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Researchers develop encryption to protect against quantum computer hacks The breakthrough addresses concerns that powerful quantum computers could eventually crack encryption standards to leave vulnerable financial systems, government communications, health data and media.

Researchers have developed a method to defend against quantum computer hacks: https://ow.ly/ez0q50Yql4C

-Listen to a TED Talk by a female leader
-Watch a film like "Hidden Figures" about one or several women's achievements
How will you celebrate? Share your idea(s) in the comments! 7/7

Here are some ways to observe this month:
-Take a virtual tour of the National Women’s History Museum
-Read a biography of a remarkable woman 6/7

It was a woman, Margaret Hamilton, who was the pioneering computer scientist who wrote the software that guided the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969? 5/7

Marie Curie was initially excluded from the Nobel Prize nomination in 1903, but her husband refused to accept the award unless her name was included? 4/7

For instance, did you know:
It was a woman, Rosalind Franklin, who discovered the structure of DNA? 3/7

And today, rediscovering some of those contributions and elevating them is key to supporting the next generation who will go even further. 2/7

It’s National Women’s History Month! 🎉🎉🎉
Throughout history, women have driven innovation, discovery, and progress (sometimes against the odds) with determination. 1/7

In the New AI World, Your Business Narrative Is Your Edge In our current AI-saturated market, your company will break through with a clear, credible story people remember and repeat.

In my latest Entrepreneur article, I share insights on how to tell a compelling brand story: https://ow.ly/PbGi50YqkG9

How to Create a Winning Content Strategy Aligned with Your Buyer's Journey This article details the importance of aligning content with the customer journey for long-term success, from top-of-the-funnel content that captures attention and builds awareness to bottom-of-the-funnel strategies that foster loyalty and drive conversions.

In this article for Entrepreneur, I outline how to formulate a content strategy that gains prospects' trust and their business: https://ow.ly/pJx950YmKR4

The physical AI craze and other automation trends to watch in 2026 As companies lean further into automated software, sensor technologies and robots to fill labor gaps and remain competitive, they also are using AI tools to bolster their cybersecurity.

For more insights, read the recent coverage in Manufacturing Dive:
www.manufacturingdive.com/news/physica... 7/7

🧠 Strategy tip:
Pair automation investments with:
• Clear workforce skilling plans
• Strong cybersecurity alignment
That’s how you unlock value — and mitigate risk. 6/7

For leaders, the question isn’t if physical AI plays a role.
It’s how deeply AI is integrated into your operations — and your talent strategy. 5/7

The real winners?
Companies that weave physical AI into broader automation and digital transformation strategies — tying it to:
• Data
• IoT
• Cybersecurity
• Human-plus-machine workflows 4/7

From robotic arms and cobots handling repetitive tasks to early humanoid pilots, adoption is accelerating.
This isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. 3/7

Across manufacturing and supply chain operations, companies are leaning into:
• Physical AI
• Robotics
• Sensor tech
• Intelligent software
Not just to automate — but to solve labor shortages and stay competitive. 2/7

Physical AI isn’t sci-fi — it’s happening right now.
And it’s about more than automation. A 🧵:

Breaking encryption with a quantum computer just got 10 times easier The commonly used RSA encryption algorithm can now be cracked by a quantum computer with only 100,000 qubits, but the technical challenges to building such a machine remain numerous

Quantum computing keeps getting closer to breaking encryption: https://ow.ly/MKln50YmKPK

Leadership is a journey.
How has yours evolved? 6/6

From top-down to collaborative:
Decision-making isn’t a solo sport.
I involve my leadership team — and sometimes broader groups — to surface blind spots and fresh ideas, especially in ambiguous moments. 5/6

I ask:
• What do I know?
• What don’t I know?
• Whose perspective should I bring in?
Speed matters. But so does clarity. 4/6

From instinct to reflection:
I’ve built in deliberate pauses — debriefs, scenario planning, structured outcome reviews — to learn systematically from past decisions.
When the stakes are high, I slow down. 3/6

I used to tighten the reins during volatile moments, trying to control every detail.
After two decades leading a services agency, I now ask:
Not just what could go wrong — but how can we adapt and come out stronger?
It’s about balancing short-term wins with the long game. 2/6

My decision-making process has evolved. Today, it’s less about control and more about creativity. 🧵

In agency life, surviving a business shaped by external uncertainty has shaped my resilience-focused, reflective and collaborative approach. 1/6

Finding High-Quality Talent in a Competitive Market Is All About Branding. Here's Why. Competition is fierce for those still in the job market, so companies need to think about ways to differentiate themselves from other prospective employers.

In an environment where there are far fewer qualified candidates than there are jobs, what can organizations do to stand out to candidates? https://ow.ly/GTzq50Yj81s #talentgap #PR

The Business Value and Necessity of GEO AI platforms are quickly replacing search engines as the entry point for discovery. As a result, search engine optimization (SEO) is giving way to GEO.

Read my new article to learn more about this important new paradigm: www.linkedin.com/pulse/busine... 2/2

These days, AI platforms are the gateways to discovery. 🧵

Consequently, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is giving way to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). In fact, GEO is the new business KPI! 1/2

10 Strategies to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence Successful and effective leadership is about emotional intelligence: The power to feel, connect, inspire, and lead with empathy.

Emotional intelligence is a learnable skill. Here are 10 ways to improve yours: https://ow.ly/gQRP50Yj7VV by Palena Neale for Psychology Today

The unexpected winners of the AI slop boom: Word nerds The rise of slopaganda is fueling a surprising tech hiring boom.

Read the whole the article here: www.businessinsider.com/hottest-job-... 3/3

A fascinating read, and one that reinforces what we’ve believed for a long time: human storytelling matters. Technology can scale content, but credibility, nuance and authentic voice still require people. 2/3