Monday 13th May 2024

How to Stand Out as a Data Scientist in 2024 - Medium (No paywall)

Not so long ago, it seemed like landing your first data science job or switching to a more exciting data or ML role followed a fairly well-defined sequence. You learned new skills and expanded your existing ones, demonstrated your experience, zoomed in on the most fitting listings, and… sooner or later, something good would come your way.

Of course, things were never quite as straightforward, at least not for everyone. But even so, we’ve experienced somewhat of a mood shift in the past few months: the job market is more competitive, companies’ hiring processes more demanding, and there appears to be a lot more uncertainty and fluidity in tech and beyond.

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Why AI playing video games is a big deal

DeepMind, Google’s AI lab, has a history of showing off the capabilities of its AI through games — and walloping human opponents in the process. In 2016, AlphaGo defeated Go world champion Lee Sedol. In 2019, AlphaStar constructed enough additional pylons to beat professional StarCraft II player (yes, that’s a thing) Grzegorz “MaNa” Komincz by 5-0. And in 2020, Atari57 scored better than an average human player across 57 Atari 2600 games.

The lab’s latest AI news is something different, though. Instead of designing a model to master a single game, DeepMind has teamed up with researchers from the University of British Columbia to develop an AI agent capable of playing a whole bunch of totally different games.

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Fighting Fire With Fire: 3 Strategies for Protecting Your Content From AI Theft

The bad news is that AI is stealing our content. If you're a content creator--a writer, videographer, artist, musician, or similar--AI may have already repurposed your content. That's why Getty Images, Universal Music Group, George R.R. Martin, Sarah Silverman, the New York Times, and more are suing AI developers for copyright infringement. 

At the same time, in the business world, those who don't use AI risk falling behind or producing work at a rate that's too slow to keep up with new expectations and demand. So, the paradox for creators is clear.


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Caitlin Clark Just Set Her Most Impressive Record Yet. Her 5-Word Response Is a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

Over the past few years, the Indiana Fever has averaged a little over 4,000 fans in attendance for its home games. That's near the bottom of the WNBA and less than half the average attendance of the top two teams, the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. In its most attended game last year, just over 7,000 people showed up.

That's why it's truly remarkable that last week, 13,000 people showed up for a preseason game on a Thursday night, setting a franchise record. The reason, of course, is that Indiana's rookie superstar, Caitlin Clark, was playing in her first WNBA game in her new hometown.


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How Emotionally Intelligent People Use the Calendar Rule to Make Better Decisions, and Motivate Themselves and Others

"You're about to be a teenager," I explained. "Which means you've probably lived longer with your mom and I than you'll still live with us. I mean, who knows, right? If you leave home around the time that I did, that's about what we've got left."

What exactly is the Calendar Rule? And how can you use it to prioritize, make better decisions, and motivate yourself and others? Let's discuss. (If you find value in this lesson, you might be interested in my free course, which teaches you how to build emotional intelligence in yourself and your team.)


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With No Words at All, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End--and Taylor Swift Boyfriend--Travis Kelce Taught a Lesson in How to Handle Critics

How do you respond when someone levels an unjustified and criticism at you? For Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, perhaps best known for his romantic relationship with Taylor Swift, the answer is simple. You resist the powerful temptation to respond and instead you say nothing at all. It's an example every business leader and company founder should take to heart.

A week ago, country music singer and actress Jana Kramer took a potshot at Kelce, saying this on her podcast: "To me, he's always drunk. Every time I've ever seen a video, he's just always drunk and I hope that she [Swift] doesn't go on that."


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A Chick-fil-A Employee Got Some Very Bad News. Her Reaction Was a Masterclass in Emotional Intelligence

Let's start with the main character: Miriam Webb, 22, who started working at a Chick-fil-A in California last year--and posting near-daily TikTok videos, talking about her employee meals at Chick-fil-A, plus behind-the-scenes hacks and taste experiments.

But then? Bad news. Last month, Chick-fil-A called Webb in for a meeting. It turns out posting videos about Chick-fil-A, from Chick-fil-A, while wearing her Chick-fil-A uniform, was against the employee handbook.


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When We Care Too Much About What Others Think

I watched Wilt Chamberlain play NBA basketball when I was a kid. He stood over seven feet tall, and in one game, he scored 100 points. No one has done that before or since. Chamberlain scored so many points in that game because of his amazing free-throw shooting. He scored 28 points from the foul line, another record. How did he do that when ordinarily he was a horrible foul shooter?

Instead of the typical form, with hands up over the head, he held the ball between his legs and lobbed it up to the basket. It looked funny, but the percentage of shots going into the hoop was measurably higher.


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9 Ways Moms Find Balance as CEOs

Quality over quantity has long been a cornerstone of parenting philosophies. While it can be tough to not be present at every soccer game or school pickup, prioritizing quality time may leave room to excel in both roles as a parent and a CEO.

"You are not measured by the number of hours you spend at home but by the love and wisdom you impart during the moments you share," says Nageen Riffat, a leadership development and training specialist at Nyn's Dreams, a business leadership practice in West Haven, Connecticut. "I am a single mom raising two boys. Quality time is indeed the key to nurturing strong bonds and building resilient relationships with my children."


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Nurturing Leadership Like a Mother

After over two decades of professional and parental leadership, I've found that true leadership transcends conventional notions such as offering constructive feedback, transparency, or possessing a defined vision. Instead, It encompasses traits typically associated with exemplary maternal behavior. With Mother's Day approaching, here are six guiding principles to help sustain your leadership journey, akin to the nurturing approach of a skilled parent.

Parenthood often ushers in a revelation that you are no longer the focal point of your existence. Whether pondering over personal needs versus those of a child or deliberating on financial priorities, the shift to outward concern becomes paramount. Similarly, effective leadership demands a shift in focus toward those under your charge. Transitioning exclusively from personal aspirations to advocating for the needs of your team fosters a nurturing environment.


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