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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 59m

Data-driven decision-making continues to be the top goal for organizations’ data programs.
The shortage of skills & resources required AI has increased.
Business leaders need to prioritize up-skilling as a strategic imperative.
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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 1h

Achieving sustainability goals requires more than the innovation & product teams. They involve all internal functions in creating a long-term strategic sustainability vision and engaging external stakeholders to collectively transforming their industries.

Integrate Sustainability and Innovation to Find New Opportunities

Leaders can boost product innovation by reframing sustainability as a growth opportunity rather than a compliance issue.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 2h

As more companies adopt AI agents, new challenges for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of data arise. In the experimental or piloting stage, AI projects move rapidly without adequate oversight, making it challenging to manage risks or enforce governance.
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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 3h

When you’re looking for a career change, first reflect on what you’ve learned recently. When you face setbacks, continue to persevere. And when you’re nearing the end of your career, consider “rewiring” your work rather than retiring

Take 5: Feeling Stuck? Try a Career Makeover.

When you’re feeling stuck, start by testing new strategies or ideas in low-stakes settings.

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Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 3d

Fall on Friday. This morning at Chicago's Promontory Point.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 3d

30% of Americans aren’t sure about the environmental impact of AI data centers, says Pew Research. 25% believe data centers will have a negative impact, 25% say equally positive and negative impact, 20% say positive impact. Actual impact depends on size.

What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom

Data centers accounted for 4% of total U.S. electricity use in 2024. Their energy demand is expected to more than double by 2030.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 3d

AI use is now giving rise to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Be ready to:
⛮ Measure your current AI referral rankings
⛮ Integrate directly with chatbots like Instant Checkout
⛮ Nurture existing relationships with newsletters and product reviews

The death of SEO: How AI is rewriting the rules of online shopping

AI-driven referrals to U.S. retail websites increased more than tenfold from July 2024 to February 2025.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 3d

The roadblocks to AI are organizational—and overwhelmingly human including time, knowledge, data, and strategy. By assessing where you are, defining a tangible goal and identifying your biggest blocker, you can start building a real plan.

Structuring AI for marketing impact through focused, real-world activation | MarTech

AI’s promise means little without a clear plan. See how marketers can identify high-value workflows, remove friction and scale adoption with purpose.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 3d

The new White Hall ballroom (90,000 sq ft) will cost $300M. Major donors include tech companies Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google; defense contractors Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin and Palantir; and the communication companies T-Mobile and Comcast.

Donors for Trump’s $300m White House ballroom include Google, Apple and Palantir

The project is expected to be completed by January 2029

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

The Klaistow farm near Berlin is celebrating autumn with its massive pumpkin festival. Visitors can explore over 100,000 pumpkins, including 500 varieties from around the world.

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape — one gourd at a time

The Klaistow farm near Berlin is celebrating autumn with its massive pumpkin festival. Visitors can explore over 100,000 pumpkins, including 500 varieties from around the world.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 4d

Misty Copeland took her final bow as an American Ballet Theatre principal dancer on Wednesday, a role she's had for the past 10 years.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3d

After a searing ocean heat wave in 2023, two of the most historically important coral species in Florida are functionally extinct from the state’s reef, scientists have found.

Staghorn and Elkhorn Coral Are Functionally Extinct Off Florida, Researchers Say

Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any significant role in their ecosystem.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 4d

The right whale population increased to 384, up from 376 the year prior, according to estimates released by The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium.

A critically endangered whale gets a 'trifecta of good news'

The right whale population increased to 384, up from 376 the year prior, according to estimates released by The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 4d

Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance increased 6% or an average of $26,993 in 2025. That's about the same as a new Toyota Corolla hybrid which start at $23,520. Workers contribute $6,850 annually for family coverage, with employers paying the rest.

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

Family health insurance premiums now cost more than a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 4d

New Framework for Nature-Positive Projects:
🌏 Local context matters: frameworks tailored to specific ecosystems
🌏 Outcome-based reporting: define biodiversity goals, habitat restored, species protected
🌏 Adaptive management: evolve as ecological conditions change

As the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Fades Into History, Biodiversity Takes Center Stage | TriplePundit

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance ceased operations as a member organization earlier this month, but U.S. banks are still pursuing climate investment plans on their own.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 4d

General Motors will add a conversational AI assistant by Google Gemini to its cars, trucks, and SUVs next year. The automaker also plans to launch a new system that lets drivers go hands free and take their eyes off the road but still take control of the vehicle.

GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026 | TechCrunch

GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm…

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 4d

Despite the AI flood, third-party validation media coverage still beats self-promotion. And storytelling still wins hearts and headlines. Human relationships with journalists lead to well-placed quote in a trusted publication still earns credibility.

Earned media in the AI age—how algorithms are shaping visibility

The right news coverage isn’t just read—it’s reshared, recontextualized, and reinterpreted by machines.

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Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 5d

Colors of Autumn, Colors of the Rainbow. October at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago

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Adweek @adweek.bsky.social · 5d

This week marks PBS NewsHour's 50th anniversary. Current co-hosts Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, along with executive producer Sara Just, shared their reflections on this historic milestone with TVNewser. 👇

Insiders Reflect on PBS NewsHour's 50th Anniversary

The broadcast will toast this achievement on-air and off-air all week long.

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NPR @npr.org · 4d

The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight. n.pr/4qeQhWS

Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms

The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5d

Our staff ranked the best of the best college football stadiums. Thoughts? 👀

Reasoning: http://dlvr.it/TNqKt0

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 5d

For centuries, people have blamed the full moon for sleepless nights and madness.

The data tell a simpler story: People sleep about 20 minutes less and fall asleep later when the Moon is brightest … but that’s about it, according to a sleep neurologist.
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Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths

Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like screen use before bedtime are likely to have a larger effect.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 5d

Before launching a major initiative:
✔️ Have we defined the real problem we’re solving?
✔️ Do we have the right rhythm and culture to support it?
✔️ What does success look like it?
✔️ What will we stop doing to make room for this?
And more strategic planning.

7 questions every leader should ask before launching a major initiative - SmartBrief

When launching a major initiative, leaders must orchestrating clarity, rhythm and discipline, just like a master musician, writes Gerald Leonard.

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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 5d

84% of Americans are concerned about the economy, 81% say health care, and 72% say crime.
43% favor extending federally-funded Affordable Care Act subsidies; 12% oppose them; 42% have no opinion. Women tend to express more concern regarding health care than men.
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Dominick Albano @dominickalbano.bsky.social · 5d

Developing AI-ready leadership skills:
⛮ Cognitive flexibility: explore new AI use ideas as opportunities for growth
⛮ Emotional intelligence: address employees fears & anxieties about AI
⛮ Continuous learning: encourage teams to develop skills needed

How Can Leaders Adapt to AI?

'The Leader’s Brain,’ by Wharton neuroscientist Michael Platt on leadership skills that are critical in an increasingly automated world.

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