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In This Issue: Driving Lessons Anyone?! | Cisco 7942G Two-line Unified IP Phone | Alternatives to Rack Mount Kits | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Driving Lessons Anyone?!
Happy Friday, folks!
It’s been a while since I shared an update about my daughter’s journey to becoming a driver. She’s had her Learners Permit for a while now and loves to get behind the wheel! Being the compassionate dad I am (said with a hint of sarcasm), I have her drive down roads she hasn’t driven on before. It forces her to trust her training, process all road signs, and pay attention to everything.
We’re now tackling the challenge of night driving, as the state of Georgia requires 6 hours of driving after dark. Recently, I had her drive down some back roads, and we ended up on a road where the white line at the edge was non-existent. And did I mention that it was dark? Despite these challenging conditions, she did a fantastic job. She navigated this road well, even with cars going in the opposite direction (which makes seeing the center line nearly impossible to see).
This experience reminds me of a delegation process that shows how to transfer something to another person. It contains four steps:
- Direction Phase – I Do. You Watch.
- Coaching Phase – I Do. You Help.
- Collaboration Phase – You Do. I Help.
- Empower Phase – You Do. I Watch.
Steps 2 & 3 are impractical when driving a car. Although, I sometimes wish my car had a brake pedal on the passenger side. 😀 However, when you need to train someone else on something, this process is a simple yet practical way to teach them how to do it and instill confidence in the person! It’s a method that can be applied to various situations, making it a powerful tool for empowerment.
In what ways have you helped teach someone how to drive?
Thanks,
Chris
Product Spotlights & Updates
If you handle a lot of calls at your workplace, the Cisco 7942G Two Line Unified IP Phone, is a great way to stay on top of your clients’ needs. This Voice over Internet Protocol phone is powered through Ethernet instead of a landline and comes with two Ethernet ports. It includes a gray LCD display that allows you to see who is calling and manage multiple calls at once. Take advantage of frequent software upgrades and features such as speakerphone settings, headset ports, and a phone directory.
Learning Center Article – Alternatives to Rack Mount Kits
In server settings, it’s common to use standardized racks to hold and house all of the equipment. These racks are made strong and stable. They allow you to stack all of your devices in ways that support the task and configuration at hand, and they provide safe conditions that also help you manage heat and airflow.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Students applying to Harvard College for fall 2025 admission will be required to submit standardized test scores, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday. This new policy will be applied to the Class of 2029 admissions cycle and will be formally assessed at regular intervals.
- Buffalo Wild Wings opened its 100th Go location, which are smaller than its traditional sports bars and limited to delivery and takeout orders.
- NASA’s impressive Mars helicopter Ingenuity stumbled upon an ‘otherworldly’ site as it made its way through space over the Red Planet. Read more here.
- Apple shares climbed 4.3% on Thursday to a share price of $175.04. It is Apple’s best day since May 5, 2023.