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How to turn adversity into opportunity- The Mcdonalds Story

After years of hauling sets and working lights during back-breaking shifts on silent film sets at Columbia Movie Studios, brothers Maurice and Dick McDonald saved up and opened their own movie theater, with in-house snacks and drinks. This was followed by a move to San Bernandino and food stand venture that would cater to drivers.

The two brothers tried to mimic the assembly-line production method and focused on streamlining operations by reducing the menus, simplifying recipes and acquiring equipment that would make for quicker and tastier meals. The reduced personnel costs allowed them to slash prices, which attracted a huge crowd, and the rest, as they say, is history.

The first Mcdonalds is now converted into a museum.

What adversity are you facing and have you tried to turn it into an opportunity?

What comes to you mind when someone speaks of Artificial Intelligence?

I have been asking this question to a few people recently and have heard a range of responses from humanoid robots to computers playing chess. Most of them are intriguing conversations and while some of them are not reality yet, its probably a matter of time when we many of those ideas will become a reality.

Before you make the decision, here are some examples of how AI is emerging as the next major frontier in being truly customer centric or taking calculated risks more consistently:

- A digital ad written for Chase Bank by humans read ‘access cash from the equity in your home.” A similar ad written by Persado, a company that uses AI for marketing creatives read “It’s true—You can unlock cash from the equity in your home.”

- The AI version resonated much better with customers.
BMW developed an AI enhanced sports car with technology to lear about its driver and automatically adjust systems and cabin experiences to suit the individual.

- Nike uses AI to help customers design their own shoes and can be available in just 90 mins. The same AI then analyses what the customers are really looking for if they had the choice to make it themselves vs. buying from what is available. Most of the insights helped Nike launch better shoes for their customers.*

Its about time Marketers include AI capabilities in marketing strategy planning. | by Sameer Thakkar | LinkedIn Published: June 16, 2021. What comes to you mind when someone speaks of Artificial Intelligence? I have been asking this question to a few people recently and have heard a range of responses from humanoid robots to computers playing chess. Most of them are intriguing conversations and while some of....

"If you put bananas and money in front of monkeys, monkeys will choose bananas because monkeys do not know that money can buy a lot of bananas." said Jack Ma of Alibaba.

And its interesting that if you would put money and health in front of people, more people will choose money despite knowing that good health can help them get a lot of money!

Simple steps in everyday life can help in bringing joy and staying healthy:

1) 10 mins break for every 90 mins of desk work/ sitting
2) 30 mins of exercise or physical activity every day
3) 7 hours (atleast) of quality sleep every night
4) Regular quality time with your loved ones

Learning about leadership does not always need to be workshops or seminars. You can inculcate strong leadership traits in your everyday behavior and actions. A good way to start that is to read more about leaders that inspire you. Heres an example of how Jeff Bezos of Amazon displayed people leadership in his message.

https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/jeff-bezos-taught-a-big-leadership-lesson-in-5-simple-words.html

Jeff Bezos Taught a Big Leadership Lesson in 5 Simple Words The Amazon CEO displayed a rare executive trait that made a difference in the lives of his employees.

Part 4 of 5 - Introducing the fourth young achiever in our series to identify and share stories about awesome young minds who have made their mark beyond the realm of education.

Meet 16-year old, Shivangi Pathak from Haryana whom became the youngest Indian women to scale Mount Everest. She has already conquered Stok Khangri, a 6,053-metre peak in Ladakh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdRUs6dCHyo

16-year old Shivangi Pathak from Haryana becomes youngest Indian women to scale Mount Everest 16-year old Shivangi Pathak from Haryana becomes youngest Indian women to scale Mount Everest. Watch the video to know more about the news. The world is One ...

Part 3 of 5 - Introducing the third young achiever in our series to identify and share stories about awesome young minds who have made their mark beyond the realm of education.

Meet Tanmay Bakshi who fell in love with computers at five, released his first iPhone app at nine, and now at just 13 years old is working with IBM on artificial intelligence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxTXZYROnd8

World's youngest Software Developer | Tanmay Bakshi Tanmay Bakshi fell in love with computers at five, released his first iPhone app at nine, and now at just 13 years old is working with IBM on artificial inte...

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Part 2 of 5 - Introducing the second young achiever in our series to identify and share stories about awesome young minds who have made their mark beyond the realm of education.

LITTLE CHEF KICHA - Meet the youngest Chef from Kerala, India who made his first cooking video when he was just 4 years old. Now 7, he is running a YouTube channel KICHATUBEHD. The kid is so passionate about what he is doing.

7-Year-Old Indian Chef Who Nailed It At The Ellen Degeneres Show | Little Chef Kicha | Josh Talks Meet the youngest Chef from Kerala, India who made his first cooking video when he was just 4 years old. Now 7, he is running a YouTube channel KICHATUBEHD. ...

Part 1 of 5 - Introducing the second young achiever in our series to identify and share stories about awesome young minds who have made their mark beyond the realm of education.

Saarang Sumesh - A 8 year old robotics innovator and an inspiration for other children and adults. Listen to his vision about using robotics, Artificial Intelligence and technology for better of people and our world.

Saarang Sumesh 8 year old genius is India's Youngest robot maker https://channeliam.com Saarang Sumesh, an eight-year-old is the worlds youngest robotic innovator today. Saarang showed his interests in robotic engineering ...

Find out what skills do teachers need for teaching new-age children?

What skills must teachers learn to teach digital-age students? In the digital age, teachers need to keep up with evolving technology, know what digital tools are best suited to their students, and use them effectively in their classrooms. Despite all the sophisti...

We are in the new age of learning and education where its important to look ahead and learn to meet our skills requirement not for today, but for the future. Strong roots > hands-on learning > ready for the future. Are you learning for the future?

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