RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2026.02.16
Recommended Video
š©Ā Leadership Lessons of the Presidents
In this TEDx talk, White House reporter and author Paul Brandus looks at five U.S. Presidents and pulls out the traits that made them effective ā traits any leader can use.
Clear communication.
Resilience after setbacks.
Steady judgment under pressure.
Long-term thinking.
Brandus has covered presidents from inside the White House press corps. Heās seen power up close. His takeaway: the fundamentals of strong leadership donāt change.
If you run a business or lead a team, thereās something here for you.
Recommended Reading
š”Ā AI Notetakers are Creating HR Nightmares
If you attend ANY meetings on Zoom or other virtual platforms, this is for you.
Watch what you say around those virtual note takers. Tools like Fathom, fireflies, and others are great time-savers by recording meetings and generating AI-powered transcripts and summaries.
But meeting attendees often forget they’re listening. The official business ends. A few stragglers hang out in the Zoom room and gossip or make snide comments. And the note taker records every word and sends the summary to all attendees. Oops!
This article outlines steps you can take to avoid this ugly fate.
Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)
š” How to Beat The AI Powered Bad Guys (with Robert Siciliano)
Cybersecurity expert, good guy hacker, and private investigator Robert Siciliano delivers āstraight talkā on safety and security, stripping away jargon to empower everyday protection. A bestselling author and CEO ofĀ Safr.Me, and head trainer atĀ Protectnowllc.comĀ he is a trusted commentator featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the Today Show, decoding complex threats for mass audiences.
Robert shares his journey from physical security to cybersecurity, providing insights on the evolution of cyber threats, the role of AI in scaled operations, and the emotional aspects that make individuals and businesses vulnerable. He outlines practical steps for both individuals and businesses to protect themselves from cyber threats.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
01:45 Robert’s Journey into Security
03:55 The Shift to Cybersecurity
05:28 The Evolution of Cyber Threats
07:28 Human Blind Spots and Security
12:56 The Reality of AI-Powered Scams
19:47 The Rise of AI in Criminal Enterprises
20:28 Real-Life Scams: The Hong Kong CFO Incident
21:11 The Personal Impact of AI Scams
22:24 Understanding the Psychology Behind Scams
23:36 The Human Element in Cybercrime
27:12 Protecting Yourself and Your Business
29:27 Security Awareness and Appreciation
32:31 Resources and Final Thoughts
FULL EPISODE VIDEO: vimeo.com/1163554222
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Recommended Book
šĀ Unreasonable Hospitality
This book’s subtitle: “The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.”
Why do that?
Because when you exceed expectations, you become the one to choose in your niche.
This book is the story of how a New York restaurant applied “unreasonable hospitality” to exceed expectations and become the top-ranked restaurant in the world.
It’s also a guide for any business owner who wants to rise through the ranks and reach the top in their niche.
Ted Prodromou and I have chosen “Unreasonable Hospitality” as this month’s selection for theĀ Mastermind Book Club.
Grab the book, and then join us on Thursday, February 26, 2:30 p.m. ET when we meet live to discuss it. We’ll share the Zoom link later this month.
Words to Ponder
“System in all things is the soul of business. To deliberate maturely, & execute promptly is the way to conduct it to advantage.”
ā George Washington
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