Portfolio of Tech Talks — Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.17.2019 In my consulting work, I have come across many presentations and project reviews by technical people. They are PhDs, Masters, scientists, engineers, executives, and team members. In their speeches, they try to justify or get more funding and impress their sponsors and bosses. They…
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Leading and Parenting – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 6.17.2019 I have watched various types of leaders in action over the years. To motivate their employees, some leaders appeal to their employees’ bodily needs, some appeal to their rational minds, and some appeal to their emotions. Similarly, parents use the same techniques to educate and…
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Street Cleaning and Mind Cleansing – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 5.31.2019 During our 50th anniversary vacation in Japan, we enjoyed warm friendship, marvelous food, and splendid scenery. Among the bustling city, hustled lives, beautiful gardens, and majestic temples and shrines, I noticed something very interesting: There are hardly any garbage cans in the streets,…
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Living and Dealing with the Triple “A”s – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.16.2019 We are experiencing an onslaught of the triple “A”s (automation, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality) in every aspect of our lives. You can’t go to any technical conferences or read any technology news without seeing one the three “A”s. Are the…
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Be a Successful Young Entrepreneur – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.15.2019 Recently, I had the honor of judging a young entrepreneurs’ business competition. It was a rewarding and exciting experience to see these talented and enthusiastic young people pitching their dreams and ideas. The business start-up proposals ranged from education and cloud software to…
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April Fools’ Day Mystery – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.1.2019 There are many explanations for the origin of April Fools’ Day. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582 when the Julian calendar was switched to the Gregorian calendar in France. People who were slow to get the news continued to…
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What Are Your Life’s Little Delights? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 3.21.2019 During my daily morning walks, I not only experience the joy of mental meditation and physical invigoration, I also enjoy the anticipation of a hearty breakfast and hot cup of coffee as a reward after the long walk. The thought of eating…
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Are You Ready to Be an Entrepreneur? – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 3.9.2019 In my other blog, “Blog 34: Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” I discussed the importance of scanning broadly, connecting widely, and committing deeply in order to become a successful entrepreneur. There are many good books, training programs, and coaching materials to help…
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Lunar New Year in Distant Lands – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 2.11.2019 On our recent cruise vacation through Australia and New Zealand, we escaped the bitter cold in Michigan and enjoyed the warm weather down under. Through a 10-day journey, we were captivated by beautiful scenery and greeted by many picturesque sunrises and sunsets.…
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Change Is So Hard – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 1.25.2019 Is change hard for you? It is very difficult for me. In the hope of alleviating my back pain, I have started to change the way I walk. I base it on the instructions of my therapist. But after 300,000 steps, I still have…
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