Round #44 - Depression is a Silent Killer I A.I is turning up the volume

  1. Innermost(adj.) most secret and hidden ex) This was the diary in which Gina recorded her innermost thoughts and secrets.

"Now, in addition to that, which is a shocking part of the story, is that when a person is asked to disclose their innermost secrets, they're more apt to do that with an avatar than another human being."

2, Allure(verb) powerfully attract or charm; tempt. ex) Will sponsors really be allured by such opportunities?

“The idea that you would have this avatar that you selected to be your coach that was monitoring your metrics and giving you feedback and also that you can confide in, is really alluring, and we're starting to see that."

  1. Digitize(verb) convert (pictures, text, or sound) into a digital form that can be processed by a computer. ex) The museum has used a grant to digitize its manuscript collection.

"One of the most exciting things in the world of AI in health is being able to digitize the state of mind."

Round #43 How to Navigate Emotions During Tough Negotiations, According to a Former FBI Negotiator

  1. Derail(verb) to prevent a plan or process from succeeding. ex) Renewed fighting threatens to derail the peace talks.

“Voss says, "Emotions are one of the main things that derail communication."

  1. Go out(of ) the window (phrase) to disappear completely or no longer have any effect ex) One glass of wine, and all my good intentions went out the window.

“Once people get upset at one another, rational thinking goes out the window."

  1. Rapport(noun) a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. ex) She was able to establish a good rapport with the children.

"This is one of the quickest ways to establish a rapport and make your counterpart feel safe enough to reveal themselves."

  1. Sparingly (adv.) in a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities. ex) There wasn't enough coal during the war, so we had to use it sparingly.

“Additionally, this technique allows you to slow the conversation down, providing more time to think. However, it should be used sparingly."

  1. To get one's point across(idiom) to make people understand what one is saying ex) Maybe there's a better way to get your point across.

“Number two, empathize strategically. "There are some real bad habits out there, and one of those bad habits is the idea that you got to get your point across."

  1. Concession (noun) something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this ex) Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.

“Every yes is a concession to the other side, at least, sometimes it can feel that way.Allowing opportunities to say no gives the person a measure of control and a sense of security."

  1. Reaffirm(verb) state again as a fact; assert again strongly ex) The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement.

“Trigger a 'that's right' response by summarizing and reaffirming how your counterpart feels and what they want."

Round #42 Sustainability for V-ZUG

  1. Intuitive(adj.) If you have an intuitive idea or feeling about something, you feel that it is true although you have no evidence or proof of it. ex) I had an intuitive conviction that there was something unsound in him

"Hype specializes in commercially intuitive eco-friendly homes and his collaboration with V-ZUG is a perfect partnering of mind and of mission."

  1. In the vicinity of (idiom) about; approximately (the amount, etc. specified), near; close to (a place) ex1) He lives in the general/immediate vicinity of the school. ex2) The club is believed to have paid in the vicinity of €3 million for Domingo.

"We're looking for thoughts that are in close vicinity to those things that enrich life."

  1. Responsibly(adv.) in a sensible or trustworthy manner ex) Companies should act responsibly when it comes to virus alerts.

"When you start to think about sustainability, you start to get away from this fast fashion, sort of approach to consumerism and start to think about concepts like enduring quality and how can we source materials more responsibly in a way that has less impact on the environment with our development business."