Five Things We’re Reading

Aug 22, 2023

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some of the articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

You Should Learn Two Languages at Once – Here are some tips to help you learn another language.

The U.S. Model for College Sports is Unsustainable – Why should college sports find a new business model and what are some potential ways to structure it?

Here’s How Virtual Reality Works – And How It’s Going to Transform Meetings, According to a Software Engineer – Are VR meetings the next big thing? What might be the benefits and challenges to those?

A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself – Whether you’re sitting in a boardroom or behind a computer, here are some guidelines for introducing yourself.

How Opinions About Hybrid Work Differ Around the Globe – Views on hybrid work differ greatly. What role does geographic location play in that?

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