“Bad news breaks suddenly, but good news is happening everywhere, all the time.” Here are 23 good, positive, and uplifting news stories from around the world this past year to start 2023 off right:
I spoke with someone the other day who had no idea about the “Enron” I referenced in conversation. And although most of the group did recognize Enron, few knew about Arthur Andersen. Whether you recognize both names or have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s a refresher on the infamous scandal that toppled them … More Enron and the Crux of Credibility
One of the great perks I get from working at LinkedIn is free LinkedIn Premium, but many other people pay for the upgrade out-of-pocket. A common question I’ve been asked as a result is “what’s great about Premium?” Here are some major benefits and “hidden gems” that I think make Premium very worth it. Disclaimer: … More Top Perks of LinkedIn Premium
Prediction is hard. We do our best with the limited information we have, and sometimes, that information allows us to be pretty accurate. In other cases, predictions can be spectacularly wrong. Here are a few of those “spectacularly wrong predictions” from the past: Covid-19 will be short-lived and low-impact “We could be just one or … More Predictions that Aged Poorly
Edit 12/13/22: The Respect for Marriage Act has been signed into law by President Biden. The bill has been updated since its initial short text, but in exchange for narrower definitions has passed with a filibuster-proof majority needed to enshrine the rights into law. For the first time in the US, guaranteeing the right to … More Pass the Respect For Marriage Act
In business and in war, logistics crowns the victor. And sometimes, logistics comes in the form of ice cream! Back in WWII’s Pacific Theater, intrepid US soldiers used high-altitude flights to transform rations into delicious ice cream. The recipe was simple: attach small propellers to ice cream cans for “churning”, load them up with canned … More Ice Cream Wins Wars
I’ve been thinking back to how experiences that used to be so common have shifted over the past couple decades. Some of the changes have been gradual, while others seemed to happen overnight. Here are a few that stick out: Dry Cleaning I have fond memories of going to a local dry cleaner with my … More Rise and Fall: Childhood Experiences
Since its humble start in the 1940s, McDonald’s and its golden arches have become a powerful symbol worldwide. Thanks to its focus on standardizing food and experience, McDonald’s also serves as an indicator by which we can see the evolution of Western culture (particularly for the United States). 1950s-1960s: Beginnings Although the first McDonald’s was … More McDonalds as a Cultural Barometer
Whether it’s private institutions like the “Ivy Plus” elite (Ivy League, Stanford, UChicago, etc.), powerful public schools (e.g. the University of California system), or those in secondary echelons of selectivity, millions of students dream of one day calling a top institution their alma mater. What makes these name-brand schools so interesting goes beyond education — … More What’s in a (college) name?
After more than 2 years of remote-first work, many companies are calling their white-collar employees back to the office. Tech giants Google and Apple are ramping up to full hybrid schedules (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible), while Investment Banking heavyweights like Goldman Sachs are already back in person, although not without rising discontent among … More How to Attract Employees Back to the Office
Andrew Jabara 