and positioning himself as a turnaround specialist. It’s a reminder for us all to think about how we position ourselves in our careers and consider describing our value beyond just our job title.

Wrapping Up

I invite you all to share your takeaways from this episode and encourage you to ask questions. Remember, you’re not alone in your journey, and there’s a community here ready to support you. Let’s continue to learn, grow, and navigate these challenges together.

TIMECODE REFERENCES:

The Thanksgiving Conversation (00:00:10) My Thanksgiving experience, spending time with family and friends, and expressing gratitude.

Preachers in Disguise (00:01:04) Announcing the return of the group Preachers in Disguise and their new song called “Take Them to Church”.

The Importance of Engaging with Artificial Intelligence in Education (00:04:40) Discussion of Roberto Rodriguez’s perspective on the need for school districts to embrace artificial intelligence in education to prepare students for the future and avoid creating inequities.

The Framework for Adopting New Innovation (00:06:45) The importance of approaching new innovations with an open mind and provides a framework for considering and adopting them.

Do Your Own Research (00:07:45) Encouraging listeners to conduct their own research to gain a better understanding of new technologies or concepts, rather than solely relying on others’ opinions.

Chew the Meat and Spit Out the Bones (00:08:41) Advising listeners to selectively use and apply what is applicable to them from the information they gather, while disregarding what is not relevant or useful.

The importance of collaboration (00:13:04) The importance of collaboration in the workplace and suggests that spending more time together as a team can lead to improved processes and outcomes.

Opportunity for connection (00:14:03) Encouraging listeners to reach out and connect with others if they feel disconnected or in need of support.

Positioning oneself in a career (00:15:54) Reflecting on the career of a friend and discussion on the importance of positioning oneself as a problem solver and value creator in their profession.

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