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Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
@lefsrud.bsky.social
Professor and Risk, Innovation, and Sustainability Chair @ UAlberta | PhD in Strategic Management & Organizations. www.liannelefsrud.com Mom x 4, wife, adventurer, lover of life.
We use: “While CO₂ doesn’t transmit viruses itself, it acts as a proxy for indoor crowding and poor ventilation.“ We installed CO₂ monitors in a school so teachers could decide how to use the music room (change ventilation, change activities) to keep kids safe
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Reposted by Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
Despite the Netherlands’ well-earned reputation as ‘fietsparadijs’, there’s always room for improvement. That’s the motivation behind ‘Tour de Force’, a 10-year partnership between the public and private sector to increase cycling rates by another 20%. They recently asked Chris for three lessons...🧵
April 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Reposted by Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
The Trump admin has just detained Mohsen Mahdawi, who:
–has green card
–was Columbia Buddhist club president
–saw his best friend shot & killed by Israeli soldier
–said "we are against antisemitism because antisemitism is a form of injustice, and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
April 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
Universities bringing a (PR/crisis-comms) knife to a gun fight:
Another challenge: These guys, along with similarly stressed universities and blue states, are turning to various fixers (consultants, lawyers, etc) who aren't trained to remedy this kind of extortion, and whose job is to protect the narrow interests of clients. www.offmessage.net/p/elite-lawy...
March 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reposted by Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
If you are feeling like we are living inside a reality TV show, you are not alone. Im this new article we try to explain Trump's success through this lens. Link and summary in this thread. Take a look and repost! 👇
This new piece with @toubiana.bsky.social and Trish Ruebottom in @sciam.bsky.social, explored how Trump’s appeal mirrors the strategies of voyeuristic businesses, like reality TV or social media influencers. 🧵

How Reality TV Helps Explain Trump’s Success
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
How Reality TV Helps Explain Trump’s Success
What makes reality shows so popular also helps explain why Donald Trump is so popular
www.scientificamerican.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
So, most people get increasingly unhappy with age? Geez. While I’ve had ups and downs (such horribly crazy times we’re in!) I am more content and joyous than ever.

www.inc.com/jeff-haden/s...
Research Shows People Become Increasingly Unhappy Until Age 47.2. Here's How to Minimize the Negative Effect of the 'Happiness Curve'
While middle age "misery" reaches its low point in our late 40s, still: There are definitely ways to minimize the effect of a global phenomenon.
www.inc.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Hello all - after my waning posts on Twitter (sorry, X), I’m joining Bluesky for joyful re-engagement, thoughtful conversation, and making the world a better place!
November 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM