The World Pauses for Them...Why?

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Sallyann Della Casa
June 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Dear Lovely Human,

Some people speak—and the world leans in. It’s not luck. It’s presence, clarity, and a kind of earned resonance.

In this issue, we spotlight the bold ones whose ideas, energy, or essence make time slow down. Their signal is strong—and we’re here to amplify it, so the world doesn’t just scroll past you either.

📌The Week, in Smart:

​​ AI & Emerging Tech

 • OpenAI and Microsoft are clashing. Inside the rift shaping the future of generative tech.

• AI just met its match… from 1978. This chess face-off with an Atari will make you smile.

• Gmail gets smarter with Gemini summary cards. Email clarity has entered the chat.

• From the battlefield to the boardroom, meet the young billionaire founder of Scale AI.

• From cyber to supply chains, IndoSec 2025 is Indonesia’s answer to rising AI-powered threats.

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Human Stories and Skills

• Anti-social ≠ broken. This short video says your alone time is secretly productive.

• Heartbreak can fuel hustle. Puma’s new piece on running, healing, and personal growth hits home.

• Less noise, more meaning. Jason Fried on creative minimalism in this powerful opening episode.

• A milestone in espionage: MI6’s first female chief takes the helm in its 116-year history.

• Reaching out to old friends matters more than ever NOW.

Learning & Development

• Geneva’s Ecolint school is looking for a new CEO.

• Leadership that builds trust starts with reflection. This L&D post breaks it down simply.

•  A Masterclass in Launching an AI agent or a Wake Up call ?

 A Global Worldview

• 20 and retired already? Seems Gen Z …

• Trump’s made in China phones are a hit?

• From cyber to supply chains, IndoSec 2025 is Indonesia’s answer to rising AI-powered threats.

 And finally…..

🎯 Impact and Making the World a Better Place

• EVs are booming—but deep-sea mining could ruin marine ecosystems. Is clean energy worth this cost?

• India hits 100 GW of solar. Coal’s decline is no longer theoretical. This clean energy revolution is real.

• The world needs more of you ..is it now time we supersize your impact?

Your fans,
— Sal & the Gleac team