Harvard Business Review: How to Build Digital Dexterity Into Your Workforce
By Brian Kropp, Alison Smith, and Matt Cain, Harvard Business Review When the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic became apparent in March of 2020, most organizations responded in two ways: by having employees begin working remotely and finding ways to cut spending. While this cost-cutting occurred across the board — Gartner research revealed that 93% […]
Want to Learn to Code? This Nintendo-Style Video Game Will Teach You – And It’s Free
By Andy Corbley, Good News Network Writing code is a skill almost anyone can make use of, and now there’s a video game that will teach you how. Set in an old school, Super Nintendo-like, 16-bit world, TwilioQuest teaches common coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Open Source and combines the satisfying sense of progression […]
Founder of Homeboy Industries Father Gregory Boyle to Speak at Chapman University
By Dawn Bonker, Chapman University Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the United States, will speak at Chapman University on Friday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. in Musco Center for the Arts. Boyle’s talk, “Faith That Does Justice,” will draw on his experience working with parish […]
Inc: New Research Shows Expressing Gratitude is More Impactful Than You Think
By Jessica Stillman, Inc If you’re looking for a slam dunk finding in the social sciences, you need look no further than the vast research on gratitude. Study after study shows counting your blessings makes you happier, more resilient, and can even help you sleep better. Actually expressing your gratitude to others amplifies these benefits. […]
Police reform: In Huntington Beach, non-criminal mental emergencies go to Be Well OC
The medical crisis intervention experiment is based on a long-standing program in Oregon. Two-man crew rolls out in a big blue van determined to bring hope and help. By Theresa Walker, Orange County Register The call came in around noon, on the last Tuesday of September, a bit after Jimmy Mun and Phillip Oh started […]
Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent
By Melanie Curtin, Inc.com Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves. So here’s a science-backed one: make a playlist of the 10 songs found to be the most […]
McDonald’s Serves Up Free ‘Thank You Meals’ to Teachers and School Staff Across the US This Week
By Good News Network Next week, McDonald’s is making school day mornings a little brighter for educators and showing their appreciation with a free breakfast Thank You Meal. Teachers, administrators or school staff can simply head to any participating McDonald’s during breakfast hours from Oct. 11-15 and show a valid work ID for a free […]
New domestic violence resource center poised to address increased calls for help
By Theresa Walker, The Orange County Register Laura’s House in south Orange County adds more services to longtime effort in combating abuse. The oversized welcome mat outside the entrance to the newly opened Laura’s House Domestic Violence Resource Center in Aliso Viejo captures the mission of a group that has worked on behalf of victims […]
UC Davis Team Assists With Wildlife Impacted By Huntington Beach Oil Spill
By Laura Haefeli, CBS Sacramento DAVIS (CBS13) – Countless wildlife species are in danger as the Huntington Beach oil spill becomes one of the largest spills in Southern California history. News of the pipeline rupture in Southern California made its way to the UC Davis campus, which activated veterinary first responders with the Oiled Wildlife […]
Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research
By Tracy Brower, Forbes Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders, but it is taking on a new level of meaning and priority. Far from a soft approach it can drive significant business results. You always knew demonstrating empathy is positive for people, but new research demonstrates its importance for everything from innovation […]