PinnedMember-onlyMindful Leadership — Being Calm in the StormBy Arvin Patel, EVP and Chief Intellectual Property Officer, TiVo Mindfulness is a passion of mine; I practice meditation in my personal life, and I use the principles of mindful leadership to help me be a better executive at work. The word “mindfulness” has become a popular buzzword in recent…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Mar 24, 2022War in the time of global digitizationHow does the world respond to a war in the age of digital connectivity and globalization? — Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine has presented many unprecedented challenges and responsibilities for American business. Corporate America has unified to financially and logistically support Ukraine in a way the world has not seen before. Modernization today means that both businesses and governments alike can impose consequences on foreign nations to…Ukraine3 min readUkraine3 min read
Mar 2, 2022Why we should be paying attention to the Bipartisan Innovation ActThe last two years have been difficult to say the least. Between the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent Russian attacks against Ukraine, it can be difficult to reflect on the state of the world while remaining positive for the future and our children. In times like these, we look to…State Of The Union2 min readState Of The Union2 min read
Jan 6, 2022Reflections vs Resolutions As We Move Into 2022The new year tends to prompt the immediate urge to set new resolutions. As we enter our third year of the pandemic, it was important for me to reflect and resist the knee-jerk reaction to immediately start making new resolutions. …New Year Resolution4 min readNew Year Resolution4 min read
Nov 19, 2021Forget Inflation, the State of American Manufacturing is the Real ThreatWith Americans paying more for everything from food to gas, inflation is an issue at the top of every one’s mind. But while consumers pay the price for inflation, it is American manufacturing companies who bear the responsibility for much of this crisis. For decades, American manufacturers have been eager…3 min read3 min read
Oct 6, 2021What our children’s future jobs may entail and what they think of them.What our children’s future jobs may entail and what they think of them. What may seem like small innovations today will potentially affect the jobs our children will have in the future. From drones to robots, technological innovations are creating new jobs and reinventing others. McKinsey recently forecasted 6 new…Future Of Work4 min readFuture Of Work4 min read
Jul 19, 20213 Ways to Spark Innovation with KidsLately, I have been having conversations with many adults around this idea of being innovative and what it takes to be an inventor. What I’ve heard is two things: 1) that innovation just “happens,” as if by magic and that these inventors do not have a specific process in place…Innovation4 min readInnovation4 min read
Apr 12, 2021Can WFH be a happy new norm? Yes, if done right.Working from home is my reality and if you work in technology, finance, marketing or law, it’s most likely your reality too. According to CBS News, the number of U.S. job postings on indeed.com in January 2021 that mention “working from home” has more than doubled from the year before…WFH4 min readWFH4 min read
Apr 5, 2021Want to be Better at Negotiating Life and Business? Forget the Classroom and Get in the OctagonI am a lawyer and have found that negotiation is one of the most essential skills to being successful. It was my passion for negotiation that ultimately led me to technology entertainment and innovations. I loved understanding what was possible, what could be gained through partnerships and collaboration, and how…Negotiation5 min readNegotiation5 min read
Feb 12, 2021Pandemic Fatigue, Now What?It’s not just us, our kids are feeling it too. What we can do together and separately to manage pandemic fatigue. There are so many benefits to staying at home. The obvious is we are safer from the virus when we do. Also not commuting and being with our loved…WFH3 min readWFH3 min read
