Here’s OUR monthly top picks for you (and your field) for reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.
Social Media Influencer / Dirk Zee, AI Coach
Salesforce
While AI can feel overwhelming, AI Coach Dirk Zee helps decode the mysteries of this intimidating new world. As a “Top AI Voice” on LinkedIn, Zee promises to make AI easy; help you find shortcuts to success; and achieve fast results. His educational content explains artificial intelligence on a level anyone can understand, while also keeping his followers apprised of the latest developments. For a deeper dive, check out his free newsletter and ebooks.
Book / Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
By Adam Grant
In this thought-provoking book, New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant examines the art of rethinking, or learning to question what you think you know, positioning you for excellence in work and life. Grant suggests that in our constantly evolving world, the ability to rethink and relearn might matter more than actual intelligence. The ability to let go of views that no longer serve us opens the door to humility, mental flexibility and curiosity.
AI Tool / Fathom
Fathom is a free AI-driven notetaker that works with Zoom, Teams or Google Meet to record, transcribe, highlight and summarize your meetings almost immediately after your call ends. Fathom eliminates the need for manual notetaking, which allows you to fully engage and focus on the conversation at hand. If you have frequent virtual meetings, this time-saving app is a must-have!
Audio Book / Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
by Brendan Kane
With over 60 billion messages shared on digital platforms per day, the average consumer is exposed to 4,000-10,000 ads daily. This overstimulation has changed the way we think, work and communicate. Research shows that we now have less than three seconds to capture someone’s attention. Brendan Kane wrote Hook Point to help promoters package messages in succinct ways that “hook” the viewer and make the sale.
Podcast / On Purpose
Jay Shetty
British entrepreneur, author and life coach Jay Shetty launched his podcast, On Purpose, in 2019. It was downloaded 64 million times in its first year alone. Now rated the number one mental health podcast in the world according to Forbes, Shetty interviews experts, thought leaders, doctors, athletes and celebrities to discover how to be happier, healthier and more healed. The podcast is available in video format on YouTube or in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts.
App / Ahead: Emotions Coach
Learn how to manage your emotions in five minutes a day with Ahead: Emotions Coach. Billed as the “Duolingo for emotional intelligence,” this app personalizes a program for you to understand and process your emotions. Developed by behavioral scientists, Ahead creates an easy-to-follow process to overcome unhelpful thought patterns and discover what drives you through interactive reflections, activities and emotion tracking. Paid subscriptions start at $9.99/month.
From the May 2024 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
