b'The Tech Cumulus March 2024GADGET OF THE MONTHMike Rowe On The HP Sprocket Portable Photo PrinterThe HP SprocketPower Of AuthenticityPortable Photo Printer is a little gem for photo enthusiasts. This pint-sized printer brings your digital snapsIn todays marketplace, where consumer trust to life directly from youris the linchpin of success, authenticity emerges smartphone. Its Bluetooth connectivity is aas a key differentiator for businesses. Who breeze, and the ZINK Zero Ink tech meansbetter to break down the power of authenticity no more splurging on cartridges. What youthan one of the most down-to-earth TV get are vibrant, smudge-proof 2 x 3 sticky- personalities in AmericaMike Rowe?backed photos, ready to stick anywhere.Known for his unscripted, real-life experiences, But heres the kickerits not just a printer.Rowe has had a careerspanning from his With the HP app, your photos can get aunconventional presentations on QVC to his makeover with funky filters and stickers,adventures in Discoverys Dirty Jobsthat making each print uniquely yours. Ideal foroffers rich lessons on the power of authenticity parties, this gadget lets multiple friendsin life and business.connect and print simultaneously, each with their own LED color cue. Super portable, itsBALANCE AUTHENTICITY like carrying a photo booth in your pocket.ANDAUTHORITY Charge it up, toss it in your bag, and youreIn 2001, Rowe worked at San Franciscosand prefers to get their information by watching a set for 35 prints of fun.KPIX-TV. Eventually, he started a segmentconversation instead of a lecture, he explains.called Somebodys Gotta Do It, where he interviewed tradespeople. Initially, RoweSomewhere between authorityknowing your imagined that he, the host, would explainbusiness and having all the factsand genuine TURNING DOWN THEthe interviewees work to the audience. Afterauthenticitybeing completely yourself with no all, thats how his hosting experience hadoffense (which your audience doesnt want to VOLUME ON STRESS:beensofar. see anyway)is where authenticity lives, Rowe Why Leaders Are ChoosingDown in the sewers of San Francisco withsays. The key to building a loyal audience is to figure out how to strike that balance.Mindfulness Over Hustle Gene Cruz, Rowe began his opening line for the show. Just then, human feces splatteredAUTHENTICITY IS MORE Meditation and mindfulness practices haveacross his face. In response, Cruz saidTHANPASSION been studied in a range of contextsfromsomething that later became Rowes mantra:In an early episode of Dirty Jobs, Mike plunged college students to hardened marinesDown here in the sewer, its best to keep yourinto a septic tank alongside Les Swanson. (who showed faster stress recovery withmouth shut. But Rowe kept trying his line After 15 years as a guidance counselor and mindfulness-based mind fitness training).and failing. Between invasive cockroachespsychologist, Swanson had left his career Leaders who meditate think more clearly,and rats, he couldnt get it right. Finally, Roweto start a septic-tank-pumping venture near stay calm in chaos and make smartergave up and let Cruz do the talking. The showMadison, Wisconsin.decisions. You dont need a mountain retreatwas a massive hit and later became Rowes to channel the Zen; meditation apps likefoundation for his legendary performanceIt was Les Swanson who said to me, Im Headspace, Calm and Insight Timer provideonDirty Jobs. not here because Im passionate about septic pocket-sized guided sessions to ease intotanks, Mike reflects. Im here because I this practice anywhere, anytime. Instead of talking as the expert, Rowe let thewanted to do something different.real expert talk. In the city sewers, he realized he had to strike a new balance between expertRowes journey mirrored a similar path. Hed Want to meditate without interruptions?authority and authenticity in order to connectcrawled into sewers and septic tanks, using Just hit Do Not Disturb on your phone.sincerely with his audience. his skills in conversation to shine a light on On Android, swipe down and tap Do Notothers important work. The lesson isnt to not Disturb. Apple folks, find it under SettingsAt that moment, I transitioned fromwhathave passion. Passion is important to follow Focus Do Not Disturb. Customize itI would call in cable TV anywaythe age ofbring it with you in all things, Rowe says. But to keep those calls and notifications quiet.authority, where all the information came from anreal job satisfaction comes from finding an This way, you can meditate peacefully andexpert or a host, into the age of authenticity wereopportunity and finding a way to be great at it, stay sharp for those big business moves. living in today, where the viewer is more skepticaland then finding a way to love it.Technology That Works!216-393-24843'