Our week ending 22 March...

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MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS TO BE FIRMLY ON THE LEADERSHIP AGENDA

Apparently 40% of US employees say their job negatively impacts their mental health. FAST COMPANY have reported on Gallup's recent survey and suggest that emotional intelligence coupled with self-awareness is the key to building resilience - read more here (2mins)

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UNDER ARMOUR SHOWS US THERE'S A NEW CRAFT EMERGING IN AI

For some it's a threat. For others an opportunity. There's no denying AI is starting to encroach on the territories of purists. For the creative industry the new AI infused Under Armour ad featuring Anthony Joshua makes an uncomfortable watch - read more here (3mins)

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SOMETHING SILLY THAT SHOULDN'T BE

It's amazing some of the things you stumble across as a creative. Inspiration comes from so many different places and getting lost in books, films, and the weird recesses of the internet often throws up unexpected treasures like this from tech artist Dominic Wilcox. GPS shoes...what a brilliant and stylish idea - read more here (2mins)

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CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME REVERSES PERSPECTIVES WITH NEW CAMPAIGN

We love the storytelling in this film produced in aid of Global World Down Syndrome Day 2024. Using the same reverse psychology concept, this film seeks to challenge negative assumptions by the general public. #AssumeThatICan is definitely one to view - watch here (1:30mins)

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APPLEY EVER AFTER?

With EU and US regulators coming after Apple, where will it end after the US government targets the tech giant with a monopoly lawsuit. Will it make our iPhones better or worse? Will it open the market back up and see other entrants join the mobile market? Or will this story end 'appley every after?" - read more here (1:30mins)

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