Notations From the Grid (Special Edition): On Climate Change

We first reported on this tweet earlier this week  in our main property on how critical it is to understand the effects of Climate Change.  The team at China Today put together a very nice primer that we released to our Twitter Channel.   What is critical to note is how Climate Change affects everyone.  

As noted in our Main Property, "...There are profound voices around the World that understand that including the current Governor of California, Jerry Brown and the Former Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger along with President Macron of France who has reminded us all that as far Earth is concerned--there is no Planet B--this is as the US Secretary of Energy touted how they are again going after fossil fuel exploration white touting what he viewed as a "balance"--while bashing the Paris Agreement:  

10 incredible effects of climate change https://t.co/MLE5Nm2oyX @中国日报 pic.twitter.com/ZnVtGPatIU

— DailyOutsider (@ordinaryfaces) June 28, 2017

Notations on Our World (Special Eid Edition): On the Occasion of Eid-Ftr

On behalf of the entire Outsider team, we wanted to wish all  Muslims around the World Eid Mubarak as Ramadan Ends:

In this spirit,  Please enjoy these two selections from the Movie, My Name is Khan:

Notations From the Grid (W-End Edition): On Our World (Courtesy Global Citizen)

Please enjoy this courtesy of Global Citizen:

June 23, 2017, Newsletter

Global Citizen Stories

It's Official: The US Is Now a 'Second Tier' Country

The results are in. The US is now seriously lagging behind in social progress and environmental issues, according to this annual index.

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Her Name Was Nabra Hassanen

She was a 17-year-old American Muslim teen, she was hanging out with friends after evening prayers, and she was killed this week outside of a mosque.

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The Important Message Behind France’s Elections

France returned to the polls this week to elect its new parliament. The results sent a clear message to the rest of Europe – and to the rest of the world.

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This Is Why Men Catcall Women – According to Men

Don’t worry! Men have an explanation for why they harass women – and it’s just as infuriating and unacceptable as you’d expect.

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9 Battles LGBTQ People Are Still Facing in the US

This week marks the second anniversary of the Supreme Court striking down gay marriage bans across the country – but the fight for equality is far from over.

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Finally! New York Has Outlawed Child Marriage

Yes, until this week, child marriage was still legal in New York – and it continues to be legal in many states throughout the country.

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This Texas Mosque Went Up in Flames

But after the fire was put out, the Muslim community in Victoria, Texas, began rebuilding and healing through acts of love and compassion from around the world.

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View of the Week (Special Friday Edition): DJ Khaled's World of Positivity

                                                  Enough Said!!

Thought For the Week

On this "mid-week", we wanted to feature this compilation of thoughts courtesy of Jonathan Lockwood Huie:

You are certain never to be a winner if you don't take your time at bat.

Do your best, and accept with gratitude whatever result you get.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Defeat is not the worst of failures.

Not to have tried is the true failure.

- George Edward Woodberry

How you think when you lose

determines how long it will be until you win.

- Gilbert (G. K.) Chesterton

Remember you will not always win.

Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat.

But there is, in this case, always tomorrow -

after you have done your best to achieve success today.

- Maxwell Maltz

View of Week (Special Edition): So Much News, So Little Time - Canceling Cuba, a Trump Investigation

As our team chose this for this property, the last 2 minutes of it was especially poignant and powerful.

Notations On Our World (Special W-End Edition): On this #FathersDay 2017

Our team decided to choose two very interesting pieces to share in line with our mission to help change the conversation about our World on this Fathers' Day W-End throughout our Properties.  The First one is from one of the leading leadership experts in the World on being a Dad which we have decided to feature in full:

5 Leadership Lessons From Being a Dad by Randy Conley Being a dad has been, and continues to be, one of the greatest joys of my life. I've experienced tremendous highs, suffered through some lows, doubted myself, learned much, and have been stretched to grow in ways I couldn't have imagined when I first started this journey twenty-five years ago. The same could be said for my journey as a leader! As I reflect on the lessons that have taught me to be a better father, I realize that many of the same principles apply to being a trusted and successful leader. Here are five leadership lessons I've learned from being a dad: There's no substitute for time — I've learned that "quality" time is just a convenient rationalization to justify our busyness and to ease our guilt from not spending "quantity" time with our kids. The "quality" happens in those unexpected moments during the "quantity." Being a leader requires spending large amounts of time with your people and not isolating yourself in your own little world. Devote yourself to investing in the growth and development of your people and you'll reap the rewards. Set clear expectations — Part of being a good dad is setting clear expectations for his kids. They should know what's expected in terms of their behavior and attitudes, and what the consequences will be (either positive or negative) for meeting or not meeting those expectations. Your people at work need the same clear expectations regarding their performance. They need clear targets with identifiable rewards or consequences. It's not fair to judge your people (or kids) for their actions if they weren't clear on the goal in the first place. Be the example — Being a dad means setting the right example for his kids and the same is true in being a leader. Your attitudes, the tone of voice you use in speaking to others, your work ethic, and the way you treat people are just a few of the ways you will influence your people. Just as a child will observe and often imitate every move of his dad, your people are always taking their cue from the actions of their leader. Make sure you're leading well! Have fun — It's easy to get bogged down in all the stress and anxiety that comes with being a dad, but I've learned to have fun and enjoy the journey as much as possible. Leaders need to remember to take work seriously, but not take themselves too seriously. Laugh at yourself, keep the mood light, and don't be afraid to have fun with your staff. When the stressful times come, your people will be more willing to put in the extra effort that's necessary. Validate them — One of the primary roles of a father is to validate his children. A father's approval imparts a tremendous amount of psychological and emotional confidence in a child that empowers him to grow in confidence and faith in his own abilities. Your staff needs your approval as well. When your people know that you accept them, desire the best for them, and will do whatever you can to help them succeed, you will have their loyalty and commitment in following your lead. Leading and managing adults at work is obviously not the same as parenting children, although some days it can certainly feel that way! However, the principles one uses to be a successful father (or mother) can be equally beneficial for success as a leader. Just like being a father, the key is being consistent in your approach and having the best interests of your people in mind. By no means are these five principles a definitive list. I'm curious to know what lessons you've learned from being a parent that apply to leadership. Feel free to share your thoughts by leaving a comment. Happy Father's Day! We also thought this message from the US Speaker of the House was also great which we hope all enjoy as on behalf of all of us here at the Daily Outsider we say, Happy Fathers' Day: How Becoming a Father Changed My Life My life changed the day I became a father. Liza, Charlie, and Samchanged my focus in life from career to family—they are my highest priority. Now, as my kids enter their teens, I'm learning that you've got to find hobbies that keep you engrained with them. Whether it's riding bikes, hunting, or just hanging out around a bonfire, spending time with your kids is just the most peaceful, loving, beautiful feeling that a dad can have. For all the dads, this is the most important job we will ever have. I hope you have a very happy Father's Day. What I'm Learning As a Father Happy Fathers' Day to all!!