Five Things We’re Reading

Sep 3, 2024

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

Why Cynics Are Less Likely to Succeed – How do the common attributes of cynics dampen their chances at success in the workplace?

There’s a Bitter Fight Over Project 2025 Hidden in Google’s Search Results – Why have different organizations trying to land on the coveted first-page search results?

Elon Musk Proposes to Offer Free Starlink for People ‘Stranded in the Wilderness’ – Could Starlink bridge the gap in places where people don’t have cell service, ensuring that we are always one phone call away from help, and that call will go through when needed?

Scottie Scheffler’s Caddie Made More Money This Season Than Almost Every PGA Tour Pro – Could being a caddie to a top player be a better gig than being a player?

The Worst Branding Blunders of the AI Era – So Far – While AI is a great tool, here are some great examples of why it’s critical to ensure its proper use.

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