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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium Backdoor Negotiations Over Ukraine Would Be a Disaster    Skyrocketing costs for fuel and food in the global south due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are spurring mediation offers between Kyiv and Moscow from China, the African Union, and even Saudi Arabia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has welcomed these initiatives, both to woo support from countries that have not condemned Russia and because the Biden administration seems to genuinely believe the oft-repeated but untrue cliché that all wars end in negotiation. The White House keeps saying the United States will not negotiate over Ukraine’s head—but encouraging mediation risks repeating the mistake of Trump and Biden policy in Afghanistan: delegitimizing a government the United States is supposed to be supporting. Continued here You Might Like � � � � � � � � � 14-year-old finished high school and college in 3 years while running 2 companiesâ€"why video games are part of his routine    Like many other college graduates this May, Mike Wimmer got dressed in a cap and gown, walked across a stage and received a diploma. Unlike those other graduates, Wimmer is 14 years old. Wimmer, a Mensa member, is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He graduated from Carolina University this spring with a degree in computer science, capping a three-year run where he was named valedictorian of his high school before completing associate's and bachelor's degrees. He did it while running two tech companies and starting another, sometimes getting commissioned by the U.S. military for his artificial intelligence and machine learning expertise. He also works with Atlantic Lionshare, a Bermuda-based organization aiming to protect underwater ecosystems by regulating the invasive lionfish species. Continued here How to Increase Your Influence at Work    To be effective in organizations today, you must be able to influence people. Here are some tips on how to position yourself as an informal leader, even if you’re not a formal one. (1) Strategize. Create a “power map” — an org chart of decision makers related to the initiative you wish to promote — to guide your campaign. Think about how and when you will approach your colleagues. (2) Craft your message. Prepare a concise elevator pitch about your idea. Then, based on your map, customize your pitch, taking into account your individual colleagues’ needs, perspectives, and temperaments. (3) Cultivate allies. Ask colleagues for their advice and incorporate their feedback. Enlist colleagues who are enthusiastic about your idea to serve as ambassadors. (4) Develop expertise. Stay up-to-date about your topic area. Attend conferences, enroll in a certification program, or assume a leadership position in a professional organization. These visible steps help you become that go-to person that others look to for advice. To be effective in organizations today, you must be able to influence people. Your title alone isn’t always enough to sway others, nor do you always have a formal position. So, what’s the best way to position yourself as an informal leader? How do you motivate colleagues to support your initiatives and adopt your ideas? How can you become a go-to person that others look to for guidance and expert advice? Continued here

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