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Real Underdogs Rise Up

For far too long, underdogs have been viewed as behind or lesser than others. But the truth is, they possess a unique strength and tenacity that sets them apart. As I delved deeper into this topic, I came to realize that it is not about being behind, but rather being the ones who rise up when needed and lift each other towards success.

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Are you living someone else’s career?

Are you currently pursuing someone else's career? Are you living out their aspirations and goals instead of your own? It is crucial to reflect on your own needs for fulfillment and determine the direction that will lead you towards it. Are you prepared to take this step?

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Unveiling the Era of Weaponized Performance Reviews

Weaponized performance reviews have become a concerning trend in 2024, with companies using employee evaluations to justify downsizing and reallocating budgets, often in favor of investing in AI technology. No longer solely assessing performance, these reviews now serve as tools to justify employee terminations or hinder career progression within the organization. Even amidst layoffs, CEOs haven't shied away from expressing their desire to invest in AI.

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She Quit Her Job: A New Chapter for Be Data Lit

In a world of layoffs, people compromise on what makes them them.And when we do that, we give other people our power. We give other people their dreams and goals rather than our own. I want to inspire and build a world of dreamers who don't have people telling them they can't do something but can.

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I Have Been "Chatted"

There, I was blogging about Data Literacy. Getting a few articles posted. I'm feeling pretty good and working on a new article, and suddenly, “Move over, Steve” ChatGPT is here. ChatGPT “Anything you can blog, I can blog better, faster, more thoroughly researched, more viewpoints …………..” My initial reaction was, “I’m done.” My blogging career is over, perhaps not today, but it’s coming.

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How Dean Byrne is leveraging data to improve College Pathways

As we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and wish them a bright future, we also have to prepare them for the challenges ahead. In the United States, our economy is slowing down and companies are laying off employees by the hundreds if not thousands. This has created an employer's market flooded with mid-career professionals. Graduates have to be reminded to lean into their resilience and perseverance that got them through college.

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