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Mind Spark #6 – What AI Can’t Replace: The Rise of Human-Centric Skills
Inspired by the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs 2025” report “ Human-centric skills such as leadership, social influence,...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 182 min read


Mind Spark #5 - Influence Starts with Listening: A Quiet Superpower
Inspired by an interview on Youtube titled “Influence Without Authority”@kedaibiao ( Link ) Three powerful tools can elevate the...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 162 min read


Mind Spark #4 - Be the Magnet: Attracting Opportunities Through Who You Become
Inspired by the book "How to Live an Extraordinary Life" by Anthony Pompliano “Magnets attract opportunities..It is a much better...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 142 min read


Mind Spark #3 - Our Reputation: The Ultimate Business Card
Our reputation is the only business card that leaves a lasting impression. “Before We Speak, Our Reputation Has” In a world where first...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 121 min read


Game-changing breakthrough for citrus growers!
I’ve been working on Huanglongbing (HLB) for almost 10 years, and seeing this significant advance published in Science is inspiring....
Shujian Zhang
Apr 101 min read


Mind Spark #2 - Crappy Pages, Real Progress: The Power of Showing Up
Inspired by the book "How to Live an Extraordinary Life" by Anthony Pompliano “Making worthwhile things is all about momentum...Momentum...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 101 min read


Mind Spark #1 – The Butterfly Dream: Rediscovering Who We Are
Inspired by: Zhuang Zhou’s Butterfly Dream “Once Zhuang Zhou dreamed he was a butterfly... Suddenly he awoke, and there he was,...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 71 min read


Introducing "Mind Sparks": Ignite Your Thinking
Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to introduce "Mind Sparks" to ShujianZhangInsights – a new mini-blog dedicated to those smaller, yet...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 62 min read


Finding Peace: Lessons from the Empty Boat Story
Have you ever felt your blood boil when someone says or does something? We've all been there, overwhelmed by emotional reactions that...
Shujian Zhang
Mar 123 min read


Mastering Transition: My Key Learnings from "The First 90 Days"
It is both exciting and nerve-wracking to start a new job. The first few months are a challenging time, and a lot needs to be learned....
Shujian Zhang
Feb 265 min read


From Farm Roots to Scientific Frontiers: My Story of Discovery
Some journeys begin with a single step. Mine started with the scent of freshly tilled soil, the buzz of insects in the fields, and my...
Shujian Zhang
Feb 196 min read


The Big Impact of Showing Up Early
Recently, I came across a very insightful LinkedIn post by Ford Coleman , who owns a company dedicated to helping others advance their...
Shujian Zhang
Feb 163 min read


Navigating the Complexities of People Management
During the Lunar New Year gathering with a few friends over the weekend, our conversation turned to career growth and development. A...
Shujian Zhang
Feb 24 min read


Lessons Learned Entering the Industry
As a leadership member of the Industry Committee in the American Phytopathological Society (APS), I developed mentorship toolkits in...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 244 min read


My Reflections on Leading a Function Team
Leading a functioning team, including individuals with similar specialized skills working toward department-specific goals, may seem...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 184 min read


RNA Solutions for Agriculture: One of Science’s 2024 Breakthroughs of the Year
https://www.science.org/content/article/breakthrough-2024?utm_campaign=Science+Magazine&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=ownedSocial#sectio...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 171 min read


Building Resilience: Lessons Learned from My Career Journey
If I had to pick one quality that’s helped me navigate the twists and turns of my career, it’s resilience. But let me be honest, it...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 163 min read


The Power of Writing and Sharing to Learn
When diving into a new subject or gaining insights from books, what’s your approach to truly understanding and retaining what you learn?...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 151 min read


Middle Management: The Core Gear of the Organizational Engine
Middle management often operates behind the scenes in any organization, which is critical in driving success. I like to think it is the...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 152 min read


Five Buckets
In The Diary of a CEO , Steven Bartlett identifies five "buckets" that drive long-term success and fulfillment, drawing insights from...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 142 min read
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