Sandhya R Arun

Neti Neti Neti

[Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ @PriyankKharge]

I recently participated in a closed-door roundtable at the Salesforce Digital Leadership Dialogue, powered by The Economic Times.

It was an engaging discussion with my co-panelists, where we explored the merits, demerits and potential of AI from its role in governance to its economic, social and ethical implications.

I emphasized the need for collaboration between industry, academia and government to tackle reskilling to bridge the AI skills gap and reimagining our workforce in an AI-driven future.

Plenty of thought-provoking takeaways from the conversation!

@SandhyaRArun @madanpadaki @eco

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Not just a thinker-doer? Then what else?

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@SahilBloom So true! Few win the birth lottery where livelihood concerns can wait. Few are lucky to find their calling early. Some learn to like what they do for a living. Some pivot along the way. Wish more kids new all of the above are ok...

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@IRavenhall Get well soon!

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Everthing we think is through reinforced learning from human feedback. More so now, in our digital echo chambers! Days and years zip by without a single original thought. That's the dystopinan future, not generative ai...

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The "one new thing a day" challenge is on with my daughter. This one promises to be interesting already on Day 1.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

HHDL, Dr. Richie Davidson, Roshi Joan Halifax, and journalist Dan Harris created a free meditation course on how to cultivate compassion for yourself and others. The course is available at https://t.co/aH6u0Oh7vi

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Digital Rupee vs UPI, Know the Difference Between eRupee and UPI https://t.co/3tgeGWlXqO

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Wedding in the family, conversations drift to gifts. What takes priority when you decide to give someone a gift? Is it your happiness or theirs?

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The best and the worst we see in others are what we recognise from our own thought and behaviour patterns.

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Only people who respect themselves are capable of respecting others! The same applies for kindness and interestingly most things.

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One of the most inauthentic things I've heard people say is "Sorry to cut you off..."
You are not sorry. If you really are you won't cut me off!

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@basu1_d Kudos to you and the team!

[Sandhya R Arun @SandhyaRArun]

Cooking or serving food is the language of love in many cultures. It says, "I respect and appreciate your presence in my life and know that you feel the same way too!" Mindful eating and thanking the provider earns you the right to be a part of the tribe.

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Another 3 letter distraction? Wealth can be created only if humans have buying power. And for that, we need humans to thrive, for that our Planet needs protection, for that strategic intent and unwavering execution is essential. ESG is existential.

[McKinsey & Company @McKinsey]

Although valid questions have been raised about ESG, the need for companies to understand and address their externalities is likely to become essential to maintaining their social license. Read more here:

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Was cautioned about "textbook empathy" or "self sabotaging empathy" by a 27 yo recently. "If someone really hurt you badly, would you want to empathise with them? Is it healthy to even try?"

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This is applicable beyond schools. Encompasses family, work, social media and society at large.

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

1. Asking for help is *not* a sign of weakness … https://t.co/gP6CrTLNoE

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That leads to a discomforting idea. Maybe each of us have hurt some one too? Arguably in a very small way! Justified by logic, valid reasons, greater good...

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Quite often, we experience worry , anxiety and fear for those in our care. I find it doesn't help. Our confidence in their ability to thrive does, and of course, help helps, when sought! We must learn to express caring with positively valenced emotions.

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"I don't think children should parent their parents, parents shouldn't parent children after a point. No grown up should parent other grown ups. " A 21 yo, far from home...

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Becoming fit is painful. We embrace it in the hope, that it takes you to a better place. May be that's why consistency is the key...