Episode 6 coming at you!

Welcome to our new show schedule! We will be releasing one episode each Friday where we discuss, debate, engage and fill you in on the latest happenings that are rocking the world of business.

In this episode Peter and Dan discuss the current ethical crises that facial recognition technology is facing. Big technology is not sleeping on this one though and is responding in a big way! We discuss what the tech companies are doing, why you should know about it and what the future of this technology looks like.

The following was used as research for this episode:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/11/microsoft-says-will-not-sell-facial-recognition-software-to-police.html

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-follows-amazon-ibm-ban-042455198.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/technology/amazon-facial-recognition-backlash.html

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/24/what-is-facial-recognition-and-how-do-police-use-it

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2019/06/20/what-are-the-proper-limits-on-police-use-of-facial-recognition/

It's safe to say that facial technology is rocking the world of business right now and we look forward to hearing your feedback on this topic. Find us on social:

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Rocking the weekend coming at you! Some exciting news about the show that we'll be discussing at the end of this episode. 

Dan is going to be chatting about some personal travel and the purpose of that travel.

Peter will catch you up on some podcasts and books he's currently enjoying! 

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Episode 5 coming at you!

We’ve spoken about how you can “Rock Your Career”, especially in these changing times. Today we’re focusing on that even more specifically. 

COVID-19 has rocked the world of business in so many different ways. You’re career is about to take a radically different turn in the post-COVID economy and we want to provide you with as much insight as we can!  

We scoured the internet and found these 6 skills to be the most important to the post-COVID economy! Linked below are some additional resources to learn more, but also to expand your knowledge on these skills. 

Skills:

1.     Tech Savvy

2.     Customer Service

3.     Software Development

4.     Critical Thinking

5.     Digital Marketing and Web Analytics

6.     Leadership and EQ

Links to the articles we used to compile our notes:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/04/17/8-job-skills-to-succeed-in-a-post-coronavirus-world/#dbbbfb82096d 

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/linkedin-6-skills-college-grads-need-to-land-post-coronavirus-jobs.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/04/17/8-job-skills-to-succeed-in-a-post-coronavirus-world/#29d92de82096

https://www.fastcompany.com/90493787/5-essential-skills-to-expand-your-job-prospects-after-coronavirus

https://online.rider.edu/blog/why-is-critical-thinking-important-in-business/

Learn!

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

https://www.udemy.com

Read on Leadership and Resilience 

Give and Take by Adam Grant

Option B by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg 

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Bonus Episode Coming at Ya!

We're taking a break from our normal "Rocking The Weekend" episode to bring some value to the job seekers out there! With so many people looking for new roles we tackle the good, bad and ugly related to job boards.

We'll highlight real examples of job postings, give our professional opinions on those postings and round it out with some advice to beat the job board game!

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Rocking the Biz episode 4 coming at ya!

So much good content pumped into this episode around work from home and the effects on corporations and cities.

We discuss the companies who have made decisions to take their entire workforce virtual along with companies that are taking a hybrid approach.

Additionally we're talking the technology that is making this happen and giving businesses a stark warning if they are unwilling/unable to adapt to this, dare we say, "new normal."

To cap it off we give a slight commentary on the move from big cities from millennials and where the next generation may be moving for cheaper housing and remote opportunities.

A great post from Github around the companies implementing a WFH solution, check it out:
https://github.com/arjunmadgavkar/Newly-Remote-Companies/blob/master/List.md

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Hey Everyone!

While this episode is light hearted it was difficult to record given everything happening in the United States.

We want to honor George Floyd and all those who came before him. At Rocking The Biz we do not stand for Racism, Discrimination or Injustice. Please keep George's family in your thoughts.

At this time we want to provide you all with some positivity ways to relax your mind, ways to learn and catch you up on the latest game releases on this week's Rocking The Weekend.

Peter:
Two Words, Virtual Meditation! That's right. From the comfort of your own home you can join a live meditation class led by instructors who have mastered this art. This will help to clear your mind and put you at ease while connecting you with some great people. To learn more follow the link below!
http://event.newyorkmeditation.org

We love learning new tools, especially in business and technology. Be sure to checkout Udacity. They are providing courses in data science, software engineering, product management, web development and more. Our own co-host, Daniel, has taken their digital marketing course and absolutely loved it! Peter is in the middle of the data science course and cannot believe the strength and complexity of the content. They are currently giving out a free month- check this out while you can!
https://www.udacity.com/


Dan:

Get your game on this weekend with Smite!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/386360/SMITE/?fbclid=IwAR3VmqZVz-AwDeb-GjNKZV86Lyojkxeyf20lewdO4jYGKzL_Zb9tsO4-O1I

We all loved pokemon growing up (at least us 90's babies did). Some of our favorite moments, fights and friendships. Learn more about what's rocking in the world of Pokemon as discussed by Dan on this week's show:
https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-sword-shield/The_Isle_of_Armor_Expansion?fbclid=IwAR32iv0r3Ie3my-SVr8doin4gEdmGoMf9VcQlxmt9vkwtBKsEqHzRp-pnQs

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In this episode we discuss a company that is looking to innovate the way we do event planning, Gamerjibe!

This startup has used the #unity game development engine to revolutionize the way we hold future business meetings and networking events.

But is this really the future?

We dive in to discuss what these events are doing, and what they can do in the future, to become the standard for networking and the events industry.

We're also "Rocking Your Career" by giving you some key networking advice you will not want to miss. Let's just say that we made the mistakes for you so that you wouldn't have to make them yourself!

All links are non-affiliate.
GamerJibe: https://gamerjibe.com/ (CHECK THIS OUT!)
Brella: https://www.brella.io/blog/how-virtual-events-are-changing-the-event-industry


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EDIT: 10:54, SPACE X is launching Rockets, not Tesla. Peter clearly has had a long week and can't keep up withe laundry list of Elon Musk companies.

We've got podcasts, video games, anime and rockets?!?!

Thank you all for joining us for our Friday special, Rocking the weekend! We take a break from business and innovation to give you some entertainment and media recommendations.

We want to send you off into your weekend with some exciting stuff to help you get refreshed and make next week even better, links below:

Peter's Recommendations:
Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: https://www.joerogan.com/
Robinhood Snacks Podcast: https://snacks.robinhood.com/

Dan's Recommendations:
Demon Slayer Anime: https://www.crunchyroll.com/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba
Crucible Video Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1057240/Crucible/

We are not affiliates for anything above and these are just simply pieces of media that we are enjoying.

Stay safe and enjoy the weekend- rock with you next time!

The style of this week’s episode will be different for us as we will be discussing material that many listeners may find sensitive around cyber bullying and the tragic deaths from cyber bullying. This show is intended for informational purposes and should not be used as medical advice. If you, or anyone you know, currently struggles with cyber bullying or suicidal thoughts please contact a medical professional and seek treatment as this could save a life. Linked below is information on National Suicide Prevention Hotline and National Bullying Prevention Center.

Thank you all for joining us as we discuss this topic and listener discretion is advised.

Hana Kimura's death by suicide brings to light the rise of cyberbullying on social media and the damaging effects this bullying can have. In this episode Peter and Dan discuss more about Hana's story, social media cyberbullying by the numbers and what companies are doing to stop cyberbullying. Peter and Dan also discuss their own experiences with these events and what people can do to better their respective online communities.

If you are having negative emotions, issues with cyberbullying or thoughts of suicide please review the information in the links below:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Bullying Prevention Center:
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/cyberbullying/

Links Used for Research on this episode:
https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics
https://towardsdatascience.com/ai-cyberbullying-and-social-media-321d91d5b4ba
https://www.comparitech.com/internet-providers/cyberbullying-statistics/

RIP Hana Kimura
September 3, 1997 - May 23, 2020

It is important to decompress after a hard week of rocking out in the world of business.

In this weekly segment we take a look at what we're enjoying over the weekend to get our minds recharged. No business innovation or emerging tech in this episode, just good ole' fashioned fun for your weekend.

At the time of release it's May 22nd, Memorial Day weekend! A unique one to say the least with this whole ongoing COVID-19 situation. Stay safe, social distance and enjoy time with your family. When you do have some downtime, check this stuff out:

Peter:
One Click: Jeff Bezos and The Rise of Amazon.com by Richard Brandt (Disclosure: we are not affiliates)
https://www.amazon.com/One-Click-Jeff-Bezos-Amazon-com-ebook/dp/B004IYIUS8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A0UQDLXWADQE&dchild=1&keywords=one+click+jeff+bezos+and+the+rise+of+amazon.com&qid=1590150826&sprefix=one+click+jeff%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1
Breaking Benjamin - Aurora (SO GOOD)
Pick it up wherever you download your music. Available on all major platforms. Show this band some love if you a fan of rock music... they crush it.... and I'm totally biased.

Dan:
Steam Store Spring Clearance (yes another episode were we talk about video games, and no we're not affiliates)
https://store.steampowered.com/
Virtual Networking Events - We will have a dedicated episode on this topic next week!

Thank you for joining us this week- Rock with you next time!
Peter & Dan