Fwd: Five Fun Facts for Summer

I want you to have fascinating, interesting, unique conversations.

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Hey Eric,   I want you to have fascinating, interesting, unique conversations. So at the end of every month I send 5 interesting things that you can share in conversation, drop into a text thread of use to spark up a boring dinner.   Here's what I've got for you this month…   1. What's a great way to improve a hybrid meeting at work (some people on video, some people in the office)... Have an official note taker Allow the meeting to start 5 minutes late Use a triangle desk Try to avoid them I think hybrid meetings are here to stay. And here is a unique tip: (c) Use a triangle table. This unique little tip comes from Bloomberg and I like the perspective. The placement of your computer greatly impacts how people feel included. Think carefully about your hybrid set-up and try a triangle table so everyone is more visible. 2. Tinder used to be called… Matchbox Fire Flamin' Hot Hot Hot I decided to do a deep dive into successful companies original pitch decks–these are the slide presentations companies used to get early investors. I found them fascinating! Yes, many of them still exist (and you can see how much they have changed) Tinder was originally called…(a) Matchbox and had a fascinating early pitch deck.   If you use slides in your presentations I have templates and ideas for you! The 20 Best & Worst Startup Pitch Decks (with Templates!) READ ARTICLE 3. True or False: Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds   This study was very interesting. It found that this is true–personality can change how your brain ages. In my book Captivate I review the Big 5 Personality traits: Openness Conscientiousness Extroversion Agreeableness Neuroticism Turns out 3 of these are important for aging. Here's what they found: "Being more conscientious and extroverted keeps mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while having higher levels of neuroticism increases the chances of cognitive decline"   Remember you can take our personality test anytime you like to find out where you fall in each: Find Out Your Personality Traits 4. Most people can tell if you're ___ just by looking at your face Cold Rich Funny Healthy I can't believe the results of this study that found most people can tell if you're (b) rich just by looking at your face.   Here's how the researchers looked at this issue: "People with money tend to live happier, less anxious lives compared to those struggling to make ends meet. She and her team demonstrated "that these well-being differences are actually reflected in people's faces." Whoa…   5. True or False: We are looking for new writers!   This one is (yay!) true! You might have noticed we have expanded our writing team! Over the years I have written hundreds of articles for Science of People. Last year we decided to add some new voices and new experiences to the blog. And it has been incredible. Meet our growing team here.   Would you like to be a writer for Science of People? We are always looking for new talented folks. To your success, Vanessa   Sent with ❤️ from Austin, TX Science of People 2028 E Ben White Blvd #240-4020 Austin, TX, 78741