10 INSPIRING ARTICLES NOT TO MISS FROM SEPTEMBER 2023.

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From July 2019 onwards I had decided to highlight interesting articles I found on LinkedIn in an effort to circumvent an algorithm that did not allow this content to shine.

Today, well into 2023, the post – holiday return is a chance for refreshed beginnings - in that spirit, I present to you, the top 10 articles of the month I found most interesting on LinkedIn. Going forward, this series will see a slight twist - I aim to present articles that not only have thought - provoking content, but also, ideas that inspire and disrupt.

As we gear up for the winter months, buckle down to work again, I find a renewed energy and propensity to think about changes that need to be made within the world. A great example of this is the articles from this month, which point out the much needed change and reflection required in several fields, particularly education, on the occasion of World Health Day.

1) WHY OPTIMISM IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MUST-HAVE, by Scott Painter (click here )

As Painter points out, much goes into walking a tightrope, but primarily, it is the belief that you will never fall. He applies this lesson on optimism to the profession of entrepreneurship, a difficult, intensive choice that demands more optimism than anything else.

2)??? THE POWER TO END A PANDEMIC, by Winnie Byanyima (click here )

Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima notes that main requirements to end the AIDS pandemic: distribution of resources and accessibility to technologies from developing countries such as India and Brazil.

3) LET’S MAKE AFRICA A RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPERPOWER., by António Guterres (click here )

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaks out at the injustice of African countries being responsible for less than 4 percent of global emissions, yet faces some of the worst consequences.

4) PACK YOUR BAGS, IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL! WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND THIS ACADEMIC YEAR?, by Andreas Schleicher (click here )

With the return to school after the vacations, Andreas Schleicher discusses the much needed renewal in curriculum the school system requires globally in order to keep in line with innovation in technology.

5) SUSTAINABILITY ISN’T ABOUT SAVING THE PLANET., by Marina Bradford (click here )

Climate change won’t just affect the planet – the hardest impact will be to humankind and the systems we have built. Marina Bradford discusses why sustainability changemakers need to connect with financial investors and the myriad ways in which climate change will affect businesses.

6) BEHAVIOR IS A MIRACLE DRUG FOR OUR HEALTH, by Arianna Huffington (click here )

Studies show that most chronic diseases can be prevented through a healthy diet, exercise and not smoking by as much as 80%. In fact, health lies in the choices we make every day. So, what is stopping us? In this article, Arianna Huffington analyses the concepts of behaviour change and the transformation it can bring to our daily behaviours. ??

7) TEACHERS, AI, AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION, by Carlo C (click here )

In this article, Carlo C reflects on the future of education while taking AI into account. He breaks down the role of the key players in this: teachers, describing their role in integrating AI into education while simultaneously bringing about a shift in cultural mindsets.

8) THERES PERHAPS NO HEALTH TOPIC MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (click here )

In this article, the Director General of WHO discusses the idea of universal health coverage, and how the COVID-19 pandemic was proof of how essential this concept is within healthcare globally. He examines access to primary healthcare and how this could resolve many issues faced by communities worldwide and the key ingredients to reach this status.

9) WE NEED STRATEGIC OPTIMISM FOR BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE, Peter Hinssen (click here )

Keynote speaker Peter Hinssen details his interview with Kevin Kelly, founder of the Wired magazine. Kelly is a strong proponent of positivity in a realistic manner and envisioning of a future world that we do want to live in – as he introduces the concept of a “protopia” vs a utopia.

10) WHY AIRPORTS WILL ADOPT COBIOTX?, by Thomas Linkenheil (click here )

United Robotics Group co-CEO Thomas Linkenheil taps into a very important and oft-ignored subject – the relationship between humans and robots. In this article, he discusses why airports in particular could benefit from the adoption of service robotics to cover certain processes in airports, such as security and baggage automation, and how this can help free humans for more elevated tasks.

With this, we come to the end of the selection for this month. As always I would be happy to hear your opinion or to know of any articles I may have missed in the comments section. I hope to see you next month with the collection of articles from October.