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Resharing this great post. Thank you David Cross for being a strong ally voice to so many of us in the antitrust and legal worlds. It is so painful for me, and I am sure very many others, every time I hear or see incessant and unnecessary hair comments. Instead of focusing on what women say, do, or accomplish, people are weirdly obsessed with commenting on women's hair. ALL THE TIME. Simple compliments like your "hair looks nice today" are one thing but, in my experience, mentions of hair beyond that are typically unnecessary, often loaded, distracting, and frequently stress-inducing to the hair bearer for many reasons others may not know or understand. For me it was the constant hair talk by those (even well-meaning or unknowing) who just had to comment on my hair as I worked through chemo, donning a wig, losing ALL of my hair down to the last painful eyelash, or not feeling like my true myself for 3 years while it grew back. While I was so fortunate to not ever be "sick" from actual cancer, and had no evidence of disease even when I lost my hair to preventative (adjuvant) chemo, the hair loss and regrowth was probably the most emotionally painful part of my cancer battle. For other people there are so many other painful experiences hair comments trigger. I can't speak for them, but I feel for them. I feel for Simone and Princess Catherine and every other person who had to keep performing, smiling, or faked a thank you when the hair dig or "compliment" punched them in the gut. Just because we are strong women, doesn't mean it is easy. All this goes double for talking about hair in the workplace...JUST DON'T...even if you think it's a compliment, it probably isn't. Find something else to talk about to connect with others. Ideas = all the non-hair ways that person is awesome, sports, kids, pets, weather, office tech problems (PSA - suggest never asking anyone when the baby is due either!). Can we just have NO MO' HAIR TALK? This is my hope. Weekend rant over...back to watching the Olympics while not thinking about anyone's hair.

I agree with your points Steve. Timely access to trained health care professionals has proven to improve outcomes and reduce chance of persistent symptoms. As for baselines, studies do support multimodal baseline testing, rather than one or two tests in isolation. That’s why I love the Complete Concussion Management Inc. tools as they have all the evidence based tests that when pooled give more validity and higher level of sensitivity as well as tests different aspects of brain function. The neurocognitive test also has sandbagging detection to reduce those who try to deliberately put in low effort. But we still need more clinicians to get thorough training. There is still a consistency issue with management and that’s why I champion the training that I do for physicians and physios and other AHP’s.

From Manu Bhaker to Vinesh Phogat to Neeraj Chopra - 2 bronze , 1 heartbreak , 1 silver(no disrespect to anyone and all the medals appreciated). It is not about the games, it is not about the medals. It is about our support. It is what we do in those 4 years rather than what we expect in that one month. What do we think is going to happen when we, as individuals only watch any sport when we win. We can’t expect any more medals if you don’t know a Manu Bhaker or a Avinash Sable, or a Lakshya Sen, or a Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, or a Manika Batra or the whole of hockey team, archery team. As a country we are failing our citizens our sportspersons. Do you agree?

In a world where youth is often equated with peak performance and the prime of life, a remarkable group of athletes stands as living proof that true greatness knows no age. Their enduring prowess and unyielding spirit not only inspire awe but also challenge the very limits of human potential. Well-known Journalist Meenakshi Rao documents how sporting legends prove that age is only a number. Read her full article: https://lnkd.in/g2cYUxpE

"The success is great, but definitely has a darker side." Mathilde Gremaud is a freestyle skier and reigning olympic and world champion in slopestyle. She is the first-ever female to successfully land a switch double cork 1440 and a 9x XGames medalist. #zaaamn In this conversation, I talk to Mathilde about her dream winter 23-24, the darker side of professional sports, her future goals and much more! Click the link in the comments to watch the full episode now!

#IPL #The Spirit of Sportsmanship the high scoring big hitting game yesterday,witnessed one of the finest yorkers bowled by #IshantSharma #AndreRussel was felled by a toe crushing Yorker,was on his fours literally As it is,getting bowled to a Yorker is quite embarrassing -to be felled & on your fours ,akin to a knock out punch ,is humiliating. But to lift yourself up, for the class of an #AndreRussel & to applaud the bowler is extraordinary. simply remarkable! Such acts are contagious and will spur other players to follow. In this highly competitive games,Sportsmanship and sportsman spirit is a forgotten trait. These genuine acts of sportsmanship is what lifts the game and makes it a spectacle to watch. The Principles of Sportsmanship Are Just As Important In Business As They Are On the field . Good sportsmanship in Business and the Corporate world can help create a positive spirit amongst the team ,lifts their morale up. By being a good sport, you learn self-control, to be humble and appreciate & respect others. Kudos to #AndreRussel #Ipl #Sportsmanspirit # sportsmanship

In rugby the ball is tossed backwards as the player moves forward. Keep this in mind and get your audience interacting with each other not just with you. Lester Holt uses a technique where his correspondents send the story back to him by using his name with a question mark after it. That is a rugby move. Another might be you, as the presenter, saying: “Jack give us your thoughts then you can send it to Amy and she will send it to Sharita.” Before Sharita begins, you say: “After Sharita we’ll go to Sam, Agim, and finally to Lilibet.” This allows some preparation for a quieter, more reserved audience. Pulling names out of hat works too! What are your thoughts on this? I would love to hear! #PresentLikeAPro #PresentationSkills #PresentationTips

Should Coco have handled the disputed line call differently? Here is my opinion, please share with coco and her coach: 1. Practice for that scenario 2. Use data to make your point Coco Gauff's gold medal dreams shattered in an emotional match against Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics! 💔 Share your thoughts - Should Coco have handled the disputed line call differently? 🤔💪 #CocoGauff #ParisOlympics #TennisControversy #LineCallDrama #NBCSports #TennisEmotions #FrenchOpen #TennisFans #OlympicDreams #SportsOpinion #fitlytics My Suggestions: 1. Practice for that scenario 2. Use data to make your point

Fascinating article on the rewards given to Olympians by different countries! It’s incredible to see the diverse ways nations honor their Olympians. These athletes deserve every accolade, cash reward and more for their dedication, sacrifice and hard work. The range of cash prizes and gifts is quite interesting to compare. #Olympics #globalsports #sponsorship https://lnkd.in/gK6S25zw