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The Weekly Digest - April 9, 2021
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Weekly Digest | April 9, 2021
America's First Astronauts
April 9, 1959 - NASA announced the selection of the United States’ first seven astronauts, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald Slayton.The Seven were chosen from a total of 110 applicants to participate in the Mercury program, the nation’s first manned space program. The news media quickly dubbed the group the “Mercury Seven.” On May 5th, 1961, Shepard became the first American in space during the flight of Freedom 7.
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Comcast: A Digital-First Journey
Scott McAllister is no stranger to digital transformation. He has spent the last 20-plus years leading organizations in redefining how customers experience brands through digital initiatives. Read how Scott executed his three-year vision, focusing on the largest volume impact experiences across sales, servicing, bill payment, and repair touchpoints for customers and employees.
In the Game of Thrones, Where Do You Sit?
In this digital age, an unlikely powerhouse is rising in the ranks: the CIO. Gone are the days of being viewed as just a technological cost-cutter for archaic Standard Operating Procedures. With technology playing a central role in so many aspects of business, the CIO has their fingers on everything from Production to Marketing. Simply put, it is a sweet time to be a techie.
Deep Dive: Karen Bird, CIO - Hooters
In this Deep Dive, Karen Bird, Chief Information Officer for Hooters, gives us an in-depth look at her personal career journey. She elaborates on pursuing technology initiatives in infrastructure, food delivery partnerships, and hiring to drive restaurant success.
Dare to Lead:Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts
Dare to Lead, by four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brené Brown, defines what it means to be a leader. She has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders?
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