Hi,

Were you affected by the “haze” this week? It was eerie having haze without the heat that usually accompanies it. So many people noticed the haze but it wasn’t until we hit critical mass talking about it that we started seeing it in the news. Odd, right? Any thoughts on why so many of us just accepted it without actively wondering about it?

• From Harvard and Wharton researchers: want to sound smarter when making small talk? Ask questions.
• Now that we’re attending in-person conferences again, here’s a great set of before/during/after tips to optimize your investment from Janet Falk.
• From Inc., Legal pitfalls to avoid if you’re using AI to generate content.
• Sallie Krawcheck has keen insights on how working women will be disproportionately affected by AI taking on various work. Read about it in Ellevest.
• Where do baby carrots come from? Nope, not parent carrots. They come from innovation.
• My conversation with Steve Guberman of Outsight on his Byte-Sized Agency Briefs I enjoyed sharing some of the pivot points that got me where I am today. Thanks again to Steve for being such a great conversationalist.

Do Good Spotlight
🌟 Out & Equal 🌟

Pride month is here! 🌈💖 So, this week’s charity is Out & Equal, a global nonprofit organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. They leverage Fortune 500 partnerships, worldwide programs, and conferences to create inclusive company cultures. See what they do and how you can help: Out & Equal.

That’s a wrap. If you have an opportunity to do a kindness for someone, go ahead and make their day. And on that note, I hope you have a great weekend.

Niki