Pop stars, SQL detectives, and my website glow-up
Published 7 months ago • 1 min read
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The Intersection
Where data meets the humanities
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Welcome to the first edition of The Intersection, a monthly newsletter with leadership lessons from literature, data, and everything between!
Before we dive in, have you seen my recently refreshed website? I've given https://leedurbin.co.nz/ a complete makeover, making it easier to explore my writing, workshops, and approach to leadership. Take a peek when you have a moment - I'd love to know what you think.
Upcoming events
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Read Like a Boss
Don't read yet another business book. Sign up to the wait list for my upcoming workshop, where you'll learn how to master leadership like a lit major.
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Recent blog posts
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Five things Dua Lipa can teach us about building trust
Why Dua Lipa's book club interviews are a masterclass in earning trust (and how you can steal her techniques).
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How to Lead Without Authority
How to act when you know exactly what needs to happen, but you don't have the authority to make it so.
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Around the Web
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I remember when I first learned SQL by just reading a bunch of SELECT statements. These days, SQL learning is gamified - and here's one excellent example of that.
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A neat tool that gives you a Wiki site for any GitHub repo you're interested in, with a built-in AI chat interface to ask specific questions about the code.
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I don't consider myself "woke" or "anti woke", but as someone who spent far longer in academia than I should have this essay struck a chord with me.
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That's all for this month! If something here resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it - just hit reply. And if you know someone who'd appreciate this blend of data, leadership, and unexpected cultural insights, please forward this their way.
See you next month with more curious connections and practical wisdom.
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