Good Morning Team – last night’s 60 minutes featured J Craig Venter, one of the scientists that helped unravel the human genome. Craig spoke on how new ideas are first ridiculed, then violently attacked (focus of show) and then widely accepted. And he spoke of how his “why” is driving him to discover and DO things no human has ever done before. <\/p>\n
Fascinating “stuff” that should provide a starting point for many conversations today that could lead to stimulating business discussions; You might recall from my “News U Can Use” in May 2010:<\/p>\n
(CNN) — Genetics pioneer J. Craig Venter announced Thursday that he and his team have created artificial life for the first time. Using sequences of genetic code created on a computer, the team assembled a complete DNA of a bacterium, then inserted it in another bacterium and initiated synthesis… “the proof of principle that genomes can be designed in the computer, chemically made in the laboratory and transplanted into a recipient cell to produce a new self-replicating cell<\/em>,”<\/p>\n —————————————————————<\/p>\n First, avoid any discussions regarding any moral issues on genetic modifications because they will not make you any money and they polarize an audience. Focus on the business aspect of being first to market and \/ or having a unique selling proposition and how people and \/ or companies do this and capture huge revenue streams and \/or whole industries. (Think Apple and ipod and music).<\/p>\n Second, this is just one way you can use the latest news story to guide any “watercooler” discussions towards how your company, product or service and assist people and then ask for referrals.<\/p>\n Third, remember to ask questions that engage the listener, otherwise you’ll be perceived as a know it all or a bore. Enjoy and learn from the process. Wear a Smile and Wear it Out! <\/p>\n Live with Intention, Good Morning Team – last night’s 60 minutes featured J Craig Venter, one of the scientists that helped unravel the human genome. Craig spoke on how new ideas are first ridiculed, then violently attacked (focus of show) and then widely … Continue reading
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