TANGRAM SMART ROPE
Revolutionizing a Simple Workout
Thorough exercise can be tricky to achieve when you’re stuck in the confined space of your home. Jumping rope has always been touted as one of the best — and simplest — workouts you can do without needing much space to move around. But many find jump ropes dull, considering they’ve existed since ancient civilizations and haven’t changed much since. Until now. The Tangram smart jump rope is far from its vintage playground predecessors. The handles contain magnetic sensors that track jump count, monitor calories burned, and log data in real time. The rope has 23 LED lights that display fitness data clearly while jumping. Tangram also has models like the Rookie or the Pure, which are redesigned for jumpers of all ages and budgets.
These days, it seems like everyone has a podcast. What started as a unique way to enjoy content has quickly become a saturated market. As podcasts become ubiquitous, one network, which strives to provide quality programming and be a force for good, stands out. In 2004, Maximum Fun (MaxFun) was founded by Jesse Thorn, who’d been hosting “The Sound of Young America” for UC Santa Cruz since 1999. From humble roots, MaxFun quickly grew with shows focusing on comedy and culture. The network curated a collection of like-minded programs from artists who value curiosity, creativity, inclusivity, and community. These values resonate with the MaxFun audience, and over the last 16 years, the company has thrived. One of its earliest programs, “Jordan, Jesse Go!” aired its 600th episode in September 2019. Today, MaxFun listeners can enjoy over 40 different podcasts, and all of their unique shows rely on audience support. Their pledge drives have been wildly successful because community is at the heart of the network and the individual shows’ missions. In addition to providing quality content to listeners, the MaxFun network often partners with organizations that support people in need, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the National Immigration Law Center, and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. Individual MaxFun shows also regularly team up with organizations in their own communities. For example, the comedy podcast “My Brother, My Brother, and Me,” hosted by brothers Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy, puts on an annual live holiday show whose proceeds go to a charity in Huntington, West Virginia, the brothers’ hometown. Anyone can make a podcast these days. The core MaxFun mission is to make the world better through creativity, positive interactions with local and virtual communities, and directing their resources to do more good in the world. ARTIST OWNED, AUDIENCE SUPPORTED Podcasts Make the World a Better Place at MaxFun
Each rope has an adjustable rope length, can store 1,000 sets of data in its memory, and has an ultra-low-power design to allow for long use between charges. They also sync with the free Smart Gym mobile app so you can participate in interval training and keep a record of your workouts. This is the evolution of a classic workout we didn’t know we needed.
‘THE LONG-DISTANCE LEADER’ Embrace the Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership
The work atmosphere has changed for many businesses lately, and for some, it may not end up being so temporary. Remote work has its share of criticisms, but the authors behind “The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership” have developed a model that proves great leadership at the head of a remote team leads to great work from that team. Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel are the co- founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, an organization that demonstrates how leadership
hasn’t changed over the years, but rather, what’s changed is how one leads. Now, they’ve created the “Three O Model” and brought it to life in their co-authored book. The model refocuses leaders to think about the elements of leadership that remain unchanged by a remote work setup: outcomes, others, and ourselves. By focusing on those three factors, leaders can better utilize technology as a tool rather than a distraction, and they will be equipped to navigate their team members from wherever they are. “The Long-Distance Leader” is filled with exercises for keeping projects on track, proven suggestions for building productivity and morale, and ways for building lasting relationships without the close proximity of a “normal” workplace. This book is an essential read for any leader, remote or not, who wants to rediscover the importance of getting back to basics.
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