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I’m sorry to share that, sadly like a lot of people’s friends and relatives right now in these days of Covid, my mum Eve has also passed away. But rather than mourn her loss, I wanted to celebrate her wonderful life, her tremendous spirit, the joy she brought to so many, and the love she gave us https://virg.in/rrW …see more

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A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other.

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Happy 96th birthday to my biggest inspiration, my mum. She is always looking ahead, and always trying to make change for good. My family has always shown each other a lot of love, which is far more important than anything else.

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A mentor is not someone who walks ahead of us to show us how they did it. A mentor walks alongside us to show us what we can do.

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When Holly was born, we were living on a houseboat in London. Virgin Records was expanding and I worked from home with a desk crammed between the bilge pump and stairs. It’s hard to raise a family and build a business, but it’s incredibly rewarding https://virg.in/i22 …see more

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Wishing the very best of luck to President Biden, Vice President Harris, their families and their teams as they strive for pathways to positive change in the White House https://virg.in/ju3

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Love her smile and her confidence - backflip in a saree! I would have never dared. #Talent in #India . #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Mili Sarkar …see more

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Thank you for all your messages about my mum. She was a force of nature who lived many remarkable lives and will live on in the hearts of all she loved. Sending love to all of you who have lost a loved one recently https://virg.in/rrW

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Incredibly proud of the Virgin Orbit team who have designed and developed a new bridge ventilator that can be mass produced to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic: https://virg.in/TX2 …see more

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Yes, it’s really, really fast – but what will travelling on Virgin Hyperloop feel like? Here is Virgin Hyperloop ’s vision of the passenger experience https://virg.in/j9u

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I have been married to Linda for 31 years and I'm really proud of that. Who knew the sign in this pic taken on our honeymoon would end up in the dictionary as the definition of marriage!

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Thank you all for the kind birthday wishes, it is so heartwarming to see your messages from all over the world. It’s been a difficult year for everyone, but no matter what the challenge, we always try and face it with optimism and togetherness. I want to say a big thank you to the #VirginFamily from the bottom of my heart. Your unwavering support, even when really hard decisions have had to be made, has been so humbling through the last few months. I’m fortunate to be spending time to be with family and friends today (though a big party has been replaced with lots of video calls, which is rather strange!) It still surprises me when someone wishes me a happy 70th birthday. I can’t help but think, 70 - really?! …see more

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Life changes for the better when we realize that we don't have to know everything and we don't have to pretend that we do.

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I LOVE love. Even more than I love money! A life partner if the biggest, most beautiful, & most LIFE changing investment you'll ever make. Choose wrong, game over. Choose right, & you get a life of fulfillment that even the most stacked savings account can't offer - and if you're really smart, you'll have both! . I watched my mother's marriage to my father collapse when I was young, so I learned the risks of love and romance at an early age. But I watched her forge a successful partnership with my stepdad George, which gave me hope... Still, I had no idea that in my late 20s I would meet the woman who would become my wife. Linda and I have been married almost 30 years now, and I still marvel that she possesses all the skills and traits I lack. She's kind & patient where I can be a jerk, serious when I'm a joker, firm when I was a pushover with the kids. Without her, I'd never have achieved the things I have. Throughout my climb in business, she kept the home fires burning while I dug the coal to keep them lit. Linda & I dated for six years before we got married. By the time we finally tied the knot, we weren't starry-eyed kids rushing down the aisle...but we knew we wanted a future together. Happy Valentine's Day, kiddies! …see more

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The responsibility of a company is to serve the customer. The responsibility of leadership is to serve their people so that their people may better serve the customer. If leaders fail to serve their people first, both customer and company will suffer.

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When we feel stress our bodies release cortisol. Cortisol impairs rational thinking & decision making. In a toxic culture we are biologically more likely to make a bad decision or do something that is ethically questionable. Healthy corporate cultures matter.

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In weak companies the dreamers are expected to serve the planners. In great companies the planners feel inspired to serve the dreamers.

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Before the UK lockdown, I was delighted to surprise a classroom full of students in Devon who had been learning all about #entrepreneurship in their business class https://virg.in/jns Made By Dyslexia #Dyslexia

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If you want to feel happy, do something for yourself. If you want to feel fulfilled, do something for someone else.

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Giving direction is not the same thing as giving directions. Directions are instructions how. Direction is the reason why.

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Value is not determined by those who set the price. Value is determined by those who choose to pay it.

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Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or the things we do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.

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Today is a very special day for all the Virgin family as we take delivery of Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ very first ship https://virg.in/5Bp

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The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others.

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It's better to feel uncomfortable pushing for better than feel uncomfortable settling for less. #chooseyourdiscomfort

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An open letter to our Virgin family. For 50 years I have been humbled by the incredible pride our people take in working for Virgin. Here are the facts about Virgin businesses: https://virg.in/q5N

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A true leader can say “I don’t know” or “I don’t understand” or “I need help.” When I sat down with Inc. Magazine , I told them one of the best lessons I’ve ever learned—that I don’t have to pretend to know everything. You can watch our full interview here: https://bit.ly/2DRDPre. …see more

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The next time someone starts listing all the reasons an idea won't work or can't happen, ask them to give three reasons it can.

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Dear Virgin Australia team. I am so proud of you and everything we have achieved together. This is not the end of Virgin Australia, but I believe a new beginning. I promise that we will work day and night to turn this into reality https://virg.in/qSX #VirginFamily …see more

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Average companies give their people something to work on. The most innovative organizations give their people something to work toward.

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Our best competitors reveal our weaknesses. The goal is not to "beat" our competition but rather to improve ourselves.

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If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, bring someone with you. #togetherisbetter

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I have learned more about what it means to be human from those who volunteer to wear a uniform than from anyone else I’ve ever met. I’ve hugged more people in uniform than I’ve ever hugged in suits. I’ve cried with more people in uniform than anyone in business. To those who spend every single day thinking about and serving others, on this day, we think about you. I offer you deep love and gratitude for your service to each other and to us. …see more

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Very exciting that Virgin Galactic has revealed its initial vehicle design for high speed travel: http://ow.ly/dOVJ50AP7Fp

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The true value of networking doesn't come from how many people we can meet, but rather how many people we can introduce to others.

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Great CEOs look up and out. Great COOs look down and in. It's the partnership of their perspectives that make great companies.

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All success starts with one. One step. One client. One order. One sale. While dreams of greatness are great, we must remember to appreciate the joy of the start.

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Was fortunate to spend my birthday with my family, who surprised me with a very sweet, very small party – complete with cardboard cutouts of loved ones who couldn’t make it. Such a lovely night. Thank you again for all your birthday messages. …see more

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Followers want to be taken care of. Leaders want to take care of others. Be the leader you wish you had.

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Call me a skeptic, but I think this proves once and for all that inside of every #socialist there is a #capitalist screaming to get out! #highMargins #GreatProfits Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress

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TIME announces its first-ever Kid of the Year—15-year-old scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao, who uses tech to tackle issues such as contaminated drinking water and cyberbullying.

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There are no winners and losers in the infinite game. The goal is to advance a cause. That’s why it’s so important to have and chase our dreams. What's yours?

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A Bit of Optimism (the podcast) was created to provide just that, a bit of optimism - something we all could use right now. Stream all 16 episodes of season one anywhere you listen to podcasts and put a little light in your day: apple.co/simonsinek …see more

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To affect change inside an organization we must remember why people resist change. People don't fear change, people like comfort. The status quo is more comfortable than the unknown.

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Really wonderful to spend some time in Morocco with my mum visiting The Eve Branson Foundation https://virg.in/S5o #KasbahTamadot

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It is rare for all of humanity to have an opportunity to come together to help each other. This is one of those times. #struggletogether #cometogether #togetherisbetter #infinitemindset

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Simple ideas are easier to understand. Ideas that are easier to understand are repeated. Ideas that are repeated change the world. Nailed it Peter Docker . …see more

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Vision is the ability to talk about the future with such clarity it's as if we're talking about the past.

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None of us can get through this (or anything else) alone. As social animals we need each other. When we find the courage to admit that we're struggling, ask for help or accept help when it is offered, we become stronger. It also opens a door for others to let us in to help them, too. The courage to go first then be there when others follow is what leadership is all about. …see more

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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We stand in solidarity against racism and for racial justice. Virgin Unite are proud to support The Bail Project who are doing incredible work providing bail assistance for people in communities across the US, including those protesting right now. Black Lives Matter. https://virg.in/p3Y …see more

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When Will Smith challenged me to get active, I pretended to do some pull-ups. But this time I did it for real – here’s the proof https://virg.in/iqv

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Virgin Atlantic will deliver more than 43 million items of personal protective equipment to the UK throughout May, June & July: https://virg.in/q2J

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A big happy 1st birthday to my wonderful granddaughter Lola, it’s been such a pleasure getting to know you and seeing you grow

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Intelligence uses what is known to solve problems. Creativity uses what is unknown to discover possibilities.

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Before we can build the world we want to live in, we have to imagine it. Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.

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44 years ago today, I met my future wife Joan at The Manor, our recording studio. Who knew what the next four decades would bring! https://virg.in/5mR

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30 years ago, if you pissed off a customer, they'd call "1-800-CUSTOMERSERVICE," tear your secretary a new one, and forget about it...but times have changed. These days, customers don't want to complain. They want vindication. They want to destroy your business! Almost everybody in North America has a phone in their pocket, and they're DYING to use it to decimate your brand. Instagram, Facebook, Yelp. There are more avenues than ever before for angry customers to set your livelihood ablaze, and you need to know how to tame the fire! …see more

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I started Virgin Atlantic because I was on my way to see my lovely girlfriend (now wonderful wife) in the BVI when I was bumped off a plane & thought there had to be a better way of doing things. I’ve shared my thoughts on my blog of how to turn frustrations into opportunities: https://virg.in/5JT …see more

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Wonderful to see a dream turn into reality as we stepped on board Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady for the first time https://virg.in/5Sw

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If we are unwilling to take the risk to trust others, then others will be unwilling to take the risk to trust us.

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A weak leader likes to tell us how many people work for them. A great leader is humbled to tell us how many people they work for. #leadership #service #servantleadership #leaderseatlast

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When you know your WHY, you'll know your way.  Spend two-days with my team finding your WHY and helping others in the community to inspire do the same. Workshops in NYC (May 15-16), London (June 19-20) and San Diego (Aug 2-3). More cities to come. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezYCrU4 . Inspire on! …see more

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I’ve wanted to launch a cruise line since I was in my 20s and I’m so excited that it’s finally happening with Virgin Voyages . When I woke up in one of the Rockstar Suites this morning, I really had to pinch myself. https://virg.in/59w

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After completing a triathlon, I am pleased to have now completed all the stages of the virtual Strive Challenge, raising funds for Big Change https://virg.in/R4o

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This is the incredible moment Virgin Orbit flew into orbit. What a beautiful sight to behold: the Virgin LauncherOne rocket taking off from the wing of our 747 airplane and soaring into orbit at 17,500mph to drop off satellites https://virg.in/j89

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After an inspiring inauguration showcasing the power of unity, including Amanda Gorman’s breathtaking poem, how wonderful to see the new Administration immediately putting their words into action, rejoining the Paris climate accord and tackling COVID-19. A new day in America, indeed http://virg.in/ju3 …see more

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In our modern, fast moving, digital world, too many of us either took truly human connections for granted or falsely believed we could stay connected with devices. The silver lining in all this is the reminder of the value of a phone call, a human voice, being physically near someone, a friendly handshake and a warm embrace. Let us keep this part of this experience alive forever. #togetherisbetter #happymothersday …see more

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Listening, learning and taking action: it should not have taken George Floyd’s death for white people to wake up to the reality of racism around us. It has been centuries in the making. I have always believed that businesses and leaders must be advocates for the common good and this is truer now than ever. Virgin Management has signed Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter and committed to 5 important and long-term actions. Here are more of my thoughts on Black Lives Matter and the steps needed to create real change https://virg.in/psX #BlackLivesMatter …see more

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The Caribbean has a chance to lead the world in becoming the first region to protect 30% of its ocean and inspire others to take up the challenge

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Nelson Mandela taught the world about the power of forgiveness and the importance of treating everyone equally. His strength was in his compassion, moral courage and a wonderful ability to bring light into any situation. Here are my thoughts on Madiba as we look forward to #MandelaDay tomorrow https://virg.in/NJq …see more

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This is funny and unexpected :) But jeez, what does this mean in the future, advertisers dropping things on us that we least expect, and spamming us. #AdvertisingAndMarketing #Creativity #DigitalMarketing Video Credits: Tim Gray …see more

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Honored to have made the #SUCCESS25 list for 2018, and humbled to be recognized among influencers, that I too admire. I know that success is a team sport. And I thank you all for choosing to believe in and contribute toward our shared vision of a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world. The momentum our work created in 2017 is simply the tip of the iceberg. More to come! #togetherisbetter #WHYmovement …see more

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It can be easy to only do things inside your comfort zone. But the magic doesn’t happen here. Nothing good in my life has ever happened from the safety of my comfort zone https://virg.in/53e

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Leaders who know what they stand for are more focused, passionate, and inspiring to others. They think, act, and communicate from their WHY. I'm excited to share that our team will be hosting a "Speak Like a Leader" workshop in NYC in November. I am extremely passionate about this course that we created with renowned Broadway acting coach, Jen Waldman . Join our team to discover and articulate your WHY, and learn to share your vision in a way that inspires people to take action. Apply by October 30 at   http://bit.ly/2yzDeHP. …see more

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“Why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?” https://lnkd.in/dU7Ykeh #abolishthedeathpenalty

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100k cycle and swim: completed! I’ve been looking forward to the 100km cycle because I knew it would be the most challenging stage of the Strive Challenge for me. That’s what the Strive Challenge is all about: having a growth mindset (and raising money for Big Change !) It can be really easy to stay in your comfort zone but that’s not where the magic happens. When you reach your limits and you push past them, there really is no other feeling like it. …see more

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Authorities act with themselves in mind. Leaders act with others in mind. Authorities take. Leaders give. Authorities die. Leaders live on.

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"Work hard, play hard" sounds terribly unhealthy. I think we would all be a lot healthier, happier, and find greater balance in our lives if we learn to work smart and play always.

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Those who choose to adopt an infinite mindset are better equipped to manage the unknown. In fact, they are able to find opportunity in uncertainty. That’s one of the things discussed on this week’s episode of #ABitofOptimism with Jenna Arnold. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek …see more

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"Dreams always come from behind you, not right between your eyes. It sneaks up on you. But when you have a dream, it doesn't often come at you screaming in your face, "This is who you are, this is what you must be for the rest of your life." Sometimes a dream almost whispers. And I've always said to my kids, the hardest thing to listen to—your instincts, your human personal intuition—always whispers; it never shouts. Very hard to hear. So you have to every day of your lives be ready to hear what whispers in your ear; it very rarely shouts. And if you can listen to the whisper, and if it tickles your heart, and it's something you think you want to do for the rest of your life, then that is going to be what you do for the rest of your life, and we will benefit from everything you do." - Steven Spielberg #passion #listentothewhispers #findyourwhy #startwithwhy #liveyourwhy …see more

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Now is the time to protect the world’s high seas. We can turn this tide by doing three things this year. First, we need a new UN high seas biodiversity treaty. Second, we have to get rid of perverse fishing subsidies, and third, we need to deploy satellite technologies that can put eyes in the sky to detect and provide real-time information on what fishing vessels are doing when https://virg.in/xoU …see more

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Little "tyred" after cycling those big hills. Quick rest & carry on! Looking forward to the Strive Challenge 100k cycle this weekend. https://virg.in/aYn

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“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” - Edmund Burke. It’s important to remember the holocaust and to take a stand against hatred and prejudice in the world today. #LightTheDarkness on #HolocaustMemorialDay

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Ever since I was a little boy, I have dreamed of getting on the airport baggage carousel. Today that particular wish came true – with giant sushi! https://virg.in/iXr Virgin Australia #FeelGoodFlying

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I sometimes forget names. In a TV interview years ago Gay Byrne asked me: ‘What have you got written on your hand?’ I sheepishly turned it over to reveal I had 'Gay Byrne' penned on my skin. He was crestfallen! Despite my mishap, Gay is truly unforgettable …see more

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Are you honest? Have you ever told a lie? You see the problem. We all think we are honest, yet we have all done things that are dishonest. We can rationalize our actions, “it’s just a little white lie,” or “yeah, but it didn’t matter.” Dr. Lenny Wong has spent years studying “ethical fading,” when organizations and individuals make unethical decisions believing they haven’t done anything wrong. What’s astounding is how pervasive it is. In this week’s episode of A Bit of Optimism, we talked about what ethical fading is and what we can do about it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at apple.co/simonsinek. …see more

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Mandela’s lessons apply in all spheres of life. He redefined what it means to be a great leader and taught us all how powerful forgiveness can be https://virg.in/EVJ

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Embracing violence, the big lie of a “stolen election”, recklessly spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories: these actions reject everything that truly makes societies and nations great, like tolerance, diversity, compassion and solidarity. But I refuse to believe that these challenges cannot be overcome. America’s best days can be ahead, projecting a resilient and unwavering democracy whose enduring principles, strong institutions and moral authority can once again be an inspiration for those struggling for human rights, equality, and the rule of law elsewhere in the world. Here are my thoughts on America: https://virg.in/jhx …see more

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“Try to spend your days giving love and laughter to all around you.” – Eve Branson. Lovely video Holly Branson https://virg.in/jn6

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Hey kids, we're one week in to 2019 and I've got one more resolution that you can still add. I'm sure you can guess what it is. PAY. DOWN. YOUR. DEBT. That is without a doubt the most important thing you can do for your future Of course you want health and happiness, and everybody wants everybody to have that, but in terms of taking care of your family and you, paying down your debt is No. 1. If you want to find financial freedom, you need to retire all debt — and yes that includes your mortgage. Craft a plan to speed up principal payments on your debt, whether that be on your mortgage, a student loan debt or credit card debt. If you have mountains of different kinds of debt, tackle your credit card debt first, because that’s typically the debt with the highest interest rates. Look at your credit card and you say to it, ‘I’m paying off your balance buddy, and I’m going to do that before July.' …see more

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Downloaded Robinhood this morning, transferred $10k from my #BankofAmerica account. Also on @reddit and #wallstreetsbets so I now ride with the herd. I consider myself as an experienced investor so I'm taking it all for a spin. If you are going to pontificate, criticize & editorialize you should do the same. I'll keep you posted!

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One of the most amazing things about being dyslexic is the imagination it gives you. I started dreaming from a young age and then began trying to turn those dreams into reality https://virg.in/58P

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Changing the world takes more than everything any one person knows, but not more than we know together. So let's work together.

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My friend sent me this lovely clip this week of Holly playing and me teaching her to write (though as a dyslexic I probably taught her all the wrong spellings!) These were such magical times. It’s such a special experience being a father and teaching your children about the world. Holly has been sharing some lovely posts this week about the things she’s learned from me – but I know that Sam and Holly have taught me just as much as I’ve taught them (if not more). Children look at everything with such wonder and inquisitiveness and really live in the moment. All adults need a dose of this sometimes. …see more

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Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it. Fulfillment comes when our job connects directly to our WHY. Join my team in Atlanta, Fort Worth, or Los Angeles this fall to discover your WHY and learn how to apply it to your work, team, company and beyond:  https://buff.ly/2f8BMVY. …see more

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US Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman single-handedly facing down the mob and diverting them away from Senate chambers. Pulitzer Prize-worthy photo. 📸: Ashley Gilbertson …see more

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My #miamibeach studio in the sunshine. Yes I know its a mess. All of a sudden I'm living like I'm in college again, I just ordered a pizza for breakfast. I have to admit this quarantine thing is starting to get to me!

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Mr. Ratan Tata and Mr. Narayana Murthy may have been business rivals at one stage, but it is great to see the respect that they continue to have for each other. Video via Ratan Tata, TiEMumbai …see more

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Back in Boston lock-down. COVID-19 second wave? Better to stay home but don't work all day, you will go crazy. Take a break and do something else! #lockdownstories

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Even while we’re staying socially distanced, we can stay connected by doing something together. This Friday August 21 we’re bringing Book Club back for a one-week-only conversation about a little book called Together is Better. I'll be taking your questions LIVE on YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter at 1pm ET. Send your questions to [email protected] …see more

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When you run your business like a family, it’s important to support the different paths your people follow so they can reach their full potential https://virg.in/iDb

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A few years ago I traced my roots and was thrilled to discover that I’m actually part Indian. I loved finding out how some of my ancestors on my father’s side moved to India in search of fortune and started their own successful businesses. Wonderful to be joined by hundreds of today’s entrepreneurs to discuss why we should embrace failure: https://virg.in/iHg …see more

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If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to say I don’t know, I don’t understand or I need help. And you have to be willing to accept the help when it’s offered. Thanks Inc. Magazine for interviewing me for this series. Watch the full conversation here. …see more

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Watch the Virgin Galactic team working alongside The Spaceship Company and Nasa to develop oxygen hoods to help reduce those admitted with COVID-19 from needing ventilators. Thank you to everyone involved in this project. https://virg.in/qm6 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration …see more

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Virgin Galactic have announced that they will be revealing the interior design of the cabin – excited to get a peek inside SpaceShipTwo: https://virg.in/GXr

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No one wants to be remembered for how much money they made. We want to be remembered by the impact we had in the lives of others.

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Bruce Deel has proven that when you take the risk to trust people, they rise to the occasion. That's why he practices "extreme trust"​ through his organization City of Refuge, and why I am so excited to publish his book "Trust First"​ with #OptimismPress. …see more

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Great leaders don't see people as a commodity to be managed to grow profits. Great leaders see profits as the commodity to be managed to grow the people. #peoplefirst #leadership #trulyhumanleadership

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I took some time to reflect on the lessons and silver linings of 2020, and what we can do, together, to make 2021 a remarkable and inspiring year.

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What does it take to fulfill our potential? Other people, of course. I share my thoughts on how we can all work toward fulfilling our true potential in 2018 as guest editor for Virgin . The only true way for any of us to grow, to truly fulfill our full potential, is by working to help others do the same. http://bit.ly/2CSh6ZC #togetherisbetter …see more

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I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with best-selling author Simon Sinek Inc. on many occasions, usually when we’re cycling up a mountain for the Virgin Strive Challenge. He is an unshakeable optimist and I’m delighted that he will be taking centre stage at Virgin StartUp ’s next digital MeetUp to share insights on how to build and lead effective teams, what drives consumer behaviour, and why we should all feel optimistic about the future of business. Tickets are free but space is limited: https://virg.in/bsW …see more

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Two passengers have ridden in a Virgin Hyperloop pod in a test that has made transportation history. Read my thoughts on why I’m so excited about Virgin Hyperloop and its potential to change how the world moves around:

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Ever since I was a young boy I have made lists of goals and resolutions. It’s how I make sense of the ideas in my head, the suggestions I receive, and the progress we are making. https://virg.in/5ZS

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‪College isn’t for everybody, but if it IS for you, you best be picking a major with job prospects before you take on thousands in student debt. https://lnkd.in/dxRvYGF

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#Entrepreneurs see the world differently from the rest of us. There's a sharp focus on what they want to create or build, rather than getting hung up on what's standing in their way.

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The last stage of the Strive Challenge was a triathlon, which pushed me a little harder as I had to swim 1k, then bike 20k and then run 10k (my legs felt a little heavy by the end!) https://virg.in/atr

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Dave and the team are busy preparing for Virgin Galactic ’s next space test flight later this month. This week the team installed the rocket motor into SpaceShipTwo Unity ready for the flight https://virg.in/R44

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Virgin Hotels has opened the doors at its newest property in Nashville. Take a look: https://virg.in/Ghs

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Wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic ’s fourth cargo flight bringing more than three quarters of a million PPE items from China to UK – including 690k face masks and 95k visors:

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I took on the 10 mile hike this weekend for the Strive Challenge to raise money for Big Change . It was a great warm up for what comes next - the 100k cycle. https://virg.in/akJ

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So touched that the Virgin Orbit team chose to honour my mum by writing For Eve onto the nose cone of the rocket – yet another great adventure for mum! It was a wonderful surprise for all of our family, and I want to again thank everyone who has shared such touching tributes to her https://virg.in/j89 …see more

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Here’s a mission recap from Virgin Galactic ’s glide flight. The team will analyse the data from this flight then start preparing for the next stage of our flight test programme – powered space flight for the first time from New Mexico. Very exciting! …see more

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I love the way the spacewear looks and I love the way it feels. I also love the fact that the next time I put it on, I will be on my way to space https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

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Even though this video focuses on millennials and Gen Z, all of us could afford to work on our interpersonal skills.

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In an infinite game, goals are important but HOW you get there matters more than WHEN you get there. #TheInfiniteGame #ImpactTheory #TomBilyeu

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You only have one WHY. You are who you are. The opportunity you have in life is to make choices that bring your WHY to life. Thank you for all the great questions in last week's #BookClubWithSimon . Remember to submit your questions for Part 4 to [email protected] . We will be LIVE at 3pm ET tomorrow, FRIDAY April 24th at https://bit.ly/3bqo0G5 . See you there! #StartWithWhy #BookClubwithSimon #FindYourWhy …see more

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I’m going on tour! I'm traveling around the country to connect with you and talk about life, love, leadership and more. It’s going to be fun, raw and spontaneous. My hope is that we all walk away feeling more optimistic and with tools to help us live with a more infinite mindset. Pre-sale for San Francisco and New York begins TOMORROW @ 10AM local time. Use code MINDSET2020 to get your tickets early here: https://bit.ly/2IxKp7Z. …see more

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The pandemic may have thrown a wrench into your business plans and changed your outlook. But at the heart of it, that’s what entrepreneurship is all about: taking risks, overcoming adversity, adapting, embracing failure – and pulling yourself up again. Thrilled to attend a virtual Fast Track 100 event and celebrate the wonderful achievements of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies even in a climate of great uncertainty: https://virg.in/bBy #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 #entrepreneurship …see more

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I miss offices. I miss meetings. I miss random smiles in corridors. I miss energy. I miss brainstorms. I miss industry events. I miss snatched conversations. I miss walking around and feeling part of something. I miss team meals. I miss nurturing and being nurtured. I miss Friday feelings, I miss leaving the office. I miss vacations.I miss the richness of living. I miss seeing reactions. I miss it all. And I’m doing fine, but I wonder if in order to cope we’ve all just become rather numb. A little bit dazed. Feels totally nuts that were in this situation. Feels like the rules changed and we’re in a futile purgatory, no logic, no end, no plan. And to speak of this is considered wrong, because these are first world problems and most of us are doing really well considering. But it’s MANY other people I’m worried about, and seriously so. …see more

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The irony of leading with an infinite mindset is it’s actually good for business. #PutPeopleFirst #TheInfiniteGame #ImpactTheory #tombilyeu

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I’m very proud to be a Stonewall Day Ambassador, and to support Pride Live's Stonewall Day 2020, a global livestream event on June 26th to support LGBTQ+ organisations most affected by COVID-19. I’m particularly looking forward to a one-on-one video chat with one of Pride Live's supporters. Happy Pride to all of our LGBTQ friends and family. https://lnkd.in/dEfuK9V #Pride …see more

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I’ve long argued that anyone who has struggled in life deserves a second chance to live up to their true potential. The idea that no one should be judged by their worst moment lies at the heart of my passion for criminal justice reform and many other issues. https://virg.in/5QP #FairChecks …see more

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In a society hooked on immediate gratification, it’s hard to remember that each of us is on our own timeline. Bruce Deel has the empathy to see the best in every person, and the patience to help them move closer to that ideal version of themselves, in their own time. The stories he shared about his life and his organization, City of Refuge, Inc. , on this week’s episode of A Bit of Optimism are equally gut-wrenching and heartwarming. I’m so thankful to be able to share his work and his wisdom with you. Find it at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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I like to wake up early and get some time in with family and do some exercise before I start my day: https://virg.in/ino Virgin Pulse

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Entrepreneurs are natural optimists, who believe bringing people together to tackle seemingly intractable challenges can change the world https://virg.in/iEB

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If you genuinely love and believe in what you do, others will take notice and share your enthusiasm. https://virg.in/inL

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Whether you are an entrepreneur, an employee, a leader of a team, or are looking to find greater clarity for your next move, your WHY is the one constant that will guide you toward fulfillment in your work and life. Leave this live online with a draft of your WHY and start living your life with purpose, on purpose: https://bit.ly/3o6SylB …see more

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If you are a romantic like me, it's important to remember the lessons #NapoleonBonaparte taught us. It all came from his love of #Josephine . Do you know what he said? #love #merryxmas #familyfirst …see more

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Are you self-isolating? If you’re not, and you have the means to, you need to be! As someone who travels to a new city almost every day, it’s been hard but a few things are keeping me sane - my DeskView stand up desk is one of them! I get to keep the blood flowing, and enjoy this beautiful view while catching up on my emails. If you’re going to be working from home for a while, as many of us are, this is a must have! Installs in 5 seconds, mountable on any smooth glass surface, and holds up to 40lbs. Stay safe out there, and look after each other kiddies. We’re all in this together and we all have to do our part to #flattenthecurve . https://deskview.co/ …see more

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I know there's a whole movement against college, but I think the answer to "is college a waste of time?" is more nuanced than that.

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Happy birthday to Jimmy Carter, the longest living US president, who turns 96 day. Below: Footage of Carter last year, 95 yrs old and a day after a fall that led to stitches, volunteering to build homes for Habitat for Humanity in Tennessee. …see more

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Imagine being able to get from an airport to the centre of a city in 10 minutes. Virgin Hyperloop is doing a feasibility study for a major airport in India https://virg.in/EXB

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Goosebumps listening to this rare archive. I admire Sarojini Naidu, the nightingale of India, a nickname she earned for her evocative poetry. Her confidence and charm are inspiring. She says in her speech, women have always been pivotal in Indian culture. I wish we remembered this more in modern #India . #Womenleadership #inspiration Video Credit: Brut. …see more

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Virgin Galactic ’s SpaceShipTwo has completed its first flight from Spaceport America. The flight marks the first time VSS Unity has flown freely in New Mexico and completes a vital milestone in its flight test program, moving the vehicle another step closer to entering commercial service https://virg.in/qKw …see more

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I've always been Mr. Wonderful, but I haven't always been this financially free (or bald)! This week, I'm talking all about how I made my first million. https://lnkd.in/dSsqCX6

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Scarlet is red The ocean is blue Here’s our new ship Ready for you! https://virg.in/5Bp …see more

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Entrepreneurs are the dreamers, doers and risk takers that have the opportunity to transform society for the better. I didn’t even know I was an entrepreneur when I started Virgin – the word wasn’t really used back then. When I first learned the word, I had to ask how to pronounce it - French was never my strong point! This #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek I wanted to share a message of encouragement - everyone has the potential to become an entrepreneur. Head over to Global Entrepreneurship Network & check out some of the great resources they have for anyone who wants to start or scale a business …see more

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Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it. Fulfillment comes when our work connects directly to our WHY. Join my team in Miami, March 19-20, to discover your WHY and how to apply it to your career, team, company and beyond. Apply before March 4 to reserve your spot: http://bit.ly/2CCHuFi. …see more

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I was working in the studio when look who showed up. Note to self, don't leave the #BBQ outside! #MamaBear

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True service often includes giving something away that we value. Time, energy, missed opportunities and sometimes our lives. Some call this sacrifice. But not those who serve. For them, it was no sacrifice at all. It was a gift worth giving. Gen Stan McChrystal, author of Team of Teams, has a particular fondness for those who give quietly. No broadcast. No bragging. To him, true service includes humility. Check out this week’s episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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I am finding an infinite mindset is helping me keep sane as I navigate these times. I’ve stopped saying I’m having a “good day” or a “bad day” and have, instead, embraced the language of the infinite game. Now I have an “ahead day” or a “behind day”. I find that that simple change in language helps focus on the temporary nature of all this. It will end. And we will get through it together. #togetherisbetter #takecareofyourself #takecareofothers #infinitemindset …see more

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Virgin Atlantic will operate 90 cargo-only flights a week during May to help global supply chains to keep running and transport essential supplies around the world https://virg.in/q6A

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One of the most resounding lessons I learned from my father was the importance of dreaming https://virg.in/SDf

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Proud of the Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company teams: as part of Antelope Valley COVID Task Force, they have collaborated with incredible partners to design and build prototype patient oxygen hoods, which are being tested at Antelope Valley Hospital https://virg.in/TCX #VirginFamily …see more

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My little brother passed away last week. He was 18. Three weeks ago he asked to work for me after he graduated high school. And I said yes & there was nothing I was looking forward to more. To everyone “hustling” out there, please remember this (because it’s way too easy to get lost in the work): - Hustling won’t make you happy. The people (or person) you’re hustling FOR will bring you happiness. Don’t forget that. - Likes, comments, shares, etc... will not help you live a happy life. You need to find meaning beyond that. - Make sure you’re not working so hard to appear happy on social & instead just work to BE happy. - Go home. See your friends/family (if you’re able). Even if they don’t understand why you’re working so hard. I wasted way too many years because I was “working.” There are no words to express this pain — I hope the above hits some of you. Be grateful for the people in your life. Show them love today. Show them love everyday. Because “someday” isn’t always guaranteed. Taking a break from social. 🖤 …see more

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This years harvest of #olearyfinewines looks like it’s going to be the best ever. 2018 was a spectacular year. Natures work is over now mine begins! #harvesting

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Symbols serve as a reminder of who we are and what we believe. To remind me to live my WHY every day, I had these custom soles made for my shoes. Do you have a symbol for your WHY? What is it? …see more

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Lovely to catch up with Fatima on my recent trip to Morocco. My mum taught her how to knit over 15 years ago and she now runs The Eve Branson Foundation Berber Boutique next to Kasbah Tamadot, our Virgin Limited Edition property in the Atlas Mountains: https://virg.in/idd …see more

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Look after your employees and your people as an investment. It’s encouraging to see the proof that working less is good for productivity: https://lnkd.in/gb8NPbW #ReadByRichard

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When you try something new, write it down. Make lists of things you would like to try and tick them off as you go https://virg.in/5dF

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The rhino has hardly evolved in 50 million years - it’s a living, breathing time machine. I’ve shared my thoughts on what gives me hope in the fight to preserve the rhino from extinction: https://virg.in/Enj

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It’s incredible to think that by the end of 2021 nearly 15 million homes in the UK will have gigabit broadband speeds – I remember listening to the dial-up tone and fighting over who could use the phone or the computer https://virg.in/isB Virgin Media …see more

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I received this video on WhatsApp. One word. Balance. Another word. Grace. Last word. Speechless. #SuccessHabits …see more

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While data and analytics present us with many opportunities to take calculated risks, increase efficiency and guide decisions - don’t forget about human instinct: https://virg.in/ibD

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Ocean protection in the Caribbean – an initiative that can be a global inspiraton for ocean conservation https://virg.in/GRm

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If every person, company, shop, factory, home, college and office drew a circle around their surroundings and pledged to help those inside the circle, together we would make the world a better place. https://virg.in/5km

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We have installed three wind turbines, which, combined with our solar farm & battery system, allows Necker Island to be without generators for around 90% of the day – details here: https://virg.in/iY2

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – Holly looks to our partners at auticon to see how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN Holly Branson Lisa Thomas …see more

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From cabin crew to working on Virgin Atlantic ’s uniforms, it’s great to have Karen Sparrow back in the #VirginFamily helping with our Virgin Galactic spacewear. Wonderful to catch up. https://virg.in/iDb

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Wonderful to be in South Africa to help launch the new Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. We aim to become the heart of entrepreneurship for Southern Africa https://virg.in/i8q #SouthAfrica #entrepreneurship

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A good way to inspire problem-solving, and #innovation . Video Source: Brick Experiment Channel #engineering #mechanicalengineering …see more

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This is what we call #Jugaad , #innovation at its best. #WeekendMusings Video credits- Unknown. Received on WhatsApp

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I am very proud of all the Virgin Orbit team for carrying out their maiden launch demo. The number one priority with any test is always safety - all of the flight crew and Cosmic Girl are safe and well. Successfully igniting LauncherOne’s engine in mid-air for the first time is a huge milestone for the team. They have gathered vital data from this test and it will help the team progress towards future successful launches. …see more

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I think the current $1.9 trillion aid package is misguided. Why are we sending out checks to people that are already employed? In addition we don't need more PPP, there is ample liquidity in the market to provide capital for the businesses that deserve to be funded. With the benefit of hindsight, I think 50% of the March PPP programs were a complete waste of taxpayers money. There are only two mandates we the taxpayers should fund at this point. 1) More unemployment support to those that have been displayed by the pandemic. We need to give them more time to find jobs in the new America 2.0 digitized economy. 2) More Capital to accelerate the distribution of the vaccine. Everyone knowns someone who wants the vaccine but can't get it. Why spend more money bailing out another airline that should be allowed to go bankrupt and reduce its capacity when there are millions that can't get inoculated. So far the logistics of the vaccine roll out have been painfully mismanaged. if its money that is required to fix this problem then there is no better investment. If Israel can vaccinate its entire population by March 31st why can't we? https://lnkd.in/gAxzJ3n via @Yahoo …see more

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If a movement is to have an impact, it must belong to those who join it, not those who lead it. I join fellow TED speakers in exploring what makes a movement a movement in this new episode of TED Radio Hour. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gh_9AiV. …see more

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Virgin Atlantic will be flying UK citizens home from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Delhi and Mumbai. They are operating a number of rescue flights in partnership with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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It’s heartening to think of all the positive change that is being created by people who have one thing in common – an idea and the desire to turn it into reality. Some brilliant companies on the Fast Track 100 league table this year https://virg.in/iRL

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‪Ideal working conditions. #workingfromhome #HealthForAll #InThisTogether2020 #AllInThisTogether ‬ …see more

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Infinite-minded players see beyond the bottom line. Where a finite-minded player makes products they think they can sell to people, the infinite-minded player makes products that people want to buy. The former is primarily focused on how the sale of those products benefits the company; the latter is primarily focused on how the products benefit those who buy them.

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So proud to see the Virgin family going the extra mile for people on the frontlines - from flying in PPE to making ventilators, from connecting hospitals and care homes to Virgin Care employees working at the heart of the NHS. #VirginFamily

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The efforts of healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis all around the world have been and continue to be remarkable. I wanted to particularly thank Cuba’s medical personnel for travelling to the British Virgin Islands and so many other islands and countries to support the response to COVID-19. A campaign is up and running to award Cuba’s medics a Nobel Peace Prize to recognise their selfless work for the common good. …see more

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Standing up to racism and racial injustice also means embracing the idea of human dignity. Dignity is “each human being’s inherent value and worth – the idea that there’s something about each and every one of us that is inviolable and must be protected from harm”. Black Lives Matter is a perfect expression of that. …see more

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69% of people who launched a business during the #COVID19 crisis said that the pandemic gave them the time and space they needed to get going – really interesting research from Virgin StartUp on what has motivated entrepreneurs during the pandemic: https://virg.in/bms …see more

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Further proof that great ideas can come from anywhere. Great to see how Anand Mahindra & the Mahindra Group are so receptive to feedback & fast to execute. Listening is the secret weapon of great #leaders . We should all learn how to listen to both internal & external inputs. …see more

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This is the future of travel – and it’s going to look and feel this good. We’re so excited to get onboard Virgin Hyperloop :

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If you genuinely love and believe in what you do, others will take notice and share your enthusiasm https://virg.in/inL

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Here we go Boston! So excited to connect with those advancing the inspired, safe and fulfilled movement tonight. See you soon! #TheMindsetTour

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We’re baaack kiddies! 🦈 Shark Tank season 11 premieres THIS SUNDAY. I can’t tell you much, but I make what could be my favorite deal in Shark History in the first episode! You don’t want to miss this. #noseriously #setyourPVR

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Delighted that New Zealand’s Parliament has seen sense and said bye to the tie. After Rawiri Waititi was thrown out of Parliament for wearing a traditional Maori pendant, the country has removed its archaic requirement for members to wear ties https://virg.in/9AM …see more

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2008 and 2018. I was 23 on the left and just starting my company, Zen Media. I’d just finished graduate school and writing my thesis on Twitter. No one believed social media would be a field. It was early (...very early) days. I could have never imagined the highs and lows which would follow. The following year, Business Week would name me to their 25 under 25 entrepreneurs list. Inc and Forbes would follow suit in the years to come...In the 10 years to follow, I’d write two best selling books. The Zen of Social Media Marketing (4th edition now) and Momentum. Zen Media would grow to be a globally known marketing firm with an enviable client list. I’d keynote at hundreds of events in front of thousands. I’d learn what it means to lead people and make a ton of mistakes in the process. I’d know great love and great loss. But, I’d find that in the depth of winter lay within me an invincible summer. And, I’d learn the most important lesson of all - be grateful for your highs and graceful in your lows. 💞 #10yearchallenge …see more

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When your eye is on the ball, when you take the leap, when you give your best, when you are Ronaldo. PERFECTION! #Inspiration #personaldevelopment #weekendmusing Video Source: Unknown …see more

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Watch SpaceShipTwo Unity and mothership, VMS Eve, land at Spaceport America and complete another vital step on Virgin Galactic ’s path to commercial service https://virg.in/52Z

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We cannot control what happens to us in our lives. We can only control how we respond. Viktor Frank's work is essential for anyone interested in living with purpose. Because his personal experience was so extreme, the lessons are that much more stark. And, most importantly, his lessons are universally applicable to all of us. https://bit.ly/2zaacxz #purpose #fulfillment #respond #meaning …see more

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I’ve never been one who learns from books, I learn best from listening and asking questions. That’s where all my best ideas come from. When I decided to do a podcast, I wanted it to capture some of those conversations. I wanted it to be honest and open…even a little voyeuristic. I’m looking forward to season two. Until then, season one is now available wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation #Stratocasters from the early 1960's are like #Stradivarius violins today, hand built, hand wound pickups they are magical instruments if you are into guitars nothing comes close to playing a 1961 strat! #violin #guitar …see more

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Powerful photo of RBG’s former law clerks waiting for her casket to arrive at the Supreme Court yesterday morning. 📸: Saul Loeb …see more

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Happy anniversary to my wonderful wife Joan. Sharing the story of how we met always brings a smile to my face https://virg.in/zJk

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These Virgin Galactic VMS Eve flights mean a lot to me. My mum always supported every idea of mine and she lives on in everything we do – after all, you can’t have a mothership without naming it after your mother. Great to see you flying high, VMS Eve. …see more

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25 years ago we thought it would be an exciting challenge to take on Coca-Cola. We eventually failed – but learned a lot along the way https://virg.in/5kV

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My reaction to seeing Virgin Hyperloop make history as it travelled with two passengers: https://virg.in/a9M

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – here’s how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN auticon Lisa Thomas Holly Branson …see more

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It's hard to tell the truth. Peoples feelings get hurt. My mother taught me something when I was young that I try and live by today. Always tell the truth and you will never have to remember what you said. In business getting caught in a lie can do irreparable damage. It will destroy your credibility and your career. #truthtelling …see more

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I’m amazed companies don’t use plugins to calendars that tell you the cost of running a meeting, and the cost of adding each extra person. It’s always utterly baffling you can create a $3000 per hour meeting unnecessarily and nobody cares, but try to expense a mars bar from a hotel mini bar and finance are all over you. In the age of zoom we seem to value our time even less and the wastage seems less apparent. We have to start valuing our time, sanity and clarity more. Nobody else will on your behalf For more stuff like this. You can buy my book with one click and free (slow) delivery in over 150 countries from here. https://lnkd.in/d-tbg8K …see more

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To me, the best education is the one that helps us find and grow our talents in a way that fills us with joy. That’s what school should be all about. Life can cover much of the rest https://virg.in/iDU

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Excited to join Literati & launch my own book club, where I’ll be sharing my favourite reads that have impacted my life and inspired me to explore new ways of thinking. Delighted to be in great company alongside Malala, Steph Curry, Susan Orlean and the Joseph Campbell Foundation. If you love reading and want to be part of it, head over to Literati #ReadingWithRichard …see more

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I want my employees to be as opinionated as I am- whether I agree with them or not! If your employees feel uncomfortable about sharing their views because you disagree you're a dictator not an employer!

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I loved completing the Strive Challenge & I’m going to work hard to keep my fitness up https://virg.in/R4o

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The Cold Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship This may be hard to listen to but if you are planning to start a business and be an entrepreneur you need to hear it. Sorry it's just the way it is. Now take a deep breath and go get it done! #entrepreneurship …see more

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Spotted 11-year-old Abraham taking hand-written notes at my talk, and got chance to meet him afterwards to find out what he was writing down… https://virg.in/iLL

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My thoughts on human dignity - the idea that there is inherent worth to every one of us that is inviolable and must be protected from harm https://virg.in/apu #GlobalDignityDay

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Great to tour Virgin Voyages first ship with my family. Excited to see Scarlet Lady ready for boarding very soon - we take delivery of the ship next month

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The flight window for Virgin Galactic ’s first spaceflight from New Mexico will open on December 11th – here’s all the details. Great work team https://virg.in/RXw #VirginFamily

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There are 100 million American without any investment accounts. They have nothing set aside for retirement. This is crazy. We have failed them as a society. We taught them everything else in high school and college except financial literacy. Now #politicians , the press and the #wallstreet establishment are criticizing Reddit, Inc. #wallstreetbets and Robinhood for providing an entry for millions of people who also want the opportunity to invest but are ignored by most financial services companies because they don't have enough money to open a "profitable" account. What BS! https://lnkd.in/gTbCKie via @Yahoo …see more

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Wonderful to be on the NYSE trading room floor earlier this week as Virgin Galactic became the world’s first and only publicly listed human spaceflight company

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Brené Brown is so good at figuring out how to take a concept and make it practical for real life. It was such a thrill to join her on her Dare to Lead podcast last week. We talked about how we can apply the principles from The Infinite Game to our daily lives. Listen exclusively on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qS2K3o …see more

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“50 years eh? Who’d have thought........Actually, you probably!” Loved receiving this letter from one of Virgin ’s first customers https://virg.in/a34

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Pictured: people who’ve volunteered to get covid vaccine on camera to show the vaccine is safe after FDA authorizes its use.

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Inspiring to hear how four women are rowing across the Atlantic to highlight the importance of ocean conservation: https://virg.in/SLo #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2020 …see more

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He must have paid attention to his Physics #teacher ! Improving the game by understanding the #science involved. The ultimate aerodynamic efficiency. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video credits: Dafne Fixed - https://lnkd.in/eikPjta …see more

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You'd be out of your mind to go into debt for the sake of a date! On my second date with my wife Linda, we stayed in and cooked dinner. It was affordable AND romantic! https://lnkd.in/dmrEb99 …see more

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A year ago last week, I graduated from college. That day, I united with my family after the ceremony and asked my dad, “Are you proud of me?” “Absolutely. You graduated from the school you wanted to. But you should never do something just to make me proud. As long as you are following what you want and benefiting you and those around you, I will be proud. You could have not gone to college at all, and I would still be proud” my dad responded. I feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have parents that support me in what I chose to do with my education and career. Support systems are vital. #university #graduation #studentoflinkedin …see more

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These face masks made by The Skill Mill are helping to keep people safe, while also giving second chances to ex-offenders. A brilliant social enterprise: https://virg.in/NUy

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Congratulations to the Virgin StartUp backed founder, Ayesha Pakravan , for winning a Points of Light award from the prime minister for her efforts through Vital Meals to feed some of the most vulnerable people in London during #COVID19 . In the past six months, Ayesha has delivered over 15,000 free and nutritious meals to people in need and is now on a mission to tackle food poverty and educate as many people as possible about healthy and cost-effective cooking. Holly Branson spoke to Ayesha as part of our #BusinessAsUnusual series and shares more on her blog https://virg.in/ERA …see more

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I don’t think many Baby Boomers realize how nuts the idea of saving for a pension is to Millennials. Here.... let me pay off my student loans AND save for a house I can’t ever imagine affording AND put money aside for when I’m 65.....with a company I’ll perhaps work for 2 years for...in one of the 10 careers I may have, while the world probably suffocates due to global warming or war.  It’s far more conceivable to want to do a job you like enough to not be desperately keen to leave it when you’re a very healthy 65 year old with 40 years life ahead. And to not have massive outgoing on stuff you didn’t need. …see more

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What a crazy year it's been. I'm really glad it's almost over. Time to kick back with family at home and friends (by zoom) Happy and safe holidays everyone!

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I’m LIVE at LinkedIn to talk about “The Infinite Game” with Editor in Chief, Daniel Roth . #LinkedInLive #LinkedInSpeakerSeries #TheInfiniteGame

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I have learned more from Matthew Barzun than most other people I've met. Matthew understands that our potential is truly unlocked when we work together. His ideas on teaming and how networks operate allow for entire groups of people to unleash their potential. …see more

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A huge amount of COVID-19 information is out there, and not all of it is reliable. Here are some useful tips from the World Health Organization to help stop the spread of misinformation: https://lnkd.in/dcN_KsC #ReadByRichard

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#VirginMegastore are replacing plastic shopping bags with fully biodegradable bio-cassava bags across all of their UAE stores - great initiative Virgin Megastore MENA https://virg.in/iYY #ThisBagisaHero #NoPlasticBags AVANIME

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So many organizations and individuals are obsessed with winning. But how do you win a game that never really ends? I'm so proud of Brian Chesky and all that Airbnb is doing to play the Infinite Game and build an infinite company. …see more

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Wonderful to have my children Holly & Sam, and my wife Joan, by my side as we took a close look at the magnificent ship Virgin Voyages have built https://virg.in/i6s #VirginFamily

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"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." - Helen Keller Video credits- Bear Baron …see more

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I put kitesurfing or tennis into my diary in the same way as I do board meetings – and often wear the same outfits for both! https://virg.in/iuj

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Honoured to work in partnership with Strive Masiyiwa, Jeff Skoll and the team at Invicta to get much needed bridge ventilators and oxygen helmets to countries across Africa as cases of COVID-19 rise across the continent. I’m so proud of the teams at Virgin Orbit and Virgin Galactic who immediately pivoted their engineering expertise to create low-cost, innovative solutions to save lives. Our foundation, Virgin Unite , will continue to support this partnership and work with its other partners, like Last Mile Health who are mobilising thousands of community health workers, to do what we can to help flatten the curve in Africa. https://virg.in/c9Y …see more

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It’s been wonderful re-reading Mandela’s Way to kick-start my Literati book club, so I wanted to share a few of the highlights https://virg.in/EVJ

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Remember to take care of the people to the left and to the right of you. Leadership is taking responsibility for the people around us. #BeTheLeader #ImpactTheory

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Virgin Galactic has partnered with NASA for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the International Space Station. It is exciting to see the progress of public-private partnerships to open the space frontier for all with NASA and Virgin Galactic working together to send private astronauts to the ISS. https://virg.in/Gw5 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration …see more

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I am delighted that Virgin Atlantic has secured a privately-funded deal to safeguard its future. COVID-19 is the hardest challenge Virgin Atlantic has faced in its 36 years. Strengthened by refinancing, support of partners and creditors and its outstanding employees, Virgin Atlantic will continue flying. Read more on its plans for the future here: https://virg.in/GCw …see more

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In my darkest moments, I fear that 2019 looks more like 1929 — before the stock market crash. But we have time to do all we can to reverse the big trends fueling this fear. Here are my suggestions for change. What are yours? #geopolitics #China #AI #automation #populism #technology #globalization …see more

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Scams are so common over the festive period – keep vigilant and use these tips to avoid getting caught out: https://virg.in/zkE

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Seeing your books across the planet is a reminder that even if we can't be together, we can still do something together. This week is our final LIVE Book Club for The Infinite Game. Friday August 7 at 1pm ET we'll be discussing chapters 10 & 11 on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks for joining us from all over the world! …see more

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You'll never be successful if you don't know how to manage your time. Here are 3 tricks that help me make the most of every minute in my day.

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With Virgin Australia’s deal with Bain Capital agreed, we will focus on building our airline back up even better than it was before. Virgin Australia has achieved a great deal in its first 20 years and I am extremely proud of the impact it has made on the Australia. We are excited to create that next chapter together with Bain and the airline’s wonderful team https://virg.in/WLE …see more

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If you ask for the impossible you might simply find that it is possible! Most would hesitate to ask, this boy got a selfie with the two most powerful leaders in the world. This got me thinking, when was the last time, I stepped out of my comfort zone and reached for the impossible! I think it was when I decided to ask my family to move back to India after 22 years in the US. Love to hear your #ImpossibleMoments …see more

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and to all my #entrepreneurs out there remember that a salary is the drug they give you when they want you to stop following your dreams! #nevergiveup

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In the next few decades I believe that clean and plant-based meat will become the norm and animals will no longer need to be killed en masse for food https://virg.in/ieL

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It’s been an exciting month for Virgin Hotels . Here’s a first look inside our new location in Nashville: https://virg.in/5Gt

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Virgin Orbit has achieved something many thought impossible. Launching a rocket off the wing of a 747 to deliver satellites into orbit has gone from an idea on the back of a napkin to a completed first space mission. So proud of the team: https://virg.in/j89 #VirginFamily …see more

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Excited for the world to see the inside of Virgin Galactic ’s beautiful SpaceShipTwo Unity today. Join a LIVE virtual walkthrough at 10amPDT | 1pm EDT | 6pmBST https://virg.in/GX2

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Love the new bags being used at Virgin Megastore UAE – they are 100% natural, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable and certified non-toxic:

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This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful I sit down with my daughter Savannah to talk how to land a job after college, salary negotiations, and getting dates without "sliding into their dms." https://lnkd.in/eFXBbiu

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I got up to six pull-ups before the Strive Challenge, now I’m up to 10 aiming to get to 20 this autumn https://virg.in/iqv

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Which is more important, your WHY or your vision? A great question from last week’s Book Club. Part 3 of #BookClubwithSimon is TOMORROW, Friday April 17th @ 3pm ET. Remember to submit your questions to [email protected] . Tune in to https://lnkd.in/dCCDg4Y at 3pm ET where we will discuss live. See you then! #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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I fly first class but my kids fly coach. If they don't like it, they can pony up for their own ticket!  #coaching …see more

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When I was 7 my parents and teachers didn't think I'd ever be able to read or do basic math, because of my debilitating dyslexia. I was lucky enough to work with an amazing educator who convinced me that my dyslexia was a superpower. My confidence grew, and I realized that the problem wasn't that I couldn't learn - it was that the standardized resources and tools being thrown at me were useless. Once I was able to understand my dyslexia, I was able to master it and use it to my advantage. The same is true for ANY weakness. Get to know yourself. Get to know your faults. Then grab them by the horns, and use them to unleash your full potential. Interviewer: Bryan Elliott …see more

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I see a more productive, more efficient, more profitable America 2.0 business environment ahead. https://lnkd.in/entWrdk

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This is one of those rare moments that humanity is making a great leap forward. This video shows two passengers riding in a Virgin Hyperloop pod for the first time – making transportation history: https://virg.in/a9M

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Need something to read to the kids? One of Virgin Atlantic ’s wonderful pilots has written a great book to inspire the next generation of kids to become pilots and engineers: https://virg.in/zWc

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Tonight is the night, here comes season 10 of 4 time Emmy award winning @sharktankabc Its all back, the crazy deals, the fantastic entrepreneurs, new guest Sharks and I finally invoice @mcuban for all he has learned from me on how to structure royalty deals! @abc TIME 10/9c #SharkTank #Emmy #NewSeason #royalties …see more

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I don't know who wrote this, but it's beautiful.. ♥️ We fell asleep in one world, and woke up in another. Suddenly Disney is out of magic, Paris is no longer romantic, New York doesn't stand up anymore, the Chinese wall is no longer a fortress, and Mecca is empty. Hugs & kisses suddenly become weapons, and not visiting parents & friends becomes an act of love. Suddenly you realise that power, beauty & money are worthless, and can't get you the oxygen you're fighting for. The world continues its life and it is beautiful. It only puts humans in cages. I think it's sending us a message: "You are not necessary. The air, earth, water and sky without you are fine. When you come back, remember that you are my guests. Not my masters." #WeekendMusings …see more

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Wonderful to hear how Virgin Limited Edition are placing people, purpose and sustainability at their very heart. Amazing to hear how our property in Morocco, Kasbah Tamadot, is leading the way on sustainability projects: https://virg.in/SLE

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Lovely to read Holly Branson 's letter to her granny – I also had a wonderful chat with her at the weekend and heard her memories about VE day https://virg.in/cY5

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Holly’s shared some lovely lessons she learned from the grandkids during lockdown: https://virg.in/x9v

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‪Trying to think of a good steak joke, but they’re pretty rare - most are not well done... 🥩🤣 Back in the kitchen with David Venable today at NOON, serving my sous-vide sirloin and award-winning wine! https://qvc.co/kolqvcfb‬

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Sat down for a delicious chicken meal with family and friends. After we’d finished Uma Valeti revealed we’d eaten Memphis Meats: real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals. We loved it

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An idea can be great, but it will never make money without the right entrepreneur behind it. On the flip side, an entrepreneur can be the most brilliant and capable person in the world but if they waste their time chasing bad opportunities or ideas, they’ll die broke. Every successful person has spent time on failures. The key is to know when to accept the fact that it IS a failure, and move on to the next thing. Learn from your mistakes, and get to work on something better. …see more

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Let me get this right. When dog bites man it's not news. When man bites dog it's news. Capitalist sells T-shirt not news. Socialist sells T-shirts it goes viral. I guess everyone needs cash! https://lnkd.in/gqdVXNy #entrepreneurship

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Wonderful to see Virgin Trains have helped 30 people out of homelessness thanks to their partnership with Change Please

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It takes courage to go against the status quo. Going against the system and maintaining an infinite mindset in a world that puts unbelievable pressure on us to focus on the short term and the finite—is really hard. We cannot do it alone. Alone is hard. Together is better. #CorporateUnplugged Vesna Lucca …see more

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An incredible act of compassion and a powerful image as Brant Jean forgives and embraces the woman who killed his brother: https://lnkd.in/dvsXkEU #ReadByRichard

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Working with the Department of Health and the NHS , Virgin Atlantic will be operating seven more cargo-only flights between London and Shanghai to bring more crucial medical supplies to the UK https://virg.in/TCE

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Our courage comes from the courage of others. I'm inspired by Brené Brown 's commitment to building braver leaders and courageous cultures. Her courage is contagious. Share to #inspiresomeone . …see more

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It’s great to see the world waking up to the amazing strengths #dyslexia can give you. Here’s my message for dyslexic children https://virg.in/E9T

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I have always been a great fan of Sridhar Vembu. One can truly learn great lessons in #atmanirbhar #entrepreneurship from him. He is a great example of building without VC backing. His hunger for novel ideas made Chennai a SaaS hub. Equally commendable is his recent work in getting children back to school in rural areas. His is a story that truly inspires. He's shown how to create a good company, stay grounded and follow one's convictions. #Startups #India Zoho Corporation Pic Credit: The Indian Express …see more

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#wallstreet is freaking out this weekend. Everyone is scared Sh!$less that their short positions are going to blow up on social media & the #reddit #wallstreetbets herd is going to come after them, I've never seen anything like this. On the Street money is power. All of a sudden the small guy has it! …see more

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Delighted to share my first #ReadingWithRichard Literati book is Mandela’s Way by Richard Stengel. This book looks at Madiba’s incredible life and legacy while sharing 15 important lessons he has taught us. It’s a truly wonderful read. If you sign up to join our reading club at https://lnkd.in/dvy8Xn9 , you can receive your own copy and more of my thoughts on the book too. …see more

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Peru reopens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist who was stranded in the country due to COVID and waited seven months to visit the ruins. #GoodThingsComeToThoseWhoWait

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A greener Caribbean is possible with renewable, resilient and distributed energy. The team from Rocky Mountain Institute share how the Caribbean can #buildbackbetter , for both the short and long term:

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2020 is going to be a big year for our new cruise ship company Virgin Voyages – and I’ve been busy dreaming of what a day on deck will be like

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Dyslexia is just a different way of thinking, not a disadvantage. Wouldn’t the world be rather boring if we were all the same? https://virg.in/58P

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Wonderful to hear about Envision Virgin Racing 's carbon neutral certification. The team has now the become the greenest on the grid. Congratulations on this great achievement: https://virg.in/x4D #VirginFamily

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The #SuperBowl always reminds me of one of my favourite creative campaigns of all time https://virg.in/5AK

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I'm always on the lookout for top sales talent for my portfolio companies. Normally I prefer at least a kindergarten diploma before they start full time but in this case I'd be willing to make an exception! #IrishRock

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A perfect example of #GoVocalForLocal Heartwarming to see an outpour of help for #BabaKaDhaba . Good to see the #startup ecosystem extend support- Zomato , Paytm and then Tinder posting - “We recommend BabaKaDhabha for your next date". Cute! As a community, helping people have #hope and overcome hardships is the best contribution and most satisfactory. …see more

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Join Virgin Galactic for a LIVE virtual tour of SpaceShipTwo Unity’s cabin for the very first time tomorrow at 10am PDT | 1pm EDT | 6pm BST https://virg.in/GX2

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Who thinks this is complete BS? Bring this to the #SharkTank and I'll rip it to pieces! A fabric that makes you invisible invented by a China born scientist is ranked as one of the 10 greatest inventions. Has been appointed to take office next year as HK University President. …see more

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‪Meet Alex Kenjeev - the guy behind me, and my right hand man on every Shark Tank deal and investment I make! This week on #AskMrWonderful , we talked about why some deals don’t close, why you can’t be a dick ALL the time, office dogs, and more. https://lnkd.in/e7vhjzH …see more

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Imagination is one of humanity’s greatest qualities – without it, there would be no innovation, advancement or technology, and the world would be a very dull place https://virg.in/iNo Made By Dyslexia #Dyslexia

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Delighted to be on the NYSE trading room floor as Virgin Galactic became the world’s first and only publicly listed human spaceflight company

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So encouraging to see how fishing boundaries and coral gardeners are helping to restore Jamaica’s depleting coral reefs: https://lnkd.in/dBRKnMy #ReadByRichard

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Virgin Atlantic team members are set to support the NHS COVID-19 response in a variety or frontline roles: https://virg.in/TX3

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As millions in the US and around the world take to the streets to demand an end to racism and racial injustice against black people in the wake of George Floyd’s brutal killing in Minneapolis, I am reminded of an encounter I learned a lot from more than 50 years ago. In 1967, I was 17 years old and had just launched Student Magazine to protest against the Vietnam War and other issues where I felt young people’s voices were not being heard. I was fortunate to get the rare chance to listen to James Baldwin, the brilliant African American writer and leading public intellectual. I had heard he was staying in London for a few days, so I went to his hotel and managed to secure an interview in his room. The conversation we had feels more present than ever during these days of protest.   “White people do not listen and do not care,” he said at one point, voicing his frustration at the continuing oppression of black people. “What would happen if they did listen?” I asked. “It isn’t me that they have to listen to,” he replied. “It isn’t any black man they have to listen to. It’s their own hearts and conscience.” https://virg.in/psX …see more

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You can't do that, she told me. Cindy was a VP in the Marketing department. I was on my way to see the CEO of HBO, where I worked. You can't do that, she said. You can't just walk into his office! Jeff was my boss's boss's boss's boss's boss's boss. People say "can't" when they have no answer. --- I had an idea I wanted to tell him. If you can make original TV series on HBO, why not do original web series? This was 1995. He said, go for it. I used that first idea to launch my first company. My first clients were AmericanExpress.com and TimeWarner.com . If you can't "can't", then you won't. It reminds me of this amazing football play. This quarterback shouldn't. No he didn't. No he won't! But he did. …see more

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Cycling is such a fun sport and one of the best ways to keep active and healthy – for both your body and mind. If you haven’t caught the cycling bug yet, I highly recommend giving it a go https://virg.in/5WG

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Simon Sinek shares the most powerful lesson he has ever learnt in a #MeetTheAuthor interview with Holly Branson : https://virg.in/5GV

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I truly believe you should spend more time praising than criticising and so long as you take care of your people, they’ll take care of your business https://virg.in/izB #VirginFamily

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Virgin by Design is the story of the individuals and teams who make the #VirginFamily what it is: https://virg.in/Sck

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Simon shared some inspiring thoughts on our last company Huddle. Luckily we recorded it because we wanted to share it with anyone else who might need an optimistic view of the situation we are all in. Hope it inspires you as much as it did us. …see more

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On last week's live Book Club, I answered a question about the climate crisis that I thought was worth sharing with you. I'm excited to be back on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube this Friday July 24 to talk about chapters 6 & 7 of The Infinite Game with you, LIVE. If you have questions, send them to [email protected] …see more

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I'm the last guy to be that ass$hole #chef but the facts are the facts, #chefwonderful makes the best wood fired #pizza in the world!

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People should be able to wear whatever they are most comfortable in, and everyone should respect that freedom, whether they are at a laptop in their living room or presenting in Parliament: https://virg.in/9AM

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Fascinating new campaign from Jamie Oliver and Bite Back 2030 challenging the food industry to rethink how it targets young people and to put their health first - head over to https://lnkd.in/ddtGGrW to learn more

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(PART 1) Join me in an interesting journey into the wonderful world of watch collecting and investing. In part one I disclose the first two of the top six "must have" watches every collector covets. Lets have some fun! #LinkedInLive

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“By combining an ultra-efficient electric motor, magnetic levitation, and a low-drag environment, hyperloop systems can carry more people than a subway, at airline speeds, and with zero direct emissions.” Find out how Virgin Hyperloop could help make transportation in Europe climate neutral https://virg.in/R9m …see more

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Our friends don't love us for what we do, they love us for who we are. And who we are has everything to do with our WHY. (Hint: the same is true for customers, clients and employees).

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The window for Virgin Galactic 's rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity will open on February 13, with opportunities to fly throughout February. Great work team https://virg.in/9oE #VirginFamily

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I was sixteen when I had my first steady job and earned my first buck. It was a brutal and humiliating job that truly taught me where power lies. I applied for a job at Magoo’s Ice Cream Parlor because it was located in the mall where the girls tended to gather after school. The first day went well. My scoop skills were sound, and I could say with pride that although it was a busy day and I was new, I kept the lineups short and the customers happy. My second day on the job even busier, but I was faster. During a lull, the boss came to the front of the store. I’ll admit I was hoping for a bit of praise, for being swift, efficient, and a fast learner. Instead, she said to me, “Kevin, there’s some gum in the grout on the floor. Get on your hands and knees and scrape it out before anybody comes back in.” This request stopped me in my tracks. The first thing that entered my mind was that if a pretty girl saw me doing that, she might not talk to me. The second thing that crossed my mind was that I didn’t get hired to scrape gum. “That’s not my job,” I said. “My job’s to scoop ice cream.” Her features twisted into the meanest expression I’d ever seen on a face. Next thing out of her mouth was “You’re fired. Get out of my store.” It was the best thing that ever happened to me. …see more

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Today we’re launching a mind blowing new innovation in phone charging! The first “free positioning wireless charging pad” by Aira. Charge multiple devices at a time by placing them anywhere on the pad! Get your Base Station Pro today at nomadgoods.com before they’re gone! …see more

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The recent situation of #Delhipollution got me thinking. Several experiments are getting tried out like the Chinese tower that seems promising. But the best-known technology is largely maintenance-free, #sustainable , and beautiful. Planting trees. Increasing the #green cover of our cities. I wish we built cities to be more green, which breathe. Nature can do it better than anything we can build. I hope to see new impetus to urban tree planting. …see more

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils West Virginia as location for Hyperloop Certification Center https://virg.in/E94

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‪Can you tell I was taken totally out of my comfort zone! I tried, and with no technical support. The family ate it all. Talk about being polite and supportive!! ‬

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Virgin Orbit has completed its first mission to space, successfully carrying nine CubeSat missions for NASA into the precise target orbit – a huge well done to the team https://virg.in/j89 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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With volatility back in the #markets I'm getting pitched all kinds of ideas on how we should "fix them". For example, no stock buy backs, no purchase of stocks using margin or leverage, no short selling and redistribution of shares for free. These are all really bad ideas. Everybody back off! Let the markets be the markets and they will self adjust as they always have. Volatility is not a bug in #capitalism it's a feature. Now weak overleveraged, poorly managed companies will go bankrupt and their assets and employees will be redeployed by better managers. Let it happen and we will all emerge from this mess better off. …see more

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Virgin Hyperloop has taken another step towards making hyperloop a reality - joining forces with Spirit AeroSystems https://virg.in/GPu

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The kingfisher sits on a thin bough, holding its head steady, trying to focus ahead. Each of us can learn from this, keep our head up and focus, no matter how thin the circumstances. …see more

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I struggled at school, so I explored what I called the university of life. And I’ve never looked back.

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When trying to be healthy I think one of the most important things is just to keep active – wherever you are and however works for you https://virg.in/i5R

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The psychedelic drug industry is 'the new cannabis' for investors. The global coronavirus pandemic has created a huge spike in mental health conditions, and psychedelics might be a solution.

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Curiosity is essential for progress. Only when we look to viewpoints beyond our own can we really know if there's room for improvement. This Sunday I'll be joining Arthur Brooks at the 92nd Street Y to talk about how to subvert a culture of contempt and usher in a new era of progress. Join us if you can make it. …see more

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‪ If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, then pick up a copy of “Inside the Shark Tank.” The limited-edition Hearst magazine is on stands and Amazon now. New #SharkTank episodes Sundays 9|8c on ABC. https://lnkd.in/e2FpPZ8 …see more

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Thinking about quitting my day job and living my dreams as Chef Wonderful now that I've figured out the secret to a perfect chateaubriand! https://qvc.co/2QVW81Y

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Introducing Virgin by Design – celebrating 50 years of the Virgin brand, sharing exclusive insights into how the brand was built and what drives it forward today https://virg.in/SiK #VirginFamily #Virgin50

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While a great idea is a great start, Adam Grant says it’s what you do next that really counts. How can we all recognise good ideas, speak up without being silenced, and how can we get those ideas to stick?

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I'm shamelessly promoting my son Trevor's Formula 1 electric car team at Mcgill. Almost all electrical cohorts at every engineering college builds a car and they race each other all around the world. They crowdfund to build and this is his teams pitch. I'm a proud dad! https://lnkd.in/enb6uS2 via @McGillU …see more

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Ideas aren’t always built in the boardroom, as Holly found out growing up alongside Virgin: https://virg.in/RcS #VirginFamily

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Made By Dyslexia ’s new book Xtraordinary People helps children and their parents understand how they can think differently about #dyslexia and how it may give them strengths, or "superpowers" - such as creativity, imagination or being "people people” …see more

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Virgin Pulse has launched their 2020 vision for wellbeing – it’s got some fascinating insights from experts into their predictions on flexible working, using lifestyle as medicine and encouraging wellbeing at work:

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Meet Aria, the Indian flying icon who will be appearing on Virgin Atlantic 's planes soon (and is based on my great-great-great-great grandmother)

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My biggest sources of inspiration for new business ideas are things that frustrate me – I know if something is annoying me, then there is usually a problem to solve or a better way of doing something. https://virg.in/5JT

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This book may make you rethink your opinions and question your most important decisions. A fantastic read from Adam Grant with Think Again https://virg.in/9cy

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A woman asked me "how can you tell time with that thing?" I replied I don't, I use my phone for that. I wear this because it's art." #FPJourne #Centegraphe #CrazyChickenWatch

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The National Mall ahead of Biden’s inauguration. 200,000 US flags representing the American people unable to travel to DC for the ceremony due to covid and security threats 📸: Joe Raedle …see more

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We all know trust is important. We also know that it's really hard to measure. I'm intrigued by Edelman 's #TrustBarometer as a measure of success in our workplaces. …see more

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'Water is the driving force of all nature.' - Leonardo Da Vinci. They predict the next world war will be over water. We can be peacemakers by how we use water as a precious resource. …see more

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Millions staying safe at home are discovering the joys of cooking. I have always believed to be successful in business you need a yin and yang approach to life. You must find other passions to pursue so that you are not consumed by the constant flow of problems that rain on any #entrepreneur every day. I get my best ideas while cooking, playing guitar, taking photographs or making wine . Try it, your productive will go through the roof. Kneading dough is not a waste of time! I'm starting a new series and will be posting more about making the perfect #pizza …see more

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102-year-old Bea Lumpkin wearing PPE to cast her vote-by-mail ballot. She hasn’t missed a vote since she began voting 80 years ago. Be like Bea. 📸 IG: @ctulocal1 …see more

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Interesting to read how Coral Vita Reefs are growing resilient corals 50x faster to restore dying reefs and to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian: https://virg.in/5JW #ReadByRichard

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“Being globally minded means making the world smaller through shared passions. Although we may be far apart, we all have the same goal: to make an impact.” - lovely words from my daughter, Holly: https://virg.in/SuX

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I’ve been thinking, it’s time to get the band back together and hit the road. Maybe record a live album! Sony Pictures Entertainment #rockandroll

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When the people have to manage dangers from inside the organization, the organization itself becomes less able to face the dangers from outside.

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I remember my first financial meltdown. I was 23. I’d invested my whole salary - $25,000 (half of it debt!)- in a mining company on a “hot tip.” It tanked within two days. Since then I’ve learned to be a little more scrutinizing about what I invest my money in, while also following my gut. People told me I was a mad man for “investing” in a $30,000 watch! But guess what - that watch was worth TWICE what I paid for it almost the second I walked out the store. And I looked good too. #sharktank #investmentadvice …see more

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If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? I know what mind would be... STOP BUYING SO MUCH SHIT!

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The year was 1959. This is a story of #entrepreneurship , #courage , and self-reliance. The one which proves anything is possible once you decide to do something about the situation. The story of 7 women without any fancy #education , not only improved their own lives but gave livelihoods to many other women and built an empire worth Rs. 1600 crore …see more

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On the great disconnect between financial #markets and the real #economy . H/T Robert Koenigsberger. #WallStreet #mainstreet #investing #stocks #bonds #investors #fed #centralbanks #federalreserve …see more

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I got chance to hit the greens at the Necker Open, and it was a real privilege to play with Sir Nick Faldo and Rod Laver https://virg.in/iFA

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Because of his remarkable commitment to helping others, I nominated Bruce Deel as someone to learn from when it comes to fulfilling our potential in 2018. Through Bruce's leadership, City of Refuge, Inc. provides thousands of people with a platform to fulfill their own potential every single day. …see more

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Social media is the cornerstone of how I promote all of my companies products and services. One significant challenge is acquiring perpetual music rights for all the video we publish because it's very un-cool to steal music. The solution? Make your own. I encourage all the entrepreneurs I invest in to develop an artistic interest, It helps you think and solve problems more creatively! …see more

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Adam Grant: The more ideas you generate, the more likely you will stumble across a good one: https://virg.in/RKE Literati

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What would happen if you pushed a D'Angelico Guitars of America  12 string acoustic guitar through a wah wah pedal? Lets find out!

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America’s use of the death penalty has racist roots, and that bias is still with us today: https://virg.in/Gur

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Delighted to see the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs remove medical cannabis from its schedule of most dangerous drugs, a long overdue step in the right direction. Hope this will stimulate further multilateral debate to finally end the failed war on drugs, improve public health and safety, and save lives …see more

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Two more of the joys I have found in working from home: Our wonderful pup kept me company under the desk while I was working ... and next to me while I took a nap. (To be more precise: I decided to be next to her for the nap, forgoing the sofa!). #dogs #pups #workingfromhome …see more

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A moment I really enjoyed last year was surprising more than 800 start-up founders. I joined a Virgin StartUp Meet Up to chat to Simon Sinek Inc. about how we can stay optimistic even in the middle of uncertainty and challenges:

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'Leaders eat last.' - Simon Sinek Great leaders make everyone feel comfortable and safe. #Startuplife is dynamic with inherent results-oriented culture. Leaders should hit a pause every now and then to reflect on their organizational culture. Are we creating a safe environment? Are we leading by example? Are we being mentors and guides for our teams? This recent turkey video, captured in New Hampshire surely makes us revisit the lessons of #Leadership . …see more

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In 1964 Robert Arthur Moog, an American engineer introduced the first Moog Synthesizer. He is the pioneer of electronic music. In 1970 #EmersonLake &Palmer used the Moog extensively on their debut album and the Moog sound exploded onto the rock scene. Who can forget the last synth riff on #LuckyMan ! …see more

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Wardrobe for #sharktank can get really complicated if you let it. I don't. I have standardized on a black suit, crisp white shirt, a tie pin and a black tie. I have 25 sets. It never gets old. Where I shake it up is in the accessories. I wear a different watch in every "pod". This year I have to choose eight. How do you favor one child over another? It's brutal. Here are the season 12 selections. I'm calling them the Shark Tank 8 BTW Shark Tank just got nominated for two #emmyawards Prime Time Baby! …see more

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I remember the time i had to take my daughter to sit in a board meeting when she was 4 years old. she sat in the corner colouring. Raising kids and working requires being creative to find the right Balance.

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Why optimism is one of the most important traits to have in business – especially right now: https://virg.in/Ezh

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Our WHY is the one constant that will guide us toward fulfillment in our work and life. So my team and I have put together two live online classes to help people find their WHY (Start With WHY: https://bit.ly/3nRID3M ) and then put it into action (Live Your WHY: https://bit.ly/33h1YDL ). Join our virtual classroom and start living life with purpose, on purpose. …see more

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Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the modern world's first female head of government in 1960 when she became prime minister of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then. We are sometimes thrust into unexpected circumstances and asked to rise to the occasion altering the course of our life. Such people accept life as it comes. They believe in accepting the intricacies with grace and consider them an #opportunity . This story is of a woman who shed her shyness and reluctance to deal with extraordinary circumstances – a mother to three children and no background or intention of getting into politics, yet finding her bearing to guide her country at a critical time. #Leadership #womenleadership #professionalwomen Video Source: BBC News …see more

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Antarctica contains about 90% of the world’s ice and around 70% of the planet’s fresh water; both are vulnerable to warming air and waters. The protection of the Southern Ocean is a defining issue for our time, and it can help bring countries together. Protecting large Antarctic marine areas will boost ocean protection by an order of magnitude greater than anything achieved before. We now have a once-in-a-generation chance to do things differently and protect more than 7 million km2 of the Southern Ocean by 2020. To create the largest act of ocean protection in the history of the world, we need everyone’s help to reach one million petition signatures. Please join us and sign the petition at only.one/antarctica . Antarctica and all of the creatures that live there need us more than ever. …see more

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Virgin Pulse hired over 600 new team members last year. Here’s a look at what life is like at the company: https://virg.in/5HJ #VirginFamily

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The Boeing 747 is a plane that holds a special place in my heart – the Queen of the Skies started Virgin Atlantic and has taken us on so many adventures over the past 36 years https://virg.in/Dyu

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The healthier the Ocean, the higher the diversity of species, which in turn gives back to all of us. Ocean Unite is calling for protection of at least 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030: https://virg.in/iLK #OneOceanOnePlanet #Love30x30 Film by Rob Sorrenti …see more

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My mother taught me almost everything I know about finance. One of her first lessons was cutting me off after college!! Happy mother's day to all the moms out their teaching their kids how to be financially free! https://lnkd.in/eKw4Dqy

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all ages, we have a cover design! It's already available for pre-order wherever you like to buy books. And if you don't like to buy books, borrow it from a friend who does. (Now all I need to do is finish writing it!) #backtowork #newbook #theinfinitegame …see more

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"If you have an idea that you genuinely think is good, don't let some idiot talk you out of it." - A wonderful #LifeLesson from Stan Lee about how #Spiderman came into being.

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There is something magical about a horse in motion. I shot this with a #SamsungGalaxy10 the slow-mo video mode is insane!

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Can you imagine a world without paper? Imagine a paper that is carbon neutral, washable, more durable and made out of stone! Around 20 trees are cut down to make 1 ton of office paper. Eco-friendly solutions like these have the potential to unlock immense value for our #environment . #WeekendMusings #Sustainability Video credits: Waste-Ed …see more

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Three years on from Shark Tank – how are the entrepreneurs I invested in doing now? https://virg.in/aMX

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You can’t solve problems unless you understand others perspectives. We spoke a lot about the power of empathy at #OYW2019 : https://virg.in/isp

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In the fast-paced #StartupLife , team matters the most. Everyone has to perform at their best and coordinate seamlessly with the rest. Coordination, ownership, and trust are essential for #Winning . #BuildingTeams

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“The blue skies went to black!” Watch the stunning story of Virgin Orbit ’s picture perfect journey into orbit https://virg.in/j89

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In a world driven by data and analytics, there should always be a place for human instinct. Here’s my thoughts: https://virg.in/ibD

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Wardrobe for #sharktank can get really complicated if you let it. I don't. I have standardized on a black suit, crisp white shirt, a tie pin and a black tie. I have 25 sets. It never gets old. Where I shake it up is in the accessories. I wear a different watch in every "pod". This year I have to choose eight. How do you favor one child over another? It's brutal. Here are theSeason 12 selections. I'm calling them the Shark Tank 8 BTW Shark Tank just got nominated for two #emmyawards Prime Time Baby! …see more

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Bumble IPO is valued at $13B, and investors are falling in love with this dating App. Whitney Wolfe Herd (31) founded Bumble; she is now the youngest female tech CEO to take her company public. Dating apps is a crowded space, and Bumble proves that entrepreneurs can win with fierce competition, they offer a great product that serves an unmet demand. Bumble stood out by being a female-centered dating app and championing the causes for women. The company also has a board that’s 73% women, which is unprecedented in tech. We need more such success stories. Over the next decade, I would like to see more women at the helm of successful startups in #India . #Professionalwoman #leadership #markets …see more

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It’s so important for us all to stay active, whether running, working out, or even getting healthier in the workplace https://virg.in/iqv Virgin Sport Virgin Pulse Virgin Active

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Airbnb, WhatsApp and Uber were all founded during a recession. Could your business idea be the next big success? Virgin StartUp MD Andy Fishburn shares why he thinks now is the time to start a business

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Sara Blakely is a great friend and one of my favourite entrepreneurs. For Virgin Unite ’s #15YearsofWonder celebrations, Sara reveals what keeps the fire in her belly alive: https://virg.in/5pP

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Great to see Memphis Meats close the largest funding moment in the history of the cell-based meat industry. As a proud investor in the company, I'm excited to see how clean meat production will leave a more positive impact on the environment, our health and animal welfare: https://virg.in/5NU …see more

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Bosa at Queens College, Cambridge, in front of the Mathematical Bridge ... and before the rain came in. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Queens'​ College, Cambridge University of Cambridge …see more

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Great to see sensible drug policy reforms that will make a huge difference to people’s lives, take the burden off criminal justice systems, improve public health and, ultimately, save lives https://virg.in/RW3

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Heads up! Tomorrow I will be sitting down with LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth @ 3pm ET. Tune in here for the livestream as we talk all things #InfiniteGame . #LinkedInLive

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“Understand your power and understand that you’re powerful because you have empathy.” Inspiring words from Mary Robinson at the 2019 One Young World summit https://virg.in/isp #OYW2019 The Elders Foundation …see more

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Fun taking on my son Sam at the Necker Cup – complete with matching Bjorn Borg outfits - with some amazing kids from the National Tennis Foundation https://virg.in/iKG #NeckerCup

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Fantastic to see Virgin Active Australia open the doors to a brand new club near Bondi Beach. I tested out their Reformer Pilates class when I visited a few weeks ago and it certainly is a challenging workout: https://virg.in/iK9 #VirginActiveBondi #VirginFamily …see more

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Reflecting on some of the great work Ocean Unite are doing to fight ocean and climate risk: https://virg.in/5GG

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The #strengths within us can also be how we might undermine ourselves. We need to be our own best friend and not our own worst enemy. The approach to starting any task with a positive attitude versus doubt makes a difference to the outcomes. #RatanTata #MondayMotivation …see more

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Lovely story of how Sirisha Bandla has been working to develop Virgin Galactic ’s payload programme and why this programme is so important:

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Exciting to hear the plans for the 2020 Virtual STRIVE Challenge. STRIVE is always one of my favourite events of the year, so it’s wonderful to see it going ahead in October. Here’s a throwback to last year’s #StriveChallenge when I put my wetsuit on inside out and @bransonsam came to the rescue. https://lnkd.in/d2NxVsq …see more

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Virgin Galactic has announced a new Galactic Unite scholarship program for Black STEM students, which aims to increase the number of Black leaders in the aerospace industry. Full details here: https://virg.in/Gog #VirginFamily Virgin Orbit Virgin Hyperloop The Spaceship Company …see more

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Delighted to see Virginia lawmakers vote last week to abolish the #deathpenalty . Virginia is poised to become the 23rd US state to end the practice, and the first Southern state to do so

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On the 17th December in 1903 the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, completed the first ever successful flight in a mechanical propeller airplane that they designed, built and piloted. @VirginAtlantic has immortalised them with our fabulous salt and pepper shakers. Rumour has it a few of you may have pinched your own Wilbur and Orville so make sure you toast to them today …see more

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This #WorldDyslexiaDay I want to take a moment to share a message of hope and encouragement: https://virg.in/E9T Made By Dyslexia

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My daily routine and how it helps set me up to have a productive day https://virg.in/ino Virgin Pulse

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If you're a football (soccer) fan, add this to the list of highly-unthinkables becoming reality. (Reminds me of the Brazil-Germany World Cup game -- unforgettable and, also, quite painful still for many of my Brazilian friends.) #football #soccer #barca #barcelona #munich #bayernmunich #championsleague FCBarcelona FC Bayern Munich UEFA …see more

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C-3PO once said, “Oh, my dear friend. How I’ve missed you” and coming back to Book Club has sparked similar sentiments. Book Club is about doing something together. I've loved hearing from your book clubs and seeing your Infinite Game books in the wild (like this one!) I'll be live again this Friday July 17 at 1pm ET right here on LinkedIn to discuss chapters 3-5 of The Infinite Game. Got questions or photos? Send them to [email protected] . …see more

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Launching one-stop-shop packages to travel with Virgin Australia to Miami and board Virgin Voyages cruise ship https://virg.in/i8L #TailToSail #

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Incredible to see cute hawksbill turtle hatchlings flip flopping over each other on Necker’s Turtle Beach as they make their way down to the ocean for the first time. Here’s my thoughts on why we need to make conservation of our environment a priority: https://virg.in/Erc …see more

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Wonderful to sit down and recount stories with Mohammed - the Master Tea Maker at Kasbah Tamadot who has worked with Virgin Limited Edition for nearly 15 years https://virg.in/5TH

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"If you're going to be an entrepreneur, you need to be ready for a lot of pain early on, and you need to embrace it. If I could change on thing, it'd be in those early years: enjoying the ride more. Nothing feels better than looking back at those hurdles we overcame. There's going to be one problem after another when you're starting out, and you need to accept it - don't let it get you down, and really enjoy the setbacks because that's what you learn from." -Chris Riccobono, co-founder of UNTUCKit shirts. More on this week's episode of #AskMrWonderful ! https://lnkd.in/eFXBbiu …see more

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Success = Passion*3 + New Insights + Connecting the dots + High Integrity + Persistence in pursuing your crazy dreams And there is no shortcut to success. It requires many values and talents which may not be visible in plain sight but are deeply ingrained in every successful leader. Develop them, keep calm and go for it! #SuccessHabits …see more

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Cheers to Sister André, the second-oldest person alive, who’s ringing in her 117th birthday after surviving covid.

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Some people say my brutal honesty makes me an asshole... I think it's my best quality! #ColdHardTruth

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Thrilled to show off Virgin Voyages first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, to the world for the first time: https://virg.in/59w

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My son Sam Branson has shared this beautiful song, “Colours Fade”, which he wrote in my mum’s living room after the last time he saw her - anyone who has lost somebody recently may find comfort in this song. ⁣You can listen to it here:

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I'm thrilled to announce the first book to be published by Optimism Press: "How to Make a Plant Love You"​ by Summer Rayne Oakes! It's as much about how we treat people as how we care for plants, and I think you'll find it truly inspiring.

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Lovely to speak to Jake, who has just found out he has dyslexia. We talked about how it feels as I really struggled with my dyslexia at school & I encouraged him to keep chasing his dreams and to use his imagination at every opportunity. https://lnkd.in/dxQQKyd @MadeByDyslexia …see more

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Very excited that the launch window for Virgin Orbit 's Launch Demo 2 mission opens this Sunday, with opportunities to launch throughout January. The brilliant team are making their way through final reviews, checks and readiness discussions, follow Virgin Orbit for the latest …see more

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It’s been a lifelong dream to create a Virgin cruise company, but nothing I had imagined prepared me for seeing the stunning Scarlet Lady https://virg.in/i6s

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Sporting the ocean-inspired t-shirt I designed, one of Ocean Unite’s new range of circular economy t-shirts available. All proceeds go to support their work to rebuild #ocean health and resilience. https://lnkd.in/dPpJXZJ

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Great first day as CEO of TransUnion Africa. Met some amazing people and super excited to be part of a great team that will use the power of data to make a difference for businesses and consumers across South Africa and the broader African continent. #informationforgood #bigdata #partnerships Michael Avery , Arthur Goldstuck , Aki Anastasiou , …see more

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Meet Emily and Rupert – the founders of Roundwood Gin and Virgin StartUp alumni. During #COVID19 , Emily and Rupert quickly started producing hand sanitiser at their distillery to meet the needs of key workers. Holly Branson reached out to Emily to hear more about their journey, and here’s what she had to say: https://virg.in/G25 #BusinessAsUnusual …see more

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Virgin Orbit is set to launch 11 NASA small satellites during its second Launch Demo flight. Great progress team. Here’s the details: https://virg.in/N6w

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Did you watch Queen's Gambit on #Netflix ? It is a great example of a second-order effect! Sometimes you can have an unexpected boost to your business or vice-versa (for example Corona beer saw a decline because of coronavirus!) Any interesting second-order effects? Please, share. #socialpsychology #digitalmarketing …see more

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The time to find your WHY is when you want to find it. If your time is now, join my team of hand-picked Igniters for two days of inspiration and leadership development. Enroll in our "Find Your WHY" Workshops, coming to NYC, London & San Diego this summer. Reserve your spot or request your city here: http://bit.ly/2uubGU7. …see more

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Congratulations to the African Union, Strive and all their team who built this platform in record time. This platform will help to ensure that countries across Africa have access to critical life saving supplies. It is also a wonderful example of collaboration to the rest of the world. We’ve been honoured to work with Strive, Jeff Skoll and Invicta Holdings to help support local manufacturing of the bridge ventilators and oxygen helmets that will be distributed on the platform. https://virg.in/pvA …see more

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Screw up an order? Piss off a customer when you’re having a bad day? Shit happens. Every business makes mistakes! It’s how you handle them that makes or breaks a business. Thanks for the words of wisdom, Wicked Good Cupcakes !

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Like most things this year, the Strive Challenge is a rather different experience. This year it is a virtual challenge and the best thing about that is anyone can get involved and take part: https://virg.in/akJ

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Together with The Spaceship Company , NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Antelope Valley COVID-19 task-force, Virgin Galactic #virginfamily has developed oxygen hoods to help reduce the number of COVID-19 patients needing ventilators. The team are on track to produce 400 hoods. Well done to the Virgin Galactic team, who have signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA outlining the commitment to developing innovative solutions to the problems facing healthcare workers on the frontlines …see more

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I love how Virgin Voyages is so much more than a cruise, it’s a journey. This is exactly what Virgin is all about.

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Thrilled to see the US Supreme Court rule against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. A landmark decision for the LGBT community and their allies. A great outcome during Pride month.

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Why you should think bigger and stretch your imagination – especially if you’re dyslexic https://virg.in/iNo

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Thank you all for patiently awaiting the release of The Infinite Game. While we wait for the book to hit shelves on October 15th, here is a special sneak peek of the first chapter and a section on why I wrote this book. I'm excited to hear what you think so far! …see more

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The chance of Trump not getting a second term in my view is zero. And I'll tell you why. I don't recall in modern times when going into a second term at full employment, the incumbent of any party has ever lost their mandate ever.

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There are moments when one man can cause a swell of emotions and inspire countless people through simple acts of integrity and force of their personality. K Sivan has won our hearts with his basic humanity and sharing his vulnerability and pride with all of us. #Respect #IndianFirst …see more

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If you’re in NYC on July 29th, join Ken Blanchard and me to discuss today’s most pressing leadership and management issues. Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/dpRFvbR . And if you can’t attend in person, register for the live webcast: https://bit.ly/2lKNQjj. …see more

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"Just call it out. You'll be surprised how much progress you make when you call people out on the bullshit." Wise words from Donna Khalife on #AskMrWonderful ! https://lnkd.in/e5-tHEy

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It’s time to celebrate all the incredible things the Virgin Trains team have achieved as we wave goodbye to the West Coast mainline franchise. Virgin Trains’ wonderful people are the heart of our business and the stars of this video – thank you for everything you have done, day in and day out, for the past 22 years https://virg.in/iuk #VirginFamily …see more

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Virgin Hyperloop One 's test pod has been out on the road in America so people can see what the future of mass transport will look like: https://virg.in/ip2 #Hyperloop #VirginFamily

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#IndianAirForce saluting all healthcare workers with flower petal showers at Delhi Hospitals. What a heartwarming gesture. Thank you healthcare #professionals for keeping us safe! …see more

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Thrilled to be back in India to celebrate Virgin Atlantic ’s new route from London to Mumbai https://virg.in/iHg

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Abraham said he isn’t an entrepreneur yet – but he wants to be. I told him you’re never too young to start, and he let me add my own note in his notebook too

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Inspiring to hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s reverse mentoring programme where more experienced executives are mentored by younger employees. Patrice, who leads the programme, has a great story to tell: https://virg.in/5GN

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“How do I know when it’s the ‘right’ time to invest?” The answer is NOW. Regardless of what the market is doing, take a small portion of your income - 5, maybe 10%, and invest it in diverse, dividend paying stocks. Consider that your nest egg. Regardless of what the market is doing right NOW, be patient, and your money will grow without you worrying about a thing. That’s passive investing! 🧠 💰 #sharktank #financialfreedom #investment #personalfinance …see more

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After 10 years of Shark Tank , these are the top 20 best-selling products ever featured on the show!

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Brilliant to see Virgin Atlantic ’s partners Delta pledging $1 billion to become the world’s first carbon-neutral airline

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In case you missed it… We unveiled the world’s first exclusive spacewear system for private astronauts https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

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Here are some people who #accomplished things late in life. I admire all of them. I’m 49, and one day I’m going to figure out what I want to do with my life... http://bit.ly/2riyMXB

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Meet the entrepreneurs who have created a new way of living and giving: https://virg.in/itQ Sustainably Virgin StartUp

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Meanwhile, Taiwan has now gone 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of covid. (Yes, it’s a small island. But effective management matters).

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The largest ocean protection act in history: https://virg.in/amZ #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020 #Love30x30

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From a tagine cooking class in a Berber kitchen, to meeting the students of the Eve Branson Foundation – highlights of my trip to Morocco https://virg.in/imY

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My dyslexia has shaped Virgin right from the very beginning - it helped me think big, but keep our messages simple https://virg.in/iNo

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The simple daily practice that saved my life. #DailyPractice #Health #Life #Improvement #Career #WorkLifeBalance

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2020 has been a brutal year for the wine industry. I know I'm living it. Fires destroyed crops, smoke tainted juice and #covid shut down restaurants, bars, airlines and many points of distribution. Still many of us were able to grow our businesses by making the great digital pivot and selling direct from our wineries in #california to our customers in over 40 states, and maybe win a few awards along the way! #innovation #entrepreneurship #digital #marketing …see more

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Often startup founders come across 'don't knows' in their journey while solving for tough problems that no one has solved before. ' #FirstPrinciples ' as method is extremely powerful, enabling going to the depth of the matter and bringing in fresh, unique perspectives. Spanx #Startup …see more

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Just minutes ago, my dad sent me this photo at Kobe's Mamba Sports Academy, where Kobe was reportedly on his way with his daughter in the helicopter. The academy is in my hometown and my little brother has played tournaments there. All games have been cancelled. Kobe was one of those icons who influenced people of all ages. He not only did so much for the basketball community, but also inspired others to strive for excellence. He was an example of how to utilize your influence for the good of others. He will be missed. R.I.P. #kobebryant # #basketball #icons …see more

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Great to see ocean plastic pollution being targeted at the source – working to transform London into a place where single-use bottled water is a thing of the past: https://virg.in/ic5 #GoodbyeOceanPlastic #OneLess

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Igniter of the Year 2016. Well I know that I'm an optimist. I'm an idealist. I see a world different than the one we live in today. Imagine a world where the vast majority of us feel inspired to go to work, feel safe when we're there, and return home at the end of each day feeling fulfilled. I believe fulfillment must not be a luxury for the lucky few. Fulfillment is our human right. When I come across someone who, not only shares in this vision, but they advance it in a hugely meaningful, significant and impactful way, I want to recognize, honor and thank them. I'm so delighted to present the Igniter of the Year Award to Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40. Some of my team members and I got to surprise him with the award this afternoon in San Diego. Inspire on!! Together, we can change our world. #startwithwhy #ignite #igniter #igniteroftheyear #igniteroftheyear2016 #WD40 …see more

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Huge well done to the founders of Virgin StartUp backed business KARMA CANS on raising a quarter of a billion pounds to grow their delivery-only kitchen business (that in turn helps other food start-ups get off the ground too!) https://virg.in/xzi #BusinessAsUnusual …see more

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We should be supporting children with #dyslexia to realise their potential, starting at school and running right through to the world of work https://virg.in/iNo Made By Dyslexia

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#sharktank auditions are in full swing across the nation. Rest assured in new season 11 I'll be watching for stupid valuations. If I have to crush #Cockroaches I will! #valuation

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Small businesses are vital to the world's economic recovery – and we're doing everything we can to help them during the COVID-19 crisis. With vital loans, advice hotlines and access to new customers, we're backing small businesses every step of the way https://virg.in/cX5 #VirginFamily #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinesses …see more

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Testing this morning for the #coronavirus Now I know the angst a #pregnancy test must invoke! I was freaking out waiting for the results. Outcome? No #covid19 and I'm not pregnant! We will not be able to go back to the new normal until these tests are available to everyone, everywhere, anytime! …see more

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I took this image from the center of #Greenland while working on the documentary series #ProjectEarth for Discovery Inc There was no life there, not even a single insect. We were completely dependent on helicopter food drops. Once it stormed for four days in a row and we were cut off. This picture happen an hour after the storm broke. The human guiding in the chopper looks so fragile and insignificant on the vast moonscape of ice. …see more

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How four Virgin StartUp companies are offering support to their communities during the CoVid-19 outbreak https://virg.in/T6T

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Inspiring discussions around protecting the ocean and why 2020 is the year for action: https://virg.in/5di

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It takes a genius, someone who is strong-headed to ignore all naysayers, with delusional self-conviction and iron-will of determination to make this happen despite all odds. Very few are born that way, made that way. Congratulations Elon Musk and Tesla . …see more

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#Technology should make our world more inclusive. Ultimately, progress should be measured by how we make lives better. Glad to see products that find a niche, create a meaningful impact. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Mashable …see more

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I will never understand why Advertising is an investment and customer service is a cost. Let's spend millions trying to reach people, but if they try to reach us, make our contact details impossible to find, incentivize call center workers to hang up as fast as possible or ideally outsource it to a bot. It's absolute lunacy and it absolutely matters. …see more

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After a long day in the commercial kitchen preparing my #ChefWonderful delights I like to hit the keys with a crisp, chilled glass of #Montrachet !

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Want orange Skittles and pickles in your mini-fridge? Done. Rubber ducks for the bath? Sure. Your chamber decked out in a Spiderman theme? You’re Free to Be yourself at Virgin Hotels when you join The Know https://virg.in/iQC

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"Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine." - Jack Ma, Alibaba Group

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A Worthy Rival does some or many things better than us. Their strengths reveal to us our weakness. The value of Worthy Rivals is to show us where we can improve and grow...and there’s research to prove it! I know, because I asked Adam Grant , one of my Worthy Rivals. Adam’s depth and breadth of knowledge of organizational psychology is un-rivaled (pun intended). He is also the yin to my yang. Which is why I wanted to kick off the second season with the wonderful conversation we had together. This...is season two of A Bit of Optimism: apple.co/simonsinek Also...thank you so much to everyone for the over 1 million listens of season one! I hope these new episodes continue to bring you even more optimism! …see more

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Very sad to hear Gay Byrne has passed away. He was a great entertainer and an integral part of Irish life, who pushed important societal issues forward

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So pleased to see Sides Of A Horn – a short film I was proud to executive produce on the global rhino poaching crisis – up for consideration for the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar. Watch the full film here: https://lnkd.in/eC8YBPz #ReadByRichard

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A mortgage will be the biggest debt most peoples experience in life. Don't you DARE considering investing in real estate before answering these questions. https://lnkd.in/eNN8Rdi

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So Zoom stock could shoot up 40% today, making it worth over $120bn, more than double all US airlines put together. The thing I don't get is: 1) It's not that good. 2) It's got zero proprietary tech 3) Switching to other services is remarkably easy and would be rapid because of the same network effects that allowed Zoom to thrive fast. 4) The world will only ever do fewer video calls from now. It made $471m in profit this quarter, it will only ever make less money in the future. 5) Apple, Google, Microsoft, and every VC in the land will be finding ways to tackle them. The stock market seems to be remarkably stupid these days. It's money following sentiment and cluelessness. Greater fool theory, not reality. Don't even get me started on Tesla. …see more

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On Friday July 17th, we discussed chapters 3-5 of The Infinite Game. It was so much fun. Want to live with an infinite mindset? Check out The Infinite Game LIVE online classes at simonsinek.com/inspireU …see more

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Change Please launched four years ago with a Virgin StartUp loan to disrupt the coffee market and tackle homelessness at the same time. Proud to see it served on-board Virgin Atlantic and previously on Virgin Trains in the UK: https://virg.in/ijV #VirginFamily …see more

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Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. May you all have a wonderful day, surrounded by your families. It certainly is a special day for me. Am so grateful, both as a son and a dad: In remembering my amazing father and in spending the day with my loving family. #fathersday …see more

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‪I still can’t wrap my head around this college cheating scandal!! Aside from the obvious issues, why would you screw over YOUR OWN kids like that? ‬

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Key Ingredients of Great Teams who generate results & say 'We did it!' 1. Clear Expectation of roles & responsibilities 2. Collaboration, Dependability, & Trust among the team 3. Each person has a sense of purpose & know how they help achieve the larger goal #TeamWork Credit: ASMDSS Group …see more

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“It blew me away how powerful the mind is and what we can achieve in whatever we’re trying to do in life - and how quickly we can talk ourselves out of it once the pain comes in. We always have that voice in our heads – are we going to listen to that voice? What I had to do is say ‘no, you are good enough, you deserve it’.” – Fascinating and inspiring chatting to Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell about the power of positive thinking: https://virg.in/Rey Virgin StartUp Tempo Nutrition …see more

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There are billions of dollars on hold waiting to fund new entertainment content. Sound stages in NY and LA are basically shut down as producers struggle to figure out a way to shoot content safely. #sharktank produced by Sony/ABC/MGM, is now the number 1 show on Friday evening primetime television. We think the work we do is important for small business in #America . We invest and help launch companies, create jobs and introduce a new generation of #entrepreneurs . Next week we will start shooting Shark Tank Season 12 in a "bubble". The complexity of this task is staggering. There are hundreds of people involved and every one of them must be tested and re-tested constantly. Sharks too! …see more

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In an attempt to better understand the feelings surrounding the events of the past week, I reached out to friends to have necessary and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. One call was to NFL Hall Of Famer Curtis Martin. We talked about the lessons he’s learned and shared insights that can help us get through this together. Listen at https://bit.ly/2Y98SaE …see more

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Twenty years ago my sister and our family suffered a tragedy that we don’t talk about very often. She wanted to talk about it with the hope that it helps someone. I think it will help a lot of people. This is… A Bit of Optimism: apple.co/simonsinek

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China: what happens when you refuse to sell your house to the government or accept compensation for its demolition.

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Virgin Australia transformed Brisbane’s baggage carousel into a giant sushi train. Loved putting a smile on people’s face to celebrate our new route to Japan https://virg.in/iXr #FeelGoodFlying

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I was a bad boss. 😞 It’s true. ✖️I lost great team members. ✖️I didn’t realize everyone isn’t driven by the same things. ✖️I made a ton of mistakes. In my defense, I was 23 and had never been responsible for a team before. I was an entrepreneur - not a manager. My heart was in the right place but I didn’t know HOW to be a good boss. Contrary to what most people believe, good leadership ISN’T innate. It is LEARNED. Thankfully, I learned. ✔️I mended relationships with my team members. ✔️ I started to understand - and honor - that not everyone wants the same things. ✔️I started to listen. ✔️I showed my appreciation rather than assumed it was a given. ✔️I put the WE before ME. To every leader out there - it is YOUR job to make sure you are learning, growing, and being an inspiration to your team. You work for them, not the other way around. If you have issues, your team has issues. It is YOUR job to become a better leader every single day. You owe your team that because everyday they show up to fulfill YOUR vision. It’s the least you can do. …see more

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I don't give a crap about your avocado toast, but young people have to stop making one big money mistake...pretending that debt is free!

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My friends and partners over at Surprise Ride are asking YOU to take the #screenfree pledge this week. Step away from the screen during #nopowerhour from 1-2pm this Thursday! https://lnkd.in/dK4v-Cy

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“Out of roughly 30,000 pitches reviewed for each season, only about 150 make it to the "Shark Tank" set for June and September tapings, and just 88 of those make it on TV.” Great feature on everything that goes into an episode of Shark Tank!

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Welcome to the #VirginFamily Lauri-Ann Ainsworth - Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean 's new CEO. Read more here: https://virg.in/5Tj

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Great to sit down with Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and chat about the direction the internet has taken: https://virg.in/ibG

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We often hear about the carbon footprint of our diets, but not about the water scarcity footprint. Given the food system accounts for around 70% of global freshwater use, this is a really interesting study: https://lnkd.in/dxWufke #ReadByRichard …see more

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Exciting to see the return Virgin Media 's V Festival this year for one weekend only. You can watch the whole festival live on ITV2 on 21-23 August. Details here: https://virg.in/NE7

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The greenest team on the grid! Envision Virgin Racing has become the first motorsports team to sign the @UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. https://virg.in/Evr

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How to create purpose-filled companies and use business as a force for good: https://virg.in/5Mt #SiriusXM

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Think #fintech is just another #buzzword? Think again. Three 'a-ha'​ moments recently have demonstrated to me that the impact of #finance and #technology will be revolutionary. Click to read about why I believe it will be transformative and democratizing, and how it will offer solutions to critical problems. …see more

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‪Huge congratulations —to Liverpool, to Mohamed Salah, to his talented teammates and to the fans— for winning the premier league for the first time in thirty years. And they did it in style...with a huge point lead over their nearest opponent and with a record seven games left in the season‬. Liverpool FC #liverpool …see more

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Proud to see the #VirginFamily making people’s time at home that little bit brighter - whether you’re homeschooling, exercising, studying, relaxing or seeking an escape for a few hours https://virg.in/cX5

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I was at dinner recently with friends when they asked who I would invite to my dream dinner party… I had a think and here’s what I came up with: https://virg.in/iCV

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This made me chuckle. But it will be interesting to see how #History books describe 2020. #WeekendMusings

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Our world is facing its most serious challenge in a century, and it’s time we all #answerthecall . The Call to Unite is a 24-hour event to uplift & connect our global community. I’m proud to be a part of this. Join me today at 2:15 ET on @thecalltounite's FB, YouTube, IG, Twitch, & at w​ww.unite.us . See you there! #TogetherisBetter …see more

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When it comes to ending the death penalty, when we speak up together, loud enough for the world to hear, we can transform and even save lives https://virg.in/iYS

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Can we stop calling companies tech companies now? If you make great pizza and have a website, you are a pizza company not a tech company. If you make amazing shoes helped by 3D printers, you are still not a tech company. If you make all your money from selling advertising you are a media company, regardless of the technology you use. You are probably not a "tech company that happens to sell coffee". Companies now operate in what's best called "the modern world". Using digital stuff is like using electricity, it's just required for 2017. So unless you make money from making technology, please accept "being a tech company" is silly. It's great rhetoric, but it's now empty and nothing to boast about. …see more

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Very moved watching #JustMercy , which tells the true story of the brilliant human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his effort to free Walter MacMillan who was wrongfully sentenced to die in 1988: https://virg.in/5pQ

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Book club starts this week! Find a friend, read Part 1 of Start with Why together, submit your questions to [email protected] and tune in to YouTube.com/simonsinek at 3pm ET this Friday to discuss your questions live. See you there! #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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Our #heritage is who we are and what we are made of. We must protect it to protect our deepest core of self. Now more than ever, we need to #support our artisans. Be the guardians of the rich heritage; it is our responsibility to preserve it for our #future generations. One of my most cherished possession is a handwoven cotton Benarasi saree with a rich border. It is a simple saree but was very expensive, and I had bought it directly from the weaver. Over the years, it has given me so much inner #joy , each time I wear it, I smile, I feel the connection to the artist who put so much effort to make this. What is your most cherished heirloom for you? …see more

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In an email to employees, #JeffBezos announced that he is stepping down as Amazon CEO and will take over as executive chairman in Q3 2021. His email is a masterclass in communication and provides a lot of food for thought for entrepreneurs. Some words that stood out for me 1. Invention is the root of our #success . We’ve done crazy things together, and then made them normal. 2. A few years after a surprising invention, the new thing has become normal. People yawn. And that yawn is the greatest compliment an inventor can receive. 3. Keep inventing, and don’t despair when at first the idea looks crazy. 4. Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. #Entrepreneurship #startups #innovation …see more

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I remember asking Dave what flying SpaceShipTwo was like as soon as he got out of the spaceship on his first spaceflight… “It is like nothing else in this world” https://virg.in/R44

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In recognition of his efforts to promote girls’ #education and trigger a quick-response (QR) coded textbook revolution in #India , Ranjitsinh Disale, a village school teacher from Maharashtra, was announced the winner of the annual Global Teacher Prize 2020. He also made history as the first winner to share half his $1M prize money with other finalists. His generous gesture means the other nine #teachers who reached the final stage will receive $55,000 each. Wonderful gesture. We need more such changemakers in different fields! #inspiration …see more

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I have a new understanding of what it means to be on the edge of your seat. The #energy is contagious. #teamwork #socialmedia …see more

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The only thing great speakers sell is an open invitation to contribute to a worthy cause. I never intended to become a speaker. It was simply an opportunity that presented itself for me to spread a vision of the world I want to live in. Over the years, I've learned some speaking tips. Download at https://lnkd.in/gei3QgR. …see more

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We could never have evolved from a mail-order record retailer to a global brand if I hadn’t learnt how to delegate early on. Here are my five tips on delegating: https://virg.in/5nz

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An issue close to my heart is the rehabilitation of those who have past criminal records. Here’s why I think it matters that businesses get involved in these debates: https://virg.in/5QP #FairChecks

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A different way of looking at failure from Sara Blakely, one of my favourite entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/d7TCDVH #ReadByRichard

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Proud of all the Virgin Atlantic people playing their part in the fight against COVID-19. A big red thank you from me too. #VirginFamily

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My wife Linda asked me why I need both a ’61 Fender Stratocaster and a ’69 Telecaster. I told her, “Honey, this guitar is going to go up in value more than the stock market until I’m dead. Unfortunately, I’m taking it into my grave because I am going to need it in the after world. I’m not leaving it. I’m taking with me in my coffin the ’61 and the ’69 because I’m going to need them.” …see more

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I can’t imagine a better time to launch a new startup. + Investors with boatloads of cash and few other alternatives, no value left in the stockmarket, property is uncertain, bonds a joke. + Incredible talent on the market. + Wonderful new consumer behaviors to explore. + Brilliant new problems to solve for companies around the world + Cheaper offices + No expectations of the expensive dog and pony shows of SXSW , CES, MWC etc, instead much more access to investors and talent via free Zooms Very exciting times for those with a dream and some guts. In uncertain times, why not try to be more in control of your destiny ? …see more

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Great to see the Virgin Group and the Greater London Authority announcing £1.7m funding boost for London’s entrepreneurs. It will help our not-for-profit Virgin StartUp to start, fund, and scale businesses during this unprecedented time: https://virg.in/xCk …see more

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Google’s investment in Jio is a great sign for the India #DigitalOpportunity . A rare instance where two competitors Google and Facebook have co-invested. Jio has already brought exponential growth to India's digital explosion by expanding internet access to the masses Now, with a partnership with Google to develop entry-level 5G-enabled #smartphones , Jio is going to bring rapid digitization to the 350M feature phone users in India. This will significantly expand India’s digital economy once again, and be a net value creator for Indian startup & venture ecosystem, for bringing people on the digital highway is just the first step. Innovative startups will now have access to a customer base that was not online earlier and be able to build state of the art solutions for them Jio has been a great supporter and enabler for the Indian startups by investing in early-stage startups and giving them access to Jio’s scale from day 1. In the last 2 years, Jio has invested in startups across content, edtech, ecommerce, AR/VR & logistics. Mr Mukesh Ambani & Sundar Pichai have expressed that India will be the tech hotbed of the world and that startups are going to be pivotal in this journey. We are all excited to see how these partnerships will transform the economic & social fabric of India. …see more

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Great to see Virgin Hyperloop has been included in the EU Commission Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which aims to reduce transit-related greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050 as part of the Green Deal https://virg.in/R9m

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When we started Virgin life was all about hand-written letters, calling advertisers from phone booths, and running across town to speak with bands and banks… https://virg.in/isB

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My own journey in business and that of many others I’ve come to know over the years has made me wonder: if we could fall through the grid and succeed nonetheless, just how many other talented, driven and smart kids must have fallen through as well, but perhaps lacked the support and the right circumstances to ever live up to their true potential? https://virg.in/iDU Big Change …see more

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Life is a series of negotiations... your salary, your cable bill, your RELATIONSHIP! It's the most important skill you can perfect in your life.

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Women are better business owners than men. Why? Because men set testosterone targets. Crazy goals that they only hit 60% of the time.

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NYC is dead forever. People say, "NYC always comes back." Or "NYC has been through worse." No and no. Business, culture, food, education, quality of life, expenses, are all going in the wrong direction. I explain why and why it's not coming back. I love NYC. I wish I were wrong. But I'm not. #NYC #nycrealestate #nycjobs #realestate #nycbusiness #entrepreneurship …see more

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To confront the current state of racism in America, we need to understand the long history of inequality, slavery, violence, and oppression in the US. This archive from The Atlantic is a good place to start – documenting 163 years of writings on race and racism in America: …see more

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Filming Shark Tank in LA, but thinking of the trade wars. Trade Wars, how to invest? The trend towards e-commerce from the two largest economies in the world. US and China. Get the O’Shares paper on Internet and e-commerce investing. http://bit.ly/2N8tk97 …see more

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I have a natural aversion to the words "Hi I'm from the Government and i'm here to help you" For some investors a millisecond is a long time and for others a decade is a mid term hold. Our markets need to accommodate both and be kept as free and transparent as possible. …see more

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Holly shares the lessons she learnt from growing up with a serial entrepreneur for a dad https://virg.in/RNY

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The so-called war on drugs has been a costly failure that has achieved nothing to make societies and communities safer https://virg.in/SsY

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This never fails to fascinate me. How the #technology companies have dominated the most valuable company list. #Entrepreneurship #Business #Growth Video Credits: Dr. Marcell Vollmer …see more

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Where does optimism come from? I think it comes from an innate sense that the future is bright. Andy Grammer, an incurable optimist, thinks it starts with pain. I love his point of view. This is not a Bit of Optimism. This is...A Lot of Optimism. Hear our conversation at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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I’m delighted that Virgin Australia is ready for take-off once more, soaring out of administration, with a clear future direction to fly towards. I’m very optimistic about the future and enormously proud of all of the Virgin Australia team https://virg.in/RTD …see more

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How start-ups and small businesses are meeting new demands during COVID-19. A great interview between Holly Branson and a Virgin StartUp funded company that rescues wonky vegetables called ODDBOX : https://virg.in/N9Y

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I'm working on a new track in the kitchen. Technology has advanced so much you can record anywhere these days and I do! #song #recordingstudio #music

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Delighted to welcome Michael Colglazier as the new Chief Executive to lead Virgin Galactic into commercial operations. I believe Michael’s long and distinguished career at The Walt Disney Company, one of the world’s leading customer experience brands, provides a natural fit with Virgin’s culture as well as Galactic’s requirements as it prepares for commercial service. Thanks to George Whitesides for his outstanding leadership of Virgin Galactic over the last decade. He transitions into his new role as our Chief Space Officer having created substantial value as CEO and with Galactic poised for an exciting next chapter https://virg.in/Nk2 …see more

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If the only thing you're worried about is making more money, you'll never be as happy or successful as you could be if you worried about the FREEDOM that comes with financial solvency.

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Amazing footage from Virgin Galactic ’s latest hotfire test at its rocket motor testing facility. Exciting to think its next rocket motor to be ignited will be powering SpaceShipTwo Unity to space in the skies above Spaceport America

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As a Dad of two and grand-dude of five, I’ve realised that starting a business is a lot like having a baby https://virg.in/i22

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Book Club with Simon is back on Friday, July 10, and this time we’re reading The Infinite Game. Create your own book club, and join Simon LIVE every Friday at 1pm ET on YouTube and Facebook. Here’s the schedule: Friday, July 10: Just Cause Friday, July 17: Trusting Teams Friday, July 24: Worthy Rivals Friday, July 31: Existential Flexibility Friday, August 7: Courage to Lead You can send questions in advance to [email protected] …see more

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I can’t wait to travel for work. To be in meetings with others there. To have dinners with interesting people. To go to events where I get inspired. To have serendipitous meetings. To feel part of something. To feel the energy of others and enthusiasm and above all to laugh, play innocent jokes on each other, to experience the full richness of the brilliant people you often work alongside. I don’t think we truly understand what we’re missing out on while in survival mode. Each misconstrued email, each piece of slight aggression, that was actually us misunderstanding something. Each argument on social media that would normally have turned into reason and common ground. We’ve done well, but bring on normal. Normal wasn’t an accident. It’s what we choose . And yes, let’s find ways to improve it. Stuff the efficiency of current work, let’s strive for the richness of feeling alive. …see more

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Congratulations to the team as the second spaceship in Virgin Galactic 's fleet completes a major build milestone https://virg.in/5UX #VirginFamily

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There are iconic pictures that capture our imagination, and this has become one. Shot last week, this is a Mumbai commuter praying before boarding the local train.😊 Is he grateful to be back to work putting the pandemic behind him? Did he miss his daily commute and conversations and train friendships? Is he hoping the trains run smoothly and no lockdowns? There are so many questions our imagination can throw up. What sentiment does this picture suggest to you? #India #Inspiration #WhatInspiresMe #WeekendMusings …see more

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Delegation is a balancing act but when you get it right, that’s when growth happens https://virg.in/5nz

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So exciting that Virgin Orbit has completed a successful captive carry flight, taking the company one step closer to launching small satellites into space and improving everyone’s access to data around the globe https://virg.in/q4L

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I've always been Mr. Wonderful, but I haven't always been this financially free (or bald)! This week, I'm talking all about how I made my first million. https://lnkd.in/dSsqCX6

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“If you want peace, be sure everyone's dignity is intact.” – Archbishop Tutu. Here are my thoughts on human dignity: https://virg.in/apu

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Lovely visit to Virgin Money Australia and meet the team. Great to see their focus on disruption and customer experience

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Delighted that the brilliant Graham Norton is joining Virgin Radio UK for new weekend shows. Welcome to the #VirginFamily , Graham! https://virg.in/RJS

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I am a big fan of #SridharVembu like many others. He is a #visionary and cares for the greater interests of the community at large. His initiative of #WFH with 'Work from hometown' is laudable and I hope more companies emulate this. We need to create job opportunities to create a more equitable society and prosperity that is shared among more people. Zoho Corporation …see more

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Daymond John was in post production on his new album but was not feeling the love so he called in #TheDoctorOfGroove #MrWonderful Now he has a f$&"ing number 1 hit on his hands!

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Cracked open a bottle of a fantastic Chardonnay and the next thing I knew I put down this little 3 track ditty. At least I won’t have to pay any royalties when I play it!

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Accepting a "connection request", does not give you permission to take my email and add it to your subscriber list.  Let's have some basic manners please.

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Rogue video emerges of the #Cashflows vs. #UnclaimedFreight pre #SuperBowl jam late last night #RaysNewGarden in #Needham #massachusetts I hope this does not end up in litigation!

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The gift of spaceflight is a shared perspective. That’s why Virgin Galactic called our spaceship, Unity. So, with our next test flight window opening soon and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve been making space for love, inside our spaceship. We know that so many people around the world are separated from loved ones right now. We want to give you the chance to write a message to someone special and we’ll have it nicely designed and printed before stowing it safely aboard Unity ready for her next flight. We’ll post it back after the flight for you to send on, as a message of inspiration, optimism for the future and most of all – love! We’ll take as many messages as possible, but at some stage we’ll have to close the cabin door, so it’s first come, first served! Click here to get started on your own making space for love letter: https://virg.in/9cR …see more

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How to spend a day onboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady – getting excited for 2020: https://lnkd.in/dppjcwm #ReadByRichard

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Noreply@ emails Should be entirely illegal, but until that time they should just be considered incredibly rude. We spend several hundred billion dollars a year trying to talk to our customers and then when, in a rare, fleeting, magical moment they want to talk to us, we decide it’s not worth our time to even have an inbox where we can potentially listen. Company’s spend several hundred million dollars on ‘how did we do’ nonsense NPS software , yet can’t be bothered to access really rich, interesting, volunteered quant data for free, and get to help our customers while it matters . It’s nuts. …see more

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Some things can’t be measured in an infographic – here’s why it’s important to use your instinct in a world of analytics

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Love this idea from Virgin Megastore - introducing biodegradable bio-cassava bags https://virg.in/iYY Virgin Megastore MENA

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If you go on a racist rant, you've finished your career. And, if that's the kind of person you really are, your career SHOULD be finished.

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Two charities I support, Made By Dyslexia and Big Change , are both hidden behind doors on the Advent of Change calendar this year. Kristina has also expanded into Christmas crackers – each one containing a joke – including one from yours truly: https://virg.in/Rmh …see more

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I’ve got so many fond memories of Bondi, and it’s such a hub for active, positive people, so it’s the perfect place for Virgin Active to open our 11th club in Australia https://virg.in/iXU

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This is an opportunity. That does not mean it won’t be difficult. We will have to adapt to new roles and businesses will have to change. But if we accept the challenge, we will be better off. There is a light at the end of this tunnel. This will end. We can choose to come out of this stronger than when we started. In a recent interview with CNBC, Simon shared his tips on how leaders and all professionals can pursue that goal while working together as a team. #TogetherisBetter #TrustingTeams …see more

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This was Marie Curie's response to a reporter seeking an interview during a vacation with her husband, who had mistaken Marie for a housekeeper, and asked her if there was anything confidential she could recount! Somethings remain the same, reporters looking for a scoop and women being undermined. I know even today, many women founders and executives are routinely mistaken as the secretary or worse. Marie Curie's life has lessons and inspiration for everyone. She won the Nobel prize twice - 1903 in Physics, 1911 in Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel and the first person to win two Nobels. She was very modest, loved discussing ideas, and encouraged those around her to have perseverance. #WomenInScience #WhatInspiresMe #Motivation …see more

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Dear recruiters, I know you have an extremely difficult job. The hiring market is white hot and getting worse (better, for candidates) by the hour. We all get pinged repeatedly, daily. I mostly don't mind. However, here are a few rules you should follow to help you improve your contact:hire ratio and not turn candidates off to your pitch: 1) Don't email candidates at work. Just don't. It's incredibly unprofessional.If you email me at work (and I get these daily), you are guaranteed to be blocked and added to Junk Mail. 2) Take the time to read candidate profiles to see where their interests lie, where they are in their careers, and how your role would help them get ahead. Emailing blindly for stuff that clearly doesn't fit just turns candidates off. 3) Don't force a fit. Ever. For any reason. Don't lie. Be as transparent as possible about the opportunity. You're talking to a highly educated populous with access to data and inside company networks that you don't have. We're not dumb and we do our own research. Start with this. Adhere to integrity and first principles. Candidates actually like hearing from you about opportunities they may not otherwise have. What they don't like is to be pestered, intruded upon, and lied to. Thank you for considering the feedback. …see more

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Yesterday, I joined PayPal as Vice President and Venmo 's Chief Technology Officer. I'm truly humbled by everyone that extended their congratulations. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. In many ways, I can't believe it either :). It's an extraordinary opportunity with a phenomenal and storied technology company - certainly the biggest opportunity of my career to date. I'm grateful for everything and to everyone in my now 20 year career that helped get me here. I promise you I won't forget what truly matters: delivering consistently but with humility, taking great care of our people and our customers, and continuing to build upon a great culture of transparency and integrity. It's under those principles, and guided by them, that I'll relentlessly do what it takes to win, and beat the competition. And it is still, and as always, #dayone . …see more

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With proper measures flying can be safer than eating at a restaurant or grocery shopping during the pandemic, Harvard study says

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Celebrating the first day of trading for the world’s first and only publicly listed human spaceflight company https://virg.in/is4 Virgin Galactic NYSE

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Fly from #Australia to Miami with Virgin Australia and then take a voyage with Virgin Voyages https://virg.in/iXt #TailToSail

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It's graduation season! How many of you are thinking about taking a gap year to travel and find yourself? I've got three words for you: FORGET ABOUT IT!

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Interesting read on how mental health at work is at the top of the list at a recent #HumanAtWork chat: https://virg.in/54C

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Over the years I’ve had to make a conscious effort to put my health and fitness first (after all, you only have one body, so it makes sense to try and look after it!)

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#SharkTank has already won 4 #Emmys but it has been nominated again for 2 more as it enters its second decade. The news reminded me of a conversation with #CNBC Tyler Mathesin where we discussed the essence of its popularity as an #iconic #television platform. …see more

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A big part of being active and productive is getting into healthy habits – here are a few of mine: https://virg.in/ino Virgin Pulse

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A team is any group of two or more people working together toward a common goal. Trust is vital to a team’s success, but how do we actually put it into practice? This live online class will show you how. Join us: https://bit.ly/3nG9K1j

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Virgin StartUp is launching a webinar series to help small businesses during COVID-19 https://virg.in/qqD

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All I wanted for Christmas was 100,000 subscribers and I got 'em! As a thank you, I'm committing to answering more of your questions every week. I don't care how deep/dark/weird they are, just send them over to https://lnkd.in/eT35q7A , and make sure you subscribe at https://lnkd.in/ekRpmn6 to see if your question gets picked! …see more

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A huge thank you to all our wonderful people at Virgin Trains – it’s down to all of your incredible work every day that Virgin Trains has been the UK’s longest running and top-rated rail franchise https://virg.in/iuk #VirginFamily

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I imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Bob Chapman, legendary CEO of manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, has done more than most other leaders to bring that vision to life. A mentor of mine, I asked him to share his thoughts on Leadership. Listen to A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek …see more

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80% of business start-ups fail within three years for one singular reason: they are unable to get their customer acquisition costs below their lifetime value. Simply put, they go bankrupt advertising. I don't let that happen to my portfolio companies. The power of the #sharktank platform its that it materially reduces customer acquisition costs. Check out this Blueland commercial that we are dropping today. You are going to see it everywhere! Buy this amazing product at blueland.com …see more

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I have a new favourite class: great fun and excellent exercise joining Virgin Active Australia for Reformer Pilates on Bondi Beach https://virg.in/iXU

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How do you win a game that has no end? You can’t. There are no winners and losers in infinite games, there is only ahead and behind. Join Stephen Shedletzky (aka Shed), Lead Igniter on our team at Simon Sinek for live online classes this week on how to lead with an infinite mindset. Learn more at: simonsinek.com/shop #TheInfiniteGame #InfiniteMindset #LearnShareGrow …see more

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I have had dogs for a long time. I wish mine were so well trained. I am not good at establishing authority 😊 but really I think the dogs enjoy showing me how much they can control me. A small puddle of water is enough for a kid to enjoy and be happy. We need to keep in touch with our #puddleofjoy and simple pleasures of #life . …see more

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“California is America fast-forward” – a troubling look at how California’s current climate concerns could be an indicator for what the wider world can expect: https://lnkd.in/dAwD4ry #ReadByRichard

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Feeling alone: Saddened to read about the tragic death of CCD owner V. G. Siddhartha. I didn’t know him well, & like others, I too wondered how to make sense of this news. Who among us hasn’t felt lonely in our burdens & responsibilities at one time or the other? What stops us from giving in to despair, despondency & lose the will to live? Something snaps & you see no hope or future. Research shows that the majority of people are glad to be alive if they can get past those difficult moments. We don’t know what the soul suffers when a person dies. But we know that the people left behind are anguished for life with guilt, regret, & unresolved questions. V. G. Siddhartha, the founder of CCD, was a first-mover in the India coffee chain opportunity. But no matter how hard you work, the realities of building a successful business are soul crunching. Even with success, factors like changing markets, competition, profitability, debt, & investor pressures are ever-present. When the pressure gets too much, talk to a counselor; learn anxiety management tools; lean into your inner circle. Don’t take your life. Don’t leave behind a circle of grief. My heartfelt condolences to Siddhartha's family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. …see more

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Starting a business is hard as hell. Tracey has proven to be one of my best investments and I'm super proud of all the hard work she's done! I've always said my best investments are in businesses owned or run by women. Go get'm Tracey!

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Jana Gana Mana, as we all know, was written by Rabindranath Tagore and was first sung by him in 1911. It is surreal to hear his rendition of this very powerful and beautiful song. #RepublicDay2021 #India #inspiration #leadership Video Source: Unknown …see more

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The Art of Following Up: An Essential Strategy for Growing Your Career or Business 👋🏽 Following up - it’s one of the most important skills you can master to advance your career or grow your business. In fact, your next big opportunity may depend on whether or not you follow up - and how well you do it. In this video, I share some relevant tips on the art of following up, including how to provide value and why it’s important to use a high-touch, personalized approach in today’s high-tech world. Plus, a cool tool which makes it easier: http://www.bond.co …see more

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Usain Bolt doing what he does best - sprinting! Zero gravity doesn't hold him back! Aboard a scientific #research plane... Video Credits: Usain Bolt #SocialMedia #WeekendMusings #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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It’s time for business, civil society, government and science to come together and find new momentum to protect the ocean https://virg.in/idC

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The best ideas for businesses are often the ones that solve a problem. Great to see the progress that Grypmat has made after investing on Shark Tank https://virg.in/58f #SharkTank #Entrepreneurship

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Always great to see how Virgin StartUp help entrepreneurs to scale their businesses: https://virg.in/SQo #Crowdfunding #CrowdBoost

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It’s #WorldSpaceWeek and we’re celebrating the amazing rocket scientists at Virgin Orbit who designed and developed ventilators for #COVID19 patients: https://virg.in/ErX

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Great skill, calculated risk, singular focus. It is a good example of finding a way to overcome hurdles. I’m getting nervous simply watching it, let alone sit in that car, certainly I cannot attempt the driving. #weekendmusing #creativity #socialmedia Video Source: Unknown …see more

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Join Simon for a one-time-only discussion about Together is Better on Friday August 21 @ 1pm ET. Send your questions to [email protected] …see more

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Instagram is causing a mental health crisis that few are talking about. It's not just that we are nonchalantly scrolling the height of the Empire State building each day and not doing something better. It's not just that we are comparing our lives with others that are showing off and often least happy but trying to project otherwise. It's not just the body image projected ( often photoshopped)  that's made us feel insecure about how we look. It's not just the culture of personal branding that leads to narcissism. Or that we are now living to broadcast, not to experience. Or that we now don't seek connections but validation from strangers. It's everything. It's a total shift in they way we experience, compare, project and curate life and I think it's damaging beyond anything people have noted. Lecture over. …see more

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“Life isn’t about 'finding' fulfilment and success – it’s about creating it. Why then has creativity been given a back seat in our culture? No longer.” – Chase Jarvis https://virg.in/ip4 #CreativeCalling

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Fancy becoming Virgin Holidays ' Chief Caribbean Officer and testing out Antigua's 365 sandy beaches?

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Join Simon to discuss chapters 6 & 7 of The Infinite Game LIVE on Friday July 24 at 1pm ET. Got questions or photos of your book club? Send them to [email protected] …see more

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Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

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We should support and celebrate all types of neurodiversity and encourage children’s imagination, creativity and problem solving – the skills of the future. https://virg.in/iNo Made By Dyslexia

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In 'Chhichhore' he gave us the message not to give up on #life , and how #suicide is not the solution to even the biggest of life problems. He seemingly had everything one could ask for: young (34 years old), good looking, successful, famous. But who can know what is going on in someone's mind and the pain in one's heart? You were a fantastic actor, I loved you in MS Dhoni and how you played the role to perfection. #RIPSushant 💔 And this tragic incident reinforces why we need to watch ourselves from the slippery slope of mental stress. Be with people who remind us we are loved and will be missed! - Being aware - Understand your lows. With strong self-awareness, seek out people to be stronger in stressful times. - Seeking help - It is only human to have highs and lows. Why attach a stigma to #MentalHealth ? The health of our mind is even more important than the health of our body. - We are in it together - A little empathy and thoughtfulness can make a big difference in someone's life. …see more

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Sometimes you just have to sing it in a song. Listen to this little ditty before you watch #SharkTank this Sunday night. Royalty deals make the world go round! #entrepeneurship #song #TheRoyaltySong

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Tony Hsieh’s words and actions had an impact on how I thought, but also how I felt. He was a lovely, special man, and is a huge loss to the world. Our thoughts are with his loved ones https://virg.in/R7T

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Uniting people and entrepreneurial ideas to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world https://virg.in/ixP

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Shoutout to the penguin who ran (hopped) to prevent their friend from going off with the wrong group in the end

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Congratulations Team Dream11 🏏 for joining the unicorn 🦄 club! So proud of you for building an IP driven company out of India. Privileged to partner with Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth & excited for the next innings! #KalaariFamily #fantasysports …see more

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Dr Omar Atiq, an Arkansas oncologist who closed his clinic last spring, wipes away $650,000 of outstanding medical debt for 200 cancer patients after realizing many of them were struggling to pay.

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Those of us who adopt an infinite mindset build stronger, more innovative and inspiring teams, organizations, careers and lives. My team and I have designed a live online class to help you apply the concepts from The Infinite Game so that you can make your life, career and leadership more meaningful, inspiring and impactful: https://bit.ly/32ZslxU …see more

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“I remember that feeling that justice was served… but as I speak to you now, there is no closure.” Powerful to see how relatives of murder victims in America are coming together to condemn the death penalty: http://ow.ly/X5sN50xbZ0t #ReadByRichard …see more

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If Book Club has shown us anything, it’s that doing something together is better. Let’s keep it going! Join me NEXT Friday August 21 at 1pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to discuss Together is Better. Got questions? Send them to [email protected] …see more

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“Would you give a second chance to an entrepreneur who has tried and failed?” is a question that I often hear. 90% of startups fail and most failures are painful lessons. Smart entrepreneurs reflect on their shortcomings and apply these lessons to their next venture. They just need someone to believe in them & give them a #SecondChance . Joaquin Phoenix captured this beautifully in his #Oscar acceptance speech. "I’ve been selfish, I’ve been cruel at times, hard to work with and I’m grateful, but so many of you in this room have given me a second chance and I think that’s when we’re at our best, when we support each other. Not when we cancel each other out for past mistakes, but when we help each other to grow, when we educate each other, when we guide each other toward redemption." - Joaquin Phoenix …see more

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“In this world, when we combine head and heart – we can accomplish anything.” Wonderful to hear from Andrew Youn, director of One Acre Fund as part of Virgin Unite’s #15YearsofWonder campaign: https://virg.in/5Hw

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Exciting to see Virgin Atlantic , Delta Air Lines , Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines join forces to offer people access to more destinations across North America, Europe and the UK. Here’s more: https://virg.in/5dp

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As we celebrate #GlobalDignityDay , I wish we would all take a moment to pause and reflect what dignity should mean in our own lives https://virg.in/iMQ Global Dignity

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I'm more than bummed. We just cancelled our big family #Thanksgiving in #MiamiBeach this week. Can't mix the college kids with the grandparents. Too risky. The best gift you can give your family this holiday is their health. Only the #turkeys are happy this year! I'm already thinking ahead to next year when we will hopefully do it in the traditional fashion. In the meantime we have our memories! …see more

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Jugaad made it officially on oxford dictionary in 2017. The online version of the dictionary used the word in an example sentence as, ‘countries around the world are beginning to adopt jugaad in order to maximize resources' and gave the origin of the word as Hindi. …see more

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Can you turn your cost centers into revenue streams? Amazing how #Amazon has achieved this over time through #innovation & relentless #execution . Image credit: Chamath Palihapitiya https://lnkd.in/esWAUV6 …see more

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I’ve never met anyone quite like Jane Tewson . She is an unassuming force of nature who quietly goes about transforming the world and lighting up lives wherever she goes. It’s been wonderful to read The Art of Pollination, a new book that masterfully gets to the heart of what makes Jane and her charity Igniting Change such unique, uniting powers: https://virg.in/xwz …see more

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So exciting exploring Virgin Galactic ’s spaceship cabin design and spaceflight experience in augmented reality – now other aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts can too https://virg.in/Nnf

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#Climate change is a topic for the dinner table and also a defining topic on the political agenda. Everyone knows that increasing tree cover is one part of the answer. I found this video particularly interesting, offering a practical solution to increasing the survival rate of seeds from 10% to 90%. It also made me think about how sometimes even in #business we might ignore simple solutions to solve for problems and create complexity. #WeekendMusings Video credits: World Economic Forum …see more

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People always ask me if I have and tips and tricks to being so productive. My morning routine is one of them.

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In the modern world, keeping a promise is getting rarer and quainter. Great to see that Ajay Banga, CEO - Mastercard , take care of people and keep his promise of no layoffs during Covid. #Leadership #Management #Jobs …see more

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I find this whole idea of "the personal brand" and "thought leaders" or "influencers" really distasteful. Can't people just be themselves, have original thoughts, discuss what they find interesting etc. We are people, we are not brands, we just have personalities. Stop broadcasting, curating and strategizing and start just being.

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Sindhu Gangadharan 's corporate journey is inspiring. Some women defy the notion of limits. Can women have it all? This is a perpetual question discussed at length through all ages. What do you think holds you back? For me, if I decide to pursue something, nothing holds me back. Our mindset is our biggest strength and biggest limitation too. #InspiringPeople #WomenLeaders #WomenInBusiness …see more

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Supporting refugees isn’t a feel-good exercise; the economic case is solid. Investing in refugees opens doors to new talent and ideas that will benefit all our businesses for the better https://virg.in/ipX

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They say, acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for abundance. I like to keep a gratitude journal, and no matter how bad you think your day was, at the end of it, there will be something that you would be grateful for. #WeekendMusings …see more

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Bought these wonderful tunics for my grandchildren – hand embroidered by the students at The Eve Branson Foundation . 50 per cent from every sale goes directly to the individual maker and the rest is invested into local training programmes! https://virg.in/idd Airbnb #AirbnbExperience …see more

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A retired orchestra teacher hospitalized for covid—and who’s unable to speak due to being intubated—playing the violin to thank the medical team caring for him.

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How we can all come together to get behind the goal of a fairer, safer, healthier future on land and sea: https://virg.in/5GG

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We really really have to stop the practice of professional ghosting. I hear of people offered jobs and who sign employment contracts, never to be replied to again. I hear of people who’ve signed speaking contracts and agreed dates who never hear from the organizers again. For goodness sake have the dignity and humanity to write a short email and say “ sorry , things have changed” or “I thought I could sign this off and can’t”. To ghost someone is a pathetic way to live your life and we must fight against this. These are peoples lives you are screwing up because you don’t want to spend 20 seconds drafting a slightly tricky email. …see more

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I want an app called "Drink now". You press a button and it sends out a message to all your good mates within 2 miles and tells them you want to meet near there for a spontaneous drink. "Meal now" would be the West Coast option and extend out further.

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In #Switzerland near the village of #Prangins is one of the worlds greatest growers of #orchids the flower of love! I took the #GalaxyS9Plus @SamsungMobile gave me to try into the hot house and took these images. The camera in this thing is crazy. Now I'm one with the Orchid. …see more

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As a child, on Diwali mornings, we would wake up bright and early at 5 am. Despite the chill in the air, waking up early on this day was never met with a complaint. We would then light a diya, and take a nice oil bath (a tradition perhaps unique to India). In my home, there was a longstanding tradition of the girls performing aarti for the men of the household, post which they would give us little gifts. Mom would have made a lot of homemade sweets, a Diwali tradition. We would carefully wrap these, and walk over to the homes of friends and neighbours to deliver them personally, one of the little joys of Diwali. Come evening, we would light dozens of oil diyas, often making a little competition of it with neighbours to see whose house had more. And then, of course, the signature part of Diwali — the fireworks. We would light piles of firecrackers, lighting up our driveways and the skies with showers of sparkles! This year, I celebrate a silent Diwali with home made food and togetherness of my family. I wish you a joyous Diwali, filled with the most important thing in life - memories of togetherness and love. …see more

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You care about #ClimateChange . You care about our #Oceans . You care about #Sustainability . The Sharks do too. Watch the first pitch of tonights season premier on #ABCSharkTank at 9:00pm and meet the woman CEO who is going to change the world with one incredible idea. She sets the tone for the whole season. #SociallyResponsibleInvesting …see more

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LAST CALL: The deadline to apply for our Fort Worth workshop is Sunday, October 8 at midnight. Check it out:  http://bit.ly/2xi0kDa.

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If your New Year’s resolution is to chase your entrepreneurial dreams, here are some tips for evaluating your idea: https://virg.in/iaq

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Wonderful to see Virgin Hotels listed as one of the top hotels in Chicago by Conde Nast Traveler. In a city so renowned for design, it’s exciting to be making a mark https://lnkd.in/dq3p-Z6 #ReadByRichard

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The unforgettable Gay Byrne: my thoughts on the legendary presenter and our name-written-on-hand incident https://virg.in/ihf

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Telling wonderful stories over a delicious cup of tea. Such a lovely afternoon spent with Mohammed, our master tea maker: https://virg.in/5TH Virgin Limited Edition #VirginFamily

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The societal effects of Instagram are really starting to freak me out. Endless people broadcasting their lives, seeking validation and followers & accidentally courting envy. Worries me greatly for well balanced 30+ year olds, but scares me more for younger folk. Maybe I'm wrong, but seems we should live life, not broadcast it.

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The Elders Foundation are working on getting countries to work together to tackle global challenges: https://virg.in/iXd #OYW2019

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Every morning when I wake up there is another empty #cruzeship anchored off my empty beach. This is an index. The #chronavirus wont be gone until these ships are!

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I am currently reading this book ‘Range - Why generalists triumph in a specialized world’ and it brings a fresh perspective that being ‘Jack-of-all-trades’ does have merit. It is counterintuitive to what we all have been told since childhood - Pick a #career and specialize in it. In the world full of specialists, having dabbled in a range of work exposes one to different ideas and the ability to have diverse perspectives. In some sense, traditional companies always encouraged senior leadership roles to work in different departments to understand the business more holistically. Coming to #entrepreneurs , I have personally seen that the ability to wear different hats at the same time and the ability to deep dive into these different subjects is a hallmark of a good entrepreneur. #WeekendMusings …see more

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If you are a #watchonista like me the raging debate is what watch to wear to the #superbowl this weekend. I'm going off piste and wearing a #VacheronConstantin Historiques American 1921. The origins of this watch go back to 1921, when Vacheron Constantin created a limited series of watches just for American motorists. The idea was to create a watch optimized for reading with your hands on the steering wheel, so the dial was rotated to place it at the correct angle for easy viewing. The high noon numeral "12" is actually 30% off axis and it freaks people out when the see it. This is a new and welcomed addition to my collection modified by the good people at HODINKEE, Inc. with a custom red band so I'm giving it some love. I love a watch that starts a conversation! …see more

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Are you avoiding a difficult conversation? You don’t need to. There’s a simple and powerful tool to transform the conversations you want to avoid to ones that can foster greater connection, growth and trust. Learn how from entrepreneur, author and my friend, Kristen Hadeed. You can also check out her Live Class on How to Deliver and Accept Feedback Effectively at https://bit.ly/2TbCUJp . The next class is on May 14 at 10am ET. https://bit.ly/3cpu6aj #LearnShareGrow #Feedback …see more

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People have to stop doing their jobs like they are covering their asses so they won't get fired. Instead wake up and try to make a difference- otherwise what's the point in working.

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Excited to introduce two new pilots to the Virgin Galactic team. Welcome to the #VirginFamily Patrick and Jameel: https://virg.in/aPn

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I’m back at my second home making sure you don’t have to remortgage YOUR home to drink amazing wine! https://lnkd.in/dJcJMam

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We all want to feel like we belong. We feel safe surrounded by people who see the world the way we see it. This is why we all have to find our tribe. Social psychologist and award-winning Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy , certainly found hers - The Grateful Dead. So I sat down with this lifelong Deadhead to talk about the value of finding your tribe. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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I like income. I invest in the ETF OUSA because I get income from Quality Dividends. Find out why Quality matters from my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments : http://bit.ly/2GPtQEz

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In case you missed it… interesting listen about the growing global interest in sustainable businesses, in plant-based diets, and in the win-win formula of producing fully recyclable, sustainable products https://virg.in/aeP #EarthUnscrewed …see more

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I’m so proud of the Virgin Voyages team and everything that has been achieved with their first ship: https://virg.in/59w

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This is so sad. It’s truly tragic to lose to covid someone so special — an inspiration who gave us hope, showing us with good cheer that we all can help and support those on the frontline in the battle against the horrible virus. May he Rest In Peace. #TomMoore #nhs #covid19 #covid …see more

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To get on top of problems, and seize opportunities, it is going to take everybody working together. I hope that 2020 is the year of cooperation and collaboration https://virg.in/5km

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People don't spend enough time thinking about the future and what they've got to save for when they get old. It's not easier when you're older to make money — it's easy to make money when you're younger, so pay your debt off NOW!

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Of the 100s of companies we reviewed for our SPAC, 23andMe stands head and shoulders above the rest. As an early investor, I have seen 23andMe develop into a company with enormous growth potential. Driven by Anne’s vision to empower consumers, and with our support, I’m excited to see 23andMe make a positive difference to many more people’s lives https://virg.in/9Sj …see more

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Just a little reminder for the UK. For some lockdowns mean a little more time with the kids, a bit more working from the spare room, a bit more cosying next to loved ones. Perhaps time to tidy the house or plant bulbs or start a new craft project in the workshop. Another box set to gorge on TV. For others they mean the removal from life of seemingly absolutely everything they live for, the destruction of their livelihoods, sudden removal of any hope for the future. The chance of feeling alive vanish until a time they can't imagine. They mean day after day spent alone, or trapped with abusive partners, time away from dying loved ones, or people they planned to marry trapped in other countries. They mean lost dreams, lost deposits, lost savings, people dying alone, and funerals where people never get to say goodbye. They mean unemployment for years to come, crippling anxiety, the need to give up on dreams. They mean suicide, mental health issues, substance abuse issues. They don't mean a lost year, they mean a widespread massive loss of ANY sense of meaning or purpose or routine or belief in the or their future. So if you're in the former, please think of the latter and spare your virtue signalling. If in the latter, hang on in there and feel free to DM me. …see more

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After my step Dad graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana he took a job with the ILO as a productivity expert and our family began to travel the world moving to a new country every two years. I've been everywhere, Cyprus, Cambodia, Tunisia, Ethiopia and all over Europe. During our travels George introduced me to the most eclectic foods and wines the world has to offer. I was particularly fond of German Black Forest Cake. To make this delicacy you need to understand the delicate balance between the cream, the kirsch soaked cherries, the chocolate cake layers and the crispy thin brittle chocolate that provides the subtle "crunch". Today, most attempts to make Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cake are dismal failures. No one wants to invest the time it takes. I am changing all that. I have been working with a team of pastry chefs for 5 months to bring the world's best back. I made the way it was baked decades ago, no corners cut! Now I am about to unleash it on the world. I'm personally selling my masterpiece on QVC this Wednesday afternoon March 27th. I can say with certainty and with much pride that this is the best Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cake you have ever tasted! Shop it here: https://lnkd.in/et4n3FE …see more

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As part of Black History Month, Virgin Limited Edition 's Chuks Nwaobasi shares his powerful, personal story of experiencing racism in the UK https://virg.in/ahh

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My thoughts on collaboration and why it’s so important to surround yourself with a great team: https://virg.in/56n #VirginFamily

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21 days #lockdown #stayathome Stay where you are. If we cannot manage this 21 days, then India will be pushed back by 21 years. India will bear the financial consequences of the lockdown. But to save the lives of every Indian is my biggest priority: PM Modi. Narendra Modi Humor. Faith. Family. Positivity. Empathy. Purpose - each one of these helps make this bearable. I wish you all these in abundance, my friends. we are all in this together. …see more

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Brightline Trains (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) have launched a mobile barbershop to teach young people about rail safety and mental health. Such a creative way of addressing an important issue: https://virg.in/5gH

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Over the last 40 years, the total return of the S&P 500 was 9,000% (11.9% annually) and 68% of the total return can be attributed to compounding and re-invested dividends. Learn how I’m investing. http://bit.ly/2OPws6n

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Success isn't simple - it can change a person, make you be less kind to the hospitality person who brings you your food, take your staff for granted, neglect your family. It's easy to be a rich jerk - but rich jerks are usually lonely jerks, and after eventually they realize that success is meaningless when you're alone - even when you're alone in a pile of money! You've got to stay grounded. The key to that is RESPECT. Respect the guy who sells you your coffee in the morning. Respect your office admin. Respect your wife. You didn't get successful on your own! Full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ecT63GD …see more

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Busting the #myth a problem can be solved by allocating more #resources . A small talented and coordinated team, can outdo an army of people. This is why #startups can beat incumbents despite their many resources. Lot to learn from this video of 3 Japanese football players trying to score a goal against 100 children. …see more

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We all need courage these days. The courage to speak out, the courage to be optimistic, the courage to take care of our loved ones when we’re hurting. Guy Raz and I talked about where courage comes from and how to find it. Guy is the podcast king. He was also a war correspondent. So he knows a lot about courage. His ideas are absolutely inspiring. Listen to our conversation on this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism: apple.co/simonsinek (or anywhere you listen to podcasts) …see more

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An interesting look at how embracing diversity has benefitted humanity throughout history - from ancient Greece to cracking the Enigma Code: https://lnkd.in/dYDFCgN #ReadByRichard Matthew Syed …see more

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Noah from Virgin Mobile Canada has shared his thoughts on Pride and why being able to be yourself at work is important. https://virg.in/NQd #VirginFamily

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Welcome to the Shark Tank family, Tripp! I'm SO inspired by young entrepreneurs. http://le-glue.com/

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Twitter has challenged us to wear a mask ... and, if we do, the company will provide its users with that much-desired “edit” function. Come on all, we can do this ... and, clearly, for reasons well beyond Twitter’s incentive — namely, our wellbeing as individuals , as family members and as a society. #wearamask #mask #covid19 #twitter …see more

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw Video Credit: Patrick Ottley-O'Connor …see more

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As we wave goodbye to Virgin Atlantic 's last 747, here’s a look back at how our journey together began: with a love story and a scribble on a blackboard https://virg.in/Dyu

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Lighting up a room and overcoming bitterness – wonderful life lessons from Nelson Mandela https://virg.in/jV6 Richard Stengel Literati

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I have made so many mistakes in my #life . I am not perfect. Yet there is hope and faith that I can be better each day. #Learning #Entrepreneurship #BestAdvice

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Approximately 9 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean each year, threatening our ecosystems, wildlife and human health. Fascinating learning how Inside Natational Geographic Society is working to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis: https://virg.in/57E …see more

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Thank you to everyone for following – I love sharing with and learning from you all #LinkedInTopVoices

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They say faith can move mountains. In this case, #teamwork by 100s of enthusiastic people moved a truck uphill out of a gorge! #Inspiration #India #Weekendmusing …see more

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The teams at Virgin Hotels ’ properties are working hard to keep all of their guests safe. Virgin Hotels is the first hotel group in the US to work with Mobility Mojo to share all of the work they’re doing to ensure every guest’s return is as safe as possible. Mobility Mojo was co-founded by Stephen Cluskey , who was left paralysed from the neck down after falling off a hay bale as a teen. His new perspective inspired him to set up Mobility Mojo, which helps hotels to evaluate and share their accessibility features. Virgin Hotels started using Mobility Mojo last year and received a gold star rating https://virg.in/xyU …see more

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I have a confession... Shark was never my first career choice. When I grew I wanted to be one thing. A rockstar...on the cover of the Rolling Stone, baby. This week I got a little closer to my dream, sitting down with Gus Wenner - CEO of Rolling Stone. We're talking about building brands, the music industry, and everything in between. On this week's episode: "How has digital media changed the music industry?" "Has COVID-19 killed the future of live music?" "How to play the guitar when you can't read music," and more! https://lnkd.in/ebRg2JP …see more

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Does money corrupt? Absolutely, if the money is the only thing you care about. Full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eGuQuyP

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15 years of never accepting the unacceptable - Holly reflects on the impact being made by our foundation Virgin Unite : https://virg.in/5Ti

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The impact created by founders like Divya Gokulnath , BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) is a definite inspiration to other women founders to follow the path. Lakshmi Pratury hosted an evening of thought-provoking discussions INKtalks with an incredible set of women! …see more

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Here are some people who accomplished things late in life. I admire all of them. I'm 47, and one day I'm going to figure out what I want to do with my life: http://ow.ly/OZM430j9gsl http://ow.ly/i/DZeT9

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“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

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Massive turnout for protests against Poland’s tightened abortion law over the weekend—biggest demonstrations against the ruling PiS party since it came into power in 2015. Credit: IG/@mr_fly_guy_one …see more

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The biggest marathon in the world: Grab your trainers and get ready for the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2021

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Heartwarming to read all the positive stories of how people have been helping their communities: https://virg.in/bsy Virgin Media #LocalLegends

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Want to make a difference this #HumanRightsDay and stand up for human rights around the world? Join Amnesty International ’s Write for Rights campaign, encouraging everyone to take action and write to governments in support of those who have been imprisoned, disappeared and attacked: https://virg.in/RVt …see more

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I have been going to the office since July for about 2 days a week. Here is why: 1. I miss the office 2. I miss the snacks in the office 3. I miss the people in my office 4. I miss the ease of communicating ideas face-to-face 5. Most importantly, I don't want #covid19 fear to stop me from getting on with #life . How 'homesick' for the office are you? #WorkFromHome #India Image credit: WhatsApp/Source unknown …see more

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It’s rare to have a friend from childhood and stay friends for life, and to have shared so many experiences together. I’ll miss Nik Powell enormously, as so many of us will - https://virg.in/5fw

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Sharing the biggest lesson I learnt from Nelson Mandela with my book club: https://virg.in/RQX Literati

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This is Red. Red is my service pup. You see... Red listens. He listens to intuition and senses heightened heart rates and emotion... He notices changes in movement and tone. When he is triggered by an episode, he approaches the subject and puts his paw on the subject to signal change and comfort. If we are on a video call, He is always in the background. Stress, seizures, anxiety and everything in between, he is here to serve others ALWAYS before himself. Always alert. Leading with love. Let's be more like Red. Listen. Support. Love. #leadership #motivation #chantelshares …see more

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Nice to hear from Virgin StartUp on the latest episode of #EarthUnscrewed - discussing how sustainable start-ups are having more and more of a positive impact on the planet: https://virg.in/5fo

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Maintaining the pristine state of the deep waters of Antarctica is vital not just for the wonderful wildlife that lives there, but also for the future of our planet https://virg.in/idC

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We all deserve to have a job that aligns with our values and means something to us. Our team is here to help you reframe your resume and cover letter into an inspiring reflection of you that starts with WHY. Leave with actions steps, resources to set you on the path to finding a job that you love: https://bit.ly/2KwKq06 …see more

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My little brother would have graduated high school today. A part of me feels so guilty. For being the older brother & for being alive. He was so much smarter and so much more talented than I am. I spent so much time working for a better life for myself and the people I cared about... and I neglected my relationship with one of the people I loved most. If you’re working right now — tell someone you love... that you love them. I promise that’s one thing you’ll never regret. I miss you every day little brother. I’ve become a better person because of you. I promise I’ll make you proud. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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I got a glimpse of his #life reading "Travelling to Infinity" by his wife, Jane Hawkins. It made me think at many levels. He would have been 79 today (DOB: Jan 08, 1942). Reducing expectations to zero is a powerful thought; it doesn't mean you give up. It means it frees you from fear and failure. Also, no expectations mean you free yourself from external recognition to validate your work and achievements. This is so apt for Hawkins, who was never awarded a Nobel prize, although, in 2020 (two years after his passing), a Nobel prize was given for his work on black holes, which came too late for Hawkins. #Inspiration #Motivation #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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Wonderful to drop by Virgin Radio Dubai and catch up with Brent Black and talk about all the exciting things happening for the Virgin Group in 2020

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Every person as the right to pursue their purpose and meaning in life, and to reach their full potential. That’s what #globaldignity is all about. https://virg.in/iMQ

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Virgin Galactic 's first spaceflight from Spaceport America is expected to occur between November 19-23 https://virg.in/aKS

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Lovely to meet the team behind Change Please and hear how Tom went from homeless in London to a head barista and trainer:

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Fun #winefact : most people are drinking their red wine too warm, and their white wine too cold! My secret to perfect wine is to stick it outside for 10 or 15 mins. Your wine will be around 63 degrees - perfect temperature for sipping!! (Although might not work in South Beach!!) 🍷 #winewednesday https://lnkd.in/eNp2mGe …see more

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes history one last time as the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol. 📸: Chip Somodevilla …see more

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Lovely chance for kids to have a little homeschooling adventure from the comfort of home with Virgin Limited Edition 's live classes from all around the world:

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I started saying “NO” to people who weren’t right for me. I started saying “NO” to everything I didn’t want to do. I started saying “NO” to mindless meetings, mindless events, mindless people who were bad for me, mindless food or alcohol, mindless anger and regret. Mindless TV and news. I started saying “NO” to colonoscopies and other things related to painful medical experiments. I listed all the things I could say “NO” to and I still do. When you have a tiny tiny piece of shit in the soup it doesn’t matter how much more water you pour in and how many more spices you put on top. There’s shit in the soup. I had been saying YES to the wrong things for 20 years... http://bit.ly/2id5A4r …see more

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“There is still much work to be done, and we must not waiver in our efforts to protect Africa’s wildlife.” #SidesOfAHorn writer and director, Toby Wosskow is sparking a global conversation about the rhino poaching crisis: https://virg.in/SQz

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Exciting to see the spacesuits the Virgin Galactic pilots will wear as they fly astronauts to space – fantastic designs https://virg.in/RLv Under Armour #VirginFamily

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I always tell investors that if they’re looking to boost the income generated by their portfolio, they may want to consider high quality dividend paying stocks. Get the new Dividend Strategy report by my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments : http://bit.ly/2GPtQEz …see more

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Today was a joyful celebration of Karthik Nageswaran , Padma Balaji , Padmavathi SK , and Satish Hebbar completing 10+ years at Kalaari. It was great for once to not #WorkFromHome but meet our colleagues in person who are our second family. I am grateful for the #teamwork and immense dedication they bring to #KalaariFamily . I wish them many more decades of successful #careers . #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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The three G20 world leaders that took coronavirus least seriously fell victim to the disease themselves.

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Forget the politics of this. Just think of it as a brand video. And as an effective way to #communicate your message, this is well done. This is truly out of the box #campaigning ! I'm beyond impressed! #DelhiElections https://lnkd.in/fDaHSB7 …see more

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“He was sunny. Being in his presence was like being outside on a beautiful summer afternoon.” Discussing the sunny side of Nelson Mandela with Richard Stengel : https://virg.in/RQX

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It would be great if we could all be a bit nicer on here. A bit more calm and balanced, maybe even respectful. Maybe we can all read posts properly before writing a comment, maybe write things that contribute to the discussion after some thought. Maybe reply to what someone writes , not what you you assumed they said. What it is about social media that brings our personal attacks so quickly? Why does it mean debates veer to the extreme, not meander towards a middle based on listening and quality contributions. …see more

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My friends @wkdgoodcupcakes kicked off their annual cupcake pledge drive today! For just $5, you can send a taste of home to troops overseas! https://lnkd.in/e47Wxm2

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I swear the people I know with "office jobs" are largely working 50% harder than they've ever before, and accomplishing about 50% less. It's not just Zoom fatigue, it's poor consideration of what "meetings" are for, it's endless tactical projects that consume time and accomplish nothing. FOCUS on / a tiny number/ of simple things / that matter / brilliantly / Everything else isn't just not that helpful, it's a barrier to what matters. …see more

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In the startup world, if you have an inspired team, a great product, and have happy customers, you will become a Unicorn. Pick the right priorities, not chase unicorn status without fundamentals in place. #Motivation #teamwork #MondayMotivation …see more

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We are living in a polarized world filled with fear and uncertainty. There is, however, a way we can overcome all of it - Love. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Aloe Blacc and I, talked about how we must Fight with Love and Fight for Love. This is… A Bit of Optimism. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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It was great to experience the active #learning philosophy at the Amazon Rubaru #Leadership Talks. Thank you for hosting me, Raghava Rao , Srikanth K N , Anurag Goyal . https://lnkd.in/eYtKUqf …see more

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Ready, steady, grow! Virgin StartUp is supporting London’s entrepreneurs to start, fund, and scale their businesses https://virg.in/xCk

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Great to hear so many wonderful ideas in Virgin Atlantic’s Pitch to Rich competition – it was incredibly hard to pick a winner: https://virg.in/iWH

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Love me or love to hate me, you can alway bet on one thing. I will always tell the truth. Ask Mr. Wonderful is my new podcast. Join me weekly as I sit down with my friends, family, and business associates to answer the burning life advice questions you’ve always wanted to ask Mr. Wonderful. Your friends, your family - they may not always tell you the truth. But that's exactly what I am here for. Ask Mr. Wonderful. Download now on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://lnkd.in/eKj7gGr Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eXTKgJf Stitcher: https://lnkd.in/erXzdpG Google Play: https://lnkd.in/e8JXHre …see more

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#namaste goes universal. India’s gift to the world for #healthyliving Namaste - “The sacred in me recognizes the sacred in you"

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One week to go until Holly Branson 's #MakeAMask Instagram competition closes! Find out how your little ones can enter the #competition and design their own face mask. The winner will get a £500 Virgin Experience Days voucher and 1,000 of the winning mask designs made by The Skill Mill donated to charity: …see more

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When #nature is your muse, the creation has got to be this beautiful… #WeekendMusings #Art #Creativity Video Source: Unknown …see more

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With an incredible group of Chinese entrepreneurs in Beijing: Robin Li of Baidu, Jack Ma of Alibaba, Terry Gou of Foxconn, Pony Ma of Tencent.

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I want to harness the potential of crypto currencies to make it less expensive for entrepreneurs to raise capital. The solution is to work with regulators to bring asset backed coins to market that use the blockchain to provide smart contracts that prove ownership. If I can get this regulated ICO done it's a game changer! …see more

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How exciting to unveil the world’s first exclusive spacewear system for private astronauts https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

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The #1 cause of divorce isn't cheating...it's MONEY! Ask your significant these 3 questions to avoid financial and romantic heartbreak! 💔

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I have many investments in the gifting and #wedding space. The #Covid19 pandemic has devastated these industries, cost billions of dollars and millions of jobs and now practically no weddings. It's not right. On Friday I became ordained and on Saturday held my first Virtual Wonder Wedding. Congratulations Ian and Erica. Love always finds a way! Thank-you Honeyfund.com, Inc. FairyTail Pet Care …see more

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Looking back at how Virgin Hotels freed the WiFi. Exclusive insight from our new design book, #VirginByDesign https://virg.in/SuE

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Great to read about South Africa's commitment to preserving and protecting the ocean: https://virg.in/Sw4

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Einstein was an incredibly low-key, humble person, always careful not to say anything that sounded too proud. His #wisdom is even more applicable in today’s society.

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‪Pfizer vaccine with 90% effectiveness. ‬ ‪Overall COVID mortality rates down 30%-50%.‬ ‪Both from scratch. ‬ ‪In 8 months. ‬ ‪The next few months are going to be rough. But this is great news for 2021. ‬ …see more

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If challenged to a bike race, I’m always game. But nobody told me that I was racing a professional cyclist! https://virg.in/5WG

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Congrats on being recognized among The 50 Most Powerful #WomenInBusiness by Fortune India , Divya Gokulnath . You have made immense contributions to the #education and startup ecosystem in #India . This is a well-deserved laurel. #Entrepreneurship …see more

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Look after yourself this festive season with these great tips from Virgin Pulse https://virg.in/zkb

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“Always be unapologetically true to yourself in business and in life.” These wise words were spoken by the late Tony Hsieh, who lived by them every day https://virg.in/R7T

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There is a difference between being positive and optimistic. Positivity is telling ourselves and others that everything is good, even if it isn’t. Optimism accepts the truth of reality and looks forward to a brighter future. Simon recently sat down with Dennis Miller to talk about how embracing an optimistic perspective can help us all. https://bit.ly/2WKjBrr #DennisMillerPlusOne #Optimism …see more

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I’m delighted that Virgin Galactic is working with NASA and the Southwest Research Institute on such an exciting initiative to expand scientific research in space. We are greatly looking forward to Dr. Alan Stern’s spaceflight.

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Many of Britain’s fastest growing companies on the Sunday Times Fast Track league table are founded by serial entrepreneurs who have previously set up successful companies – this got me thinking about what makes a serial entrepreneur: https://virg.in/iRL …see more

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In March the #Covid -19 pandemic caused panic and chaos in the lives of almost every business owner and entrepreneur. Here is a case study on how one survived. The story of the Bertello Pizza Oven business's direct-to-customer digital pivot is an inspiration to any business operator, large or small, that wants to survive in the new America 2.0! #entrepreneurship #sharktank …see more

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Playboy wasn't part of her plan... She wanted to act. But they told her: "You're branded as playmate, so that's what you are." She didn't give up. In this interview  Amanda Cerny tells me her secrets to becoming a social media influencer and the #actor she's always wanted to be. She taught me how you can CHOOSE YOURSELF: http://apple.co/1ewcX8D …see more

♥ 2309 · Comments 99

Wonderful to celebrate with some of our champions from all over the world at the 2019 Virgin Stars awards with Holly and Sam https://virg.in/iur #VirginFamily

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REMEMBER: When you're dead, nobody will care how many hours you put in the office... http://bit.ly/2qX6Lpp

♥ 2302 · Comments 94

One of the quickest ways to go broke is eating out for every meal! DON’T DO IT! I practice “make-ahead Monday” every week when I’m not travelling. I prepare three delicious dishes out of the same ingredient (this week it’s beef!) and I’m able to have 5 star meals all week, on a budget. Let me help you meal prep! I know you’re going to die for my Swiss sliders. …see more

♥ 2300 · Comments 117

Hot November News! You heard it here first...I’m officially a global ambassador for WeWork. ⚡️ One of my favorite parts of doing what I do and wearing the hats that I wear is partnering with brands I feel are really leading the way in innovation and the future of business. 🙋🏽‍♀️ No longer just for start-ups, enterprise companies of all sizes (think Microsoft and AirBnB) are leveraging the agile and creative spaces of WeWork. 💪🏽 If you’ve ever wondered where to get office space for you or even hundreds, let me solve this one for you. 🤓 Oh, and did I mention you get up to 20% off for just being a part of my epic community? ☺️ we.co/shama #business #startups #globalization #spaces #workspace …see more

♥ 2290 · Comments 168

Financial Freedom is a lifelong journey that starts with our habits. Getting rich isn't easy, but it's a lot easier than some people would have you believe!

♥ 2280 · Comments 143

Virgin StartUp is our not-for-profit entrepreneurial hub where you can find lots of advice, events and tips for helping your business grow: https://virg.in/5RL

♥ 2280 · Comments 58

So you're pregnant or have kids screaming in the background and you're trying to do a deal with me...here's my message.

♥ 2279 · Comments 131

Psychedelics could save lives, cure depression, help alcoholism, get people off opioids—why wouldn’t I want to be invested?! MindMed and microdosing are making waves and I am so excited to be a part of it! What do you think of microdosing? …see more

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Watching P.V. Sindhu's workout regimen helps you understand why she is a world champion. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears are shed behind the scenes. There are no overnight successes! Congratulations #PVSindhu on winning #WorldChampionship2019 ! You make India 🇮🇳 proud :) …see more

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Exercise is at it’s best when you aren’t even thinking of it as exercise – it’s simply going about your day and having fun https://virg.in/iuj

♥ 2278 · Comments 97

Years ago Mark Burnett hired my daughter Savannah O'Leary to be a production assistant on the set of Shark Tank set. I thought the brutal hours (wake up 3:30am and 12 hours days) would de-glorify the film and television production business for her and set her on a different career pursuit. I was wrong. She caught the bug and has been working in film ever since. Yesterday the New Yorker publisher her latest work, a short doc called #GoneViral about the Ken Bone phenomena that occurred in the last election. I hope you enjoy it, its so timely. I'm a proud dad! …see more

♥ 2277 · Comments 164

I’ve joined other business leaders from around the world to call for a fair and equitable recovery in the wake of this pandemic. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEhPX68 #futureofbusiness

♥ 2274 · Comments 100

Interesting read on Airly, an AI-powered air quality technology company backed by Holly Branson , which is addressing the worldwide air pollution crisis. Here’s more: https://virg.in/EKh

♥ 2271 · Comments 109

Clearly not all crypto currencies are created equally. Bitcoin is the winner so far and it proved there is demand for a digital currency but it's only $1 trillion in market cap. Thats nothing in terms of a currency and gold is $104 trillion so its still a nothing burger as an alternative asset. The big opportunity is this. What if China, Europe and North America adopted a single digital currency. That would be fantastic for trade and fund flows. Maybe I'll let them call it WonderCoin, but I'll need a royalty! #bitcoin …see more

♥ 2270 · Comments 284

For many years, the needs of disabled people have been ignored and their status in society undermined. I'm pleased to say Virgin has joined The Valuable 500 to show our commitment to putting disability inclusion on our board agenda. Join us and help work towards a more inclusive future: thevaluable500.com #Valuable500 …see more

♥ 2266 · Comments 165

I'm fired up about an exciting debate I’m doing in Vegas on July 18. My opponent? John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods Market, who believes in the dangerous "conscious capitalism" idea that business is all about feelings & treating each other with kindness! www.freedomfest.com …see more

♥ 2265 · Comments 209

Unemployment caused my disability and I desperately wish more people understood the debilitating consequences of burnout before it's too late... The stress of not knowing where your next meal will come from, how to keep the heat on, forgetting the taste of fresh produce living off of canned goods, and the other added pressures of caring for a newborn... When I lost my vision from severe optic neuritis I was scared, but when I lost my ability to walk I was absolutely hopeless. How would anyone want to hire me like this? Was my professional career completely over at 25?! Stress devoured my immune system. I'll never be the same... but I count my blessings habitually! Eternally grateful to have recovered my sight in one eye and humbled by the mobility challenges. But it's all a little too late and there's no cure. So if you're reading this, PROMISE me one thing... The next time you become overwhelmed by external pressures, pause and breathe. Prioritize yourself because we are delicate creatures. Remind yourself that there is ALWAYS a special place for you, regardless of endless obstacles in your way. If you can relate, please contact me. You are not alone. We are stronger together ❤ #careers #disability #burnout …see more

♥ 2264 · Comments 455

The heartland of America is doing something else while we're going nuts on the East Coast and the West Coast. They don't listen to any of this stuff, they’re not tuned in to Washington. They don't care about all this noise. They're looking at their businesses and watching a slow change in enhanced growth that they haven't seen in 20 years. …see more

♥ 2262 · Comments 140

In My Blood It Runs is now screening at virtual cinemas across the UK. Virgin Unite is proud to support this incredible film:

♥ 2260 · Comments 85

Looking forward to joining the Paris Peace Forum next week talking about the #HighSeas Treaty negotiations and why it's so important to protect the ocean. Join us (register by Nov 10th): https://lnkd.in/eBXncGp #BBNJ

♥ 2258 · Comments 86

Exciting news that The UK Space Agency will grant £7.35m to support satellite air-launch from Spaceport Cornwall with Virgin Orbit

♥ 2257 · Comments 71

Resumes/CV's seem entirely pointless these days. Things I care about: A persons values, opinions, ability to reason, imagination, writing skills, ability to make decisions, relationship building skills, agility and dexterity, how they cope with set backs, how well they work with people very different to themselves. Things I could not care less about: What school they went to, what they studied, when, and largely what experience they have. Which is pretty much all a resume is. I long for the day we judge candidates based on pieces they've written, viewpoints they've expressed, things they've made, relationships they've built, initiatives or groups they are part of. …see more

♥ 2251 · Comments 293

Have a look at the right hand side of the photo: Of all the front pages I've seen today, the The New York Times found the best way to capture the historic loss of jobs in April. #economy #markets #employment #unemployment #wages #labormarket #jobs #nytimes …see more

♥ 2248 · Comments 187

We are what we think. The more power behind the thought and the more frequent the thought, it takes shape and sets its roots into our core being. It becomes our reality. Why not feed our brain with positive, big, and strong thoughts. If I think I can, I can. #MondayMotivation #motivation #MentalHealth …see more

♥ 2244 · Comments 112

"It’s such a unique place to be, there aren’t many businesses like it, there is always something exciting happening.” Great hear from Ugo Eboh at Virgin Money UK PLC

♥ 2238 · Comments 89

The Tyranny of Cat Filters on Zoom: Exhibit A. P.S. This is the best video you’ll see today. Hands down.

♥ 2235 · Comments 172

Rather than wanting to go to university, I told a potential business partner as a teenager: “Let’s get out there, let’s get going!” Sounds about right

♥ 2225 · Comments 104

From crashing bikes into rivers to childhood businesses selling budgies and Christmas trees, from rationing tea to running Virgin Records – remembering a wonderful lifetime of adventures with my dear friend Nik - https://virg.in/5fw

♥ 2222 · Comments 74

Tel Aviv, Mumbai, Sao Paulo – such an exciting time for Virgin Atlantic as they are growing and opening more routes https://virg.in/iWM

♥ 2220 · Comments 98

“The universe, which is not merely the stars and the moon and the planets, flowers, grass, and trees, but other people, has evolved no terms for your existence, has made no room for you, and if love will not swing wide the gates, no other power will or can.” A brilliant and thought-provoking piece by James Baldwin from 1962 that is sadly still relevant today: https://lnkd.in/dUgwmK5 ? #BlackHistoryMonth …see more

♥ 2220 · Comments 129

Brilliant to join the Paris Peace Forum to talk about why we need to protect the high seas: https://virg.in/RZf

♥ 2216 · Comments 111

From a tagine cooking class in a Berber kitchen, to meeting the students of the The Eve Branson Foundation – my recent trip to Morocco was one to remember https://virg.in/idd Airbnb #AirbnbExperience …see more

♥ 2209 · Comments 70

Lovely to read how Virgin Australia have been making changes to get a little more happiness into each and every day. Read about their ‘5 Days of Happy’ challenge here: https://virg.in/iba

♥ 2209 · Comments 84

Interesting reading about FITCH Brew Co , a Virgin StartUp backed business that has had to pivot during the pandemic & started exporting to the US https://virg.in/paJ

♥ 2206 · Comments 63

Virgin Atlantic is calling on the UK government to grasp this once in a generation opportunity by enabling the creation of a second flag carrier to compete effectively across domestic, short and long haul routes at Heathrow https://virg.in/iA6

♥ 2203 · Comments 77

Cases of fraud, including online scams, topped UK crime statistics for the first time in 2019 and cost UK consumers £190bn per year. Watch our animated guide to help tackle online fraud https://virg.in/5JL #Fraud #Scams #cybersecurity …see more

♥ 2201 · Comments 88

How to test your ideas and tackle challenges by turning them into opportunities: https://virg.in/iQf

♥ 2200 · Comments 69

In the book of Genesis, it says it took God six days to create Earth and heaven and one day of rest. Most of us have read about this new hospital created in just eight mind-boggling short days. Just imagine the #teamwork and #motivation to pull it together. Let’s hope #coronavirus is contained and does not reach pandemic proportions. …see more

♥ 2197 · Comments 121

Here my attempt at #Hendrix #LittleWing recorded in the studio yesterday. I know I could do better but I like the bluesy vibe it has even with the imperfections. https://lnkd.in/eiZ6wBr #Music #askmrwonderful

♥ 2196 · Comments 158

My thoughts on drawing circles around the things that matter to us to try and maximise our own personal impact on others and the planet:

♥ 2195 · Comments 75

South Africa has always been a destination close to our hearts at Virgin Atlantic https://virg.in/i7h #BusinessIsAnAdventure

♥ 2190 · Comments 51

Great to see the relaunched Virgin.com - the home of the Virgin Group, the family, and our non-profit foundation, Virgin Unite . For the most up-to-date news, features and the best of the brand, you can find it on virgin.com .

♥ 2186 · Comments 72

Virgin StartUp have launched their Future of Business content series. Over the next few months, they’ll be sharing tips, expert insights, and showcasing the Virgin StartUp-funded founders doing great things: http://virg.in/aPk

♥ 2185 · Comments 93

Virgin Media and Scope have helped a million disabled people with advice and support to help them get into and stay in employment https://virg.in/RBK #WorkWithMe

♥ 2183 · Comments 123

Wonderful to see Virgin StartUp help entrepreneurs to scale their businesses: https://virg.in/SQo #Crowdfunding #CrowdBoost

♥ 2179 · Comments 65

NEW LIVE CLASS: How to land a job you love. Join us on Thursday, June 4th at 11am ET. Pay what you can and register at https://bit.ly/2ZQSrlY …see more

♥ 2176 · Comments 55

From the skies to the stars – it was wonderful to catch up with Karen Sparrow who joined Virgin Atlantic over 30 years ago and is now bringing Virgin Galactic's spacesuits to life https://virg.in/iDb #VirginFamily

♥ 2174 · Comments 71

I think by now, what I really want in Advertising is for them to ignore the current crisis, rather than pretending to care about it. Of course stop/change messaging that seems tonality wrong, but I don't need more sad music and "we're here for you" any more. This is a great time to spend to build brands, Why not just tell me about your great chocolate, show me a nice car, show me some good old fashioned product benefits, I don't need a disingenuous hug from an insurance company nor an empty gesture from a car maker. Just sell to me. Probably the best messaging right now is to tell me how great your customer service is because you're employing lots of people. …see more

♥ 2170 · Comments 213

Support small businesses this festive season - here's Virgin StartUp ’s gift guide: https://virg.in/RXJ

♥ 2166 · Comments 103

#Masks have been used since antiquity. The English word mask found its way in the 15th century derived from the French word Masque, which means to hide or guard the face. Today we are hiding from the #virus and guarding ourselves against infection. The mask has become the one thing that connects all of us globally — the ritual of putting on the mask to step out. It has become a #universal symbol that conveys and connects with each one of our fears and #hopes . #WeekendMusings …see more

♥ 2165 · Comments 47

Emily Penn is the skipper of eXXpedition – the all-women sailing voyage exploring the impact of plastics and toxics in the ocean: https://virg.in/ifN

♥ 2161 · Comments 104

Given all the complexities of the 2020 Presidential election, it may not be a surprise that the many important firsts set by Kamala Harris, the Vice President Elect, are not getting enough attention. That will change. So many people are rightly inspired by them. #elections #equality #inclusion Kamala Harris For The People …see more

♥ 2156 · Comments 116

Looking back at my earliest memory, my greatest ‘aha’ moment and most memorable meeting I’ve ever had: https://virg.in/5H3

♥ 2155 · Comments 78

Meet the newest member of our #sharktank family...Basepaws! DNA testing, for CATS. 🐱🧬I might not be cat guy, but I am a money guy. I HAD to invest in this business for 3 reasons: 1. People love their pets, especially where health is concerned. That means they’re willing to spend mooooney. 2. There’s real intellectual property here...that’s invaluable! 3. The CEO has an incredible story and track record. Anna is the real deal!! www.basepaws.com …see more

♥ 2153 · Comments 102

A flight test program update on Virgin Galactic 's upcoming spaceflight from New Mexico https://virg.in/a6m

♥ 2152 · Comments 106

‪A salary is just the drug they give you when they want you to give up on your dreams. How’s that for Christmas cheer? New episode of #AskMrWonderful , just in time for your drive to see the in laws!

♥ 2146 · Comments 123

Talking about the power of understanding other’s perspectives at youth summit One Young World. Fascinating discussions https://virg.in/isp One Young World

♥ 2143 · Comments 57

Where's the beef!? Good news America - Mr. Wonderful's sous vide tenderloin is back! You don't want to spend the holidays cooking - you want to spend it with your family! Let Uncle Kevin do the work for you. https://qvc.co/2zHDg0x

♥ 2142 · Comments 161

Microscope (Worm's Eye View) + Telescope (Bird's Eye View) = Entrepreneur Scope Great entrepreneurs train their scope to be both tactical and strategic, balance long term vision with daily execution. #StartupLife …see more

♥ 2142 · Comments 65

Nothing gets done without optimism. It was great to sit down with Christiana Figueres & the #GlobalOptimism team to talk through the positive progress at #UNGA2019 https://lnkd.in/dA-wYbe

♥ 2139 · Comments 51

Useful things we can all do to ensure our workplaces are supporting employees with autism: https://lnkd.in/du56qrD #ReadByRichard

♥ 2134 · Comments 61

Heartiest congratulations Narendra Modi on a successful campaign in the #Elections2019 In order to fulfill the dream of a Trillion Dollar Digital #India and create more startup unicorns, we need: -More clarity on regulations surrounding emerging sectors -Heavy investment into STEM programs -To make access to capital, funding and the path to IPOs more easy and streamlined Adding to my personal ask list: -Skill development of youth -A more inclusive India -Safety for women What are your wishes for a new India? …see more

♥ 2129 · Comments 153

A beautiful new collection from MADE51 - every piece is made by refugee entrepreneurs and every item represents resilience, hope and talent: https://lnkd.in/eMgQurs

♥ 2129 · Comments 73

We all have goals & #aspirations . Now more than ever, we need to dream big & make every possible effort to become what we dream of being. MS Dhoni wrote "Thanks a lot for ur love and #support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired." What a man! Thank you for all that you've given us MSD! …see more

♥ 2120 · Comments 30

"Always ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow." - Paulo Coelho

♥ 2117 · Comments 47

Important Dialogue that Co-founders must have: 1. I often hear at the beginning, 'We (co-founders) are equal'. Please choose the CEO among you, who will be the final decision-maker when there is a disagreement. 2. Another thing I hear is, 'We all do whatever is needed'. Define responsibilities, clearly set and measure accountability for outcomes. 3. In the case of equal equity ownership, discuss what should happen when someone outperforms or under-performs and make provisions for it. 4. Value creation takes time. Create equitable & fair vesting by provisioning for what happens when someone leaves in a year or two. Have difficult conversations upfront openly. It is the first step to see how well you can work together and find alignment. #StartupLife #CofounderInsights …see more

♥ 2113 · Comments 94

Hard to believe. An example and #inspiration . Anju Bobby George is #India 's only person to win a medal in the World Athletic Championship! #WhatInspiresMe …see more

♥ 2109 · Comments 59

Payless ShoeSource is closing over 2,000 stores in the US.😳 Sadly this could have been avoided, and here are the lessons for us all from this fiasco. #lessons #branding #marketingandadvertising #business #payless …see more

♥ 2109 · Comments 202

On her podcast, The Long and The Short of It, Optimist Jen Waldman reminds us all that a big part of being an optimist is believing that a better future is possible. #Optimism #JenWaldman

♥ 2105 · Comments 51

Yesterday's conversation with Liz Claman on the US jobs report, the economy, policy and markets. Thank you Liz for having me on your show. https://lnkd.in/gVkc73f #investors #investing #economy #jobs #employment #unemployment …see more

♥ 2102 · Comments 127

On this #memorialdayweekend it's important to remember those who paid the ultimate price for all the freedoms we enjoy today. To all those that have served, serve now and will serve in the future, thank-you for your service. Bottle Breacher #veterans …see more

♥ 2099 · Comments 102

You can’t buy books today in Wales. You get a very strong feeling we threw logic entirely out of the window when it became far more important to be seen to be doing something than doing things that make any difference. Again. I don’t think it’s a war on culture, it’s just incredibly dumb politics. It’s not sinister, it’s just mass stupidity in an age where politicians make policy based on how it will play out on social media. Doing a lot of visual stuff looks like people are trying their best. …see more

♥ 2099 · Comments 667

Interesting new report produced by Breakthrough Energy & Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) looking at whether developing economies can achieve net zero carbon emissions without compromising on prosperity: https://virg.in/ibf

♥ 2095 · Comments 97

A proud moment for all of us to celebrate together. Putting India in scientific orbit of achievements!

♥ 2094 · Comments 32

Brent Black poked fun at how I made my tea – anyone else put the milk in before removing the teabag? Great fun catching up on Virgin Radio Dubai https://virg.in/i9X

♥ 2089 · Comments 366

Want to get a 1-on-1 meeting with me? Now’s your chance. On December 11th, I am hosting StartEngine ’s Shark Pitch, where 5 entrepreneurs will be selected from over a thousand applicants to pitch their ideas to me in front of a live audience, including StartEngine’s 300K+ community. The winner I pick gets a $25K grant and a 1-on-1 business consultation with me and StartEngine’s CEO. Get your pitch ready. I won’t be taking it easy. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3kokkZa …see more

♥ 2083 · Comments 227

In South Africa, business is always an adventure. Here’s what happened at our Virgin Atlantic #BusinessIsAnAdventure event

♥ 2074 · Comments 38

Really inspiring video of a woman dancing at Pongal Celebrations! Live life to the fullest! #HappyPongal

♥ 2072 · Comments 61

"I am only an expert on one thing and that is how to be me." - Sean Stephonson Sean Stephonson's #life journey is an #inspiration to anyone living life fully and purposefully with love and empathy. By focussing on #personaldevelopment , you can overcome any setbacks. #WeekendMusings …see more

♥ 2068 · Comments 118

My thoughts on Memphis Meats who are innovating and creating real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals

♥ 2068 · Comments 142

תמיד אומרים שאנחנו חיים בבועה אי שם בהייטק, מנותקים מהכל ומסתכלים על הכל ממגדל השן שלנו. אז אני אומרת-לא!!! מעבר לזה שהרבה חברות הייטק נפגעו מהמצב, 75 מתנדבים הוכיחו אחרת! הוכיחו שאנחנו לא חיים בבועה ואנחנו לא מנותקים מהמצב. כולנו נרתמנו למען הקהילה, קהילת ההייטק הישראלית ואנחנו כאן בשביל לעזור. אז, תודה לכם, לכל 75 המתנדבים ומזל טוב ל16 נועצים שמצאו עבודה- בזכותכם!. על זה דיברתי אתמול בבוקר בערוץ 13 בתכנית ״פותחים יום״ (לינק בתגובה הראשונה). ותודה מיוחדת ל Diana ⭐ Grabinenko Natali Shitrit ששותפות איתי בניהול המערך המטורף הזה!. בהצלחה לכל מחפשי העבודה! AdviceMe.Il …see more See translation

♥ 2062 · Comments 163

‪An inspirational speech by HRH Queen Elizabeth — great content, extremely well delivered, uniting, softly but clearly directive, balanced in its re-assurance ... and striking the right balance between domestic and global issues. #RoyalFamily #uk #QueensSpeech #QueenElizabeth ‬ …see more

♥ 2060 · Comments 118

Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology designed to unlock adventures for the Sailors onboard. Encouraging to see the bands made from recycled oceans plastic: https://virg.in/5mv

♥ 2052 · Comments 62

The mindset exists, Indian #entrepreneurs just need more guidance and support. Inspiring conversation between Mukesh Ambani and Satya Nadella - “Every small business & entrepreneur in India has the potential and opportunity to become a Dhirubhai Ambani or a Bill Gates. That is the #power - that is what differentiates India from the rest of the World. The entrepreneurial power that we have at the grassroots is enormous... ” …see more

♥ 2051 · Comments 53

Incredible to see 36,000 people from 109 countries around the world take part in the virtual Virgin Money #LondonMarathon : https://virg.in/EKs

♥ 2051 · Comments 84

Making time for unplugging, sleep and other ways to look after your wellbeing this holiday season https://virg.in/iyj @virginpulse

♥ 2038 · Comments 63

If you want to know more about the death penalty, read this book – it will really make you think about capital punishment and why it deserves no place in the world: https://virg.in/Kho

♥ 2036 · Comments 177

“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” One of the greatest basketball players during his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant was a true inspiration on and off the court. May he and the others on the helicopter rest in peace. Never take anything for granted in your life. Be grateful for each day you have. #RIPMamba …see more

♥ 2034 · Comments 43

Exciting to see Brightline (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) featured in Architectural Digest's Design in Motion series: https://lnkd.in/dniWcqZ #ReadByRichard

♥ 2034 · Comments 70

I lost my little brother 4 months ago. Feels like yesterday. Also feels like years ago. Tomer Yogev explained grief to me in an interesting way. He said: Imagine a box. And in that box you have a huge ball. That ball is grief. Every time that ball hits a side of the box it will trigger something in you: anger, sadness, guilt, etc. And as time goes on, that ball will get smaller and smaller. Hitting the walls less and less. But it will never go away. I’ve been fascinated by grief lately. Because it’s changed the way that I view things. It’s changed a little part of every bit of me. 1). I care if people like me. For the longest time I said I didn’t. But now, I really don’t care to let the opinions of others effect me. 2). I’m more passionate. About everything. 3). I’m more cognizant of how others feel. 4). I realized that I got stuck in who I thought I was. And I kept myself from allowing myself to grow into who I am supposed to be. 5). I realized business doesn’t care about your feelings or your life. So if you’re able to, build (or work for) a business that does. Death is a weird thing. I don’t like talking about it. Tearing up about it as I’m writing this. Just want to say thank you. For the support. So much love for all of you. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

♥ 2031 · Comments 316

The number of companies still displaying prominent banners saying " Do not call us, long waits, only urgent calls only" You've now had 5 months to employ more people, there are millions unemployed. You've had 5 months to let people access systems remotely, you've have 5 months to develop workarounds to let people self serve online. What has been more important than treating customers well, while your P&L goes into meltdown? …see more

♥ 2029 · Comments 211

An interesting read on why a start-up’s social benefit is just as important as its financial outcomes: https://lnkd.in/d_T_dcH #ReadByRichard

♥ 2025 · Comments 63

I feel like when we come to work, the people of advertising/marketing, both agency/client side, take off their human being head and any knowledge about what it's like to be a person, and put on some weird marketing head where we think people do and act in totally unrelatable ways. Every brief I see, appears to come from someone with only a vague relationship with reality.

♥ 2024 · Comments 261

I'd bet the next scandal to hit advertising will be the incredible amount of fraud in influencer marketing. Pretty sure about 80-99% of all interactions on Instagram are not real. Would love to see a journalist investigate.

♥ 2024 · Comments 422

Holly spoke to Lauri-Ann Ainsworth, CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean and their unofficial ‘Wellness CEO’ about how to find better work-life balance: https://virg.in/a3Z #VirginFamily

♥ 2022 · Comments 74

On April 5th I'll have Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban in the hot seat at my ThreeSharksInACastle.com event. What question would you like me to ask them? No topics off limit!

♥ 2019 · Comments 200

It's been so inspiring to see how many of you have listened to season one of A Bit of Optimism. What have been YOUR favorite moments of the podcast so far?

♥ 2017 · Comments 145

I’m excited to partner with Mediaplanet for its Small Business Recovery campaign! Connecting with customers is one of the most important aspects of small business, and that’s currently very difficult to do. Learn about how you can foster these key relationships and grow your business during the pandemic and beyond by finding my interview in today’s USA Today and online here: …see more

♥ 2017 · Comments 97

‪Now is the time for every Biden supporter to reach out to one person who voted for Trump.‬ ‪Empathize with them.‬ ‪Tell them you know how they feel (you do, from 2016).‬ ‪Come up with one issue you can agree on. ‬ …see more

♥ 2017 · Comments 329

One of my favorite Shark Tank companies is looking for FULL TIME, remote employees! I might apply myself if I didn't already have a pretty good gig. ;) Honeyfund.com, Inc.

♥ 2013 · Comments 150

Loving your job is a right, not a privilege. This new live online class will equip you with the tools you need to find work that inspires you: https://bit.ly/3r8TXej

♥ 2011 · Comments 53

This is a little crazy but Google just sent me a summary of where I traveled to in 2019. I think I might have to cool it this year! #travel

♥ 2009 · Comments 241

Congratulations Arvind Krishna ! Proud to see one more brilliant Indian leading a Tech Giant. Cheers and wish you luck!

♥ 2008 · Comments 38

I read a beautiful story yesterday & wanted to share. Once Krishna & Balram were walking through a dense forest. It was scary, full of fierce animals & demons. Suddenly a demon came before them. Balram was petrified & asked fearfully, "Who are you?" The demon answered, "I am a demon the size of your #fear ". Hearing this Balram was even more scared & the demon grew bigger. The bigger he grew the more scared Balram was. Seeing him grow Balram fainted. Then demon turned his attention to Krishna. He said, "I am demon the size of your fear." Krishna looked at him nonchalantly & started playing his flute. The demon grew smaller & smaller till he disappeared. When Balram got up, he realised his #mistake . We live in scary times today & need to let our #faith win over fears. Let's make a conscious effort to have our faith in good things in life. 1) Meditate & keep calm - Your positive energies can make your immunity higher 2) Relax - Listen to music, dance or do what makes you happy 3) Hear, say & listen to good things. 4) Spend time with people who uplift you instead of those who bring you down 5) Stay safe but be kind & loving too. People need healing & love in such times Lets remember that faith conquers fear anytime. The world is too small for anything but brotherhood. …see more

♥ 2007 · Comments 141

Peace is one of the most essential things we all need to thrive. Without it, it’s impossible to learn, create or innovate. Thrilled to be a part of the Peace One Day online event, to hear from so many inspirational speakers and help spread the message of peace around the world. Come and join us: www.peaceoneday.org #PeaceDay …see more

♥ 2007 · Comments 115

Adhara Pérez is 8 years old and has an IQ of 162 - 2 points higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking. The Mexican prodigy has already written a book and is pursuing two degrees, with plans to become an astronaut. The young prodigy is also developing a smart bracelet to help monitor the emotions of differently abled children, anticipating and preventing seizures and other outbursts. So inspiring. Who inspires you? #YoungLeaders #IQ #technews #differentlyabled #technology #inspiration …see more

♥ 1995 · Comments 145

More #mooncusser madness at the #whitehousecorrespondentdinner jam featuring a beautiful Steve Liesman blues/jazzy original!

♥ 1992 · Comments 171

Appreciation for all the workers counting ballots in the middle of a pandemic and under extreme pressure.

♥ 1991 · Comments 92

Salisbury Cathedral turned into a mass vaccination center (with organ music to keep spirits high, natch).

♥ 1991 · Comments 82

It’s wonderful to have children grow up with you, watch them age, become part of a family. It’s fantastic. But guess what. THEY AIN'T CHEAP.

♥ 1984 · Comments 112

Great to chat to Adam Grant about how we can all be more original thinkers. Watch the full interview on my blog https://virg.in/RKE Literati

♥ 1977 · Comments 69

Extreme listening are two words that don’t usually go together. But there is no other way to describe what Deeyah Kahn does. A Muslim woman, she made a documentary, White Right: Meeting the Enemy, about spending time with white supremacists. Her results were so profound, it raises the question, what if we all had the capacity for extreme listening? Check out our conversation on this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

♥ 1976 · Comments 87

Ay chihuahua carumba, 15 new awards for O’Leary Fine Wines!! 🍷 Huge sale TONIGHT! https://qvc.co/kolqvcfb

♥ 1975 · Comments 102

This is how the various Crypto Pyramid Schemes work. If you've a degree of influence or some credibility: 1)Buy your Coin of choice. 2)Pump it as much as you can. Leverage the power of today's media that loves articles that look fantastical and drive clicks.  3)Make outlandish predictions about it's growth. 4)Recruit others, They hear this & buy in ( so the price goes up) 5)You now have an army of people who will now pump & hype the currency for you and passionately so, after all they have skin in the game.  6)By now you have a good growth history and trajectory.  7)You celebrate those who you recruited earlier to "predict the growth" which now means the world thinks those people somehow objectively can see the future or knew more.  8) People now listen to those "gurus" , and thus their predictions inherently drive growth.  And here's the thing. Since all assets prices are set by trust and confidence, the currency could create its own sustainable value & everyone is exonerated and smug. Or probably 99% of the time the whole thing crashes. But I promise you this. 99.9999999% of the people promoting these things are people who own this stuff and are pumping it irrationally to create their own wealth. The more outrageous the headline the better. That’s why this is dangerous. …see more

♥ 1975 · Comments 443

HAPPY PEOPLE 1. Don't compare 2. Don't complain. 3. Avoid toxic people. Meet friends. 4. Laugh more 5. Create 6. Move more 7. Sleep more. 8. Do at least one challenge a day. 9. Rest throughout the day. 10. Probably don't post on social media about what happy people do. …see more

♥ 1961 · Comments 87

Are you stuck in a financial feud that you just can’t seem to resolve? Fighting over money with a partner, a vendor, an employee, ex, or even a family member - with no end in sight? Fortunately there’s another way...I’m here to help! NOW CASTING for something exciting! Apply at https://lnkd.in/gxgc-jR and begin your journey to financial justice. …see more

♥ 1960 · Comments 152

‪Unclear how NYC convinces folks w apartments to turn their lights on in a heart pattern...but this is cool. ‬

♥ 1960 · Comments 87

Nobody needs to buy a watch anymore. Your cell phone tells time with more accuracy than any mechanical timepiece ever could. Watchmaking is a dying art. The artisans that dedicate their lives to designing and engineering #Watches in #Switzerland #Japan #Germany and #Italy are far and few between. To become a master #watchmaker you need to dedicate your life from your teen years on. I don't invest in #timepieces because I need more of them. I do it to honor and help sustain the artists that make them. I am their patron. To help keep their dream alive follow me on Instagram @Kevinolearytv and get ready for my annual #WatchGiveAway coming soon! Hint: Yes they will have my unique red band but I'll give you the original one too. TraderTV.LIVE …see more

♥ 1958 · Comments 184

Two things hit me about these tech companies announcing working from home policies. It should never be remote vs office, but a combo based on how you feel and what's the best way to get things done. It's never about Policies, it's about culture. It's about the behavior you accept, the people you celebrate. A "9-5" policy means nothing if you feel vulnerable saying no to a meeting at 6pm. "A working from home is fine" policy means nothing if you think you're not in good favor and you feel left out. Ultimately there should be no policies, there should be culture of trust and a clear strategy, all all these other things immediately fill in. If you don't trust your people, why on earth did you hire them?Maybe you are the problem. …see more

♥ 1949 · Comments 166

We’re approaching a once in a generation opportunity for transformative change for the ocean – and we need to make it happen: https://virg.in/i8G

♥ 1949 · Comments 71

Did you know Uber , Airbnb , Groupon , WhatsApp Inc. started in the 2009 financial crisis? If you have a great idea, why not #startup now? Let a crisis not be the reason to hold you back from venturing into #entrepreneurship . #Startups

♥ 1948 · Comments 103

Not one sector can confront ocean and climate risks alone. Here’s some more on the work Ocean Unite are doing to fight ocean and climate risk: https://virg.in/5GG

♥ 1939 · Comments 65

“You don’t have to have it all figured out – just be prepared to keep learning” - Great read on how to balance starting a business while working full time too: https://virg.in/jza Virgin StartUp #thursdaymotivation #entrepreneurtips

♥ 1939 · Comments 92

I have a desire to have necessary and difficult conversations, but I don’t always know how to start them. My brilliant friend and colleague David Harris helped and guided me. My goal is that this podcast helps others start those uncomfortable conversations that need to be had right now for us all to move forward. Listen to Episode 3 of A Bit Of Optimism: https://lnkd.in/dnPycP8 …see more

♥ 1936 · Comments 31

In just two weeks, I’ll be in Las Vegas judging the best business ideas in the gaming sector as a judge for @G2Eshows first-ever Innovation Incubator. Get in on it! https://bit.ly/2u8O0lR

♥ 1933 · Comments 85

If holiday parties are about rewarding your staff for their hard work, keeping them happy & celebrating what they've done. Please don't make them join a Zoom. Give them a day off, reduce their workload ( to ensure it's actually time off) & maybe offer some therapy.

♥ 1930 · Comments 71

My thoughts on what the world could be like in 50 years and what gives me hope: https://lnkd.in/dgaWrVk Qz #Wi50

♥ 1930 · Comments 135

Turning a ferry commute into a celebration of Aussie culture, feel good flying and setting sail on new adventures https://virg.in/i8L #TailToSail

♥ 1930 · Comments 64

From a low income & immigrant background to UC Berkeley to tech to Forbes 30 Under 30. Fun to be back in Boston again this year! I can say hands down that higher education, relationship building, and hustling have been and still are catalysts for all my career growth thus far. This is what I call the American dream and social mobility at their fullest. I'm incredibly blessed for all the support from these amazing individuals in my life and career, Jenny Rooney Kevin Young Sonia Sng Doreet Jehassi Kyle Wong Kathryn Bader Debra Goldentyer Janet Balis Steve Olenski Zsolt Katona Maya Pope-Chappell Itamar Orgad Ashley Whitlatch ! …see more

♥ 1929 · Comments 62

We really have had the time of our lives serving our customers and we want to leave as we entered: by celebrating our people, our passengers, and having fun https://virg.in/iuk Virgin Trains #VirginFamily

♥ 1929 · Comments 94

The energy solutions needed for the most decisive decade of climate action according to the RMI 's Jules Kortenhorst :

♥ 1928 · Comments 186

Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

♥ 1925 · Comments 74

Wait... That’s what we do :) #Startups #VentureCapital #Business Image Credits: The New Yorker …see more

♥ 1923 · Comments 70

24/7 work ethic. Perseverance. Nonstop grind and hustle. Any self-made millionaire will tell you that all successful people live and breathe these traits...luckily Uncle Kevin is always here to tell you the cold hard truth.

♥ 1921 · Comments 114

“I feel compelled to help people that are in the same position that I was." Why KINGS (Bristol) founder launched Talk Club: https://virg.in/iYG Virgin StartUp

♥ 1921 · Comments 88

You have heard of a partridge in a pear tree? Well this grouse went nuts on us. I am traumatized. You cant make this stuff up!

♥ 1920 · Comments 287

Meet the adventurer who travelled 7,000 miles completely fossil fuel free and made an incredible documentary showing how: https://virg.in/5TE #RaceAgainstClimateChange

♥ 1914 · Comments 90

Wonderful welcoming Sir Nick Faldo to the Necker Open. He certainly hasn’t lost any of his golfing skills. As for his tennis? You’ll have to wait and see… https://virg.in/iFA

♥ 1912 · Comments 62

We have all seen innumerable posts and videos on how #nature has a chance to #regenerate when we are in #lockdown . Here is one on turtles that I found beautiful. #WeekendMusings

♥ 1910 · Comments 51

The first globe was made in 1492! We have all owned one and used it. Ever wondered about the "behind the scenes" process of making a globe? I used to go look up places on the globe if I read of a new place. There is something tangible about the globe that catches imagination which the #digital maps cannot convey. Feels nostalgic. Video Credits: British Pathé #innovation #design …see more

♥ 1910 · Comments 85

‪Further to the last post, here is the one day journey of this oil contract. Truly remarkable ... so much so that l felt compelled to show it to every family member!! #oil #markets #economy ‬ …see more

♥ 1904 · Comments 170

Daymond John helps me answer your questions in my next episode of #AskMrWonderful that will drop the morning of Wed April 8th on my YouTube channel. However, there is one question that I am #getting every day now. The #CoronaVirus pandemic has roiled the global stock markets and reduced the value of almost every asset class as everybody scrambles for liquidity. Why should the high end luxury watch market be immune? Or is it? The debate: #coronavirus #Fashion #WatchCollecting #investing …see more

♥ 1903 · Comments 154

I had a great time hosting a fireside chat with Nivruti Rai & D.Shivakumar - Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo ,India on empowering women in the workplace. How Nivruti earned credibility & grew through the ranks in Intel is a story that young women can learn from. Shiv's thoughts on the role leaders play in building the right culture was phenomenal. We will share the video on Kalaari Capital & Kstart 's handles soon. Let's come #TogetherForChange in creating an inclusive workplace. …see more

♥ 1903 · Comments 39

A business is nothing more or less than its people, and fittingly Virgin By Design is made by many. At its heart, it is the story individuals and teams who make the #VirginFamily what it is https://virg.in/Sck #Virgin50

♥ 1899 · Comments 76

Each Made51 product tells a story about resilience, perseverance and beating the odds. I read some of these stories at Virgin Megastores and it really brought home why this project is so important: https://virg.in/ijc

♥ 1897 · Comments 51

Touring Spaceport America with the brilliant Virgin Galactic team #VirginFamily https://virg.in/5WF

♥ 1897 · Comments 64

Does #populism equal #pessimism? In this article, I outline three facts that point toward this trend, and offer insights into how we can transform our #political paradigm to meet our #economic challenges and ensure a better future for all.

♥ 1895 · Comments 110

This past week a childhood hero of most South Africans was awarded one of the highest honours that a citizen can be awarded. William Smith, our learning channel superhero that helped so many of us learn and excel at Maths and Science through the Learning Channel on public broadcaster TV, was awarded the National Order of the Baobab. An award so well deserved for his contribution to learning! His passion to make a difference, to communicate in a way that others could understand, and to make things fun are lessons we can take away from this national treasure. #WilliamSmith #NationalOrders #Baobab #Purpose #SolvingProblemsThatMatter …see more

♥ 1889 · Comments 89

Applauding Prime Minister Suga’s leadership for his commitment to make Japan carbon neutral by 2050. If one of the world’s most industrialised economies can do this, all of us should take note and redouble our efforts and seize the opportunity that lies in low-carbon transformation. …see more

♥ 1882 · Comments 159

Great to see Brightline Trains (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) launching a new mobile barbershop to teach young people about rail safety and raise awareness of mental health https://virg.in/5gH #VirginFamily

♥ 1878 · Comments 57

Aspiring astronauts could send satellites into space with Virgin Orbit and Space Nanonaut https://virg.in/jnt

♥ 1875 · Comments 107

The global resurgence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement has shone a spotlight on the role everyone must play in driving change. Interesting read from Anna Gowdridge at Virgin Unite on why this is a moment for business leaders to play a key role in making deep, structural changes: https://virg.in/NJz JUST Capital 100% #HumanAtWork …see more

♥ 1874 · Comments 213

HEREBY PROCLAIMED: 2021 does not require a New Year’s Resolution. Making it through 2020 is sufficient.

♥ 1873 · Comments 96

Is work life balance important? Yes. Is it an option if you want to be a successful business owner? Forget about it.

♥ 1872 · Comments 138

Interesting read on how breakthrough battery technologies will play a central role in our energy system sooner than previously thought possible. Here’s how: https://virg.in/ihn Rocky Mountain Institute

♥ 1868 · Comments 68

Something to think about and cheer up. We might unleash the next Newton. We have to find a way to #smilemore in these grim times

♥ 1867 · Comments 35

I’m kind of slowly starting to think quite radically that we should stop having any press coverage or funding of any technology unless it’s designed in part, in some perhaps oblique way, to bring good to the world and society. I’m absolutely sick of being in ever more luxurious conference centers at SXSW where we talk about frivolous technology while more and more homeless people gather outside. In many counties we’re collectively destroying the planet, good jobs, income inquality suffers, healthcare is a mess, we’ve a demographic timebomb. In the USA we’ve got out if control guns, opioid addiction rampant, extremist views. Globally, women are still facing vast problems with any remote from of equality. We’ve a terrible media and news climate, lies are perpetrated , shitty governments form. Tech needs to start focusing on this or what’s the point. But instead we can order pizza from our shoes and order laundry detergent with our voices and that’s what we talk about ? It’s insane …see more

♥ 1867 · Comments 375

Can you show me any more useful healthcare infographics than this one? It's created by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, summarizing its latest guidelines for the investigation and referral of suspected cancer cases - concise, spectacular, just perfect. https://lnkd.in/gYA3jPV #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #infographic #infographics #nice #cancer #cancerassessment …see more

♥ 1859 · Comments 96

When a plane takes off, it takes off into the wind. For the first 5-15 mins it’s goal is only to gain altitude, to trim its wing to be more efficient and go further, to get to what it’s made to do, fly. The distance covered in that time is often in the wrong direction or not far. It doesn’t matter in the scheme of things . In a non patronizing way, this always seems like how people should think of the first jobs in their career. A lot of people think they have to pick very carefully to ensure it’s heading them in the right direction. In reality it’s more important to get airborne. …see more

♥ 1857 · Comments 134

Wonderful words of #wisdom from Lt Gen Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, who is a soldier, a doctor and a teacher! -The purpose of #education is to build character. -Do not learn only to earn. Introspect and do not limit your mind. -Education is a science and its application is an art. #professionalwomen …see more

♥ 1854 · Comments 47

Shark Tank makes TV Guide ’s top 100 must watch shows! No surprise there! Such an honor to be a part of a show that makes so many dreams come true.

♥ 1852 · Comments 93

Watch our partners, the Rocky Mountain Institute on CBS 60 minutes talking about how we can build a more resilient Caribbean

♥ 1848 · Comments 41

The secret to getting what you want is to help others get what they want! 💪🏽 This is absolutely true in the world of marketing. ⚡️ You can see it in action with our latest campaign. The #ChaseBizMobile is helping small business owners around the country with resources and expertise. Customers are being (em)Powered by their bank, Chase for Business, to grow their businesses! Check out below for a behind the scenes tour, and definitely catch it live as it goes across America! #marketing #branding #business #behindthescenes …see more

♥ 1845 · Comments 141

So here is a thought, next time you and your privileged tech friends want to make a connected Juicer, or reimagined vending machine or make Animojis's, why don't you focus on global problems that tech can HELP solve. How about helping stop corruption, or making it easier for everyone to vote? How about making healthcare more accessible or reducing the income gap between men and women? Why not make it easier for people to get affordable child care or to destroy the filter bubble. How about using tech to reduce the energy we use or to help empower the disadvantaged to learn to create their own companies. From farmers facing starvation to the spread of AIDS to the spread of ignorance to  the rise of normalized extreme opinions and hatred. Why can't we at least TRY to solve real life problems. …see more

♥ 1840 · Comments 324

#IrrfanKhan was one of the few actors who took risks and shaped alternative cinema. He was a master of his craft. I particularly loved his role in Hindi Medium. I haven't had a chance to watch English medium yet. His untimely death makes me realise how life is unpredictable. It makes me introspect,"Have I used the time given to me on this Earth wisely? Am I making choices that leave no regrets?" May your soul #RIP Irrfan. You will be remembered fondly through the life you have lived. …see more

♥ 1839 · Comments 63

It's ok to spread doom and gloom if the purpose is to keep people safe, etc. But it's important to recognize that this pandemic has a lifespan measured in months and not "forever"​ as some suggest. This virus will run it's course and we will face massive stimulus to get the economy back in shape. Chinese stock markets are back to all time highs, for instance. BUT...here is some good news. . . . #coronavirus #coronavirusupdate #writing #lifestyle …see more

♥ 1839 · Comments 149

Many people have theories, but what philosopher, Dr. James Carse, figured out is more profound. He articulated a basic truth about how the world actually works. His work has had a profound impact on me and my work. So much so, I wrote a book to pick up where he left off. Sadly, Dr. Carse died in September 2020. Fortunately I had a chance to sit down with him a few months before, to chat with him about belief, fulfillment and the Infinite Game. This is…A Bit of Optimism. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

♥ 1837 · Comments 57

Hard times are like a washing machine… They twist, turn & knock us around. But in the end we come out cleaner, brighter & better than before.

♥ 1837 · Comments 85

Wonderful to read Bill Gates’ ideas for how the world can achieve global literacy: https://lnkd.in/dU8nZku #ReadByRichard

♥ 1837 · Comments 55

Great to see Virgin Hotels Nashville is now accepting reservations https://virg.in/53n #VirginFamily

♥ 1835 · Comments 85

Book Club with Simon is back TODAY for a one-time-only conversation about Together is Better. Join Simon live at 1pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. See you there!

♥ 1834 · Comments 43

I'm in Shanghai to see how Alibaba operates on Singles Day. It's like the Superbowl of Shopping. - This year Alibaba sold $10bn of stuff in the first hour (which is about 6 months worth of ALL online shopping in the UK). - At its peak they have more than 350,000 transactions per second. It's all astounding. - The image shows after 1 minute they'd sold $692,982,280 of stuff, which they know in real time. - Last year they sold double what the entire US sells online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. A lot to learn from here. …see more

♥ 1833 · Comments 124

Delhi to London on a bus! That sounds like an #adventure that I would have loved to do. Imagine a #travel through 18 countries in 70 days. More than 40,000 people have already signed up for this! Would you take it? #WeekendMusings …see more

♥ 1832 · Comments 144

Every year I bring dozens of my entrepreneurs together for a two day summit to sharing our ideas - we talk about what works, what problems we've faced - and most importantly what solutions we've developed to keep our companies growing! This year the best idea I heard came from Tracey Noonan of Wicked Good Cupcakes . Tracey found a solution to a problem that has plagued the gift industry for YEARS by developing their new platform PRONTO! Pronto lets you send the perfect gift for your friends, family, or coworkers, without picking up your address book. PRONTO is the kind of innovation that separates your typical mom and pop shop from real, successful businesses. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e2i7kc3 #sharktank …see more

♥ 1831 · Comments 117

After working on one of my favourite Virgin Atlantic uniforms back in 1995, it seemed only fitting (pardon the pun) to get Karen Sparrow’s help with creating our Virgin Galactic spacewear https://virg.in/iDb

♥ 1831 · Comments 75

It was even more inspiring to meet Satya Nadella in person. His and Microsoft 's commitment and focus towards the Indian #startup ecosystem is good news. Thanks Anant Maheshwari , Lathika Pai and the Microsoft India team for hosting us. …see more

♥ 1830 · Comments 26

Book Club with Simon is back this Friday July 10 at 1pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Let's discuss chapters 1 & 2 of The Infinite Game LIVE: https://lnkd.in/dThc3AC Send your questions to [email protected] …see more

♥ 1825 · Comments 58

Wonderful hearing from Billy at Virgin Voyages about his experience of working at Virgin as a LGBTQ+ person. He's such a joy to have around and always makes me look my best at Virgin Voyages events! Such a lovely video.

♥ 1824 · Comments 125

The lead up to exam results day often creates a lot of stress and anxiety for students. To help students look after their mental health at this difficult time, Virgin Unite 's partners at Shout UK have shared a digital toolkit with tips and advice from mental health clinicians. You can find it here: https://virg.in/x3d #SHOUT85258 …see more

♥ 1823 · Comments 112

Did you know, Americans hold $8.88 trillion of mortgage debt? If you're one of those millions of people with a mortgage, your top priority should be paying it off before retirement.

♥ 1819 · Comments 181

When winter closes in on lakes in the north east the thermocline rises closer to the surface and the lake freezes. Ice damage can be devastating to structures build near or on the water. Water bubblers save the day! #water #environment #HappyNewYear …see more

♥ 1818 · Comments 144

How entrepreneurial qualities such as taking risks, scaling solutions and challenging the status quo can be applied to the not-for-profit world. Here’s what I’ve learned from Big Change: https://virg.in/5wq

♥ 1809 · Comments 49

When I first fell in love with the cultures of China and Japan decades ago in college, the rise of "Japan, Inc." was the story, and, outside of the "4 Tiger economies" of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the rest of Asia was under-developed economically. Today Asia is an economic powerhouse. This week McKinsey & Company, in partnership with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), launches Future of Asia – a new multi-channel, multi-year research effort that examines, not how quickly Asia will rise, but how Asia will lead. Please click "like" and leave a comment below "Please share the report" if you'd like a PDF copy of the report. (If we aren't already connected, please send me a connection request so I can send you the report) #Asia #China #India #Japan #economy #technology #finance #trade #innovation #internet …see more

♥ 1805 · Comments 943

You know I love love. However on #ValentinesDay it's important to remember that you can run out of love but you should never run out of money! Watch the rest of this crazy conversation on my #YouTube channel #AskMrWonderful …see more

♥ 1798 · Comments 186

Creative brand collaborations and events in full swing at Art Basel... Christian Louboutin with Pernod Ricard tonight. #artbasel2018 #christianlouboutin #eventmarketing #luxurymarketing #zenmedia #brandpartnerships

♥ 1797 · Comments 83

“Only invite people you know well to connect on LinkedIn” and “Here are 1,353 contacts we think you should invite” . This site has no idea what it’s about any more.  From Snapchat to Instagram to Facebook, even Amazon, apps that are essentially refined by continuous A-B tests and user/engagement metrics,  end up messy and lost.  I wish companies could work around a role in people’s life’s, not chasing data and ad money. Maybe if they offered a clear role and specific value we’d pay 100 times more and with money not attention. …see more

♥ 1795 · Comments 205

“To shift from doom and gloom to a positive, optimistic, constructive attitude is very important because it is what gets us up in the morning” – Christiana Figueres discusses why it’s crunch time for humanity and the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dZu7Psv #ReadByRichard …see more

♥ 1794 · Comments 61

Fascinating how tracking diseases such as #trachoma with smartphones has proven key for worldwide efforts to tackle neglected diseases https://virg.in/5J4

♥ 1791 · Comments 56

A brilliant new TV ad from Virgin Media takes a look at some of the new and wonderful ways of making connections in 2020. Here’s more about the campaign: https://virg.in/WDB #VirginFamily

♥ 1791 · Comments 98

I tried to collect companies which are on top of their game in the conventional fertility and/or pregnancy area, but also start-ups and ventures who are looking way beyond that. Here’s my guide to 10 outstanding companies in women’s health.

♥ 1791 · Comments 58

Wonderful being back in Mumbai – really does feel like the city of dreams. Talked about the importance of embracing failure and bouncing back with Anand Mahindra at Virgin Atlantic ’s Business Is an Adventure event https://virg.in/iHg

♥ 1789 · Comments 47

Proud we now have the world’s largest digital employee wellbeing and engagement company. We have more than 3,300 companies across 190 countries, and we are just getting started https://virg.in/i5R Virgin Pulse

♥ 1785 · Comments 57

As the winds of change intensify in Belarus, President Lukashenko should champion de-escalation, start dialogue with the opposition and support a peaceful transition of power.

♥ 1785 · Comments 119

Georgia now light blue (and Biden has just taken the lead in Pennsylvania). If he holds it, he’d be the first Democratic president to win GA since Clinton in 1992.

♥ 1783 · Comments 292

YOU DON'T NEED THE JOB TO BE HAPPY! Depression is highest in fully employed, first world countries. The two highest countries for depression? France and the United States. We simply were not made to work 60 hours a week. Archaeologists figure that our paleo ancestors "worked" maybe 12 hours a week. Why is work depressing? Not all of these reasons but maybe some of them. ➞ Being bossed around by people we don't respect. ➞ Being forced to be friends just because they share our cubicle walls ➞ Meetings ➞ Seeing the 80/20 rule in action where 20% of the employees create 80% of the value and the other 80% just barely survive. ➞ Being mandated by an 800 page guidebook how you can talk to people of the opposite sex or of different skin colors. ➞ Seeing corporate political agendas rule over financial realities and not being able to say anything about it for fear of being fired. ➞ Spending 6am to 7pm getting ready for work, commuting to work, working, commuting back, too tired to move when you return home. #Jobs are not so great. And they cause a lot of suffering. And you don't really need them. Bear with me... http://bit.ly/2m32LTb …see more

♥ 1781 · Comments 169

"For all the major moves in my life… I've trusted my instincts. I take in all the information I can gather. I listen to proposals, ideas, and advice. Then I go with my gut, what my heart feels most strongly. When you don't know what to do, do nothing. Get quiet so you can hear the still, small voice—your inner GPS guiding you to true North." - Oprah Winfrey This resonates with me. The most important decisions of my life have not been logical. But they have been fulfilling because I let my heart guide me. …see more

♥ 1778 · Comments 80

Delighted to drop by Virgin Megastores in Dubai for the opening of the Made51 pop up shop showcasing beautiful products made by refugee artisans and entrepreneurs https://virg.in/ijc

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It’s a Sin: What a moving, poignant depiction of what many gay men went through during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 80s. The scenes set in Heaven bring back so many memories of that time https://virg.in/9wG

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What if we could trigger a major technology change in how we cool our homes today? The Global Cooling Prize has 8 finalists with innovative ideas who are trying and do just that:

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Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. -Stephen King #MondayMotivation

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“I am transformed, I am a new person.” - Inspiring to read about the new lives of refugees who were rescued at sea: https://lnkd.in/dTWhZm8 #ReadByRichard

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Thanks everyone for making season 1 of my podcast #AskMrWonderful a rip roaring success. I'm going into the studio today to begin recording season 2. My first guest is Shark Daymond John and founder of FUBU If you have a question you want me to ask him tell me now! …see more

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It’s difficult to imagine how any country can maximise its potential by ignoring significant populations of stateless people. My take on statelessness and how to solve it https://virg.in/iNF #IBelong UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

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The great human rights lawyer and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson on why voting is so critical: https://lnkd.in/dndSya8

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I moderated this remarkable panel at Aspen Ideas Festival   this week https://lnkd.in/d3Ry94U with three extraordinary women entrepreneurs Sara Margulis   Peggy Johnson  and Eileen Fisher  Want to make money? Invest in women. #investments #festivals #AspenIdeas2018 …see more

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Airbnb 's revenues have surpassed Marriott for the first time. The #hospitality industry in terrible shape. However people are booking longer-term stays on Airbnb: 1. Vacationers prefer independent homes over buildings that they have to share with other people 2. People working remotely have realized that if they can #work from anywhere, they might as well work from somewhere beautiful If you could work from anywhere, where would that be? …see more

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I've spent years wasting my life. Now every second I feel I have an important decision: what can I do to improve my connection with the people around me, what can I do to improve at the things I love, and what can I do to increase my freedom in life. The attached image is an important reminder for me about how I spend my time. "Spend" being the critical word because Time is our scarcest and most valuable resource. #business #entrepreneurship #growth #energy #podcast #writing #habits #thinking …see more

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Today is one of the most exciting days in Virgin Hyperloop ’s history. The Hyperloop Certification Center is the start of the hyperloop journey for #WestVirginia , for the United States, and for the world. https://virg.in/E94

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In India we are more prone to value pedigree and degrees. Wonder if we will see this trend in India anytime soon, not asking for college degree. If you are founder of a startup, what is the value you place on a degree or institution in your hiring?

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If you make just one New Year's Resolution this year, make it this one. It'll change your life - I promise!

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#SharkTank season 12 premiers tonight on ABC. We filmed it in a "bubble" made possible by the incredible staff of the #LasVegas #VenetianHotel So what do you do when you are living in a lock down? You write country songs! I busted out my new song "Dagger" on Good Morning America …see more

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Most Indian rivers have female names, like the Yamuna, which originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. And rivers are considered sacred, and they are revered. Yet most rivers are polluted, and despite many efforts to clean up, there has been limited success. Recent news about the Yamuna cleaning itself using its own biological capacity also highlights the effect of human activity on the environment. https://lnkd.in/gJ3mJTc During the #lockdown , there have been many instances of positive impact on nature and wildlife. This BBC article talks about changes that one could adopt - Changes in Diet, Ditching Fuel driven Cars and adopting cycling and more - https://lnkd.in/gV5BqgJ It is time to make a personal pledge for lifestyle changes that we can make for a better #environment and coexistence with nature #Reimaginingthefuture #WeekendMusings …see more

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My friend Mark Cuban on the Dallas Mavericks #MeToo scandal: "Treating people equally doesn't mean treating them the same"

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There is no right time to be an #entrepreneur . When you want to solve a burning problem, or are curious to find a way to do things differently or passionately want to change an experience; you have the call to go create a company. All you can do is heed the CALL. As they say, 'Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.' You will never really know how it's going to turn out. Have faith in yourself and invite the unknown. Give your best, perseverance pays. Be bold to achieve your dreams. …see more

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Holly recently met Vic Whitehouse who went from selling the UK’s first #VirginMobile phone as a part-time sales rep for #VirginMegastore to head of inclusion at Virgin Trains and Virgin Media : https://virg.in/ihQ #VirginFamily

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On September 25th, I’ll be hosting the StartEngine Pitch Competition. Five founders will get the chance to pitch their company in front of thousands, and the winner walks away with a $10K grant. If you want to pitch or watch, sign up here https://bit.ly/3iEuSTk #StartEngine …see more

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“Businesses need to build bridges, instead of exaggerating the divide.” Inspiring to speak with Halla Tomas of The B Team about being 100% #HumanAtWork https://virg.in/ieS

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A tribute to the epic Karl Lagerfeld who passed away yesterday. More than fashion, I believe he really understood branding. He revived Fendi in the 60’s and Chanel in the 80’s, and his best work was his own eponymous line which I was lucky enough to wear on camera and off. I’ll share my thoughts soon on what we can all learn from his life and work. #karllagerfeld #fashionicon #brandinggenius …see more

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If you can’t say “No”, then nobody will ever trust that your “Yes” comes from the deepest part of you. Which it must.

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Andrew from Virgin Money talks about what #Pride means to him https://virg.in/GGq #BeingOutStayingIn

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Words of comfort to those who apply for jobs on here. I'm lucky to know some of the most brilliant people you can imagine, world class people , award winning, celebrated, wonderful folk, and they are all feel down and rejected right now. They've applied & been rejected for several good roles on Linkedin, they've not made any first rounds, and they think they are not good enough. Not by a long shot. Applications on here (for many) are a total waste of time. When we made it free and easy to apply for thousands of jobs, we also ensured that HR would use AI and clumsy tech to filter out all but the most boring risk free candidates. Brilliant people will always fail these. I would suggest the following. 1) Make a simple website with the specific ways you are extraordinary, in simple words. Show proof. 2)Think about roles you are genuinely perfect for. There will not be many. Be honest. 3) Never write to HR, only to a senior executive. In 100 words get their attention , interest and send on a link to your site. 4) Try to find companies who want to work around your brilliance, not around their limited imagination. It may not work, but it's a lot better than feeling depressed because a HR manager doesn't know how to recruit and it's far more likely to bring about good things. …see more

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A brilliant Ted Talk that is a great reminder of the power of our common humanity: https://virg.in/zHA

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Looking to add my wines to your collection? Now is your chance to try my wines in a two-pack! Sample 1 bottle of 2017 Russian River Valley Chardonnay and 1 bottle of 2017 Napa Valley Petite Syrah, exclusively on WTSO.com in this one time offer! Just a few simple clicks. WTSO (Wines 'Til Sold Out) is an online wine destination that brings some of the best bottles from around the globe right to your doorstep 30-70% off + free shipping on 4 on more! …see more

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Step inside Virgin Galactic 's Gateway to Space with a tour from Design Director Jeremy Brown. The point of departure and return for our Future Astronauts

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Some of my favourite romantic escapes around the world – I’ve seen many proposals and weddings (and even officiated a few) in some of these wonderful places: https://lnkd.in/dPVdQDn #VirginFamily Virgin Limited Edition

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My "Choose Yourself" resolutions for the New Year. (and thanks to "teashopgirl" for such a nice summary of my book): Which one of these do you think you need to use the most? For me...#2 and #4 but also #5 has been a life-changer for me and I hope I always do it. #business #growth #entrepreneurship #energy #writing …see more

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Virgin Megastores has a place close to my heart – it’s wonderful to see them thriving in the Middle East. It’s even more wonderful to see them stocking products made by refugee entrepreneurs: https://virg.in/ijc

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2020 is the year to take bold action and safeguard the ocean: https://lnkd.in/d3EnDtz #ReadByRichard

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Our spacesuits include a special pocket over the heart to hold personal mementos - I will use mine to take photos of my family up into space https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

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A perfect business pitch is an art, but it's certainly not complicated!! Stop overthinking it and follow these 3 rules!

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The New York Times devoted an entire cover page to list names of 1000 #COVID19 victims. (1% of the current COVID death toll in the US). By putting names to a number we acknowledge their life. They are more than a statistic. They are people who are loved and mourned and will be missed. …see more

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Executives who prioritize the shareholder are like a coach who puts the desires of fair weather fans before the needs of the players on the team.

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A whole new generation of #technologies are being built in India first and then being shipped to the rest of the world. From having the most affordable mobile internet plans to setting the global standard in digitizing payments, India has made huge technological progress in recent times. Glad to see #SundarPichai and Google support PM Modi 's #DigitalIndia vision with a $10B Digitization Fund to help accelerate India’s digital economy. …see more

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Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwara, Guru sakshat, Param Brahma, Tasmai shri guravay namah. As kids, we repeated it because we were made to. Older now, I understand how much the many teachers and mentors take us under their wings and shape our life. I would be nothing without the people who gave me so much with the generosity of spirit. Acknowledging all the #Gurus in my life, thank you. I am grateful for my meditation practice that allows me to see myself more clearly each day and be a bit better daily. I will be forever grateful to Daaji ( Kamlesh Patel ), my Guru, for guiding me and many others in the #Heartfulness journey. #HappyGuruPurnima …see more

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Overrated: How many degrees you possess. Underrated: How hard you are willing to work. Overrated: Which school you graduated from. Underrated: How you treat people who have nothing to offer you. Overrated: How many times you’ve been promoted. Underrated: How much heart you bring to the job every single day. To all my underrated folks, I see you and I thank you. The world needs more of you. …see more

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Congrats to Virgin Unite President Jean Oelwang on joining The B Team as they work to do business differently to prioritise the wellbeing of people and the planet https://virg.in/5hY #VirginFamily

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Disheartening to see the Tapanuli Oragutan join the list of the world’s 25 most endangered primates. The Global Wildlife Conservation's latest report makes for an important read and highlights the critical support needed to conserve the most vulnerable species on the planet https://lnkd.in/dRGXYBX …see more

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Fascinating how Crisis Text Line are using data for good to reach those who really need it: https://virg.in/igb

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Environmental threats dominate the top five long term risks outlined in the World Economic Forum’s annual risks report. An important read: https://lnkd.in/dKn2dNd #ReadByRichard

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Dividends beat Value by over 3% per year over the past 20 years. I like those numbers! Read what my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments has to say in the new Dividend Strategy report: http://bit.ly/2GPtQEz

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Back to work after a wonderful break. A VERY messy desk and a terrific companion keeping me company!

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It was a pleasure to join the One Young World Summit this year. Here’s a look at what we discussed with the next generation of global activists: https://lnkd.in/d6q2FVP #ReadByRichard

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I went to a protest yesterday. I had to sit down because I had mixed feelings. Initially it was a bunch of people (not of color) taking photos of their signs and letting people know where they were. Which made me angry. And when everyone gathered it was a predominantly white crowd. And for the first time in a long time I realized how exhausting it is to be black. I never thought I'd live in a world like that where I would see people that didn't look like me... fighting for me. "Good" isn't the right word... but I felt hopeful. The amount of people that reached out to me to ask questions after my recent posts... the amount of people that shared... the amount of conversations. I'm hopeful. For the first time in a long time. I don't believe there should be a reward and I don't believe people are doing this for a reward. The reward is the change. But from this 26 year old kid from Minneapolis, MN... thank you to everyone that is stepping up. Thank you to everyone that is uncomfortable and figuring it out right now. Thank you for speaking up. Thank you for LISTENING. ILY, #justQ 🖤 #BlackLivesMatter …see more

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Internet companies keep getting bigger and more important to investors. As a conservative investor, I want to own the Internet giants. OGIG owns over 50 of the largest Internet and e-commerce stocks, including Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. https://lnkd.in/dPy-9CS …see more

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Managing emotions and focusing on the process is key to being a great leader. Always admired the composed #attitude of Dhoni and his ability to deliver under #pressure . #Leadership …see more

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“If you have the #Faith of a mustard seed, you shall move mountains." Faith of an entrepreneur - 'I will persevere', 'I will overcome', 'Right things will happen' or 'Apna time Ayega.' Keep believing & working as though it will happen! This is faith. …see more

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There’s only one secret: over-promise and over-deliver. I once had a boss who told me not to do that. He told me, “once you start delivering on X then everyone is going to want you to do that. Better to lay low.” He was laid off in 2009. People are always told that the way to impress is to under-promise and over-deliver. This is the work of an amateur. http://bit.ly/2qnT9CI …see more

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These are the exact reasons that you need to quit your job. These reasons will help you find new opportunities that will be more exciting than ever before. http://bit.ly/2zJ93j2

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Sometimes when I am dealing with a dilemma, I reach out to someone who I respect to help me think through the situation. Those are the people whom I consider as my mentors. Mentors need to bring, the context to deal with the problem at hand, to the table. They need to be honest and objective in their feedback or dialogue while bringing in empathy. As a startup founder, reaching out to potential mentors is a relationship investment that pays off. #Mentors …see more

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24/7 work ethic. Perseverance. Nonstop grind and hustle. Any self-made millionaire will tell you that all successful people live and breathe these traits...luckily Uncle Kevin is always here to tell you the cold hard truth.

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About once a day, for the heck of it, I click on a banner ad. When I do so, 50% of the time it's clear nobody thought to plan for that scenario.

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There's no gray area in business. It's black or white! If an idea is going to bankrupt an entrepreneur, somebody should tell them - even if it hurts. More on Hsu Untied ! https://lnkd.in/eWYGPTt

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I'm all about saving money, but I'll spend on the right item if it's a good investment. This is another piece of wisdom I learned from my mom, Georgette! What are YOU saving up for?

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I have always wanted to create a culture at work where people can be at their best and shine https://virg.in/i5R Virgin Pulse #VirginFamily

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I've always been Mr. Wonderful, but I haven't always been this financially free (or bald)! This week, I'm talking all about how I made my first million. https://lnkd.in/dSsqCX6

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Feel like working from home is one of those shifts that has a tipping point. It's not being held back by tech but by culture, especially trust. We thought it was self driving cars that could sweep in and change the fabric of cities fast. It could just be someone in HR updating a policy in "Word", to say, "just do your job brilliantly, you know how to do that, we trust you, where you are and when you work is up to you" Culture is more interesting and powerful than tech, and the causal loops between them are most fascinating. …see more

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Proud Virgin Radio UK is now the country’s biggest digital-only breakfast show https://virg.in/5sN #VirginFamily

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I'm here with Lindsey Granger to tell you why you shouldn’t be afraid to say no; how to know if you’re wasting your money on “crap”; and why it’s crucial to have the money talk early on in any relationship. https://lnkd.in/eF956V5

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I continue to be amazed by how many people managers still don't understand that today's workforce no longer responds to a “top down, I tell you what to do, you punch a clock for every task and I micro-manage your work and you'll like it” style of “leadership”. The culture and dynamics of people leadership have completely changed. It's now an equal partnership of supporting common goals and bringing people along. It's about showing people that they are not disposable objects, and that you genuinely care about them as human beings. It's about being transparent, genuine and kind. And most importantly, earning trust. Earning trust by not breaking your promises. By not being abrasive, crass, callous, vulgar, violent and rude. By not misleading or lying to your people, hiding things from them, or operating with alternate objectives and hidden agendas in mind. As more and more "new-school" leaders and companies emerge, the "old guard" of management drifts further into isolation and irrelevance. Learn to lead from a place of honesty, transparency, and kindness. From first principles. Or you'll find yourself "leading" shrinking teams, diminishing companies and eventually being replaced by someone who gets what leadership really means. #leadership #culture #management #dayone …see more

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A #visionary is someone who has an uncanny ability to imagine the future and create it. #SteveJobs was a visionary of our generation, everyone knows that. This short video from 1990 gave me goosebumps. He could visualise an agile work environment of remote collaboration and best talent coming together irrespective of geographical boundaries. With #WFH becoming the norm we are currently living that future. Video credits: https://lnkd.in/ehdAFda …see more

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Thank you, Shradha Sharma , for the inspiring & candid session with the Kalaari Fellows. Your energy is infectious, and your commitment contagious. Please continue to be the shining beacon for young entrepreneurs across #India ! #Future #KalaariFellowship …see more

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Success is earned, and more often than not snatched away from the jaws of challenges. I have done it, and I will tell you how you can do it too! Join me as I take my first ever Live Class on Unacademy this July 11 at 6 PM IST. Extremely excited to experience the learning platform that has been in the spotlight for its brilliant work, first hand. They’ve advanced their technology to require significantly less bandwidth for significantly better education. Enroll for my class here: https://lnkd.in/gmW4Jvi #LegendsOnUnacademy …see more

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Ticking off another first with Virgin Galactic : for the first time, anyone will have the chance to invest in a human spaceflight company https://virg.in/is4

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In times of #crisis, #leaders need to guide and coalesce people through deep conviction towards strong outcomes. This is as true for leaders of companies as it is to leaders of nations. My thoughts and reflections on Narendra Modi's speech last night …see more

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Today marks the end of my almost 19 year journey with Accenture. An absolutely amazing journey working with some of the best people around to solve some of the coolest of problems. Like it started in 1997 when Sandy Mohonathan recruited me here we are on my last day at the office. I am certainly looking forward to starting my next chapter at TransUnion Sandy Mohonathan , Accenture , TransUnion …see more

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Saw this on the internet and I agree with this. I have been focusing on creating #discipline around my goals during this #COVID19 lockdown. Sometimes it is hard because the social support fabric which is a part of our emotional well being is not accessible during the lockdown. …see more

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My annual note to STOP ASSUMING YOU NEED TO TARGET MILLENNIALS. 1) Compared with the over 50's they've got at the very most, 1/20th the wealth. 2) They don't really exist. Age based demographics are as dumb as astrology 3) If they do exist in any form, they are not setting trends. They are not locked in for life. 4) Stop assuming they are early adopters, have more influence or are easier to influence. …see more

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One of my favourite places to go hiking around breathtaking scenery: https://virg.in/5QB Virgin Limited Edition #VirginFamily

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I'm thrilled to announce that I have partnered with the leading equity crowdfunding platform, StartEngine, as their Strategic Advisor. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic causing economic uncertainty, startups and small businesses are having an incredibly hard time accessing capital. StartEngine offers a solution to that problem. StartEngine helps entrepreneurs and small businesses by enabling them to raise capital directly from their own customers, and in turn StartEngine brings investment opportunities to YOU by allowing everyday people to buy shares and invest in early-stage companies and startups. The platform has already helped hundreds of businesses raise over $135 million, and that number will keep growing. Nothing excites me more than finding new ways to help entrepreneurs in America! Start raising capital now: https://lnkd.in/erxcpTU …see more

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The two most annoying things in advertising at the moment. #1 The endless stupid use of the expression "storytelling". It shows that we don't have any understanding of what we do or how real people actually function in the world. #2 The misguided belief that we've incredible amounts of data, that it's clean, easy to use, that we need more of it, and that everything must be "data driven". I've never seen a "data driven insight", I've seen ones we found data to substantiate. …see more

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If you want your New Year’s Resolutions to stick you should make it a tiny habit, according to Dr BJ Fogg https://virg.in/iyB

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What’s it like to intern at Virgin Orbit ? Great interview with one of their engineers who started as an intern… https://virg.in/aU7

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So you've found your WHY...now what? This live online class will show you how to align your WHY with your current life, future opportunities and how it all ties together. You'll leave with a roadmap for living your authentic life: https://bit.ly/3nW78wx …see more

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In #India , 70M suffer from diabetes 60M hypertension & 55M from cardio-vascular diseases Comprehensive chronic disease management is underserved. Massive #digitalhealth opportunity. Livongo , a US company in chronic care management, grew from $4.5B to ~$13B market cap in 2020. Any indian #startups focused on digital chronic care solutions? …see more

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Now, more than ever, we have to help each other. Many of us have had to change the way we live, work and interact. We have new Live Online Classes designed to guide you through these challenging times. From finding your WHY to pivoting your business, we have a range of classes that we hope will inspire you. To sign up for your first class, select your date and time under ENROLL on the Learn More page: https://bit.ly/2KInqHW #TogetherisBetter #LearnShareGrow …see more

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Entrepreneurs are the ones driving innovation, chasing improvements and challenging the norm. There are so many inspiring examples of this on the Fast Track 100 league table https://virg.in/iRL

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Sorry to go on about this, but retirement is such a strange idea. Just when we get most wise, most connected, most experienced, most empathetic, someone decides that all people at the same magical age, should stop working, stop earning and stop contributing. It's an absolute farce.

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It’s hard to work at home. it’s even harder to homeschool them. Both at the same time is near impossible. So just give them all your work to do and ask them for regular status meetings. Job done. You’re welcome …see more

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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While cleaning out a shed on our cottage property I came across a box of old college memorabilia that had been sitting there since the 1970. Many generations of field mice had wintered in it and it was full of excrement. I was about to heave it into the dumpster when I noticed a roll of super 8mm film sitting at the bottom. It was my long lost first production I had made for my film101 class. It looked destroyed but I sent it to #digmypics to see if they could restore it. I remember the professor told us we needed to explore the topic of mental health for our first assignment. There was a lot of drinking and recreational drugs around my dorm and a fair amount of anxiety, depression and alcoholism to go with it. I don't think that has changed much on any college campus. In retrospect I wonder if this topic stayed with me because when I was approached to be an early investor in a start up that wanted to explore the use #psychedelics as medicine for mental health, I dug in deep and made it a core holding in my venture portfolio. As we approach the end of #2020 #MindMed $MMEDF has become my best performing investment for the year. Talk about foreshadowing! Enjoy the movie, I think my roommate did a good job in his first major role. #mentalhealth #venturecapital #psychedelicmedicine …see more

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'Build for billions👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, not only for India🇮🇳 but the world🌎. The world should sit up, take notice and say, 'These Indians are super-aggressive man!' - Vijay Shekhar Sharma at #HindustanHamara event at Kalaari Capital Paytm …see more

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This week was extra special! I had the pleasure of keynoting at the Serious Business conference hosted by the Neill corporation...and sharing that lovely stage in New Orleans with the very talented Esther Perel. While her work deals with interpersonal relationships and mine is more in the business realm, there’s still so much overlap. While I speak on marketing and sales and the very tangible realities of succeeding in business, the bigger issues I address deal with the anxieties and overwhelm of the digital age, and hopefully if I’m doing my job right...how to deal with it with a little zen. ;) #business #keynote #conferences #consumerbehavior …see more

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Like all businesses the watch making industry is in limbo waiting to open again. Does this make existing watches more or less valuable? Mike blasted me last week for only focusing on the #investment value of the high end #luxury market. However there is plenty of opportunity in affordable #watches too! …see more

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There is nothing more empowering than genuinely not seeking the approval of others or really caring about what they think of you. It frees you up in so many ways, but also is very threatening to most around you.

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If you're going to spend money getting somebody a gift during the holidays, for the love of god, DON'T let it be another sweater! @ CNBC Make It

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Delighted to see Virgin Atlantic coming back to Cape Town, one of my favourite cities https://virg.in/576 #VirginFamily

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Gucci CEO, Marco Bizzarri, finds joy in the little things. This is his secret. His secret to a happy life and his secret to leadership. And it works. Listen to our conversation at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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I've messed up. Because I haven't shown what it's really like owning a business. Here's "my" reality of being an entrepreneur. ✅ I've had two failed businesses. In 2018 my power was turned off multiple times because I wasn't making enough money. Early 2019, I slept on my office floor for 2 months while we got our company off the ground. ✅ My company has grown quickly. And it's been amazing. But 2019 was also a rough year. I skipped pay multiple times. ✅ I had to walk miles to meetings because I totaled my car and didn't have enough money for Lyft. ✅ I rented out two of my apartment rooms at $500 a month each. It allowed me to live rent free a lot of 2018 while I focused on building my company. ✅ I've been called a 'n***er'. Laughed at during the first pitch event I ever went to. Friends turn into enemies. Fellow creators turn on me. Don't become an entrepreneur because of what it looks like. This is the worst thing I've ever done in my life. But it's also the most rewarding thing I have ever done. And I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm a business owner because of the freedom. Because it fuels my curiosity. Because it allows me to empower others. Share this video with someone that needs to see this! 🎥 #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Given the situation globally, locally and the changing scenario daily, we will all need to find our inner strength to find our way through these tough times.

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For the first time, anyone will have the chance to invest in a human spaceflight company https://virg.in/is4 Virgin Galactic NYSE

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Today, 28 companies from around the world, across sectors, stepped up in support of #refugees . Delighted to share that Virgin Managmeent has joined the #TentPartnership , and is committed to including & integrating refugees into their communities https://virg.in/ErD #RebuildingWithRefugees …see more

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I had a great time at TechSparks sharing my observations on the evolution of the startup ecosystem over the years. The last decade had its fair share of ups and downs but the learnings for the industry were invaluable. I truly believe the future of Indian startups is great and am optimistic on the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem. A big shout out to Shradha Sharma and the YourStory Media team for bringing together the community; the energy through the day was palpable. …see more

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We all now know that #covid19 is not about a few weeks #lockdown and then back to normal life. For the next year, until there is a vaccine, restrictions of some sort will continue. So, all of us have to get used to a new normal. Change is painful, but it is more painful not to embrace change to grow. #WeekendMusings …see more

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Love reading the stories of how the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean is helping Caribbean entrepreneurs scale their businesses. This one is very sweet:

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Lockdown has profoundly disrupted the world of work. The team from 100% #HumanAtWork ask what the future of the office may look like: https://virg.in/RRE

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“He could score a goal in every situation.” Happy 80th birthday Pele. A world class human being, he has inspired so many for decades. …see more

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We invited some of our future Sailors to try out our new @ Virgin Voyages Sailor App. But I had a surprise for them… https://virg.in/ifh

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Three fitness tips from Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell: https://virg.in/Rey Tempo Nutrition Virgin StartUp

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How do you work out where to focus your entrepreneurial energy? This is my technique: https://virg.in/iQf

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When we take words too literally. 😂 Talking about fitness, what is your favourite form of exercise and how consistent are you? I am fairly disciplined about exercise, I get lethargic without it. I draw energy from my routines. Yoga or walk in the morning and cardio in the evening, if possible. I work out 4-6 times a week. #WellBeing #Fitness #Motivation …see more

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Pretty sure the entire recruitment process should change for the knowledge economy and the best roles within it.  1) Resume's or CV's are about the worst way to judge people. Would be way better to have personal websites where people could articulate what actually matters. Their values, skills and personality. Their hopes and dreams, faults and eccentricities. What they believe and evidence of all this. I'd love to see personal websites used by everyone.  2) The process is appears broken, seems to be designed not to get the best people fastest but to prove that people have worked hard and followed the right proceedure. 3)For understandable reasons, recruitment still focussed entirely on the gaps remaining and the suitability of people to fit them best. Not finding the very best people and accepting this may alter some of the interfaces around it. …see more

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We are Never Alone! This message is a good reminder to ourselves during these times of social isolation. How to effectively #inspire and #communicate in 1.30 minutes. Nike did a great job with it. We will find a way and come together. Nothing can stop what we can do together. That is a good message to embrace in our life. “You Can’t Stop Us” #WeekendMusings Video Credits: #Nike - https://lnkd.in/eRJvURy …see more

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Ten exciting start-ups changing business for good: https://virg.in/RoR Virgin StartUp #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

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When I started on Shark Tank it was all about the $$$, growing financial freedom & helping entrepreneurs do the same. Companies like Blue Land have changed that. They're changing the WORLD for the better with their innovation & making money at the same time! A cleaner planet starts at home. Cut plastics out of your cleaning cabinet! http://blueland.com #SharkTank …see more

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Uber, but for the richest nation ever known on planet earth to have a functioning healthcare system. Airbnb but for stopping 643,000 people becoming bankrupt from medical bills per year. Can the tech people wake up to marketplaces and apply it less to avant garde juicing or wine tasting and to saving lives and reducing misery.

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Wonderful seeing leaders from different generations come together at One Young World to discuss solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems https://virg.in/isp

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A look at how refugees and people displaced are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather: https://lnkd.in/dzSGmkH #ReadByRichard

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I'd like to make one thing really clear. Our fears on the data collected by large companies, speakers listening to us, "surveillance capitalism" and a whole tranche of the paranoid, is largely based on a complex million billion dollar ecosystem that doesn't know or care to know who we are, but is trying to sell us a more expensive and relevant shampoo, a new perfume we may like, to get us to enroll in an MBA etc. What's far more damaging about modern media is that the only way to make money in modern ad/click funded media is to stoke OUTRAGE. It's to create ever more compelling and simplistic narratives that feed envy, rage, jealousy, resentment, fear, or shock. Our animal like instincts are being biohacked. Our attention is weaponized. Pieces that moderate, articles that pay attention to facts, words which form bonds and bridge divides are unprofitable. This should be the greatest concern of the modern media environment and yet nobody seems to care. To pay for news with our sanity was the most expensive mistake we've ever made and explains a great deal of the modern societies' entrenchment, dividedness and high tension. …see more

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As the world navigates the adverse effects of the pandemic, sustainable solutions are required more than ever. If you have an innovative sustainability solution in the categories of health, food, energy, water or global high schools, apply to the #ZayedSustainabilityPrize today https://lnkd.in/d_DCfW7 …see more

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We have dealt with hundreds of instances of fake sites and fraudsters impersonating me or my team online. We are working in partnership with organisations such as the National Cyber Security Centre to report these sites and do all we can to get them taken down as quickly as possible. Sadly, the scams are not going to disappear overnight, and I would urge everyone to be vigilant and always check for official website addresses and verified social media accounts. …see more

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My least likely to ever happen dream is to have a very powerful department called "common sense" in every business. Someone from this department sits in every meeting representing the voice of reason and the customer. "No John, that's bollocks", or "Are we really still talking about this" or to shout out, " Come on, that's clearly stupid" and best of all " Stop dicking around on this, these are details, go back to what matters". It would be the best job ever. …see more

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The Complex World of Cancer Pathways Explained in One Giant Infographic. This is why #digitalhealth is so much needed in cancer care too. https://lnkd.in/gWk--kK #health #healthcare #medicine #healthy …see more

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"Who you spend time with the most is who you will become." Always surround yourself with ambitious and persistent group who inspire you to achieve more! Had an evening to remember with a remarkable group of women! It was a pleasure hosting a discussion around entrepreneurship and, building lasting enterprises with Kirthiga Reddy and Paroma Roy Chowdhury ! …see more

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Kenya’s Nzambi Matee recycles plastic waste into durable construction materials after she tired of waiting for the govt to do something about plastic pollution. More people like her, please. …see more

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Congratulations Abhijit (Bobby) Bose for your new role as the CEO of WhatsApp India. Looking forward to seeing you build products that help hundreds of millions of Indians connect and support India's fast-growing digital economy. #HindustanHamara

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Amazon, Apple, Google have no legal obligation to host Parler. But what’s the likelihood they would’ve removed Parler if Trump had won a second term? This strikes me as problematic. …see more

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The laws of physics that are immutable on earth, #work to different rules in #space ! Truth is contextual. Fun watching what happens when you wring a towel in space. In microgravity, you can't squeeze water! #WeekendMusings #SocialMedia Video Credits: Business Insider …see more

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#WednesdayWisdom "If you are free, you need to free somebody else." "If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else." Tony Morrison, American Author, 1993 Nobel Laureate …see more

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Every day somebody asks me if I'm investing in bitcoin... my answer? Hell no! Here's why. Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano

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Every time you say YES to something you DON'T want to do, this will happen: You will resent people, you will do a bad job, you will have less energy for the things you love, you will make less money, and yet another small percentage of your life will be used up, burned up, a smoke signal to the future saying... I did it again. #entrepreneurship #money #career #jobs #billionairemindset …see more

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I do what I want... 🤷🏽‍♂️😅 In all seriousness though. Every platform has its own language, cadence, and purpose. But, the magic happens when you understand the platform & understand YOU. Social media (and technology in general) is just meant to be an extension of who we are. It’s why I struggle so much with those that are preaching personal branding so hard. I believe in it. But so many people out there are putting more emphasis on “building brand” before people really understand who they are. Especially young people. Get clarity around who you are. Build YOU. And more importantly, be you 😉. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneur #business …see more

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There's a growing consensus that we must schedule our time or someone else will. This is especially true when we work from home. This recent Fast Company article makes the point: https://lnkd.in/djHdexr And reinforces the importance of keeping a schedule, rather than just a to-do list: See: https://lnkd.in/dJsnZYA …see more

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Antibiotic resistance is terrifying! Did you know there are now over 2 million superbug (drug resistant) infections in the US every year that cause over 23,000 deaths annually!? CRAZY! 😱 Overuse of antibiotics for viral infections is literally going to kill us! EZC Pak is a harmless alternative to overprescribed antibiotics during cold & flu season. Welcome to the #sharktank family!! https://www.ezcpak.com/ …see more

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I told this story on QVC. I found some forgotten barrels of 2006 and 2007 of red Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon. 2006 and 2007 were near perfect growing years. We discovered the stash after acquiring the winery and blended this limited amount. If you have never tried a 2006-2007 Walla Walla  I doubt you will ever find it again. https://lnkd.in/es52raV …see more

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Today, the US faced domestic insurrection & terrorism. Let me be clear, the violence that we have seen today is the responsibility of the president directly. GZERO Media | #QuickTake #gzero #USpolitics #Biden #Trump https://lnkd.in/d-NRkxD …see more

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Lovely to read the history of in-flight entertainment. Proud to say Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to bring seat-back entertainment across all cabin classes too! https://lnkd.in/d9sTUPx #ReadByRichard

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Are your kids budding artists? This is their chance to design a suit that Envision Virgin Racing ’s drivers will wear during a race

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Fun hitting the greens with Rod Laver – though my short game was no match for his (let alone Nick Faldo’s!) https://virg.in/5gP

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Better to teach our children curiosity, humanity, #entrepreneurship . They will learn to create true impact, rather than insisting on teaching them #coding . #weekendmusing Video Source: Brut …see more

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If people are healthy and happy, they can be their most productive. I have always wanted to create a culture where people can be at their best and shine https://virg.in/i5R Virgin Pulse

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Spotted Peter Gabriel’s suit and The Sex Pistols tour poster on the walls of the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas – soon to be Virgin Hotels . From Virgin history to Virgin future! https://virg.in/5xP

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Business is a lifelong learning journey. Here’s what we learned from trying to launch Virgin Cola https://virg.in/5kV

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If you’re looking for something to watch, this mini-series will really pull at your heartstrings https://virg.in/9wG

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It was great to see auticon Australia , a global tech employer of autistic professionals, launch in Australia: https://virg.in/i2R

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Humble beginnings, high achievements. Makes you think hard about the importance of self-belief and hard work. What was your first #job ? Mine was a teaching assistantship for $700 a month and I somehow managed to still save money each month and I was happy. Didn’t think I lacked anything I needed. #Success #Entrepreneurship …see more

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Really enjoyed Reformer Pilates on Bondi Beach & great to celebrate the opening of Virgin Active Australia ’s new Bondi Junction club https://virg.in/iXU #VirginActiveBondi #Bondi

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Are you honest? Let me ask the question a different way: have you ever told a lie? You can see the problem. Dr. Lenny Wong has spent years studying this and we talked about how pervasive this “ethical fading” is in so many aspects of modern life and what we can do about it. Find this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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It’s sad how often recruitment is about reducing the risk of finding someone unsuitable, not simply trying to find the most remarkable people to work around Qualifications, identical experience, boring career history’s, compliance, infrequent moves , etc. All used as deeply unimaginative ways to ensure nobody looks stupid for hiring someone. Heaven forbid you’re remarkable and changed career, or took a year out, or tried something and failed, etc. …see more

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The more of us demand an end to mass trials, the more likely governments are to hear us, and insist that states respect international law and never sentence children to death https://virg.in/iYS

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US Firefighters land in Sydney airport to help with the Australia fires. 🇺🇸 “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” - Mr. Rogers

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I can't wait for the day I can pay $40 per month to access unlimited content from the New York Times, Times, WSJ, Conde Nast, Hearst, FT, Washington Post,Time, Economist, Guardian, Atlantic, Vox, Oath etc.  And perhaps with very very infrequent, relevant, stunningly beautiful, valuable ads. Until that time we have a system that's not working for anyone.

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Virgin Unite and the 100% #HumanAtWork team examine the root causes of mental health challenges in the wake of #COVID19 : https://virg.in/EFt #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Great to see the people of Oregon vote for sensible drug policy that puts harm reduction and public health first and will save lives https://lnkd.in/duTd7-F Global Commission on Drug Policy #supportdontpunish

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Does investing in dividend paying stocks have the potential to really work? Yes, learn more about how I’m doing it: http://bit.ly/2P3s1ZL Click here to receive more investment strategies from my team at O’Shares ETFs. https://lnkd.in/eywSsSQ …see more

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In the last 10 years, 1.3 million fundraisers using Virgin Money Giving have raised more than £800 million for good causes

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The top five things you can do to help restore the health of the ocean: https://virg.in/ieG #EarthUnscrewed #Podcasts

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I met Gary Vaynerchuk tonight! 😍😍😍 3 Years ago I quit my job to do this entrepreneur thing. And I owe a lot of that to Gary and his content. I fell on my face over and over again. From: - Not having enough money to buy a $0.99 chocolate bar. - Renting out my spare bedrooms to make rent. - Struggling to get clients. And this past year has been absolutely amazing. From: - Signing a contract to be on an Amazon Prime TV show. - Speaking at large events. - And the growth of my company. - Getting to wake up and do what I love every single day. Stuff like this is totally surreal for me. Thank you for lighting the way. And thank you for the hug. Appreciate you dude! #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #GaryVee Quentin Allums …see more

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed , Cody Friesen, CEO of Zero Mass Water, discusses how his company is taking air and sunlight and turning it into drinking water: https://virg.in/iEL #EarthUnscrewed #Podcasts

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What are two global investment opportunities that are NOT “dead to me?” Internet and e-commerce. Find out why, http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Truck carrying first shipment of the covid vaccine leaves Pfizer’s facility in Michigan yesterday with a US Marshals escort. History made. 📸: Jeff Kowalsky …see more

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I still can't believe this! 😲😲😲 We chose about 25 people, told them we were hosting an exclusive event but couldn't give them details beyond that. Those that opted in, got a text with a location and time the morning of. And this is what happened when they all showed up (video). I'm still so humbled by everyone that came to the event & the level of vulnerability here. You never know what the person next to you might be going through. Tell someone you love them today. You never know what could happen or how one small act of kindness may change everything. Tag someone below & show them love! Shoutout to my team for making this happen: Israel , Eric , Brema , Tess , Chandler , Ken . #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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My positive thought today for everyone on LinkedIn: May all your job interviews be as predetermined as Amy Coney Barrett.

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Here more on why doing nothing is sometimes the best solution... http://bit.ly/2p3bnfy #Productive #Business #Work #Career #TimeManagement #Psychology #Advice …see more

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My parents have said this to me many times. In fact, I have probably said this to my children many times. And it is a good #attitude to overcome feeling caged and frustrated and can be a good coping mechanism to hope for and anticipate a better #opportunity in the future. But do you know what you want to do? I think this is the existential question that is more difficult to solve. For example, if you don't have clarity of what problem to solve, how can you start on the entrepreneurial journey. No one can tell you how to start this journey or when to start. Many of life's most important decisions and finding what we want and what we are requires a capacity for deep #selfintrospection . …see more

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Fascinating TED Countdown talk from climate impact scholar Johan Rockström, who shows how nine out of the 15 big biophysical systems that regulate the climate are at risk of reaching tipping points, which could make Earth uninhabitable for humanity. Hear his plan for putting the planet back on the path of sustainability over the next 10 years: …see more

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The day Wall Street lost and the little guy came out on top will go down in history! This is why I LOVE the free market.

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My business partner was my old college roommate. Six years ago I wanted an internship that I was under qualified for. Izzy told me to apply. I did. And heard nothing back. Izzy was at a networking event that they hosted, he talked to the guy that was hiring, and the next day I got an interview. I ended up landing the internship. When we first started someone asked, “why are you two going into business together?” Aside from the fact that he crushes it, that’s why ☝🏽. Surround yourself with people that have your back. Happy birthday dude. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship …see more

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“We need to find different ways to teach, learn and create” – Holly chats to George The Poet and BBC Sounds https://lnkd.in/drPvyu7

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The only thing more exciting than an awesome campaign is getting to be part of said awesome campaign. #ChaseBizMobile for the win! Chase Business is one of our dear clients at Zen Media and we couldn’t be prouder of the recent launch of this epic physical activation which is bringing resources and expertise to small businesses around the country! A special and heartfelt thank you to Vinita Kochhar and the entire Chase Biz team for allowing us to be a part of something so special. #allthefeels 💗 We launched it at Detroit Startup week to much fanfare and some fun surprise guests! Thanks, Marcus Lemonis. ;) What can your brand learn from this? I’ve shared lessons and takeaways in my latest Forbes column. Link is in the comments. #business #smallbusiness #branding #campaigns #marketing …see more

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When people receive an email from an Executive late at night, off hours, on the weekend, etc., they immediately feel compelled to jump into action. As I progressed into management, I would do my best to not send emails off hours unless it was a "house on fire" emergency. I would also advise my staff of same, but I never had a really good way to truly police for exceptions and would, sometimes, inevitably randomize people unintentionally. This, until yesterday. I received an email from a peer, and what you see below was in the footer. What an easy solution, and what an exemplary show of leadership!! Thanks Nitin Prabhu for leading by example, and I'm absolutely stealing the practice (and adding a signature to my emails, which I haven't had in years). Can't believe I didn't think of this myself. Thank you for teaching me a great way to be better for my folks and colleagues. I hope this helps you as well #leadership #thankyou #dobetter PS. Late night executive "escalations" that have no priority other than to the person sending them are one of the worst things for individuals to receive. Please be mindful, and kind, towards other people's schedules and lives. …see more

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I don’t let people on my podcast if I suspect they have cheated on their spouse. I don’t deal with people who reschedule meetings with me more than once. I don’t talk to people who try to gossip. “The way you do anything, is the way you do everything”. #writing #entrepreneur #howtotreatpeople …see more

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Join Virgin Galactic for a virtual walkthrough of SpaceShipTwo Unity’s cabin live now on their YouTube channel: https://virg.in/GX2

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Book Club with Simon is back tomorrow Friday July 10 at 1pm ET on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Join me LIVE to discuss chapters 1 & 2 of The Infinite Game: https://lnkd.in/dThc3AC Send your questions to [email protected] …see more

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I'm so excited about this brand new live online class from Harvard Business School Associate Professor & author, Laura Huang . She's sharing what she's learned about flipping constraints, obstacles, stereotypes, and adversity into advantage. Don't miss out! …see more

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Success isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Subscribe to my new YouTube channel for all my biggest secrets on how to be as successful as I am! www.bit.ly/Youredeadtome

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If it feels too difficult to achieve, just start somewhere. You will get there. #WhatInspiresMe #Inspiration #Future

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I turn on social media and there’s all of this “DO” porn. If you aren’t hustling you’re a failure. This is BS. There’s nothing really to do. The world doesn’t need more DO-ers. A lot of people DO things that are meaningless and then they die... http://bit.ly/2hoEuV2

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I’ve learned lots of fascinating things from doing business for nearly 50 years, but none more interesting – or surprising and dramatic – than the changes we’ve seen in technology https://virg.in/isB

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What Virgin Cola taught us about the need to put purpose at the heart of your business, and really differentiate your product

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An empathetic, thoughtful & inspiring speech from Barack Obama for those graduating in 2020. Some key takeaways: - #Covid19 is causing unprecedented challenges. Well-off families are dealing with massive uncertainty, those who were struggling before are now hanging by a thread. So, this generation will need to grow up faster than previous generations. - It doesn't matter how much money you make if everyone around you is hungry & sick. If the world is going to get better, it's up to you. This is your generation's world to shape. - Three parting words of advise 1) Don't be afraid 2) Do what is right 3) Build communities and create a world where everyone has equal opportunities …see more

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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” - Mark Twain

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Small satellites can do more than ever before. Here’s the details on Virgin Orbit ’s first deep space mission

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139 million miles. 328 days. 5248 orbits. Christina Koch beats her own previous record of longest ever space flight by a woman. Her contribution moves us forward in many aspects. She is an #inspiration !

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It’s a scary time to be a jobseeker in America. This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful I’m teaching you how to get your dream job when it seems like nobody is hiring!

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These words of tough love from Lord Krishna are relevant to all walks of life and talks about finding #joy in the work itself. This is especially true to begin the journey as an #entrepreneur . Happy Janmashtami!

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Every time I visit the The Eve Branson Foundation , I’m blown away by the talent of the local artisans. Proud to support the #SavetheMedina campaign: https://virg.in/aiX Virgin Unite

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As we approach a new escalation in #tariffs #chinatrade on Dec 15th its important to understand why the existing tariffs have not had a material effect on the economy or the #stockmarket I am a fan of keeping #Chineese feet to the fire and getting a real IP and market access deal with them. #keepsqueezing ! …see more

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We’re one step closer to making hyperloop travel a reality for people everywhere: https://virg.in/E94

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The scale of the climate crisis is more visible than ever before - and the need for collaboration is greater than ever before. For our planet, our communities, our workers and our economy to thrive, we need ambitious #ClimateAction . We need the #ParisAgreement http://bit.ly/2OSJ0Lp …see more

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Delighted this month to be celebrating Virgin Money Giving 's 10th birthday. During that time, 1 million people rallied 20 million friends to raise over £800m for 12,500 charities. Thank you for being a part of our journey! https://virg.in/inR

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Learning never stops. Many people die at 25 but are not put in the coffin until 75. The learning stopped for them early. Every day I seek out mentors: people who have great experience to help me, particularly in areas I am new to, excited about, and know nothing about. Here are the only ways I’ve ever been able to find a mentor. I hope they work for you as well: http://bit.ly/2sZSdWE …see more

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‪Last Thursday, MindMed announced plans to become the first pharma company ever to use LSD in a commercial drug trial. “Project Lucy” is a drug development program designed for the treatment of anxiety.

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Over 105 million coronavirus vaccines injected worldwide...now exceeding total numbers of (known) cases. Finally a COVID milestone we can be happy about.

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs . https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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Virgin Hotels is getting set to paint Las Vegas red. Had a great time on my sneak peek tour: https://virg.in/5xP

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A big fan of Mr. Tata, I always learn from his words and actions, the mark of a true leader. "The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." #Inspiration #India #Future …see more

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Always impressed by the way Change Please uses social entrepreneurship to tackle homelessness in the UK: https://virg.in/ijV

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Join the final Virgin StartUp MeetUp of the year tackling the subject of mental wellbeing for founders: https://virg.in/RkV

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"We want to use the influential power of our brand and our incredible people to drive real change." The Virgin Atlantic Attitude Magazine Awards looked like a wonderful night: https://virg.in/iYA #VirginFamily

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‪PM Jacinda Ardern wins by a landslide in New Zealand’s general election. ‬ ‪Like South Korea, the world’s most effective responders to coronavirus are rewarded in the polls. ‬ ‪(US elections: November 3)‬ …see more

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Good morning. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Queens'​ College, Cambridge University of Cambridge

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Joe Biden will be the next US president. With Trump indicating he won't participate in the handover of power, Biden can expect an excruciating transition period over the next 11 weeks. GZERO Media …see more

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Great having The B Team CEO Halla Tómasdóttir on my Sirius XM radio show – even if she does claim I copied her haircut! Listen to the show now

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5 mistakes while #Fundraising : 1. Playing the bluff: "I already have a term sheet. I need an answer immediately". Too often the deadline is artificial & unrealistic, compromising the founder's credibility. It leaves no room for an authentic engagement for a meaningful outcome. 2. Overvaluation: "I am interested only if the valuation is $100M". If you draw a hard line that is a big gap from the investor's assessment of the valuation, most often they will disengage. Also, negotiating down significantly hurts your credibility. 3. Pitch: CEOs should own & lead the conversation with the investors. Sometimes, the banker takes over while presenting, hurting the CEO's credibility. Investors like CEOs to have ownership of the numbers that they are committing. 4. Communication: Another mistake is not communicating the business proposition early in the presentation. Pace the presentation for 35 mins & communicate the uniqueness of the product that makes you win the market up front. 5. Feedback: Often, founders don't listen to feedback & get defensive to questions asked. In fact, questions are asked with an intent to understand the business better. …see more

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They fired me. They fired me as CEO. Then they fired me as a board member. Then they took away my shares. And now none of them ever talk to me. I started the company, I had the initial idea, I raised $30 million for it from A+ investors (i.e. “rich people”), I bought two companies for it, I hired the first 50 employees, and then I was shown the door. The reason? I was a bad leader. . . . #leadership #writing #entrepreneurship #lifestyle …see more

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All I want for Christmas this year is 100k subscribers to my Ask Mr. Wonderful YouTube channel! I'm answering fan secrets, and sharing secrets and advice that I've never made public before. You're definitely going to want in on this. ;) https://lnkd.in/ekRpmn6 …see more

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It is so good to see companies build and commit to sustainability as an integral part of their strategies. I hope this becomes a global movement and many more companies adopt such practices. #PerformanceWithAPurpose …see more

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Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin, the Turkish-German husband-and-wife team behind BioNTech and the covid vaccine

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"You're my best friend,"​ a client of my web agency once told me in 1996. "You're mine!"​ I said. But I was lying. I hated him. I hated every client. I was afraid the client would fire me if I wasn't his friend. I made every decision out of fear. I wish I hadn't cared what people thought. Getting respect is more important than being liked. #lessons #dondraper #entrepreneur #writing …see more

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Looking at the bright side, the rivers are #healing and the birds are singing. We are healing the world and making it a better place 😊

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The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult, and we want to help. This live online class will help you find your WHY (your personal purpose, cause, or belief) so that what you do next is aligned with who you truly are. We’re in this together - join us: https://bit.ly/3qfFNHT …see more

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Our team has been hard at work putting together a new version of our most popular live online class, Start With WHY, exclusively for Spanish speakers! Ya sea que sea un emprendedor, un empleado, un líder de un equipo o esté buscando encontrar una mayor claridad para su próximo movimiento, su PORQUÉ es la única constante que lo guiará hacia la realización en su trabajo y vida. ¡Vamonos!: https://bit.ly/38kxwLW …see more See translation

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Fascinated by the idea of ECOncrete – a low-carbon, bio-enhanced concrete that protects coastlines and encourages marine life to flourish. Well done on winning Pitch to Rich! https://virg.in/iWH

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I enjoyed this conversation between Mr. Ratan Tata and Shradha Sharma . Was glad to hear that over 40K tuned in live. Some of my key learnings- 1. We are currently living in unprecedented times, but we should not lose hope. We need to unite. Humans have this innate ability to #innovate and overcome when things look bleak. A crisis is definitely the greatest textbook of #leadership (This reminded me of my interaction with Mr. Tata in 2017- https://lnkd.in/e5PipHw ) 2. #Business is not just about making money — one has to do right by their customers and stakeholders, and they have to do that ethically 3. People make mistakes, and that's okay — you have to try to do the right thing at every point and take the good with the bad, but you don't have to run away from difficult decisions 4. #Success mantra- To increase your odds of success, build long-lasting relationships with people, participate in the ideation and execution process, and take calculated risks https://lnkd.in/eivwaqJ …see more

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I go to a lot of big events in wonderful, expensive luxurious properties. Most have terrible speakers, boring agendas and poorly prepared panels. Please focus on content. Start paying for speakers, get world class moderators, think, curate and prepare for panels. I'm here to learn.

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So excited that Virgin Australia is flying to Japan for the very first time, bringing much-needed competition to the route https://virg.in/iXr #FeelGoodFlying

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One step closer to a sustainable food system. Checking in on the progress being made by Memphis Meats to produce clean meat: https://virg.in/5NU

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Loved hearing from the team at Virgin Hotels how guests have been taking full advantage of being able to personalise their stays when they join The Know

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Interesting read on five steps business can take to help provide a better future of work: https://virg.in/iR6 100% #HumanAtWork

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Rethinking drug laws in a new global moment: how policy can move on from the failed war on drugs https://virg.in/RW3

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An issue close to my heart is the rehabilitation of those who have past criminal record. Here’s why I think businesses should get involved in these debates: https://virg.in/5QP #FairChecks

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Great to see Virgin Money taking Virgin ’s music heritage into the future with new partnerships with two of the world’s most iconic music venues: https://virg.in/56h

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We all have different deal breakers when it comes to dating, but if there's one that everyone should have regardless of age, sex, or religion - it's DEBT.

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It’s heartening to see the Caribbean is at the forefront of solutions and is leading the clean energy transition https://virg.in/SEu Rocky Mountain Institute

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‪Most important (heck, almost miraculous) vaccine takeaway: 100% effectiveness at preventing serious illness or death.‬

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From our family to yours, wishing a very happy New Year. May 2021 be full of happiness, health and success for you all. #NewYearsEve #NewYear2021 #newyears #2021makeawish #Welcome2021 #nouvelan2021 #lastdayof2020 #NYE2020 #California …see more

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I still can't believe this! 🤯🤯🤯 We chose about 25 people, told them we were hosting an exclusive event but couldn't give them details beyond that. Those that opted in, got a text with a location and time the morning of. And this is what happened when they all showed up (video). I'm still so humbled by everyone that came to the event & the level of vulnerability here. You never know what the person next to you might be going through. Tell someone you love them today. You never know what could happen or how one small act of kindness may change everything. Tag someone below & show them love! Shoutout to my team for being so incredible: Izzy , Eric , Brema , Tess , Chandler , Ken . #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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#Investing means different things to different people. Some hold stocks for a millisecond and others a millennium. We need capital markets that provide for both. Robinhood and Vlad Tenev should not be vilified. They are providing a real world financial education to a generation that was completely ignored by money center #banks and #brokers because they were deemed unprofitable. Now they are empowered in a way that no one could have imagined. Who cares if a few hedge funds go to zero. What is happening here is fantastic! #entrepreneurship #Wallstreetbets Benzinga …see more

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When I was 20 a woman came into the gym that I was working at. Long story, but she ended up telling me things like: ✅ You will be making minimum wage for the rest of your life. ✅ You'll never be as successful as me. ✅ Colleges shouldn't waste scholarship money on people like you. ✅ Etc. I want to thank that woman. Because it was in that moment that I decided that if she is what "success" meant... then I didn't want it. If I had to put other people down to make myself feel big then I didn't want it. I quit that day and found a social media internship a few weeks later. The rest is history. Define your own success. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #StrangeOnPurposePodcast #Business 📸 Justin Jackson …see more

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed we’re introduced to Zero Mass Water the company creating water from just sunlight and air https://virg.in/iup #Podcasts

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Great to see the employee health and wellbeing market has continued its explosive growth & it is showing no signs of slowing down https://virg.in/5oq

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Now we've all got access (for free, at any time, in any place) to the world's entire collective knowledge and the ability to self teach almost any skill. I've no idea why hiring isn't almost entirely based on someone's attitude. Something a resume is extremely poor at conveying and every job spec never considers. Driven, curious, imaginative people are the magic in the world.

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Are you a young change maker with a brilliant idea to create change in your community? The Virgin Money Foundation’s Young Change Makers Fellowship Programme is giving young people the funding, mentoring and leadership development they need to create change in the communities that need it most: https://virg.in/REX #VirginFamily Virgin Money UK PLC …see more

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Shake your phone. Order a bottle of champagne. Get it delivered to your exact location. Introducing Virgin Voyages Shake For Champagne https://virg.in/ifh

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Starting a new book this Saturday morning. Said to be an insightful analysis of the South Sea Bubble, including the mathematicians, scientists, financial dreamers, schemers and swindlers who “plunged their country into economic disaster...and then made the world rich again.” …see more

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Questions you should ask yourself before taking the plunge into #entrepreneurship : 1. 'How passionate am I to solve this problem? Why do I want to solve it? What are my unique insights?' 2. 'What am I willing to risk? How long can I sustain without pay, revenue, funding?' 3. 'Am I expecting my family to support - financial constraints, lack of my time and availability?' You are doing what you want. 'Are they aligned; if they are not, are you prepared for the consequences?' This clarity will make the foundation of your entrepreneurial journey strong. …see more

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“Creating a psychological, physical and emotional safe space for employees is very important to me. That’s when creativity thrives.” Wonderful to hear Israel Rivera from Virgin Active share his thoughts on this episode of Meet The #VirginFamily .

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Digital entertainment is big business. How big? Over $100 billion. Which top Internet companies lead the way? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Sensible, evidence-based policies that take inspiration from what has already been tried and tested elsewhere can show a way out of Britain’s drug crisis https://virg.in/SsY

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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. " -Nelson Mandela

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Continued and growing statelessness is an enormous challenge for humanity. But the optimist in me tries to see the upside: when given an identity, a sense of belonging, people will be able to fulfil their true potential https://virg.in/iNF #IBelong UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency …see more

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Inspiring to read about how learning is a learned behaviour – and we can get better at getting better: https://lnkd.in/d6pyR_s #ReadByRichard

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Last week, I spoke with a recent grad who asked for advice on how to find "aha moments" in his career and life. My response was that you cannot map or prepare every step of your career to optimize for aha moments. Instead, aha moments come, go, and may reemerge just like opportunities. Instead of anticipating for aha moments, keep a curious and open mind on opportunities that come your way. Be surrounded by peers and mentors who can help identify these moments. Aha moments will come in different shapes and sizes, but also at different times. It's so so easy to start comparing ourselves to others then try to expedite our own timeline. While some competition is healthy and we should always act with a sense of urgency, never feel that need to fit and adhere yourselves to someone else's timeline. Thought this infographic did a great job illustrating that we all experience aha moments differently. cc: Anna Vital …see more

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Wonderful to hear from Virgin Hyperloop One on the latest podcast episode of #EarthUnscrewed . It’s incredible to think that we’re building the fastest, most energy-efficient, and sustainable form of travel ever created: https://virg.in/iHh

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When employees start leaving your team, and managers complain about employees not having loyalty, other managers or companies "poaching" them, or making last-minute desperate counters with things they should have done long ago, it's time to fire those managers for not doing their jobs of building great teams and growing and empowering their people. People have choices, and employment at will cuts both ways. They will stay when their work is interesting, the pay is competitive, their work environment is healthy, and their manager is kind, understanding and knows how to grow their careers. They will leave when those things are not offered in their current job and find a job that does. They will leave toxic work environments even faster. So don't blame them. Take an honest look within, find what's broken, fix it, and hold the people that broke it accountable. It's that simple. #accountability #dobetter …see more

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Here are the FDA-approved Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms in medicine and healthcare! As even the FDA doesn't have an updated database, I had to do it myself. With your initial feedback and suggestions, this is the updated database and infographic. I hope you will find it useful! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #deeplearning #machinelearning #fda …see more

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There is a great difference between Jeff Bezos and me, of course :-) apart from networth! I sleep for less than 6 hours a day, and I use PowerPoint to organise my thinking on everything. Bezos doesn't like PowerPoint and likes to get 8 hours of sleep! A little nugget of wisdom from him - " As a senior executive, you are paid to make a small number of high-quality decisions." I think this is the advice all founders should ponder on. #Leadership #Management #BestAdvice Watch more here: Video Credits: David Rubenstein Show …see more

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Remembering the legendary entrepreneur #DhirubhaiAmbani on his birth anniversary: "For those who dare to dream, there is a whole world to win."

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We're in this funny age where we hoard data. This idea that data is the new oil means we presume more is more. About 99.9999% data is absolutely useless. Data is about the decisions you can make from it. It's far better to have clean,ratified, useful, intimate & accessible data, in one source. I wish people would focus on that.

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Hard to imagine people around the world looking at the United States today and saying “I want a political system like that.”

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I met a girl in an elevator and asked her out on a date. This was between marriages. The first thing she asked me on our date was, “How much are you worth?” I had made and lost millions but nobody knew at that time what I had. I lied. I said, “a million dollars”. But I was worth less. “Not good enough,” she said. Still, we dated for awhile but then it ended. Like most things, it ended horribly. I had made and lost so many times at that point that I had to ask myself: “Why can’t I keep the money?” …see more

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My thoughts on the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer and the need for a continuous push for innovation: https://virg.in/5hP

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Insightful, moving words from Van Jones on hopefulness and how to work effectively with people you don’t always agree with

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“I realized that although we’re probably going to get the voting bill, we still don’t have a lot of other things.” A great account from 1965 about Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic march from Selma to Montgomery: https://lnkd.in/dcQT4Wd #ReadByRichard …see more

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It took me quite a long time to develop my voice, now that I have it, I am not going to be silent" - Madeleine Albright. I can relate to this. In the early days of my #career , I was plagued with doubts or shyness to speak up for fear that others might not listen to me. In fact, it is surprising how many of us are afflicted with this. Over time I trained myself to speak and make my #voice heard. If you are one of those people who feel you are marginalized, don't be afraid to #speak up, it doesn't matter if you are heard or not, eventually, your voice will cut through the cacophony and you will be heard …see more

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Join us live in South Africa right now for a discussion on business out of the ordinary - here's the livestream https://virg.in/BIAA Virgin Atlantic #BusinessIsAnAdventure

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I hope you have watched " The Last Dance" on Netflix. Michael Jordon is not only one of the greatest players but we can learn much from his life. Our attitude to #failure determines our #success . #MondayMotivation

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U. S. Embassy celebrates Onyema Ogbuagbu, the #Nigerian doctor and researcher who helped Pfizer develop a #COVID19 vaccine. #Africa #Nigeria #globalhealth #globaldevelopment #vaccines #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives #pandemicresponse #HealthForAll …see more

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I'm looking for speakers again 🎤. But this time I want to help out those looking to take that first step into public speaking. My TEDx is this upcoming April. Last year I had set a goal for myself to do 2 speaking engagements and I ended up doing 15. And somewhere along the lines I started enjoying it. I don't think anyone said it better than Curt Mercadante, "If you want to be a speaker than start speaking." It's that simple. Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to ask. There are so many opportunities out there and events are always looking for speakers. So here's what I have: if you're interested in getting into speaking send me a message (or comment below) what you want to speak about and what makes you unique. I will try to get back to all of you if I can. My company has some events coming up and I want to help as many people as I can take that first step. #justQ 🖤 …see more

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One reason why despite raising a lot of capital, some companies don’t make it is accelerating growth without identifying gaps in Product-Market Fit. 1. Meet customers in person - Ask the right questions to get the right answers. A most common mistake is to be swayed to believe that the customer is endorsing the answers that we want to hear. 2. Identifying what needs change - Should you change the product? Or should you change the target market? Change the price point? Or the customer experience? 3. Don’t take shortcuts to validate Product-Market-Fit. It is an iterative process. #FoundersDilemma …see more

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It is such a privilege to hear JRD. He was well-liked and respected. I remember clearly when I read 'Beyond the Last Blue Mountain'. I highly recommend reading it. In fact, I want to go back and re-read it. His magnanimity, humanness and humbleness are an #inspiration and resonate deeply with me. Interesting insights he offers on leadership: 1. A true leader is someone whose #leadership is respected by his team. 2. A true leader takes decisions by consensus, whenever possible. 3. S/he humanly looks at things. #Entrepreneurship Video Credits: Astaabrata India Foundation …see more

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I come from a school of thought that too much #funding too early is not an advantage. Bootstrapping the #business or a lean startup sets the right culture and focuses on the right priorities. • Create the minimal viable product. #Design the product with minimal features. • Gather early feedback to rapidly iterate and further build the product. • Have a firm handle on your business expenses. Keep track of everything. • There are a gazillion social media apps available online. Be hands-on in building an authentic brand. • Outsource whatever is not your core competency or core to your business. • Create a team that is mission-focused with diverse skill sets. • Take rest. Work harder. Be self-disciplined to run this marathon. • Last but not least, avoid shortcuts, for that compromises your promises and values. #LeanStartups …see more

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You’ve got to make an entrance on Bondi Beach. So to launch Virgin Active Australia 's new Bondi Junction club, we arrived in an iconic surf rescue boat on Bondi Beach https://virg.in/iXU

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Most companies give 3-5 paid days off after a loss of a loved one.... My brother passed 4 months ago – I am my own boss & have a team of 7 not including myself... and it was hard going back to work. It was hard getting back in the swing of things. I can't imagine going through that as someone without the privilege that I had. I can't imagine not being able to explore my emotions and the changes that I've gone through. I've spent a lot of the past 3 years talking. Which I'm fine with, so long as it's helping people. I want to spend more time creating and exploring anything and everything that interests me. And right now the correlation between my recent success & grief is fascinating to me. So, I'm creating a short film around grief and the way that it changes people. If you want to be a part of it, shoot me a message. I start filming next week. I have mad love for all of you. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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Interesting reading Virgin ’s #BusinessAsUnusual series looking at how the pandemic has affected startups. This one’s on how By Ruby have kept up with demand: https://virg.in/GzJ Virgin StartUp

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Am delighted and honored to serve as Chair. It has been such a real privilege to interact with, and learn so much from Gramercy colleagues. Thank you for this opportunity. Gramercy Funds Management LLC #economy #markets …see more

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Haters will say it's photoshop... Watch snobs will say I'm bastardizing a piece of luxury by swapping in my signature red band... Guess what? When you're Mr. Wonderful, you can do what you want and sometimes you've got to go CUSTOM!

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Smallest of things can have the biggest impact in our lives. Even the biggest banyan tree grows from a small seed. Start with something small. Matt Mullenweg , WordPress …see more

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My girlfriend came to me to an Esports tournament. That’s love 😂🙌🏽. In all seriousness though — I’m beyond thankful for Christina Haidemenos . I remember the days of working out of my 500 square foot home office. Few people supported me and the ideas I had. And as content creators we like to romanticize those days... when we worked despite no one believing in us. But, these days are just as important. When people do support you. Because building a business isn’t easy. Building a brand isn’t easy. And the people that have your back are building it with you. Remember that. And don’t forget to tell them that you appreciate them. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone — spread the love today. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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It's going to be interesting to see what happens when a generation of people who can't afford to buy a house grow up in an age when smaller, portable homes can be built cheaply, quickly and with solar power/ large batteries and where sewerage and water generation is easy. We will have the internet everywhere and jobs where telecommuting is more popular than ever. It will be fun to see what happens where off the grid/Portable/ Tiny homes/Prefabricated homes all smash together. …see more

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When it comes to ending the death penalty, when we speak up together, loud enough for the world to hear, we can transform and even save lives

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Future generations are calling for a better way of leading—one that requires both courage and accountability. Sharan Burrow, Paul Polman and Halla Tómasdóttir share why The B Team are stepping up: http://bit.ly/35D9GaN

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U.S. government regulation of social media platforms could end up hurting small businesses and the economy. Here’s why!

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I haven't been able to record any videos since my brother passed away. Not because I'm not capable. But because I've struggled with what it is that I truly want to create. And I guess through this I’m learning that I’ve been riding a wave. Nodding my head. Creating videos and content. Speaking to crowds about things that they want to hear. And somewhere along the line I stopped speaking my truth. I stopped having things to say. I’m done letting people in that I don’t care for. I’m done saying yes to things that go against my beliefs. I’m done going through the motions & dimming down so I don’t make other people uncomfortable. I have things to do. And things to say. We all do. Don’t wait for something like this to happen before you wake up. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #personalbranding #entrepreneurship …see more

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Want the real secrets on how to get on #SharkTank ? All roads lead to @ Mindy Zemrak known on the set as #MindyCasting who has seen every pitch since season 1. I dragged her out of the shadows to grill her on what it takes. Don't miss her answers when I drop my new episode of #AskMrWonderful on my YouTube channel youtube.com/kevinoleary tomorrow morning at 9:00am! …see more

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The World Wide Web Foundation has launched the Contract for the Web to “make our online world safe and empowering for everyone” https://virg.in/ibG

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments has to say. Download the new Internet & E-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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I am grateful for my education in India. First, college was fun not stress filled. The friendships I #education #success built then were simple and still sustain after all the ups and downs of life. And while there are many things to improve in Indian education system, a middle class student like me could have never afforded expensive college. For my 4 years of engineering in Osmania, i might have paid a total of INR.5000, that is less than $100. Our success depends on so many supporting dots, if i didn't have affordable education, where would I be today? …see more

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If you can solve this, you deserve more than the free Wi-Fi 😊 Image source: Unknown #Mathematics #SocialMedia …see more

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Sadly I think this year has been the ultimate proof that we don’t take mental health remotely as seriously as we should. We’ve kept kids away from each other, told people to not to go outside, and to distrust and be distant from each other. We’ve injected endless zoom calls, social media and anxiety directly into our brains and to fill all aspects of our lives with algorithms optimized only to monetize endorphin rushes. We closed gyms and the world with zero thought for the moderation they provide. We’ve removed our ability to smile at strangers, communicate expressively or embrace each other. And all with seemingly zero regard for what this may to us, our kids, the vulnerable, the different. If mental health had physical symptoms, I wonder how different things would be. This isn’t a suggestion on a different policy , it’s just a well intention comment on the need to focus on mental health and I hope one day build around new priorities. Top of the list is making content not based on brain chemistry exploitation to the detriment of our whole society …see more

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If you search the term ‘Amazon’ on Google Trends, you will observe an interesting trend. Since 2004, every year, interest in the term ‘Amazon’ peaks in December i.e., the holiday season. This gives credence to the hypothesis that when one thinks of Amazon , either in India or in the US, they think of an e-commerce behemoth selling everything everyone needs everywhere. But, what most people don’t realize is that Amazon has grander ambitions. The company has been particularly secretive about its #Healthcare initiatives. But, if their appointment of Taha Kass-Hout as the Chief Health Information Officer to Amazon Grand Challenge team is anything to go by, then they are focused squarely on healthcare as their next big bet. Amazon’s interest in healthcare should mean that #Indianstartups and corporations must create multi-decade plans to ensure that they are not disrupted. The time for startups to start thinking about it is now! Article Link: https://cnb.cx/2H5RmxC …see more

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Thank you, Riyadh, for the most thrilling and inspiring week - filled with entrepreneurship, innovation, and wonderful people. I have never in my life met so many entrepreneurs from so many different countries in one room! I wasn’t sure what to expect visiting Saudi Arabia for the first time, but I’m leaving feeling transformed by the brilliant and generous people I’ve met, the ideas they’ve shared, and the experiences we've had together in beautiful Riyadh. The future is bright if we continue to support young innovators and entrepreneurs across the world! 🌟 #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #ewc #ewc2019 #globalbusiness …see more

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“I urged Congress to adopt a new view and it did.” – an inspiring reminder from Ruth Bader Ginsburg that our greatest moments often come from challenging assumptions https://lnkd.in/e5NXhPn #ReadByRichard

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Was challenged to eat a grasshopper by an entrepreneur with a grasshopper protein business. Crunchy! Https://virg.in/iWH Virgin Atlantic Hargol FoodTech

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‪My favorite quote on GameStop saga.‬ ‪“Waging war against Big Finance by becoming a day trader is like waging war against the casino industry by becoming a gambling addict.”‬ ‪- Derek Thompson …see more

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#MondayMotivation #Inspiration #PersonalDevelopment (Incorrectly acknowledged Rabindranath Tagore here. The quote is actually by Douglas Adams. Thanks to the people who pointed this out)

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This a right move in the right direction. It restores confidence to rejuvenate investment and growth. Glad to see gov come through on this. Laudable Nirmala Sitharaman ! https://lnkd.in/fjquccQ …see more

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‪Digital advertising is big business in the U.S. and could surpass all traditional forms combined in 2019. These 4 giants dominate digital ads. http://bit.ly/2WbAEBm‬

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Great to see Virgin Sport create a challenge that encourages teams and workplaces to become more active: https://virg.in/5jB

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Let's do something, together. How about a live conversation on The Infinite Game (chapters 6 & 7) with a special guest? Today at 1pm on YouTube, Facebook, and right here on LinkedIn? Great. See you then!

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Quibi. $1,750,000,000 wasted launching something that any single conversation with any single person under 40 , could have told you within 5 mins was dead on arrival. The problem these days is too much expertise in the old way of doing things. It’s way harder to unlearn what you know than to learn new ways of doing things. Disruption isn’t so much a threat because people don’t see it coming, so much that people have been trained to think their success in the past means something in the future when things change. We all need to constantly assume we are wrong and seek people to challenge our views. For one, the entire executive board structure of companies is criminally negligent. Preferring like minded groupthink from the identical privileged but esteemed wise folk of yesteryear. Wisdom is vital, but so are people with careers ahead of them, unafraid to tell executives they need to rethink what they think they know, be more open minded and listen to their customers …see more

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It’s always such a privilege seeing nature in its rawest form. Mahali Mzuri really does offer some of the best wildlife viewing in the world: https://virg.in/52q Virgin Limited Edition

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My best friend is in a medically-induced coma, and today is his sixth day on a ventilator. He has a very small chance of survival. If he does survive, I’m told that he will never be the person he was before he was intubated. I am sharing this with you because my best friend from childhood, my true brother from another mother, was a complete coronavirus denier. He truly believed that the severity of the disease and the scope of the problem was being “hyped” for political reasons. My friend is not a stupid person; quite conversely -- he’s a brilliant doctor. What he had was a political ideology, and he chose political rhetoric over science. Please don’t make the same mistake. #coronavirus #science #covid19 …see more

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The new instrument could be a permanent fixture in the Reserve Bank’s liquid management toolkit, the level of the rupee determining the frequency of use

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Staggering statistics: 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by neglected tropical diseases. That’s 1 in 5 people on the planet. Virgin Unite is joining with our partners, Sightsavers to help spread the word: https://virg.in/9Za The Audacious Project …see more

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I am pleased to inform that the launch of my latest book, "HDFC Bank 2.0: From Dawn to Digital" was a success. The book was launched in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi in the presence of a houseful audience. The book was launched by Mr. Rajnish Kumar (SBI Chairman), Mr. Nandan Nilekani (Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys and founding Chairman of UIDAI) and Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian (Chief Economic Adviser to the Govt. of India) I would like to thank all the attendees along with Kumaar Bagrodia of Leapvault & NeuroLeap and Deepshikha Kumar Anand of SpeakIn | Think Experts. Think SpeakIn. for arranging the shows and also Akash Shah my publisher. #HDFCBank2pointO #thanks …see more

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Tansghart was the very first The Eve Branson Foundation craft centre to open in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. It's inspiring to see these young girls who have dropped out of school so dedicated to learning new, lifelong skills: https://virg.in/idd Airbnb …see more

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I debated whether to celebrate Ugadi this year or not. It felt that there was nothing to celebrate. But the only normalcy we have to our lives is not giving up on what is important. So we got energised for Ugadi. Ugadi in Sanskrit means yuga (age) & ādi (beginning): "the beginning of a new age". Ugadi is New year celebration in South India. There are 3 distinct aspects to how my family celebrates: 1. The Ugadi Pachadi: This is offered in puja and is the most important for me. It represents the metaphor that life is a mix of complex emotions. It has 6 ingredients- neem flower (bitterness), jaggery (sweetness), tamarind (sourness), salt (saltiness), chilli (spicy), raw mango (tangy) 2. Rangoli: More of a lost art, in my childhood we took great pride in making complex rangolis. What we made today as you can see is not very complex but atleast continuing the tradition 3. Obattu/Puran Poli: In my house this is the most important dish for the festival. Homemade hot off the girdle Obattu is a treat, and that was the highlight today I wish you all a Happy Ugadi. Like Ugadi Pachadi, our share of troubles are front-loaded in the first half of the year but we will end it on sweet high note. Stay safe, Stay strong. …see more

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We see this every time. Every. Single. Time. Something unknown happens. The worst case scenario is assumed. People behave irrationally in a panic. A billion arguments happen on Twitter and Facebook while the market collapses. Then... more knowledge is gained. Uncertainty is resolved. People calm down. The market recovers. And we move onto the next crisis (What will Prince Harry actually do for a living to gain his "financial independence"​?) . . . #money #writing #lifestyle #investing …see more

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Some of the young leaders standing up for human rights who inspire me: https://virg.in/ir4 #HumanRightsDay

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Democrats won the Presidency. Republicans likely keep Senate. Democrats have the House. 6-3 conservative Supreme Court. It’s almost like we have to work together. …see more

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I know, I know... This contract expires soon, it's not representative, etc... Yet I still had to include these in my set of unthinkables that have become reality, including the sequence of getting to a negative price. #oil #markets #energy …see more

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Inspiring to see how Ghana is balancing business with forest conservation: https://lnkd.in/eWqZKSB #ReadByRichard

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‪This — the pup under the desk — always brings me joy and makes me more productive. The only downside is the sudden barking in response to some outside noise she doesn’t like ... and it mostly happens during Zoom/Skype calls!‬

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Part 2 of #BookClubwithSimon is happening this weekend, so rally your book club, read the next section of Start with Why together, submit your questions to [email protected] and tune in to YouTube.com/simonsinek at 3pm ET this SATURDAY, April 11th to discuss your questions live. Thank you to everyone who came to the first meeting last week. For anyone that missed it, you can watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dWvqGR8 #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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I'm all about saving a dollar when I can, but there's one thing I refuse to skimp on... My hair! Here's why.

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Most of us have everything we need to be Happy. #gratitude #thankfulness comes with #perspective .

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As a young child, my imagination was fired up by reading about #EdmundHillary and his success in being the first to climb the #Everest . And since then, around 5,780 people have climbed Everest. People who achieve #extraordinary things also pave the way for others to follow in their path. …see more

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My latest radio show episode talking about the role business has to play in tackling global issues https://virg.in/5Mt

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From breaking world records to driving a tank down Times Square, Holly reflects on her teenage years with the #VirginFamily : https://virg.in/RNY

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I have been a fan of M.S.Subbulakshmi. It is why I recently picked up the book. I highly recommend it if you are interested in the evolution of Carnatic music. In fact, I highly recommend it for anyone. She took extraordinary risks, excelled at her craft, remained untouched by fame and fortune. Ultimately, it is a #story of #triumph against odds because you #believe in your #instincts and pursue your #dreams . #WeekendMusings …see more

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Slowly around the world we’ve got some amazing events to look forward to. The first hug with our parents, the first meal out with friends, the first drinks in a bar, the first haircut, the first music festival, sporting event, the first day dropping off kids at school, the first flight, the first holiday. Everything from museums to galleries to conferences. We now have an empty calendar, cleared out obligations, we get to put back into our lives what we want to add in, not what we’ve inherited or assumed or did from muscle memory or social pressure. There’s a lot of sadness, a lot of fear and worry, and it’s often well placed, but there is an incredible series of magical simple things we can slowly look forward to and do. And maybe with renewed appreciation. …see more

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I can't stop thinking, and really worrying, about the loss of jobs due to the CoronaVirus The 16.8 mm lost jobs in the US in just three weeks ( think about this, just three weeks) equal 10% of the labor force -- or the peak unemployment rate during the Great Recession. All this comes with enormous pain and suffering and the risks of a deeper opioid crisis, domestic violence, etc ... #jobs #unemployment #recession #joblessness #pain #suffering …see more

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Indian-origin CEOs who are heading some of the world's biggest companies: Arvind Krishna - CEO, IBM Sundar Pichai - CEO, Google LLC & Alphabet INC Satya Nadella - CEO, Microsoft Shantanu Narayen - CEO, Adobe Inc. Jayshree Ullal - CEO, Arista Networks George Curian - CEO, NetApp Nikesh Arora - CEO, Palo Alto Networks Sanjay Mehrotra - CEO, Micron Technology Laxman Narasimhan - CEO, Reckitt Benckiser #India #Technology #Business …see more

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Airbnb 's first-ever pitch deck. I love the simple #design and clear story. What are your main takeaways from their pitch deck? Who would have imagined they would be worth over $100B #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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How can we come up with more good ideas and why do we hold ourselves back from pursuing our most original ideas? I sat down with Adam Grant to talk about his book Originals for my book club Literati : https://virg.in/RKE

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The Amul girl always makes me smile and think. By now she is iconic. She is #fearless , she has an opinion on a variety of subjects. She has a say in every consequential event in the country. Amul is one of the most appealing brands in India. Currently, there is increased awareness and interest in "buying local", but #Amul mastered local well ahead of time. Studying how this #brand was built is useful for any aspiring #startup building their brand. …see more

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Sorry but I don’t really care about your accomplishments in 2018 or your tips or resolutions for 2019. I’d love to see this place as somewhere to listen not broadcast, to argue to learn and not to win, debate to listen not to drive engagement. And yes I see the profound hypocrisy in this. I don’t know what to do about that. …see more

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‪I don’t just love wine because it’s delicious...it’s also one of the highest yielding investments you can make! https://lnkd.in/eJ8YK_v

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4 essential factors for #ScalingUp : 1. 46% of startups fail to scale due to lack of planning. With scale, people, systems & processes need total re-engineering. So, to continue scaling without stalling, look to 'Change the engine while you are flying'- hard but not impossible. 2. Will your unit economics be sustainable when you scale? Do you have enough runway (cash) to reach critical milestones? The worse time to run out of cash is in the middle of growth momentum. 3. Everyone loves your product. Tide turns easily if technology and product aren’t built for scale. There are no second chances in customer experience. 4. Invest time and effort in hiring & retaining the right people. It may seem obvious, however often people are hired to solve for the present needs and not looking ahead 2 years out. …see more

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Drawing of a cat discovered at Peru’s Nazca Lines site. Ancient civilizations: they’re just like us. 📸: Johny Islas …see more

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I recorded 500+ videos before anyone took notice. That's how it works. They won't notice the hours you put in right away. The pain. The struggle. The failure. The anxiety. Or all of the times that you contemplate quitting. They won't care. Not until you win them over. And that's the thing... no one owes you a view. No one owes you a like. No one owes you a share. No one owes you support or a follow. You have to earn that. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business 🎥 Ken K. …see more

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Interesting to read about how satellite tags and tagging expeditions are crucial to protecting shark populations: https://virg.in/5ma

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#Happiness is when you do good things for yourself, but do them just a little each day – else disappointment and failure.

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‪Moose doesn’t care what country you’re from.‬ ‪He doesn’t care what party you support. ‬ ‪Moose still loves you. ‬ ‪(Especially if you have a treat.)‬ ‪ #BeLikeMoose ‬ …see more

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The way you do this: celebrate the small successes that sprout up each day. This gets you to climb to the next. And then so on. This is the most common thing among everyone I've interviewed.

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Things I explored in my 20s: • Learnt things that weren’t core to my career • Experienced different cultures • Polished my speaking skills • Outdoors, trekking, camping, backpacking • Personal finances • Learnt swimming • Lived in many places, learnt to make new friends • Gained confidence to speak up • Learnt to take risks • Learnt to start a company, an NGO • Spent hours at library immersed in reading #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Life …see more

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Book Club is back one more time today at 1pm ET. We're discussing chapters 10 & 11 of The Infinite Game and answering your questions LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter with a special guest. Hope to see you there, and you can watch the replay anytime. …see more

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My least favorite pitch starts with where you went to uni, or whether you left Facebook or Google to start the business, or who else you've invested in. My favorite will always start with a problem you are solving better, or a new thing that's relevant and now possible.

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From a Virgin Atlantic pilot to Virgin Galactic ’s chief pilot. Huge congratulations to Dave Mackay, who has been part of the #VirginFamily for 25 years! https://virg.in/R44

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There was an article about "Zoom etiquette" posted here that, quite frankly, REALLY rubs me the wrong way. It calls out things like "must turn on camera", "being on time is already considered late (???)", etc. How about this: We're all at home, with kids, pets, background noises, trying to work, eat, sleep, and most of all, SURVIVE through a global pandemic. Worry less about "Zoom etiquette" and more about how your peers, co-workers and fellow humans are doing. Better yet, ask them. It will brighten their day, and yours. Instead of worrying about etiquette: embrace empathy, kindness and forgiveness for Zoom. If you don't feel like the world is ready to see you, for whatever reason, turn the camera off. If you have pets and kids in the background, we love to see them!! If there's noise, it's OK, we'll mute you and laugh about it :). For the record, I impress these exact same things to the folks in my organization. So please. Let's be kind and patient with each other during these unprecedented times. We're all trying, and not everyone is doing well. The last thing we need to do is hold people accountable for being 2 minutes late to a Zoom meeting, or some other silly thing. Give them a smile and some warm words instead. #dobetter #empathy #kindness #humanity #leadership …see more

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When brilliant people collaborate on projects to have a positive impact in the world, magic can happen https://virg.in/ixP Virgin Unite

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Really interesting to attend the Paris Peace Forum – it’s positive to see so many countries taking action on ocean protection https://virg.in/RZf

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Being yourself makes the best impression - great to read the research that proves it: https://lnkd.in/dhGBgpE #ReadByRichard

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Have you subscribed to my Youtube channel yet? If not you're dead to me! Check out https://lnkd.in/ejVv4am . I'm sharing some of my best kept biz secrets plus all the deepest darkest behind-the-scenes of my life in and out of the Shark Tank...Barbara is going to kill me for revealing some of this stuff! …see more

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One year ago I invested in Monti Kids on Shark Tank! Monti Kids founded by Zahra Kassam, is the only Montessori subscription for children ages 0-3 that gives parents access to an authentic Montessori education, proven in schools for over 100 years. Monti Kids continues to grow and do amazing things. Zahra recently took the stage at TEDx Manhattan Beach to talk about how to expand a baby’s potential with education from birth. I’m so proud of Zahra and the work she’s doing to make the world a better place. Watch and share her talk here: https://lnkd.in/euC78YK …see more

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33 UNUSUAL tips for being a better #writer: http://bit.ly/2mK7gEE #SelfPublish #Writing #Ideas #Business #Publishing #Entrepreneur

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Simon Sinek @ Holly Branson share how business can bring more colour to the world: https://virg.in/5Qs

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Great write up on the psychedelics company I’m an investor in! Micro-dosing is making waves in the healthcare world. MindMed https://lnkd.in/eicrxZR

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Occasionally I get to meet someone whose story absolutely inspires me. Quilen Blackwell is one of those people. He was on the path set for him - good grades, good college, good job - but he decided to follow his own path and his journey was filled with far more difficulty than he imagined. Only through faith, conviction and the generosity of strangers was he able to rise up and become the successful social entrepreneur he is today - serving the community that took care of him. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts and learn more about the Chicago Eco House at chicagoecohouse.org …see more

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What's been making me extra productive lately? 😈 I share my recent best tip for hitting your goals. 🤓

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Chart from this week’s edition of The Economist Absent timely measures, the economic shock caused by COVID—19 and its aftermath are likely to worsen income inequality on both sides of the Atlantic. This at a time when inequalities of wealth and opportunity are also worsening. #covid19 #economy #inequality …see more

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Would someone to make an app called “spontaneous”. A way for people who HATE planning to navigate places that offer last minute stays, last second theatre tickets, spare seats on flights, in restaurants, spa bookings, haircuts, any service. You could use location based services to ping people based on spaces that open up, quiet times, unsold inventory etc. I don't get why so much of the world revolves around planning, when our phones should render everything much faster, more seamless and spontaneous. …see more

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‪Millennials are 8% less likely to own than previous generations – that’s 3.4 million people who are missing out on homeownership…this means the wealth gap will continue to widen. Check out my thoughts here, and join the conversation #spentonrent #millennials Tag: Better Mortgage …see more

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Bidding for Home For Our Troops' 4th annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction offered through is NOW LIVE! Bid now to support our nation's injured Veterans:

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No one should have to suffer the indignity and exclusion that comes with being stateless. My take on a problem affecting millions around the world https://virg.in/iNF #IBelong UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

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Einstein's famous equation in a different context. Boost was the secret of Sachin Tendulkar's energy! But for me and many others out there, #coffee is our #productivity drug. I like my filter coffee South #India style with no sugar, more milk. How do you like your coffee? What is that secret ingredient that gives you energy? …see more

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"Focus on signal over noise. Don’t waste time on stuff that doesn’t actually make things better." - Elon Musk

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4 million Americans have already voted in this year’s presidential election. At this point in 2016: 75,000.

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It's hard to find the perfect gift for adult "kids"! My advice? Give them the gift of financial acuity: cold hard cash to invest in their future! If your child (or other favorite young adult) is 18 or older, they can open their very own Beanstox investment account. Give them $100 as a gift for the holidays to start them off and encourage them to start building their financial wealth and learn about saving and investing! The first 3 months’ membership is on us if the Beanstox account is opened by December 31, 2020. Learn more at beanstox.com …see more

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Building a #startup is tough. Picking a right co-founder isn't easy either. 7 tips that might work: 1. Find a co-founder within your inner network. The best co-founder relationship is based on deep trust, and that's based on the history of the relationship 2. Before choosing a #business partner, have frank, direct, and difficult conversations with them. Discuss who will own how much, each other's roles and responsibilities, and who gets to have the final say on what, among others 3. You and your potential business partner should have a common vision, work ethics, and goals setting 4. Discuss each other's strengths and shortcomings 5. Pick someone from a different background and with different strengths to complement you 6. Disagreements and differences are inevitable, but you must respect and support each other. Your startup's #success will immensely depend on your ability to make necessary compromises that are in the better interests of the business 7. Have a mentor or a go-to advisor or board member that you both trust #Startups …see more

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First demonetization and now #Covid19 , both have resulted in digital payment startups upping their game in the #fintech landscape over the last few years. Glad to see #Startups from #India claiming top spots. Via CB Insights and Business Insider India …see more

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General Stan McChrystal was the Commander of The Joint Special Operations Command under President Obama and is the author of Team of Teams. He has had a colorful and distinguished career, but what I wanted to talk to him about is how he has lived a life of Quiet Service. Listen to our conversation on this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism: apple.co/simonsinek (or anywhere you like to listen to podcasts) …see more

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“The UN forecasts that by 2050 feeding the world will require a 20% expansion in agriculture’s global water use.” An interesting read on how lab-grown food could help save the planet: https://lnkd.in/dY3TWG4 #ReadByRichard

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My little brother would have turned 19 today. This is one of the only photos I will ever have of him & I as adults. The morning after everything happened I drove back to Minnesota. I stopped to get coffee early. The world just looked different that day (and has ever since). People looked different. Not better. Not worse. Just different. It was like every day up until that point was lived in black & white. And for the first time I was seeing color. The meaning behind the expression on the barista's face. The man sitting in the back corner typing profusely. The person in front of me impatiently waiting to order. They all had lives. I didn't know the context of theirs. And they didn't know the context of mine. But the signs were there. The body language was there. And neither of us said a thing about it. "Hey, how are you doing?" the barista muttered. "I'm doing okay. How are you?" I responded. "Good. What can I get you today?" __ I see the flaw in that now. It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to say it out loud. It's okay to say it to strangers. To friends and family. It's okay. Happy birthday buddy. Thank you for showing me what it's like to live in color & for pushing me to do something meaningful with my life. I miss you. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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I wasn’t aware of the fascinating story of Mr. Vijay Bhatkar, the man who made the extraordinary possible by giving India its first indigenous Supercomputer – PARAM. In the turbulent global political environment, India needs to focus on #innovation to spur growth and become self-reliant, for great nations are not built on borrowed technology. #India #AtmanirbharBharat #WeekendMusings …see more

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Why we need to test kids around the world on empathy, creativity and resilience – an interesting look at the 2018 OECD - OCDE 's PISA assessment results: https://lnkd.in/dtxEx-j #ReadByRichard

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The film #JustMercy , Destin Daniel Cretton’s deeply moving criminal justice drama released this weekend, is a powerful reminder of the injustice that is America’s death penalty https://virg.in/5pQ

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On her podcast, The Long and The Short of It, Optimist Jen Waldman reminds us all that a big part of building a new normal is accepting things for what they are and learning to look past them anyway. #Optimism #JenWaldman

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Respect people who find time for you in their busy schedule but love people who never look at their schedule when you need them.

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The last time the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team competed in Santiago Sam Bird won – he’s hoping for a similar result this weekend. Good luck! https://virg.in/5T3 #SantiagoEPrix

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Psychedelic medicines could become a VERY BIG market and its just getting started... FDA clinical trials of psychedelics are federally compliant and offer hope to millions of Americans suffering from #addiction and #depression . As an investor I look for trends that can transform industries and attract institutional capital. Psychedelic medicines could solve the #opioidcrisis and retool the mental healthcare system. I was an early investor in MindMed that just raised $24 million and went public yesterday. …see more

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Find out what happened at Virgin Atlantic 's Business is an Adventure event in Tel Aviv https://virg.in/iWH

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What happens when someone who is obsessed with human behavior, instead of becoming a psychologist, chooses a career in entertainment? Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown, has mastered the ability to tap into our motivations and biases to uncover some remarkable things. These days, he’s interested in how we can all be just a little bit happier. This is…A Bit of Optimism Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you listen to podcasts. …see more

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Holly Branson introduces the new project partners at Big Change who are providing a blueprint for global education transformation: https://virg.in/5P3

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Peju Adeosun, the Virgin Group’s Sustainability Manager, shares her story: https://virg.in/aht #VirginFamily

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Studies show 70% of #startups have cash for less than 3 months. Here are my thoughts for startups on dealing with this new normal. - Look at all possible avenues to increase your runway to six months first. Buy yourself time. Then adopt strategies to generate recurring cashflow that can get you to a longer runway. - Also explore #strategicpartnerships and all M&A options on the table. Now is not the time to hold grudges. Look at old opportunities with fresh eyes and do what is best for your customers, employees and stakeholders. There is no shame in exploring an M&A. Make survival the most important goal and work forward from there. …see more

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Last week I linked up for a long chat with George the Poet. George and I met through Big Change, an organization working to do something we both care about: to transform the potential of education so that it's really about learning, not just school. #NewEducationStory Big Change …see more

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RIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #women #womenleadership #womenleaders #womensleadership #womenempowerment #womeninlaw …see more

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2020 could bring one of the largest acts of environmental protection in history - protecting nearly 4 million sq km of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020

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If you’re a watch collector, THIS is the watch that's at the top of your list everywhere in the world and when you see one, the aura drags you right to it. I’ve seen grown men weep in the presence of this watch and that’s never going to end. I've been circling this baby for a decade, and there’s blood in the water that makes this watch a great target. There's an eight-year waitlist AND it’s already trading at more than double its retail value. High fashion. High investment! …see more

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#Startups trying to solve for large problems, competing with big incumbents must remember they are young & there is lots to learn from failures. Keep learning, keep growing & more importantly, keep giving. Let's help each other to achieve our potential! #SuccessHabits …see more

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Don't mind my handwriting!! Dyslexia problems...the only thing you need to worry about is getting my wines on WTSO.com before they sell out! Try my 2017 Russian River Valley Chardonnay and 2017 Napa Valley Petite Syrah at the same time for $39.99...shipping included! 🍷 https://bit.ly/2pKowMy …see more

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As emotionally and financially difficult it may be, sometimes the best decision is to move on from a business and start something new. https://lnkd.in/ez4dNvg …see more

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I hate being a slave. One might think: don’t be a jerk. You weren’t in chains in the 1800s. That was real slavery. OK, I hate arguing. Go away. But let’s take a look at the average person. The average person works at a job. Fine, you might say, a job is a lot different from slavery: I can take a water break for instance. And sometimes go to the bathroom. And when I talk to people the same sex as me there aren’t even any rules governing what I can say. Great. I agree. But let’s just take a look at your income and your behavior... http://bit.ly/2rl5nwo …see more

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After #WorkFromHome , it is Vacation at Home. My idea of a vacation at home would be to curl with a good book undisturbed except for supply of chai from time to time. What about you?

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Here are next week’s LIVE online classes. Sign up at simonsinek.com/shop . MONDAY How to Build Trust From Behind a Computer @ 10am ET TUESDAY The Infinite Game: How to Study Your Worthy Rivals @ 9:30am ET WEDNESDAY The Infinite Game: How to Advance Your Just Cause @ 10am ET THURSDAY How to Pivot @ 9am ET How to Build Trust From Behind a Computer @ 7pm ET FRIDAY How to Deliver and Accept Feedback Effectively @ 3pm ET …see more

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#Wisdom is in knowing when you do need help. And a strong individual is unafraid to ask for help when s/he needs it. 1. Seek out #mentors who can push you to think differently. 2. If you are curious, then you will find something to learn from everyone. 3. Be confident to work with those who complement your weaknesses. 4. Create strong support structures around you. 5. When you want something, the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. May the universe be with you! #StartupLife #entrepreneurship …see more

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Took on the TEDx stage. �� I also had the opportunity to thank several organizations who gave me a chance on stage, fueling my career from zero to infinity as an immigrant: Apple ( Kevin Young ), Forbes ( Jenny Rooney , Steve Olenski ), and LinkedIn Publishing ( Maya Pope-Chappell , Daniel Roth , Chip Cutter ). What a remarkable experience to share the designing of a purposeful personal brand from zero to infinity. �� Thanks for the amazing and memorable event, TEDxBerkeley! …see more

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Caribbean islands are providing bold solutions to the #climate crisis. It's great to see a transition to clean energy and a focus on building back better https://lnkd.in/e-EuTWB

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Ending poverty is a cornerstone of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s an insightful look at poverty from every angle: https://lnkd.in/dVEHWit #ReadByRichard

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I'm getting a bit annoyed that nobody at LinkedIn knows what the site is supposed to be anymore. Which means people don't know how to behave on it. It's inevitably turning into a social network, where the site does all it can to garner interactions, to boost time spent, to sell ads. Yet at the same time recruit paid subscribers, aid networking and close connections. Make your mind up.

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I'm moving my newsletter to Linkedin and Substack. Feel free to subscribe to it This was the first edition I did , feel free to read to see if you want to subscribe

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Some will see this as illustrative of the process of Bitcoin going mainstream as a form of payment, an investment tool, and a currency. Others will point to the particular combination -- Telsa and Bitcoin -- as indicative of a bigger bubble in financial markets. Meanwhile, bitcoins are up more than 11% at almost $43,000. #currency #bitcoin #investing #markets #investment #tesla #cryptocurrency #investors #blockchain #crypto …see more

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On our Christmas Eve walk. Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. #MerryChristmas #sunset #california #southerncalifornia …see more

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‪What an honor to moderate this conversation Richard Branson and Michael Milken, chairman of Milken Institute - two of the most legendary entrepreneurs of modern times! https://lnkd.in/eMQTRrE

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Roz Brewer to become CEO of Walgreens in March, which will make her the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company

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Re Berkshire Hathaway’s cash holdings/investment activities, Warren Buffet notes how close the Treasury market came to major mal-functioning in mid-March, “the Fed did...whatever it takes squared,” and the firm was a very small buyer of stocks in March and a seller in April. #berkshirehathaway #investing #stocks #markets …see more

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A look at what life is like for children in Uganda's biggest refugee settlement and the unique risks faced by displaced children: https://lnkd.in/dNEM_hC #ReadByRichard

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In Sweden there is an app where you can find out where anyone lives and what their direct phone number is. To be removed off the database takes special permission and explanation.   A few more clicks and anyone in the country can find out ANY other person's salary ( they do get told who has asked) It's interesting to compare this openness and transparency with say the German's, who seem to have the greatest fear of losing privacy. But most of all, being here for a few days, while Gun's rightly become the conversation in the USA, it's amazing to see one nation so open, trusting, tolerant, progressive, while another one fights for the right to be able to shoot hundreds of people dead in mins.  Hope is here, just not evenly distributed. …see more

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"As the web reshapes our world, we have a responsibility to make sure it is recognised as a human right and built for the public good." - Sir Tim Berners-Lee

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Congrats Swati Bhargava , Rohan Bhargava and the CashKaro.com team. Glad to see Cashkaro's progress in affiliate commerce and social commerce. Onwards and upwards! #KalaariFamily https://lnkd.in/e9dm3vz …see more

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“The inventor did not look for problems in need of solutions; he looked for solutions in need of modification.” https://lnkd.in/dRszvM5 #ReadByRichard

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I have nostalgic memories of the Indian Railways from my childhood. At the end of the school year, we would go to our grandfather's village to spend the summer vacations and have carefree time on the farm. The simulation of this state-of-the-art sea bridge looks fabulous! Being built in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, its #construction would enable the trains to operate at higher speeds. If completed successfully, it will be an #engineering marvel. Kudos to Indian Railways! #India #WeekendMusings Piyush Goyal Video Credits: Ministry of Railways- India - https://lnkd.in/eK_b2Ss …see more

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Rising early feels daunting to most people. In my 20's, not getting 8hrs of sleep used to be a crisis, but now I average 5-6 hrs. Rising early at 5:30am does help me focus better without distractions & gain control of the day. I can prioritize multiple tasks: some quiet time for meditation, yoga/exercise, setting up the day's agenda & addressing critical emails. Is rising early a secret to success? I am not sure. But what I do believe is that the course of our lives is determined by how efficiently we utilize our time. …see more

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While it’s tricky business to try and predict how innovations will shape our long-term future, understanding trends and imagining new ways our future might be shaped, can give companies an edge in preparing for the emerging opportunities. #IndiaTrends2018 is an endeavour to explore the trends that are emerging from India’s rapidly evolving digital economy and summarize current opportunities for entrepreneurs & corporations across sectors. The growing digital economy stands out in scale of the opportunity before us: the 2 billion Indian devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2021, represents a potentially trillion dollar opportunity. At the same time, employability of our citizens and women’s participation are concerns – a mere 26% of Indian women are employed in the workforce (among the lowest in the world). I look forward to the next few years with both excitement & hope. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone that lent their support in this comprehensive effort: 50 industry leaders that we spoke with, the 1200 respondents of the survey, and the teams at Kalaari Capital , YourStory Media , KPMG India  & NASSCOM India . I hope you find the report useful: http://bit.ly/2rRm2dd …see more

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Motivation is the first step to success. What motivates someone else might not motivate you, but there are a few basics that EVERYONE should follow to stay on the path to success.

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"What are the best practices to arrive at a good #valuation?"​ is a question that I hear a lot. Having a sense of a realistic valuation for your startups is critical while #fundraising. While founders need to look at the big picture and have bold vision statements while starting up, it is also critical for these visions to be grounded in reality. …see more

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Seeing double? Consider it a gentle reminder that we need more women in tech and media. I am excited to be headlining The DEC’s Top Women in Tech event tonight alongside Nina Vaca moderated by Goldie Chan . Special thanks to Rachel Chang with the DEC for coordinating. Welcome, alyce alston . It really does take a village to make such things happen! See you tonight! 👋🏽 #womeninmedia #womenintech #womenspeakers 👠 …see more

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The idea of this #innovation wheel is quite epic. It’s worth applying to your #business to identify your moats. We often pigeonhole the concept of innovation. Every well-known company leveraged simple innovation to build its moat, drive #growth , and transform businesses globally. Image credits: Visual Capitalist …see more

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IT HAS been a fabulous journey. After little more than four years with BANDHAN BANK, I have decided to move on. I had the honour and privilege to see the birth of a unique bank from a ringside seat. It's the first instance of an MFI transforming into a universal bank in India and also the first bank to be set up in eastern part of India, after Independence. CS Ghosh, the man who has created it, is an extraordinary visionary who combines compassion for poor and a rare business acumen. These 51 months have been a great learning for me. Thank you BANDHAN FAMILY for this rare opportunity. …see more

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Bravo, Jessica-Joan Richards ! You are my newest She-ro! P.S. You are just as beautiful outside as you are inside. #confidence #unashamedlyme …see more

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Wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays will be flying the rainbow flag in Manchester at Manchester Pride https://virg.in/5YX #VirginFamily

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It would be fun to rethink what a Facebook style app should be if it was launched today. I'd love a social network which is far more intimate. For perhaps 40 connections at most. For sharing things that matter, not broadcasting. For arranging real life gatherings more than substitutes for them. For discussing ideas not events. For listening and understanding more than displaying.

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With retail basically shut down in the US market QVC has changed the game for small business investors wine producers like me. Instead of having to sell through an ancient and inefficient 3 tier distribution system I can reach millions of consumers live on air at any time of day or night in 41 states! Early this morning at 12:45am I began my most ambitious offer ever, 6 different wines varietals in one 12 bottle case shipping included for $129. This offer runs until midnight tonight and I will appear live again at 5:52 pm EST tonight. This is what pivoting is all about. If you are an entrepreneur you must immediately develop new channels of distribution because retail may remain impaired for a long time! https://lnkd.in/eVSAdyK …see more

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“The social stigma that mires the conversation around men’s mental health applies to brands and corporations as well.” A look at how and why brands need to focus on men’s mental health: https://lnkd.in/dnypUPz #ReadByRichard

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#Failure is not good. Failure is the worst thing possible. You feel sick. You feel like you’re going to die. You feel like if you don’t die you might kill yourself. There is absolutely nothing good about failure. And there’s nothing you can pretend to learn from failure. Lately, we’ve been living in the Golden Age of Failure Porn. Everyone wants to share their story. Everyone wants to “fail forward”. You can’t learn anything from failure because don’t forget that every single moment in your past has added up to that one moment in your present – where you are lying on the floor moaning your painful and abysmal failure. Stop whining. And stop using the word “failure”. Blah! Here are better things to learn from. Failure has many cousins. Learn from one of the cousins: Curiosity: When something happens and you don’t understand why, then ask, “Why?” Keep asking questions. Clearly, something confusing happened. Ask and ask and ask. Guess what will happen: you will get answers... http://bit.ly/2rIVf4t …see more

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“COVID-19 has placed unprecedented strain on the multilateral system & cruelly exposed its failings. A fresh approach is urgently needed in 2021 with an unrelenting focus on justice & equality.” - Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. Read The Elders’ call to strengthen, defend, and realise the potential of the multilateral system: …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history https://virg.in/RW3

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The joy of #entrepreneurship is to work on something unproven, probably even considered impossible; a person and his/her dream, the force of conviction, beating the odds, and when you make it happen, you prove the impossible is possible. The craving for that satisfaction and pride is why most start the journey of entrepreneurship. May the tribe grow!

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This is so poignantly written from the heart, and since I grew up in very similar circumstances, it was so relatable to me. Had to share it. #happyfathersday

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I learned about #ChadwickBoseman ’s death at the end of a 17-hour day, after covering the 57th Anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington . It was also near the end of the longest August I’ve endured for some time. Not only has #COVID19 worn all of us down, but I spent the month mourning my oldest sister Julie, who would have turned 70 on August 17th. Colon cancer was the only thing strong enough to kill Julie. She was my “life mentor,” and also my superhero. So as I spent last weekend continuing to report for National Geographic , two powerful engines fueled my journey. I can’t wait for Julie to meet #TChalla . #WakandaForever #RIPChadwickBoseman #BlackPanther #hero #rolemodel #inspiration #globaldevelopment …see more

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Delta airlines recently announced that it's paying employees $1.6 billion in bonuses due to the company's performance in 2019. That means eligible employees will each receive a bonus equal to about 16.6% of their annual salary, or an additional two months' pay. If a hefty paycheck next month wasn't enough to make Delta employees swoon, their CEO's recent comments surely will be. In response to a LinkedIn post calling him a rock star, Delta CEO Ed Bastian responded with two short sentences: "Appreciate the shout out...but Delta would be nothing without our 90,000 people. They deserve all the credit." "They deserve all the credit." With these five words, and the actions that back them up, Bastian teaches some brilliant lessons in emotional intelligence. (Read more in today's column.) https://lnkd.in/dudfk7G #Delta #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Contrary to the belief that Indian gamers do not pay for #gaming , 9 out of 15 top grossing Apps on Google Play Store are gaming apps. Casual, Strategy, Action & Sports genres are catching up to the Casino Genre. #LetTheGamesBegin #TheBigNext …see more

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“In the spirit of outreach & solidarity, I call on Brazil, as ‘custodian’ of the Amazon, to return to the inspiring leadership it showed on climate change in previous decades.” – Juan Manuel Santos of The Elders Foundation on using inclusive leadership to tackle the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dtxyGA7 #ReadByRichard …see more

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The best advice that I have ever got, ‘Just be yourself. It’s too late to change.’ – Satya Nadella , CEO – Microsoft

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After nearly 20 years in advertising, seeing countless quantitative presentations about "how people feel", "what people care about" , "how people will change", "what Millennials/Gen Z etc think" , I can only conclude that all of this research has been utterly useless. This is not new news, but people perform for surveys, they tick boxes that sound rather nice. Please can we look towards data on how people are actually behaving, how they've changed in the past, where they spend their money etc I'm sure right now "48.5% of people are thinking about moving home" , 38.3% are seeing "brands which care for the planet", 23.8% of people are "actively looking to spend more time meditating" or "will seek new ways to give back to each other". I'm sure 72.3% of people " want companies to act in ways which show mutual respect, forgiveness and foster understanding" And I can tell you now, it's all just people ticking a box on a form and hoping they are near the end of the survey and they can get back to buying some new reimagined pants on Instagram. …see more

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On the dangers of the massive decoupling of Wall Street from Main Street : From the editorial in The Economist on "The market v the real economy: Financial markets have got out of whack with the economy. Something has to give." https://lnkd.in/eWKxm7Q #investors #investing #economy #markets …see more

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Thoughts influence outcomes. #SelfConviction can open up the universe and doubt can poison success. Who you choose to be will design your #destiny .

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I'm all praise for this woman. A role model who's making 'empathy' the new 'brave.' New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Her message: - There's nothing wrong with being empathetic. - Focus only and only on work. Blaming isn't helpful. - Leaders have a responsibility in terms of the language they use and the hope that they give. Video Credits: BBC #Empathy #Leadership #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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During one of Virgin Galactic 's spaceflights with the Italian Air Force, once the rocket motor is shutdown, researchers will unclip from their seats and complete each experiment during several minutes of zero gravity

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I love learning and see life as one long university education I never had. Here’s my latest lesson on SiriusXM with David Miliband https://virg.in/ipX

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I love elephants. I identify with them and feel connected to them. #WeekendMusings Video Credits: BBC …see more

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Showcasing the world’s first exclusive spacewear system for private astronauts on a zero gravity, vertical catwalk https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

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Where do our opinions come from? Could our assumptions be incorrect? How do we really listen and challenge assumptions while remaining civil to our fellow humans? After my conversation with David Harris on the podcast, he decided to design a class that would hold space for these difficult and timely conversations. I couldn't be more excited for people to experience David's wisdom first hand. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/3evHMT3 …see more

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Whenever we are faced with a challenge, we should always look for the opportunity. Many breakthrough innovations have stemmed from a simple yet disruptive idea https://virg.in/iBh

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When Thanksgiving and Christmas come around, I think back at how a Bloomingdale's seasonal gig set me up to be an NYU professor. For those of you still working towards your careers and figuring it out, sometimes you must shift gears to gain perspective and skills. Happy Holidays! …see more

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“As the warming ocean loses oxygen, the delicate balance of marine life is thrown into disarray” - a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature highlights the threats of ocean deoxygenation: https://lnkd.in/exSGNaZ #ReadByRichard …see more

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Virgin Hotels is getting set to paint Las Vegas red. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store… https://virg.in/5xP #VirginFamily

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I still can't believe this! 😲😲😲 We chose about 25 people, told them we were hosting an exclusive event but couldn't give them details beyond that. Those that opted in, got a text with a location and time the morning of. And this is what happened when they all showed up (video). I'm still so humbled by everyone that came to the event & the level of vulnerability here. You never know what the person next to you might be going through. Tell someone you love them today. You never know what could happen or how one small act of kindness may change everything. Tag someone below & show them love! Shoutout to my team for being so incredible: Izzy , Eric , Tess , Chandler , Ken #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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This week had been on 🔥! So much is happening in the worlds of retail, design, and marketing! Watch, check out the comments, and say hi! 🙌🏽

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You know it’s the holiday season in Australia when you find a koala in your Christmas tree 📸: Amanda McCormick …see more

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Fascinating to hear how the tiny island of Palau in the North Pacific is an amazing beacon of positive ocean action: https://virg.in/5di

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With Pride celebrations around the world this year looking very different due to the COVID-19 lockdown, here’s Rob from Virgin Management on what Pride means to him and how he’ll be celebrating https://virg.in/GAu #BeingOutStayingIn #VirginFamily #Pride …see more

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Another week of LIVE online classes is up! Because they are LIVE, we offer classes at various times to help reach as many of you as we can. To sign up, visit simonsinek.com/shop . Here’s what’s happening this week: MONDAY How to Lead Through Uncertainty @ 10am ET TUESDAY How to Pivot @ 7pm ET WEDNESDAY How to Build a Strong Culture @ 10am ET THURSDAY How to Deliver and Accept Feedback Effectively @ 10am ET Jumpstart Your WHY: Office Hours @ 3pm ET FRIDAY The Infinite Game: How to Advance Your Just Cause @ 9pm ET …see more

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Thank you Esther Perel for always giving us a different lens through which we can better understand our experiences. https://nyti.ms/2VwHOSN #TogetherisBetter #ComeTogether

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Comparing your career to someone else’s is like going for a jog in the morning and comparing yourself to everyone else out for a run. You don’t know 👇🏽 - How long they’ve been running. - What their background is... - What type of training they’re doing. - etc. Run your own race. 🏃🏾 💨 #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Book Club today was a blast! I've loved unpacking The Infinite Game with all of you, and if you're feeling inspired to dive deeper - there's a host of Infinite Game LIVE online classes happening next week. Grab your spot before they're gone!

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#Business deals are like marriages. In a marriage, if you pick a partner who is not right for you in the hope that he/she will dramatically change after marriage, it’s doomed to fail. You can take cotton and make fabric, wood and make furniture. You can’t turn steel into rubber, or wood into cotton. #Change in form is possible, but not in core properties. The same holds true in business as well. People don’t change much. Recognize the same patterns of behavior that make them successful or push them towards failure. Don’t expect a co-founder (or an investor) to change core characteristics. …see more

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As we round the corner of a full year living with a murderous pandemic, I'd like to offer a few words of encouragement to all the #entrepreneurs I invest in and work with. I guarantee that life will serve up to you many catastrophic moments, unimaginable outcomes and times of grief. I have lived through many of them together with my teams. That is the bad news. The good news? Ask any successful business leader, manager, parent, soldier, preacher, teacher or health care provider and they will tell you this: You will never achieve success unless you have looked into the abyss of failure, made your peace with it, respect it for the test it made you take and above all moved on and upward. For each generation the test is different that is why you can't study for it, you just have to take it. Its called experience and you can't achieve success without it. The secret is to accept this truth and use it as your weapon when you go into battle every day. The fight is worth it! …see more

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Fascinating new book Terra Incognita by Ian Goldin and Robert Muggah who explore humanity's impact on the planet, and the ways in which we can make a real impact to save it, and to thrive as a species https://lnkd.in/d_wDWZq

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I really think the people of advertising and marketing have fallen so in love with creativity and data and technology that is we’ve lost sight of the notion that perhaps our most valuable weapon is strategy. I still feel we are in the business of asking great questions to understand and solve great problems

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Loved trying out the first Chambers in the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – coming soon! https://virg.in/5xP

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The team from Necker Island explain why being sustainable is the best business approach: https://virg.in/isN Virgin Limited Edition

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I stop myself from saying, “I wish there were more hours in the day.” I replace that with, “How can I make the most of the hours I have.” #Productivity #Entrepreneurship #Life

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HOW TO FIND SUCCESS LATE IN LIFE:  There's a simple answer: do whatever you want. Then it all adds up. If you try to get 1% better each day at your health, at your relationships and the way you treat people, at your creativity, and at turning despair into gratitude, then that 1% compounds into an amazing person. Do that 1%. Take one action. Even if the actions is for one minute. The 1/1/1 strategy. I know this. Because I'm still compounding. What is 1%? Whatever you want it to be. The math of life is multi-dimensional. What happens to amazing people? Everything happens to them. And you never worry about what you accomplish. Because there is no ONE thing. There is EVERY thing. And every day. Here are some people who accomplished things late in life. I admire all of them. I'm 47, and one day I'm going to figure out what I want to do with my life... http://ow.ly/W7Du30hkFQ0 …see more

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It is an amazing reason to be proud, #India has managed the COVID crisis. Right decisions at the right time change the trajectory. #Inspiration #future …see more

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"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama

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German, Israeli, and UAE foreign ministers visiting Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. What a moment. Ht @BarakRavid …see more

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Happy Christmas to all the people working while we get to be lucky ; carers, airline staff, the police, hospital workers, Uber drivers, chefs, engineers etc. The heroes we forget about.

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אחת השאלות ששואלים אותי הרבה היא- יש לכם תלבושת אחידה? והשאלה הבאה היא- משלמים לכם כדי ללכת עם החולצות של AppsFlyer? והתשובה היא-לא! ועל זה נאמר-״זר לא יבין זאת״. כי רק מי שבAF מבין שהכי כיף בעולם ללבוש בבוקר את החולצה הזו ולהיות חלק ממשהו כל כך גדול וכיפי, ולא משנה כמה אנחנו גדלים אין סיכוי לעלות במעלית עם מישהו ולא לדבר איתו גם אם הרגע הכרתם ולצאת לאכול בחוץ וברגע לדעת מי מהחברה ומי לא. כי זה הכי אנחנו. באים? [email protected] #family #appsflyer …see more See translation

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For years, small satellites have been relegated to the sidelines. Now, thanks to Virgin Orbit ’s LauncherOne, they’ll be the stars of the show

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It seems rather apt and timely that this virus is a war that we fight & win quickly and easily by staying indoors with our loved ones, while we can read, play and watch films. Stage two will be to spend our money with small local businesses & support each other. …see more

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No matter who you are, no matter what you do, no matter who your audience is: 30 percent will love it, 30 percent will hate it, and 30 percent won’t care. Stick with the people who love you and don’t spend a single second on the rest. Life will be better that way. #CHOOSEYOURSELF

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My daughter directed & edited this piece about the wit, craft and vision of a Brooklyn-based drag Queen whose self-made looks are pushing the boundaries of what drag can be. Happy pride!

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I started saying "No" to people who weren't right for me.  I started saying "No" to everything I didn't want to do. I started saying "No" to mindless meetings, mindless events, mindless people who were bad for me, mindless food or alcohol, mindless anger and regret, and mindless TV and news. I started saying "No" to colonoscopies and other things related to painful medical experiments.  When you have a tiny piece of shit in the soup it doesn't matter how much more water you pour in and how many more spices you put on top. There's shit in the soup. I had been saying YES to the wrong things for 20 years. I started saying "No" to the bad things, and the "Yes" started to compound every day. It compounded automatically, the way interest does in a non-US bank. Now I'm free. I dumped the old soup. Now I can finally drink from the soup I just cooked.  (Full article: http://ow.ly/GeZD30hcU28) …see more

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Excited to share that one of my favorite companies, CertifiKID , has acquired Macaroni Kid - this makes them one of the largest parent-focused digital media and advertising companies in the country! Talk about a 'wonderful' bold pivot during a pandemic. If you are a small business, big brand, or parent, you should pay attention and watch this: …see more

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Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology that helps Sailors get around the ship. Better still, the bands are made from recycled ocean plastic:

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I'm BACK and ready to answer all your questions about life, business, investing, and money. This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful we're talking about how to get hired at your dream job, pandemic-proof careers that guarantee a good salary, and how to save $1 million before you retire! …see more

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2019 was the best & worst year of my life. - I lost my 18 year old brother. - We found our core team of 7 people at UMV that I hope to build upon in 2020. - Started dating my girlfriend. - Signed a contract to be a part of an Amazon Prime docuseries. - I spoke at Inbound 2019. - I launched my new Gaming/eSports podcast: Humans that Game. - Moved into a bigger office. It’s crazy how our years are just condensed into lists. 365 days turned into a few bullet points. Just want to say thank you to every human (and animal) that’s been there for me. I wouldn’t be able to do the things that I do without you. Thank you. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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In my life I've probably loved 20 brands enough to subscribe to their newsletters. Each and every time I've quickly unsubscribed after near daily emails. Why is empathy so hard for marketers? No brand is as important as they think they are.

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There is a story about a person who went to a Zen master and requested him to teach him Zen. The master started pouring tea for his guest. Soon, the teacup was full, but he continued to pour. It started overflowing. The person told him, “Please stop pouring, don’t you see the cup is full?” The master smiled and said, “You are like the cup. You are already too full. You have to empty your cup before I can teach you Zen.” Sometimes you have to unlearn what you have learned to see the opportunity in a new light. So it is in the world of business. Business leaders and managers call such an approach by many names — ‘Zero-based budgeting’, where you don’t let the past dictate how to plan for the future; ‘Re-engineering’, where you fundamentally rethink and radically redesign the processes. I would love to hear about your experiences where you had to #unlearn to achieve success. #WeekendMusings …see more

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What is the real India? On my recent trip to the US, I was surprised to get many questions about 'Made in Heaven'. I was surprised that people in the US had watched it on Amazon Prime. Questions were about marriages, gay rights, lifestyles. Is this the real India? Contrast with the movie 'Article 15', is that the real India? I think India is full of contrasts. We have to build bridges to understand the realities of the many Indias. My takeaways from the movie 'Article 15': 1. Bringing any change starts with tolerance and empathy. We can’t bring change, especially behavioral and cultural, by sitting comfortably in urban India. 2. The concept of the bottom of the pyramid gets quoted so often as a market opportunity. But to create solutions and impact, you have to experience the reality. Love to hear how you see the reality of India. #WeekendMusings …see more

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Every time you say yes to something you don't want, your fire starts to go away. You will get burnt out.

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If you only had 20 minutes to revamp your Linkedin profile for 2019, what would you change? Since so many people (especially students!) asked me what they should focus on when updating their profile, I created this guide to some key things that have helped me in stepping up my Linkedin profile for the new year. Inspired by Rachel Chang 's document on setting 2019 goals! Tiffany Parra , Joel Hansen , Alyssa Mangaoang , Andrew Griffiths - What would you all add? #linkedinprofile #linkedintips #guides …see more

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Dear Marketers, please stop this crazy obsession with customer feedback. Every time I buy something, stay in something, or do anything I’m asked how it was. But not in a way I can reply to. In a way I can score. You are not listening , you are measuring. And you are measuring something entirely pointless badly. All while irritating your best customers the most. Marketing is hard but empathy is easy.

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I'll be live again TODAY at 1pm ET on YouTube, Facebook and here on LinkedIn to discuss chapters 3 -5 of The Infinite Game. See you then!

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Work-Life balance. Is it a dirty word in the fast paced tech startup world? Much as I admire Tesla, Elon Musk aversion to work-life balance I do not embrace. There must be time in our lives for family, hobbies, self-care, friends and community. What do you think? …see more

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When we talk about #innovation , we often think of innovation only at a scientific and product level. We know Apple has been great from a product innovation perspective. But not many talk about Apple from a retail innovation perspective. Apple has a dazzling 32-foot glass cube store with rainbow colours on 5th Avenue that is absolutely amazing. No Apple store has ever done that. I had recently visited another retail innovation by Apple in Washington DC, which is actually an old library converted into the Apple store. First of all, I love #libraries and then there is something about going to an old library and being able to explore new products. My experience in this magnificent store was unique and interesting and I enjoyed it thoroughly. #Retail #Apple …see more

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A chart on America’s Top 10 companies by market cap in the past 100 years. Key takeaway: As the economy changes, once market leaders were quickly de-positioned by new players who were ready and willing to adapt to new customer needs. IBM overtaken by the likes of Apple and Google. Sears is closing more brick and mortar stores as Amazon expands its ecommerce machine. Today, the concentration of top companies are from the tech sector. What are your predictions of top companies and industry in the next 50 years? Share your thoughts below. Photo Credit: HowMuch & Forbes …see more

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A good day is not: *Worked for 14 hours A good day is: *Worked for 4-6 hours *Took regular breaks *Ate well balanced, healthy meals *Made time for self-care and positivity *1 hour of exercise *A relaxing evening walk *Engaging with my friends and family *Being content and happy without technology *Helping others Credit to Marcello Barile for the original post, which I modified a bit. #dobetter #healthylife #balance …see more

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More than 35,000 people were displaced every day in 2018 - that’s nearly one every two seconds. Here’s a thorough look at why more and more people are being driven away from their homes https://lnkd.in/db-DX93 #ReadByRichard

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Not everything in life is a priority, be honest with yourself and think about the things that are. The sooner you admit that NOT everything is a priority, the easier it becomes to focus on your real priorities.

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Great to see Virgin Pulse add diabetes prevention to its employee wellbeing programme: https://virg.in/5xo

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I walked into my office yesterday to grab something. Before walking out I paused and looked back. It was the first time, since the day we moved in, that I took the time to feel grateful for everything we’ve built. My office. My employees. My conference room. My podcast studio. My new wood floors. A lot of us have gotten so lazy. So complacent. We call ourselves “entrepreneurs” and it’s times like these where we find out who and what we really are. What we’re really made of. I thrive in chaos. I was born in it. If you’re reading this, now is your time. I’ll see you on the other side. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Wonderful highlights from the Virgin Sport #OxfordHalf – well done everyone who braved the weather https://lnkd.in/dtgHmJd

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We had a lot of fun as we wandered around Scarlet Lady. Here’s a little teaser of yours truly, my family, Tom from Virgin Voyages and Shai from Virgin Atlantic inside one of the ship’s venues https://virg.in/i6s

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Conflict has taken over my in basket. I'm teaming up with CNBC to try and answer some of these questions to help #americans get back to work. Post your question to CNBC.com/money-dispute

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Great to see Ocean Unite’s new map that pinpoints 30 brilliant initiatives involved in the efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: https://buff.ly/2XAZEU7 #OneOceanOnePlanet #Love30x30 #ReadByRichard …see more

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Is your business not growing the way you want it to? Sick of wasting hours trying to crack the code to driving revenue, attracting investors and scaling? Big businesses have long had access to insider tools and knowledge that help them catapult their businesses into success. This time, small business owners are the ones on the VIP list. I’ve partnered with Ureeka to give entrepreneurs my exclusive playbook — all the tools, coaching, knowledge and expertise I use with my own portfolio in this first of it’s kind bootcamp. You don't have to do this alone — you’ve got my all star team ready to be right there with you. Sign up today and transform the future of your business: https://lnkd.in/gGrkThh …see more

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On July 5, we hosted ‘BillionFit: Technology Redesigning Healthcare’ in collaboration with Cure.Fit to understand how start-ups can help revolutionise the healthcare sector. As investors, we are very excited about the sheer scale of innovation that is occurring in this space. This event was followed by joint research carried out by   Grant Thornton LLP  and  Kalaari Capital  on the key-trends and disruptive technologies in healthcare, which were published in our recent whitepaper (Download here - https://lnkd.in/gMVUWFe ). The report addresses how technology is driving the evolution of healthcare, from a treatment to prevention approach. It also navigates the shift in perspectives and expectations, and how technology will pivot a new and a better way of delivering healthcare. To talk more on the subject, I am hosting a tweet chat this Wednesday, 11th Oct, 11:30am IST. I look forward to seeing you there, and hearing & answering your questions. …see more

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This I've learned: care what other people think and you'll always be their prisoner. I have to remind myself every day.

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I don’t like getting all preachy on here but I still think the greatest possible advantage you can have in life is knowing your parents/parent believes in you. A distant second is knowing they care only about your happiness....Whatever that entails. Anyway. I just got this urge to say this. I meet a lot of people who make me realize that this isn’t a common background and that I’m very lucky. …see more

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Will your small business survive the pandemic? Your odds will be a lot better if you follow this advice:

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Tesla recently announced their plans to setup a sales outlet and an R&D centre in Bangalore, #India as part of its global expansion, that is great news to develop local EV talent further. Would you buy a Tesla in India? Another question, how much would you be willing to pay? The company's investor presentation from 2011 is a good deep dive to understand how the EV mobility market was in 2011 and how it has evolved over the last decade. #Technology #Innovation https://lnkd.in/eJ34XSc …see more

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There are no gatekeepers in life, preventing you from doing what you want to do. You are your only gatekeeper. You are your only prison warden. You can choose yourself to do anything. You might not be good at it at first but if you study your failures you will get better. You will keep choosing yourself. Finally you will choose yourself for success. And finally you won’t need to choose yourself anymore. Things will just happen. http://ow.ly/r3Ot30j0CAG http://ow.ly/i/DLCcI …see more

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So pleased to see Virgin Limited Edition support Age UK this Christmas and encourage all of us to reach out to someone who might be feeling lonely this festive season. A small gesture can go a long way – even to the other side of the world: https://virg.in/iyX #ReachingOut …see more

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As a black entrepreneur, I shrugged off race for a long time. But, people like me do not have the privilege to “ignore” what is happening right now. I have a business to run. I have bills to pay. I have responsibility to the people that follow me… but it’s impossible to think about anything else right now. If I can use even a portion of my influence to bring some change, I know that I have to. I WILL NOT ignore the state of the world. If you have questions, ask. If you need resources, ask. If you want to help, ask. We are all in this together. Period. And if you don’t view it like that then I’m going to ask you to unfollow me. Because I’m tired of living in a world that values assimilation over diversity. I’m tired of living in a world that kills for differences. I’m tired of living in a world that would rather take comfort in privilege and division, than be uncomfortable while progressing. Ignoring is a privilege that I do not have (and many do not have). I don’t have all of the answers. I don’t speak for all black/brown people. But I do hope that social can be a place in which we can discuss and grow. I will do my best to continuously show up, educate, etc. in any way that I can. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #BlackLivesMatter …see more

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Great to see another fellow hot-air balloon enthusiast! This episode of Meet The #VirginFamily leaps into the basket with Catalina from Virgin Balloon Flights .

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Two beloved stalwarts of the 20th century, Gandhi & Tagore, couldn’t see eye to eye but still worked together for a larger purpose. It is important for #startup founders to recognize #differences for the power they bring and use this power for good. …see more

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While most people crave for recognition and fame, #RichardFeynman , one of the best-known #scientists in the world had a contrarian view. He said the real the #reward is 1. The pleasure of finding something new 2. The kick in the process of #discovery 3. Other people find it useful and are using it A person could do immense amounts of good deeds if he or she didn't care who got the credit for it. Video Credits: BBC interview with Richard Feynman - https://lnkd.in/ePqG2AZ …see more

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What is the most important practical skill if you want to become a successful entrepreneur? The first one that comes to mind is note-taking

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Two things - money and the internet - influence and impact almost everything in our lives. Which is a problem when both are run by just a few companies. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of Facebook and early investors in Bitcoin, have an idea of how to give the people back their power. Check out this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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HOW TO DEAL WITH CRAPPY PEOPLE ----- DON'T KEEP A SCOREBOARD One friend of mine asked me, "Do you ever keep a scoreboard in your friendships?" What do you mean? "Like, I did this so he/she should now do this. Or...I did X, Y and Z so they shouldn't do A, B, or C!" Yeah, I do that all the time. "Once you find yourself keeping a scoreboard, that's a sign that the friendship or business relationship or any relationship is already over." ---- AND NEVER ASK "WHY?" Most important thing I learned last year about people: never ask "why?" Some people are toxic. Some are "narcissistic" (an over-used word, but still). Some people will wrong you. Some friends will stop talking to you for no reason. I have never ever once found out why. In a hundred different situations over the past many decades. They just do what they do. ---- The crappy people in my life are never the neighbors down the street who I don't know. They are always people who were once close to me. They are always people who I would once trust with anything, with my life, with my loyalty and faith. And then...poof. I'll never know. And I am going to try really hard this year to never ask Again. …see more

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Who's ready for another episode of #askmrwonderful ? If you like this, make sure to subscribe on YouTube for even more wisdom! https://lnkd.in/ekRpmn6

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The jump in rankings, over 50 places in 2 years, is a validation for PM Narendra Modi 's continued focus on economic reforms. India’s business environment is transforming radically and there hasn’t been a better time to startup. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #Startup #India …see more

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One of my favorite things about being a keynote speaker is the community of epic speakers I get to call my colleagues and friends. This month I spoke in both Minneapolis and Nashville. While I get to entertain and educate audiences on stage, I also love hanging out with some of my favorite people backstage. 👋🏽 Jay Baer and Amy Landino . #keynotespeakers #marketing #branding …see more

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It's amazing how many brands think if you buy something from them. 1) It's fine to automatically sign you up for a newsletter. 2) It's sensible to send them the newsletter every day. I don't want to hear from my mum, my sister, my dad, my boss or my best friend every day. What makes you think I want to hear from a dumb sock company this often. It's absolutely bananas. …see more

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Happy New Year! Instead of having resolutions, I recently encouraged friends and family to set themes for the New Year. Unlike resolutions, themes are purposeful in that they are not tied to an action or outcome. One of my themes for 2016 was knowledge building. In that capacity, I picked up reading. Instead of boxing myself to reading a number of books or pages a month, the theme of knowledge building allowed me to read for the purpose of enjoyment and development. Through this theme, I've read over 15 books in 2016. Here's the full list. �� What are your themes for 2017? And share this booklist with friends. Also like me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gHgtVMT …see more

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How do you apply entrepreneurship to the charity sector? Advent of Change is the perfect case study https://virg.in/ieB

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Throughout history dyslexics have imagined and achieved many things that have shaped our world. Thomas Edison illuminated our lives, Henry Ford made cars accessible to all, Steve Jobs gave us pocket computers

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Augmented reality is one of the most promising digital health technologies at present – look at the success of Pokémon Go – and it has the potential to change healthcare and everyday medicine completely for physicians and patients alike. #AR #augmentedreality #technology #future #medicine #healthcare …see more

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'The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity, to the greater triumphs and achievements that await us. Are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of the future?' - An excerpt from the 'Tryst with Destiny' speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on Independence Day 1947. This independence day, let's relive the pledge we took. It's yet as relevant today as it was then. If we are the change that we wish to see, what is the one thing each one of us can do to take this vision forward? …see more

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S Korea Population: 51 million Coronavirus deaths: 492 S Dakota Population: 0.9 million Coronavirus deaths: 568 …see more

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Introducing The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, a new pathway into successful aerospace careers and future aerospace industry leadership to people whose race and ethnicity has made them the subject of systemic bias https://virg.in/R7c Virgin Orbit …see more

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Important rule: the ones who are successful ALL the time are either criminals or about to lose everything

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This SxSw was made extra special because the @tempurpedic team asked me to tip a bed to a deserving service worker in Austin. I chose Sami, a bell boy at the hotel, who was doing his job with a smile and a great attitude. Originally from Eritrea, he’s building a life for his family in Austin with his hard work and positive spirit. Thank you Tempur-Pedic for empowering people in all the ways that you do. #thissleepispower #tempurpedic …see more

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Virgin Unite supporter Justine Teggelove's looks at the power of positivity and how it can build better communities:

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David Jakubowski is the kind of guy you just can’t help but want to make a deal with, in my years knowing him this episode of the Ureeka Unscripted podcast with his co-founders still surprised me. If you want to know what it takes to take get folks to invest in new idea then this is a must listen. https://lnkd.in/g5GkBtz …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history

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I'm not calling for denial, but it's about time the Media turned to optimism. To some a large extent the World's economy works around confidence in our future, optimism and hope. An owner of retail spaces is more likely to let a retailer miss rental payments if they believe their business will bounce back, A small business owner can likely hang on longer if they can feel a sharp recovery happening soon and have been allowed to fall behind on rent . People are more likely to book a vacation if they feel their job is secure, people's jobs are secure when people spend money. Confidence in the future means stocks rise, bonuses flow, pensions are safeguarded, money is a flow. I'm not asking for propaganda or insensitivity to the loss of life, but every story is being spun in the most negative way possible & we're going to manufacture an era of hopelessness, destroyed futures for the young, all because negative stories earned a few more cents with terrible banner ads. It's time to see the ample positive data for what it is & get ready for a period of rapid rejuvenation. It is not disrespectful of those who have perished to kindle hope with balanced reporting. It is not supporting reckless and unsafe behaviour to report the positive. …see more

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Selina shares her experiences of being an #LGBTQ + person in the workplace and why she’s glad to work for a business that shares her values https://virg.in/Ga6

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Great companies are built on simplest of insights. Clarity aligns priorities, enables uncluttered execution.

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From recyclable trainers to face cream made from coffee - here’s 10 vegan brands trying to shake up how things are done: https://virg.in/RQP Virgin StartUp

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We have a proud history of breaking world records – great to see Virgin Money London Marathon breaking another one https://virg.in/jR9

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"Would you like fries to go with that?"​ has become an iconic catchphrase in the business world. #CrossSelling, to be successful, needs to be an intrinsic and essential part of the company’s strategy. We often talk about cultivating innovation as part of a company’s #culture, as its DNA. But we also need to cultivate revenue expansion and customer value expansion. It takes time, but a company that is focused on this, and then integrates it into its DNA is more likely to dominate and differentiate in the long term. …see more

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Carolyn Adams exemplifies what it means to be a teacher. Speaking with her for this week's podcast episode was an honor. This insight she shared, I feel, is particularly valuable.

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"Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” - Oprah Winfrey

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To address our urgent biodiversity crisis, the 30x30 goal to strongly protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 must be achieved. The Caribbean is a beacon of hope: https://virg.in/9dH

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"Last year, female founders received just 2.2 percent of total global venture capital funding, and only 17 percent of all startups have at least one female founder, despite the fact that gender diversity on executive teams correlates with greater profitability and value creation...Through the Female Founders Competition, we are asking startups with at least one woman founder to apply for the chance to win $2 million in funding from M12 and our VC partners, EQT Partners and SVB Financial Group, as well as getting access to technology resources, mentoring and legal counsel."  https://lnkd.in/dTSz4S7 …see more

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Moose gets an outrageous consulting fee for his social media engagement, but I’ve never considered deducting it.

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Today marks the start of a new era for the human spaceflight industry as Virgin Galactic begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker ‘SPCE.’ https://virg.in/is4

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In life we learn different things from different people. From my friend, retail executive Ann Marie Scichili, I learned about generosity. So, in the spirit of generosity, I wanted to share her with you. This is… A Bit of Optimism. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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The road to success is long with many winding turns. What carries through is self-belief. When the journey becomes hard, keep your head up and eventually, you will reach a beautiful destination. #SuccessHabits

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In the formative stages of a startup, hiring the right talent is among the most important things a founder will have to do. And it’ll be worth considering tapping into the skills and expertise of senior professionals while they are at it.  I am reminded of the book ‘Outliers’ by Malcolm Gladwell where he notes that 10,000 hours is the magic number for greatness. That you need to have practiced and to have apprenticed for at least 10,000 hours before you get good at a task. In fact, senior professionals and retirees come having incubated their skills and talent for much longer than that. And, therefore, they are worth more for their experience than what their age accredits them with. Whether you engage them full-time or part-time, as a consultant or as a part of the in-house team, it’s certainly a good idea for young founders enroll the expertise of someone who’s navigated the deep waters of a formal organization and can guide them in their journey to building one. Perhaps I am so much in favor of this because I am aging myself! Nevertheless, with average lifespan expected to improve in the years to come - 120 years as per some estimates - we have to start thinking about longer-term productivity measures and workforce inclusion. …see more

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An insightful look at how small habits can made big changes: https://lnkd.in/dFwZKts #ReadByRichard

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Look what I just received thanks to the amazing team of Philips Healthcare! The Lumify pocket ultrasound that works with a smartphone. Let me put it this way: this is a freakin' portable ultrasound machine!! It can truly make patients the point-of-care. Expect reviews, photos, videos and analyses about how it works in the coming weeks. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #healthcare #future #medicine #radiology #fromchancetochoice …see more

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"You have to fight for what you are owed." From struggling at eight runs off 19 balls to smashing five sixes and finishing off the game at 53 runs off 31 balls when no one, not even his own teammates, believed in him, Rahul Tewatia’s performance in last evening’s #Dream11IPL game was inspiring. A wonderful article on the mindset needed to overcome struggles and become a champion. We all have that one moment in our life where we stood our ground despite odds for a chance to win. #Mindset #Inspiration #Success …see more

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My company closed its doors this October. My little brother passed away last October. It's been a crappy year [for many of us]. But also a year of deep discovery. When our company closed down I decided to step away from our company podcast as well. It's been awesome to see Izzy make it his own and I'm excited to see where he goes with it. But, over the past few months I've been working on a podcast of my own. I’ve never given my all to anything creatively. My attention has always been split between trying to grow a company, clients, employees, etc. This is the first time where I am pouring everything that I have into a project. My entire life I have been taking in depth notes about the things going on around me. I was a big Kobe Bryant fan. As a kid I would watch his games, his moves, his style; take notes and go to the court and try to implement what I was studying. As an entrepreneur I was the same way. Obsessive. I dive deep into things that most people don’t even pay attention to. It’s just who I am. This show is a way for me to do that. I’m having conversations with people, dissecting those conversations, and turning those into a piece of art. Show just went live on iTunes! https://lnkd.in/gQ2mUWT #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Looking back at my school years and how #StudentMagazine became my education: https://virg.in/itE

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When I graduated high school, college was the expected next step. For the past four years, I have had friends attend classes with me. I’ve had friends drop out to start their own companies. And, I’ve had friends succeed and fail at turning their education into work opportunities. What I learned is that college isn’t for everyone, but the  University of Southern California was the best option for me. People have different paths to success, and each has its own unique pros and cons. I wouldn’t want my little brother to feel pressured to do something just because his friend, his brother, or older sister did it. You have to do what’s best for you. #education  #graduation …see more

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There is no age bar to pursuing #entrepreneurship . The earlier you #startup , the better. And if you start late, no problem. It is not age that determines #success but #mindset . Age when they started companies: Bill Gates, Microsoft: 19 Steve Jobs, Apple: 21 Whitney Wolfe, Bumble: 25 Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix: 28 Jeff Bezos, Amazon: 30 Oprah Winfrey, Harpo: 32 Doris Fisher, Gap: 37 Vera Wang, Vera Wang: 40 Charles Flint, IBM: 61 -- Via @JonErlichman #WeekendMusings …see more

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My thoughts on chatting with Tim Berners-Lee and why we need a contract for the internet: https://virg.in/ibG

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Keynoting for Norwex leadership conference today. Hello to all the new folks! 👋🏽 ⁣ ⁣ Being able to digitally motivate your teams and sell to your customers has gone from a “nice to have” to “necessary.” The world isn’t going back to business as usual. I hope you don’t just learn to survive it but really thrive in this new ecosystem.⁣ ⁣ The future belongs to creators, curators, and connectors. If you attended the keynote, you already know what I’m talking about. 😉 #marketingstrategy #keynotespeaker #digitalmarketing …see more

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When the lines between #work and #life are blurring more than ever, attention #management becomes even more important. A time management v/s attention management framework by Maura Nevel Thomas

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Happy Holidays! 🎁 Top gifts...and a giveaway! Every year, I create my annual professional gift guide AKA what to get your clients, vendors, and colleagues. There are so many awesome ideas this year that I hope it makes your gift giving easy and delightful! Here’s part 1. Check out part 2 for the rest! #holidays #gifts …see more

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Holly sat down with some businesses that are all about impact to hear their start-up stories: https://virg.in/iqt

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Our abilities and actions define who we are. Self-belief makes all the difference. It exceeds our own expectations. It is the only thing that matters. #MondayMotivation #PersonalDevelopment #Life …see more

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Social Media doesn't mean anything any more, so can we stop using the term. Is YouTube social media ? Is Whatsapp? Is Flipboard? Is Skype? Is Yelp? Wikipedia? Is Amazon? Is the New York Times? In 2017 ALL Media is Social and all "Social" is Media.

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#Daydreaming is the first step for an idea or thought to take root. In fact, it is important in shaping the future as it allows entrepreneurs to disconnect from gritty reality and allows them clarity of vision to scale heights that others would be afraid to broach. It's not that #entrepreneurs take higher risk, it's just that their perception of risk is colored differently from the rational thought that they are surrounded by. Much of my childhood and youth I would daydream about faraway lands, accomplishments, ideas and visualize a positive space. While daydreaming is frowned upon as escapism, I believe it is, in general, a very useful attribute. …see more

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Anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a #culture . The student expected Mead to talk about fishhook, or clay pots, or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization is #compassion . A femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed was discovered from an ancient culture 15,000 years ago. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink, or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. “Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts,” Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, #committed citizens can’t #change the world; For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” We are at our best when we serve others. Be #civilized .. be #safe .. be #cautious .. be #caring . #WeekendMusings …see more

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Steve #Jobs parting note was a masterclass. This is how it is done even when others wrong you. I would wish any parting to be both amicable and dignified. #Management #Entrepreneurship …see more

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The Graça Machel Trust & Virgin Unite are proud to support women entrepreneurs across Africa. Read about their wonderful programme and the new digital offering here:

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It really is the people that bring Kasbah Tamadot to life. Over 98 per cent of the team are from local Berber villages and many have worked with us since Kasbah Tamadot first opened https://virg.in/i4C Virgin Limited Edition

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New interesting read on how to think like Netflix with Reed Hastings’ No Rules Rules, published by Virgin Books:

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Technology we know is applied everywhere from medicine to education. And #AI has allowed us to understand the human body better and way to improve learning. But I found this video with the concept of bringing #history to life, using the power of technology, most intriguing and meaningful. Technology coupled with tremendous effort and detailing has made this possible. #Technology has always demonstrated how the world could be. This one amazes us with how the world was - beautiful, bustling, brilliant! Video Credits: Al Jazeera Media Network , Denis Shiryaev …see more

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It's strange Apple made a "Digital" Credit card, and then made a physical copy of it, and then didn't add NFC to the card, and then used Mastercard as the payment layer. If you really wanted to rethink payments, it would be a digital wallet like Venmo/Klarna, it would store receipts, it would add aspects like Loyalty cards to retailers, offer advice. It may use data to serve special offers. Suggest reordering things that may be perishing, or warranties as items age or offer advice. We always add technology to old models, rather than rethinking them, we replicate the same mistakes but in a more sophisticated way. …see more

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The Elders Foundation on why the multilateral system is crucial for global peace and security: https://lnkd.in/ex-E_MQ #ReadByRichard

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IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO: After a fireside chat with Aditya Puri, the boss of India's most valued bank, and Rajnish Kumar, who represents close to one-fourth of the banking industry by assets. We spoke on banking, finance and economy -- no holds barred. At Business Standard Annual Banking Forum on 22 November in Mumbai #bsbankingforum …see more

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Has anyone noticed how many old people there are, how rich they are, how little they spend, how much they now understand and use technology and how many problems they have that tech can help solve ? But sure......Feel free to make the 1,100,184th app to help broke Millennials cope without Mum in San Francisco …see more

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Diversity, sustainability and resilience are three of the key trends from this year’s #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 : https://virg.in/RaJ The Sunday Times Fast Track

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Great to catch up with Mal from Virgin Atlantic and dozens of other people from all across the #VirginFamily at the 2019 Virgin Stars Awards. Mal joined Virgin Atlantic over 30 years ago, met his wife at work and said he has never looked back! https://virg.in/izB #VirginFamily …see more

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Insightful to read 100% Human At Work’s new report that looks at the future of hiring. Holly reflects on how it can be used to create a better world of work: https://virg.in/ir7

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I feel like we need to rethink the role of IT departments in Companies. It's gone from a support function, to arguably the most important department ( tied with HR) . We have to start finding ways for new technology, new thinking, new processes, new applications & new tools to empower us to do more. Rather than it being a role based on fixing what's not working and reducing risk.

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I started my first company out of college. And I failed. Miserably. Burned through my savings, my relationships went to shit, my team fell apart. I was renting out my extra rooms in my apartment just to stay afloat. And now things are going well on attempt #3. Two years later I’ve spoken on large stages, I have my TEDx coming up, was named 25 under 25 in Wisconsin, and my company is growing quickly. It would be easy to say that the most rewarding moment was that when I look back I could say that I did it. Or that I proved people wrong. But that wouldn’t be true. I think the most rewarding moment for me was 1). when I realized that someone like me was capable of being successful and 2). when I realized that I’m nowhere near done yet. There is no such thing as “making it” and I don’t think there should be. As you grow and evolve so should your dreams. But if you haven’t already know this 1). someone like you CAN be successful and 2). you’re nowhere near done yet. Just keep working and putting yourself in positions to grow. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 📸 Justin Jackson …see more

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To those who now have 28 packages of pasta. To those who are searching the black market for hand sanitizer. To those who walk around with a face mask. And to those who are planning to flee with their kids out of a corona infected area: Never again look down on people who flee from war and famine. _ ☝🏽 Saw that on Instagram. Not sure who said it. But I needed to share. Chaos has a [not so] funny way of putting things into perspective & bringing us all together. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 …see more

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If someone offered you $200K, would you use that as seed capital for your startup or use that to pay for an MBA at Harvard? I believe that there is no right or wrong answer to this and it totally depends on a person's current situation and long-term goals. There pros and cons to both options. 1. Starting a company is like jumping off a cliff and assembling a plane on the way down, according to Reid Hoffman. I agree with his analogy. Starting up is hard and too many wrong moves in a row can lead to a crash landing. But many well-executed moves and your startup can soar and succeed. Some people are ok with ambiguity and can thrive in these high risk, high reward environments. 2. Getting an MBA can be compared to spending time sharpening an axe before going to cut a tree. An MBA can help you get a theoretical understanding of business concepts and how to approach situations. But the proof of the pudding is still in execution. What would you recommend? #HigherEducation (MBA) vs #startups ? …see more

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HARDCORE #CAREERADVICE FOR A 13 YEAR OLD: My daughter Mollie had a homework assignment where she had to ask me what I do for a living which put me in a weird position. I do a lot of things. I didn’t know how to tell her. But this assignment also shows that school is too focused on: EDUCATION leads to A JOB. This is not true anymore. The reality is: -The average person has 14 different careers in their lives. -The average multi-millionaire has seven different sources of income. So anything that is “one job focused” will create a generation of kids that will learn the hard way that life doesn’t work like that. The world changes fast. The jobs I do now didn’t exist when I was 13. And the jobs she will do don’t exist now. So learning how to learn is more important than memorizing facts. These were the questions she asked about my job: http://bit.ly/2uxDqDZ …see more

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I recorded 500+ videos before anyone took notice. That's how it works. They won't notice the hours you put in right away. The pain. The struggle. The failure. The anxiety. Or all of the times that you contemplate quitting. They won't care. Not until you win them over. And that's the thing... no one owes you a view. No one owes you a like. No one owes you a share. No one owes you support or a follow. You have to earn that. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business 🎥 Ken K. …see more

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Though this is a bit old, I found core to N. R. Narayana Murthy philosophy to #success endearing. 'Key to success is seeking respect from all stakeholders.' #SuccessHabits Video Credits: Yale University …see more

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Growth is slowing. The yield curve is inverted. The Fed is cutting rates. So a recession must be coming, right? Not necessarily. But one will come eventually, and you don't want to be caught off-guard when it does. So in today's The New York Times , I provide a guide to recession-watching -- the indicators that have historically done the best job of predicting a downturn, and what they're showing now. Give it a read, and share your favorite indicators in the comments. #recession #economy #federalreserve …see more

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Congratulations to this year’s Necker Cup finalists Tommy Haas Len Pagon – and winners Jack Sock and Michael Kosloske https://virg.in/iKG #NeckerCup

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How work is evolving - Holly shares six key trends identified by the 100% Human At Work network: https://virg.in/5U4

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Wish you all a very Happy 70th Republic day! Let's continue to build a startup ecosystem BY India, FOR India and celebrate our Indian spirit and uniqueness. #HindustanHamara

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Fascinating episode of #EarthUnscrewed about Virgin Hyperloop One – the world’s leading hyperloop company, building the fastest, most energy-efficient, most environmentally friendly transport system ever: https://virg.in/iCA

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Looking forward to this new insight series from Holly Branson and Big Change called A New Education Story. #NewEducationStory …see more

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Make short term decisions such that it accelerates achievement of your long term vision. #SuccessHabits

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A beautiful morning at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Wishing you all a lovely day. Queens'​ College, Cambridge University of Cambridge …see more

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For a carbon-neutral world: powerful article on China’s new climate pledge and the need for cooperation to tackle climate change and build a better future https://lnkd.in/dQZ47w3 Rocky Mountain Institute

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Within within five and seven years, 50 percent of marriages will fail. Most people think it’s from infidelity. It isn’t. It’s from financial stress.

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Padmavathi SK , I cannot do my job as well as I do, without you doing your job as well as you do. I am grateful to have you in my life and for all the support you provide me smilingly and consistently.

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The biggest challenge in being an adult, in saving money, in having freedom, in having success, is the ability to break free from the brainwashing, is to break free from the Matrix. To live your own life without everyone trying to drag you down into their HELL. …see more

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I've founded (and sold) two startup companies in my life. And one of my biggest takeaways? It's not exactly a fun job 😂 For as much hype and praise entrepreneurship gets, it's an incredibly stressful job that will leave you drained. And when it's not clear whose responsibility something is? Congratulations, it's yours! Now that I've moved into a role as an investor, I interact with a lot of startup founders and one thing I always tell them is that they really only have one job: prioritize. CEOs are professional prioritizers. Everything else is secondary. This brings me to the biggest issue I have with founders... They're sharp and capable of performing at a high-level, but they make no time in their day for their key responsibility of prioritizing. They are so busy responding to emails, Slack messages, and in Zoom waiting rooms, they don't make time to plan long term goals and scale their company. And so my advice to every founder is this: Make time to think. It is quite literally a competitive advantage. While other people are distracted, running from task to task, you'll be able to do the strategic thinking necessary to build a viable company. Are you a founder? How do you prioritize? #Founders #Scale #Advantage …see more

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Ripples of #inspiration are built one link at a time. Glad to see Kunal Bahl 's journey serve as an inspiration. Hope to see more leaders take up #entrepreneurship and succeed.

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The Elders Foundation share why the climate movement must unite behind the #BlackLivesMatter movement: https://virg.in/Gkf

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The recent news of suicides due to financial stress, such as the one by the German finance minister and others, made me rethink the importance of putting problems in perspective. For e.g, it was reported that 'His main concern was whether he could manage to fulfil the huge expectations of the population, especially in terms of financial aid. He clearly couldn't see any way out. He was desperate, and so he left us.' But everyone who knew him thought he was brilliant and most capable of doing his job. So #perspective and getting help when we feel hopeless is very important. And #communicating openly, without self-judging ourselves harshly, is also an important life skill, saying what you feel & being open and vulnerable is a survival skill everyone should embrace. However, hopeless the situation seems, there is always something that can be done differently. The latest research suggests some people are having low self-esteem staying alone. Many fear layoff & salary cuts as well. Whatever the reason, there is a stigma when all of us face problems in life and need support from time to time. Glad to also see several mental health solutions, like Wysa, InnerHour, Cure.Fit ; growing in India to provide support in a caring, objective & anonymous way. #WeekendMusings …see more

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Overnight #success is a myth. The quote, "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years." is very apt. Slow and steady progress over a long time period is better than "moving fast and breaking things" in my view. Here are some of the great companies that stood the test of time and became unicorns over a decade! #Startups #Business …see more

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LinkedIn needs more black & brown creators. I started creating on this platform when I was 23. There were only a few people creating on the platform that looked like me. I saw opportunity in that but I know that can be discouraging for others. Representation matters. If you are black/brown and you need help with anything LinkedIn/content let me know. Comment on this post, shoot me a message, ask advice, anything. I will answer every single one. I just want to see more people win. This platform is full of opportunities. And PLEASE tag some of your favorite black/brown creators on this platform. I don't know many and that is so sad. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Great to see many familiar and also new faces of women business leaders creating large scale impact in #India ! May this tribe grow! BusinessToday #Startups #Business

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At Kalaari, we are big fans of Cure.Fit . Of course, we are an investor in them, and we love the opportunity to journey with them as they make #fitness and wellness essential and accessible in everyone's lives. Many members of our team are a proof of that. They love working out at Cult. Most of us enjoy the Dance Fitness sessions. We introduced our new batch of Fellows to Cult. What better way to onboard them than to do shared activities we love together! We had fun, and bonded over some serious dancing. Glad Cure.fit is now open and safe to use. #teamwork #KalaariFamily …see more

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Amazon, Alibaba and Facebook are just a few of the Global Internet Giants owned by the ETF OGIG. I’m investing in OGIG because it owns 50+ global Internet stocks selected for strong revenue growth and capturing large market share. Check out OGIG, it’s my new “gig”. …see more

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I’m thrilled to be taking the stage this year at ANOKHI Media’s 15 year anniversary event - #AnokhiPowerSummit18 . It’s this Saturday in Toronto. Most of my keynotes tend to be for private events so I’m particularly excited that this event is open to the public! Tickets are extremely limited. I’m joining some powerhouse women including Tamanna Roashan (dressyourface), Manjit Minhas, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Monika Deol, and Farah Nasser. #powerhouse Link to event in comments. …see more

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It's weird how much of the internet is still photo based, not video based. Like why doesn't Airbnb feature video walkthroughs of apartments? Why are real estate listings not vidoes? From Dating apps to Furniture retailers, it's odd we still think that videos are hard to make or slow to stream.

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I wish every annual review included questions like. What's the biggest risk you took? In what ways have you lead change? What's your biggest screw up? How have you helped others to grow? What assumptions do you no longer make? What outside the industry have you brought in? How have you helped nurture a culture of curiousity in this company? etc …see more

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The wait is over, I am so proud to announce that my TEDx Talk is now live on YouTube. Watch and share: http://bit.ly/2pTuDcX . I encourage you to watch this talk if you ever wondered how a personal brand can add value to your career. And if you found the talk helpful, please give it a ��, and tag & share it with friends and family! If you do share, be sure to tag me as well! Special shout out to the LinkedIn community at 1:59. Thanks to all the editors at LinkedIn (esp. Daniel Roth Maya Pope-Chappell Chip Cutter !) for fostering such an engaging platform to drive meaningful stories and dialogues. And watch until the end for a very special ending! …see more

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Bill Gates on why innovation is needed to make buildings use energy more efficiently, and what we can do about it https://lnkd.in/eTFbBhH

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Introducing Virgin Voyages signature fragrance Ship No.1… Not only does it smell like ship, but all proceeds go to Ocean Unite https://lnkd.in/dzEpCFw #Love30x30

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Setting so many firsts and having already accomplished so much, she is an inspiration for so many. #inauguration

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I have known Mukesh Bansal for over a decade, but I got to know him anew through his recent book “No Limits”. I am so glad he wrote this book and covered topics like myths about talent code and how to discover and unleash one’s full potential. #WeekendMusings …see more

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The only person you can trust with your money is YOURSELF...and maybe a good, reputable financial advisor. This week's #AskMrWonderful call-in questions include this, "How do I know if my business is a hobby?," "What's the quickest way to turn $500 into retirement savings?" and more. Check it out and subscribe if you like it! …see more

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Management starts with listening. If you’re talking all of the time, you’re not listening. If you're a manager, learn this and learn it well, otherwise you'll soon be talking to yourself

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No matter where I’ve been in life – happy, success, sad, or smart – bad things always happen. Life is not a straight line. It’s a zig zag. It’s a maze. It’s a treasure hunt.  We’re always lost with no GPS. I can’t use GPS to navigate my way out of sorrow or pain or fear. This is what beats the fear. This is what turns a failure into future great success. http://bit.ly/2xHySMO …see more

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Great to learn more about Lauri-Ann Ainsworth, the new CEO at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean and her vision for the centre: https://virg.in/5Ps #VirginFamily

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No big #goal is achieved overnight, but if you are willing to build foundational #strength step by step, and don’t give up, no matter how long it takes, you will get there.

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A PERSONAL NOTE: Folks, after close to 12 years, I have left Mint, with which I had been associated from Day 1 as part of the core editorial team that founded the paper. I had the privilege of working with some of the best minds in journalism in India and overseas. My weekly column, Banker's Trust, first appeared on 5 February, 2007, the second edition of Mint. It ran till 30 September, 2018. During this period, only twice I took break --once in August/September 2007 when I had a serious, life-threatening accident and, the second time, in early 2012 when I took a two-month `book leave' to write my first book, "A Bank for the Buck". HT Media has been an amazing employer which had given me freedom to do a lots of things beside journalism -- writing books, public speaking, running a weekly episode on banking and finance on a TV Channel. Over the last 12 years, I have written at least 700 pieces of Banker's Trust, some of which have been compiled in the form of a book, "From Lehman to Demonitization", a Penguin Random House publication. I will continue to chronicle the enormous changes that Indian financial sector has been undergoing. Till such time you find my column in media, do look for it on my website www.bankerstrust.in Good Bye. Au Revoir …see more

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From my ideal superpower to my favourite ice cream flavour – here are some odd answers to 10 questions I’ve never been asked before: https://virg.in/5H3

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My near monthly line on pitching me or people like me in the modern age. 1) Tell me how your company / you, best solves a problem I have. 2) Or tell me how your company can do something unique that I'm likely to find interesting. 3) In less than 30 seconds, with no buzzwords, with simple, clear language. NOTE: This means you need to research the person's business. I don't care about anything else. Sorry. Where you went to school, your founders being ex-Google, your growth rate, your Clients, your funding, your location, I don't care yet. Maybe I won't ever. …see more

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I’ve always thought companies should employ people of reasonable intelligence and a decent world view as “global heads of common sense”. They would just sit in meetings and call out stupidity and nonsense by saying “really?” Or “are you sure” or “is this really what people want” or “is this as complex as you are making it” They’d also get those in a meeting to make decisions and give withering looks to those who talk too much. …see more

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Deploying Decoys is not new. You see the fake ducks in a pond used to attract birds. A scarecrow in a farm is used to keep birds away from the crop. But even the birds get smart and figure out it is a decoy. I don’t know how a police decoy can fool anyone to follow the rules. Heck, even when there are real police officers, rules don’t get followed sometimes. It will be interesting to see how effective this strategy will be. #WeekendMusings …see more

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I wish I had known these 12 rules to avoid going broke when I first made money. Or when I next made money after going broke. Or when I made money the time after that. Or the time after that. Many people say, "I learned the hard way" and they are proud of that. I am not proud. Maybe I can help someone learn the easy way. Many people say, "You have to pay your dues". No you don't. The dues are free. But they never tell us this. In any case, this brought back a lot of bad memories but hopefully it will help others create some good ones. #entrepreneurship #finance #economy #wealth #rich #broke #failure #investing …see more

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#StartupLife is filled with highs and lows. But the lows might also help you regroup, pick momentum and bounce back faster towards your goals. The more you learn, the more you grow and the faster you achieve your #goals . It is the journey that teaches you about the destination. …see more

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Artists are original, sometimes esoteric, but they have a vision, an idea. This is the story of a retired man with an idea to paint, but on excel. He started off with this small idea and now makes art masterpieces on excel. Also, it is truly inspiring to see, that #art can be a possible use case of a product as serious as Excel. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Every artist was first an amateur." #WeekendMusings Video Credits: https://lnkd.in/efDcmrd …see more

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I picked out 20 books to help you. 20 books that will make you smarter (and maybe richer). Remember I always go broke when I stop reading. So I choose these books as the cure for fear about money. And I want you to have them. All 20. I will pay for them and ship them to you. Enter my book giveaway here: http://bit.ly/2p4GW7D …see more

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20 Books You've Probably Never Heard Of, But Will Make You Smarter (And Maybe Richer) http://bit.ly/2osuzyL

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This was sent to me by a friend in London on Day 1 of the city's major new re-opening phase. To the extent that this Soho image is a representative one, it would highlight a misalignment that the US is far too familiar with: Between individuals' assessment of risks and those facing society and, therefore, between individual and collective responsibilities. The larger the scale of this misalignment, the greater the likelihood of a reversal in re-openings/economic re-engagement (again as illustrated by the US). #london #uk #covid19 #covid #soho #reopenings …see more

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Big thank you to everyone who joined us for Part 2 of Book Club over the weekend. Technical glitches and all, you showed up to give and asked great questions. If you missed it, you can watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/d765hbi Mark your calendars for Part 3 this FRIDAY, April 17th @ 3pm ET, so grab your book club, read the next section of Start With Why and submit your questions to [email protected] . Then tune in to YouTube.com/simonsinek at 3pm ET this Friday to discuss your questions live. #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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Virgin Radio UK DJ Tim Cocker used to be a psychology teacher - and he reckons being a DJ isn't all that different... https://virg.in/iy8

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Distractions are always going to be there. How to stick to a plan and ignore distractions: 1. Be in touch with your goals. Often review why this goal is important to you. 2. Learn how to say no. Count how many times you said yes to something you wish you hadn't. 3. Meditate to develop the ability to focus. Train your mind to succeed. 4. Understand the cause of chaos in your #life and be brutal about reducing it. 5. Don't multitask as a habit. Do one thing at a time. 6. Limit #technology interruptions, so you stay focused. 7. Plan things and activities to do when stressed and unfocused. #PersonalDevelopment #Productivity …see more

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An interesting look at the role business has played in the fight for LGBT+ equality over the past 40 years. Encouraging to see the progress that has been made: https://lnkd.in/dxTGE6H #ReadByRichard

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“intangible industries work differently than tangible industries”. Great read for anyone who wonders why some companies get high valuations that is not easily fathomable. At this inflection point in Indian startups, it is useful to think about asset light models. #success #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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My new book club Reading with Richard with Literati starts October 1. Join by Sept. 17 to read with me:

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What was one of the best performing asset classes of 2019? Watches! The big brands were Patek Philippe ROLEX Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin but there is a new kid on the block in the high end watch industry, it's F.P. Journe. Why is he causing such angst amongst collectors? BTW I have no equity ownership in any of these companies I just appreciate the fine art of horology! #Watches #watchcollector #horology #investing …see more

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Congratulations Team Cure.Fit for a new funding milestone. Excited to continue partnering in the journey of creating a holistic health platform for India. Mukesh Bansal Ankit N. #KalaariFamily https://lnkd.in/fwWekBT …see more

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There is only one trick to getting up early: GOING TO SLEEP EARLY! We all feel like we can’t go to sleep early. We might miss something. Often night is the time we can read. Or socialize. Or eat. Or drink. Or watch TV. Well, stop all of those things. ➞ Don’t eat a meal after 5 or 6pm ➞ Don’t watch TV (what’s good on TV anyway?) ➞ Don’t socialize too much (do your friends need to see you every night?). ➞ Don’t drink – its both a depressant and filled with sugar and calories, which will keep you up at night. ➞ Networking at night is ok, but you can’t do it every day. Maybe once a week. The benefits of waking up early are enormous. You are able to focus better. Your day will be filled with success by the time everone is just waking up. You can read more. You can exercise. You can think. You can work and nobody is up to bother you. You can meditate or pray. There’s no temptation to drink or eat a heavy meal. You can see the emptiness of where you live when the sun just peeks out and lights it up. You can feel the freshness of the air. You can take a pad and after you are done reading, you can write down ideas. Here's more... http://ow.ly/6mo930iBzFQ …see more

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Congrats to Wicked Good Cupcakes  for being selected for Google 's Economic Impact Report. Google picks one business from each of the 50 states to feature!

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‪The US has a lot going for us. The global reserve currency, the top entrepreneurs, the best universities, the strongest military. ‬ ‪But we really should take a break from telling other countries how to run their elections. ‬ ‪Can I get an Amen?‬ …see more

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WRITE TEN IDEAS EVERY DAY AND WITHIN THREE MONTHS YOU WILL HAVE REWIRED YOUR BRAIN My first idea list was the table of contents for a book I wanted to write. The book was going to be called, “How to Beat Your Friends and Family at Every Game in the Universe.” For every game, I’d write three tips that, if you just knew those tips, then you’d beat anyone who was just a casual player. . . #ideas #creative #lifestyle #writing #entreprenurship …see more

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This year I'm partnering with my friends at Wine and Design to celebrate International Women's Day! We're giving away a signed book, case of wine, and the chance to ask me virtually ANY business question to one inspirational woman entrepreneur who YOU nominate. Entries are open until March 1st, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJzZi_J …see more

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We are all students of leadership, we can never stop learning. Tomorrow, let’s keep building our leadership muscles, together. I’ll be going LIVE for a Q+A session with Education for Employment at 11am ET. Join me for this fundraiser, and support an organization that’s close to my heart. Be sure to save your spot! …see more

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We're almost 9 months into this pandemic, and while some things have gotten easier, our stress and anxiety levels are bound to have increased. Thankfully there are experts (and former monks) like Pandit Dasa who know a thing or two about navigating stress and building resilience. His new live online class in my virtual classroom will give you tools (and hope) for living in this new abnormal: https://bit.ly/3lpvPkw …see more

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On January 15th 2009, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, against all odds, landed his US Airways Airbus safely on the Hudson River. How would you have reacted to the sound of the engines shutting down in mid-flight and the captain announcing “brace for impact”? CEO and venture capitalist, Ric Elias, was on that flight. He shared how that near-death experience transformed his views on his business and his life. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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Kelly Clarkson and Kathy Bates LOVED my chateaubriand and O’Leary Fine Wine yesterday! Today I’m bringing it to YOU, only on QVC! https://lnkd.in/eV6bj2D

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This is how I landed my TEDx talk 👇 I didn't focus on TEDx. I became an entrepreneur instead. My first company failed, so did my second, but my third is thriving. Through all of that I documented everything and invested in my personal brand. - I told my story. - Built a community. - Established my own lane. If you're wanting to land things like TEDx, focus on building a brand. Because that's social proof that you will take with you throughout your entire life. I'm not saying you need to quit your job and start a business; rather take the time to invest in your brand and share your story. That's when the magic happens. Companies die. Industries change. But personal brands live forever. #justQ 🖤 …see more

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"Imagining A Trillion Dollar Digital India" - https://goo.gl/99RHnf Year 2018 will mark a watershed moment in independent India’s re-ascendance as a major economic power. As per Center for Business & Economic Research, India will, for the first time since the industrial revolution, overtake both UK & France to become the 5th largest economy. The 1st industrial revolution started in late 18th century and 2nd started in early 20th century profoundly transformed western economies. India missed that boat & languished for decades. We are at the tail end of the 3rd industrial revolution and on the cusp of a fourth one. We have seen the disruption the 3rd industrial revolution caused, largely on the back of #Digital #Technology adoption, in industries like retail & media. The upcoming 4th one will disrupt incumbent business models even further. This will be driven by the technologies like #AI, #Robotics, #Blockchain etc. But, Is #India & #Startups ready to catch this new wave? To answer this question, our partners at @ IBM India & we, looked at factors like infrastructure, demographics, consumption patterns, and adoption of digital technologies. The result of this joint effort is our report “Imagining a Trillion Dollar Digital India” - Read it here:  https://goo.gl/99RHnf …see more

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Never underestimate the importance of working for someone you learn from. Will reward you far greater than any salary or title or company on a resume.

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If you are a high-risk fast-scaling venture-funded company, as a founder you are unlikely to have majority ownership. This never bothered me as a founder, I saw #funding as a necessity to realize my vision. Control is not dependent on shareholding, it is a function of performance, impact and ensuring strong alignment with the board. Bezos started Amazon in 1994 & went public within 3 years. He continued to innovate and create outsized value for 3-decades. His personal net worth, a mere ~$200B! Ownership is Proportional to: (MINIMIZE) Time to Product Market Fit , No of Pivots, Frequency of Fundraise + (MAXIMIZE) #Growth , Capital Efficiency …see more

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A new report from The Rocky Mountains Institute provides a great review of Hawaii’s clean energy journey https://virg.in/5uc #PoweringParadise #ReadByRichard …see more

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We live in a world of extreme contrasts. The haves and have nots, peace and war, plenty and poverty....We need to have #gratitude for what we have and help others when we can. #WeekendMusings

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I have often spoken on the importance of other hobbies and interests, especially when you have a stressful #job , which is really all #startup founders and investors. I was always a city girl, but I have become an avid gardener over the last two decades. I get almost the same thrill when I grow something new as when one of my portfolio companies does well. At the core of both is enjoying the process of nurturing a seed and seeing it bloom. Gardening is an excellent hobby. 1. It reduces stress taking you closer to the roots of nature 2. It teaches you the value of patience and relationships in the most natural way 3. It requires you to problem solve, figure out the root cause, experiment constantly 4. When you get a big crop of produce, you get to #share and give it away Any others who share the passion for gardening? #WeekendMusings …see more

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In this inspiring TED Countdown talk, David Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.

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So great tasting the clean meat of the future - real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals https://virg.in/ieL

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Ghosting has to stop. A company gets in touch with you, inquires about your availability, and then - poof. Vanishes. You go to a job interview, you feel OK/good about the process, they tell you they’ll be in touch. And then… crickets. It’s not only companies. Candidates do that all the time. Answering and then ignoring, scheduling a job interview and not showing up, not returning any calls. Ghosting usually saves you 1-2 minutes of inconvenience. But it brands you as a douche forever. No one likes uncertainty. Whatever you are - a candidate, a recruiter or a sourcer - treat people like you want to be treated. Be responsible. Learn to say ‘sorry, but no’. Stop ghosting. #ghosting #career #hr #people …see more

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It’s been a pleasure working with Yanik Silver and co on solving problems big and small over the past decade: https://virg.in/ipH Virgin Unite

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A different way of looking at failure from Sara Blakely, one of my favourite entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/d7TCDVH #ReadyRichard

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As a #Yoga enthusiast, I found this ad by Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. extremely innovative. It took something as mundane as flight safety instructions, which we tend to ignore, and made it interesting! #WeekendMusings …see more

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No magic beans! Focus on revenue and profitability is back on the books. #VentureCapital #Startups #Business

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Always an Apple fan boy at heart. 🍎 Excited for the iPhone X! What are your thoughts? Comment below. #iPhoneX Initial impressions: 😀 -Slimmer, smaller, and easier to hold than iPhone 7+, but screen equity is still there -You will quickly notice the glaring top and bottom bezels when you switch back to iPhone 7+ -Hardware is beautiful -App switching is seamless -Animoji are fun to use -Camera and portrait mode are fantastic 🤔 -No option to turn on battery % except to view in Control Center -The missing home button will require some adjusting to -Face ID requires some head adjustment every now and then …see more

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The film #JustMercy is a powerful reminder of the injustice that is America’s death penalty: https://virg.in/5pQ

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Barely two months in and my podcast Ask Mr. Wonderful is nominated for best business show and best debut show at the Canadian Podcast Awards! Voting is open for a month. Get on it, or you're dead to me!

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The biggest business lesson I’ve learned in the last decade of being an entrepreneur is that it is indeed all 👏🏽 about 👏🏽 the 👏🏽relationships. Last night two of my favorite things: #books and #diadelosmuertos collided to support The San Antonio Public Library foundation via the epic Catrina Ball. Hosted and attended by some of my favorite people. A spooky good time was had by all. Happy almost Halloween, LinkedIn Fam. Check out my Instagram (link in comments) for more pictures from the night. Can you guess my costume? A surprise present for the winner! #halloween #publiclibraries …see more

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Overnight, the UK government joined a growing set of European countries in selling bonds at negative rates (£3.8bn 3-year gilts at -0.003%) -- this as the Bank of England, after first dismissing the possibility, is discussing the possibility of taking rates negative. #economy #bonds #markets #investing #interestrates #economics …see more

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Want to blow your mind? These balls are not going round in circles... They are all moving in straight lines. Watch one on it's own to see for sure! #science #opticalillusion …see more

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Mark your calendars for Part 4 of Book Club this FRIDAY, April 24th @ 3pm ET, so grab your book club, read the next section of Start With Why and submit your questions to [email protected] . Then tune in to https://bit.ly/2XQgzEg at 3pm ET this Friday to discuss your questions live. #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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"Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do." - Potter Stewart When you face an ethical dilemma, what should you choose? What guides your compass? Who do you go to for advice? Whose life offers the values and footsteps to follow? For me, I try to pause and weigh what is right in the short term and what is right in the long-term and choose the long term path despite the short term setbacks. Empathy guides my moral compass. The values that guide me comes from the example of my father's life and also, the reflections from reading many biographies. Generally, I listen to my heart the most to guide me. …see more

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An interesting look at how businesses can foster resilience in their people, avoid burnout and help them bounce back from hard times: https://lnkd.in/dG6-dY9 #ReadByRichard

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Innovation has stopped being about meaningful advancement and is now just a cheap PR device and it's depressing me. Every PSFK update is just a list of PR stunts. KFC using VR to train workers, Bot's to pick jeans, Burger King makes it's own Cryptocurrency, AR to select furniture, and endless Pop up stores. Why can't we use empathy, design, thinking and technology to actually make a difference?

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Working from home has made every mother's responsibilities much more intense everywhere. If you feel you should have done something more or guilty about not giving more to work and home - take a deep breath and have #selfcompassion first. Give yourself permission to do the best you can and be happy with that. Set aside the guilt. Being a working mom might make you feel like you're always disappointing somebody, but don't end up disappointing yourself. A happy mother is a good mother. #WorkingMothers …see more

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Virgin Orbit has been working for the last four years to build a small satellite launcher, which will change the game when it comes to getting satellites into space

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‪Congrats to Basepaws for beating out 25 other companies to come in 1st place at Purina’s pet startup competition and walking away with $125K! Exciting times for Basepaws - the best Cat DNA company in the world! 🐱 🧬 https://www.basepaws.com/‬ …see more

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I never wanted to be seen as a black entrepreneur. I never wanted race to be a part of my story. I just wanted to be an entrepreneur. I didn't want to be the best "black" entrepreneur. I wanted to be the best. The older I get... the more I see the flaw in that thinking. The more evil that comes to light... the more I change. The older I get, the more I realize that it is my responsibility to embrace everything that I am. For all of the others like me growing up with crap circumstances & hearing things like: "Odds are you'll be in jail." "You'll be making minimum wage your whole life." "Don't be angry... you might scare people." Growing up, seeing people cross the street when they see you coming. People refusing to shake your hand. Wondering if your life is in danger because of the color of your skin. I have been a full-time entrepreneur for coming on 4 years. I'm praised for doing cool things. For being an amazing person. And yet I've neglected this. I am so proud to be who I am. To be where I'm from. To be what I am. And I promise that I will use my platform to bring, to be, and to encourage change. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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"I think the key is to open up about all sorts of issues and chat about them." Rachel Ettinger shares why she's using her platform to help girls https://virg.in/w9b #VirginFamily

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Does your business need help to get investment ready? If you fit into these three categories Virgin StartUp ’s new Collective Impact programme with Crowdcube might be able to help:

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I’m 26 years old and I am not an expert. I’m not really sure how I could be at this point. Up until a few years ago I always had a chip on my shoulder. ✅ Prove to all my haters that I could build a successful company. ✅ Prove to the world that I was good enough. ✅ Prove to myself that I knew what I was doing. And so a lot of that took the form of creating content centered around tips, and how-to’s in business (even though I really didn’t understand the business that I was in yet). For young (and all) people: it’s okay to not be an expert. It’s actually quite liberating and frees you up to become one. Think like an artist. They create. And create. And create. Until someone notices. And then they share the how-to’s of their “business”. It’s why [for the most part] I stick to sharing what I’m doing. Not what I think others should do. Just something to think about. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Accepting a connection request doesn’t give you permission to add that person to a mailing list. Can we all remember basic manners please

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It was great to hear Jeremy Fleming, the director of GCHQ, discuss the merits of hiring people with dyslexia at the recent Made By Dyslexia summit. Here's more insight: https://lnkd.in/dkdTjz4 #ReadByRichard

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I want to be honest with you. 👇🏽 I quit my full time job when I was 22 to start my first company. I had no plan. And I guess long term that worked out for me. But where I wish I could go back and reframe my thinking is this: I thought it was wrong to build something on the side. I thought I would lose respect if I took a part-time job (even though I was struggling to keep the lights on). I looked down on people that didn’t jump all in. Which was SO naive of me. I thought building a business was easy. Because the people I followed kind of made it look easy. One of the things I struggle with most as a creator & entrepreneur is showing the reality. I don’t show: ✅ The boring stuff. ✅ Us getting ripped apart by our business coach every week 😅😭. ✅ How much work actually goes into this. ✅ The many mistakes we make. ✅ And I could go on and on. Thank you Cory Savage for prompting this thought. And thank you i.c stars for asking me to do the commencement speech this year. 2020 I want to spend more time talking about (and showing) the stuff that many of us tend to avoid. What do you wish you knew when you first started? #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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Did you know that nearly 80% of what we see on social media isn't even real? #Instagram is filled with pretend models, posing in front of cars and stacks of cash that aren't theirs. #Facebook is filled with ads for entrepreneurs with fluffy business models that won't pan out for most. Even on #LinkedIn many creators / founders / owners that aren't nearly as successful as they portray - even some with a track record of fraudulent behavior! Now don't worry, nothing is wrong with your device... 😱 I'm just simply not wearing makeup... 😱 Didn't use a filter... 😱 Or any video softening tools. Because you NEED to remind yourself to be cautious of everything you consume on the internet. 👉NEVER compare. 👉Don't envy strangers. 👉Channel those emotions into fuel to propel yourself FORWARD. And ALWAYS make sure to perform a background check on potential business partners. You rock and you're perfect the way you are. #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #Sales #Marketing #Inspiration #Inspire #ChantelShares …see more

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17 year old Harshwardhansinh Zala of Aerobotics7, builds drones that can detect and defuse buried landmines. Great to see young entrepreneurs go after serious, urgent problems and create real impact #NPC2019

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“We’re tremendously excited to be supporting the UK Space Agency and Cornwall Council by bringing space launch to the UK.” - Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart https://virg.in/ihV

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Words can hurt or words can inspire. It also matters how we deal with words, how much you let others matter. #courage to #beyourself

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Be hands-on, learn the job, work the details. Making of a mega icon of #Entrepreneurship , Ratan Tata. #WhatInspiresMe #India National Geographic …see more

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If I read one more piece about how Voice, Big Data, ChatBots, Machine Learning and Augmented Reality is the future of Marketing I'm going to scream. Why does everyone repeat the same cliches ad nauseum?

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Please can we stop shaming people for trying to feel a tiny bit alive. Can we stop shaming people who want to play sport. Who want to go to school or send their kids to school. Please can we stop judging those who want to go on a vacation or who want to see their grand-parents. Stop shaming those for wearing too much PPE or too little. For being too cautious or not enough. For working too hard or too little or too far away. For asking questions for using their own curiosity to learn from. Stop shaming people for caring about the wrong people. For caring about this and not other things. The messaging from day one has been a mess. The science from day one has been a mess. There is confusion Generally people are doing the best they can. They are trying to keep the companies they set up afloat, trying to look after their staff, trying to get an education, trying to eek out the best of a crappy year. Can we hold back the judgment of those trying to life a tiny, trying to keep their shit together, trying to keep hope, trying to smile. Trying to make sense of it. …see more

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In my latest Forbes article, I share the one thing Sara Blakely , Gary Vaynerchuk , and my dad say is key for professional fulfillment—and six ways for you to embrace it. Are you a "career contrarian?" #leadership #career …see more

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I first read Rand when I was 15 and she opened my mind to a totally different way to think about life and conviction, not compromising on excellence. Sharing an interesting quote from her, a suggestion of can do, no matter what.

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Where do we find the truth? As the business of news has become, well, a business…it seems to have become more and more difficult to actually find the truth. Even search engines are no help. So I called James Harding, former Director of BBC News and the founder and editor-in-chief of Tortoise, a new news service, to uncover the truth about the truth. This is…A Bit of Optimism. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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You know what 2020 didn’t need? A new war. One breaking out right now between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russia and Turkey on opposite sides.

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Super proud of what you and team YourStory Media have achieved over the last decade Shradha Sharma . Lovely to see you in conversation with Narendra Modi on what the Government can do to further enhance #StartupIndia 👌👏 #KalaariFamily #HindustanHamara …see more

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Maybe #POTUS did not show for the #WhiteHouseCorrespondenceDinner but the #Mooncussers band did and we rocked the joint. Check out Chuck Leavell the #RollingStone keyboardist on the last tune. I begged him to take me out on the summer Stones tour but the told me not to quit my day job! …see more

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Hey you! Want a piece of the Shark Tank pie? One of my most exciting #Season8 deals, Wine and Design is franchising! 🍷 #decadeofdreams

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Bitcoins: From $20,000 to $30,000 in just two weeks. #markets #investing #stocks #economy #equities #volatility #centralbanks #federalreserve #bonds #currency #monetarypolicy #bitcointrading #bitcoinnews #bitcoin #bitcoinprice #cryptonews #crypto #bitcoins …see more

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Tonight on clubhouse, I'm talking GameStop, the free market, and the little guy, EV and yes Bitcoin at 9pm ET with Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano . Be there! https://lnkd.in/gJrfZE4

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The bad news: The economy is screwed. The good news: You can make money off of it because although the “economy” is screwed up, innovation is here to stay. Here's a list of trends that are coming in the next 50 years (and stocks to keeps your eye on) http://bit.ly/2r0AgXh …see more

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Don’t buy into the 20-hours-a-day entrepreneur myth. You need to sleep 8 hours a day to have a focused mind.

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We live in a world that is increasingly polarized. Reality, however, is a lot more grey than that, which can make us feel uncomfortable. That’s why I wanted to talk to author, entrepreneur and activist Jenna Arnold about how we can learn to accept and manage the grey. Listen to A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek …see more

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Small or large organisations have a lot to take away from the leadership style of Satya Nadella . Setting direction and inspiring everyone to get on the same page is one of the key responsibilities of any leader. At scale, it is even harder and he has managed to do just that and made Microsoft the most valuable company in the world. I feel this is his distinctive quality. I have come to deeply #Respect him. #Leadership …see more

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Jack Welch inspired many leaders in my generation. He was named "manager of the century" for reshaping #GE with his blunt yet effective management style. As a #leader , he also became increasingly focused on people development over his illustrious career and this short clip serves as a great example of his #legacy . May he rest in peace. #RIP …see more

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A great reminder of the power of our common humanity. Watch this powerful TedTalks from Nisha Anand, Executive Director of Virgin Unite partner The Dream Corps

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As we’ve been discussing ocean protection at the Paris Peace Forum this week, I thought I’d reshare this episode of Earth Unscrewed which is a deep dive on ocean conservation and why it’s so important. Very interesting listen: https://lnkd.in/dMnRRpw …see more

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This 100% recession signal from Bloomberg Economics shouldn't come as any surprise given the sudden top to the economy. What remains uncertain -- and is consequential -- is the depth and duration of this recession. Economic and market consensus on this seems more optimistic than various indications of corporate and household expectations. More to follow. #economy #bonds #recession #interestrates #markets #equities #investmentmanagement …see more

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I'm humbled and thrilled that my Product Management class for MBA students at Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley , has been so SUCCESSFUL and POPULAR that almost 2x more students signed up for the class this year comparing to the previous semester. Thank you to my advisors, Thomas Eisenmann , Wasim Azhar , and Steve Blank , for their invaluable advices helping me design this course and being an effective teacher. Also, thank you to all my students from the last semester for spreading good words at school about this course. #productmanagement #teachwhatIlove #dowhatyoulove #masteringthegame …see more

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Here's the question you should REALLY be asking about social media...and how most people get it wrong.... Less than a minute. Hope you enjoy these videos! …see more

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Interesting to see how Virgin Pulse is using AI and machine learning to help members stay on top of their health and fitness: https://virg.in/aY4

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Did you know? 46% of candidates in the hiring process would check the bathroom at least once. Most of them will continue the process if it's fully stacked. Dan Ariely suggested coffee quality as a predictor of the companies success. Agencies and candidates suggest bathroom measurement is the predictor of success. What do you think? coffee or bathroom? Inna Milbert Noa Kaplun Nitzan Scheftelowitz Esther Pinto Michelle Chiera Shahar D. …see more

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Love the businesses the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa is supporting, from I Love Coffee , which employs people who are hearing-impaired, to beach clean-up upcycling non-profit Clean C https://virg.in/i8q #SouthAfrica #entrepreneurship …see more

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Here is a little challenge. Take a note of the next 20 ads you are served on your laptop/desktop and your phone. Is this really the best we can do? Terrible targeting, stupid retargeting, creative that's not been worth a human approving. Click on an ad and see what happens? It's like nobody expected you do to it. Look at the horror that is "you may also like" AdTech is close to a $100bn industry that seems to have entirely failed to work for anyone except itself. It would be great if we rethink many of the principles of advertising today. To be more ambitious. To be more respectful of peoples attention. To be empathetic. To be helpful. To look like we cared and thought through and crafted what we do. Is that so hard? …see more

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I’ve made and lost millions several times. I didn’t do it just once, which might be luck or it might not be. I can tell you in each case how I went from scratch to millions. And I’ve interviewed hundreds of people who have made and lost millions and gone on to achieve peak performance in their lives. But I’m going to stick to my own story. Specifically: four times I started from $0 and made millions... http://bit.ly/2u1616A …see more

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‪Economics according to Norm Peterson of Cheers. (I particularly like the “ah, macroeconomics” line.)‬

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I learned the key is to be “the Boss-Whisperer”. You have to train your boss. They are very trainable. In fact, they want to be trained by you. It makes their lives easier. They no longer have to think when you are around. Because you have trained them what to think. I transformed myself into… the Boss Whisperer:  http://bit.ly/2z5evK1 …see more

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Never gossip about crappy people behind their backs. You already can't stand them. Why keep them with you in your thoughts when they are no longer there.

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Dropping millions of dollars worth of wisdom for $FREE99 on my YouTube channel youtube.com/kevinoleary . If you haven't checked out my new series Ask Mr. Wonderful yet, get on it and make sure you subscribe! Send me your own voice message question to https://lnkd.in/eku4p_U and get featured on the show! …see more

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Awesome letter from a 10-year-old budding CEO to Qantas CEO. Young entrepreneurs are sharp, curious, raw. They don't limit themselves with thoughts of failure. They want the sky. And the sky is what they can have with encouragement and mentoring from seasoned leaders. Take Ritesh for example. When he started out, he was only 16. And today he has built India's largest branded hospitality company. As the latest Nike ad says, Dream crazier because it is only crazy until you do it! …see more

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Meet Charmaine Clarke, who has been a wonderful part of the #VirginFamily for 17 years. She tells her story of what it’s like working at Virgin

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Yaashwin Sarawanan, 15 years old, who calls himself as human calculator wants to convince everyone that math is actually #fun and an easy thing to do. I loved #math as a student and in fact, that is what led me to consider becoming an engineer. Sometimes students get intimidated by math and they miss out on a key subject that is actually important to have proficiency in regardless of what career you choose. It is about developing analytical and problems solving skills. We should make math more fun and less intimidating. In fact, I found that Kalaari Capital all my colleagues enjoy math problem solving so we often post fun problems for the team to solve in our group channel. #WeekendMusings Video Credits- Asia's Got Talent …see more

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Seeking validation from others is a waste of energy. Instead, be sure of your conviction. And create the path ahead for yourself. Head high, firm step, stout heart, start marching. #MondayMotivation #PersonalDevelopment #Life …see more

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Please can we stop using the word experience. It’s not a listening experience, it’s a speaker. It wasn’t a retail experience, it was a nice shop. It’s not a burger experience, it’s a just a great burger. It’s not a payment experience, it’s a lack of experience while you buy something. And while grumpy, please note it’s not reimagining. You’ve made a lounge with new carpets, made trousers with a better zip, a store with nicer lighting, a car with a bigger dashboard, some shampoo with nicer packaging . This is not reimagination , it’s a refurb or a design tweak. Reimagination would be to go to zero and rebuild a new solution around destroyed assumptions and evolved possibilities , not putting an iPad in your store. …see more

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They say, 'A journey of thousand miles starts with a single step'. The journey of a startup also starts with a simple idea, and firm conviction. #StartupLife

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#Leadership training has never included how to handle a once in a generation pandemic. #Covid19 has tested every leader, most #startups and more so offline-heavy businesses have struggled with a sudden drop in revenues and survival challenges. I have now known Mukesh Bansal & Ankit N. for a long time. I am on their board at CureFit and see them both as good leaders & fine human beings. I am glad to see them both rise to the challenges of our times with thoughtfulness and heart, balancing the many needs and constraints to keep their business afloat in these difficult times. I wish the entire CureFit family and indeed all startups the best in coming out of this #crisis . …see more

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It’s been rough jumping back into business/creating since my little brother passed away. I’ve been in this weird mode of rediscovering myself again. I woke up at 2am two weeks ago to record an episode of my new podcast. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Something I want to create that would make my little brother proud. I miss him. Immensely. It’s been over a month since he passed and it still doesn’t feel real. The last time I saw him we played video games for 3 days straight. We were going to start a team together one day. He was going to work for me next year. A week back I got so caught up in my own thoughts. 💢“Everyone has a podcast now.” Hell, I already have one with my company. 💢“I don’t know enough about the space.” 💢“I’m starting from scratch.” 💢And so on. Then someone reminded me why I’m doing this. 1). To learn. 2). To have fun. 3). To do something my little brother would have been proud of. That “why” is everything. So here I am, flipping an aggressive middle finger to doubt and doing what I want to do. Humans that Game was just approved on iTunes (it’s also on Spotify & more). A review and rating would mean the world 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. https://lnkd.in/dkDiqmy #justQ #entrepreneurship #esports …see more

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The Role of a Board is to safeguard the best interests of the company and its stakeholders. The board is there to question, challenge, and protect the presented views. Its responsibility is to do what it takes to align the company towards achieving its own aggressive goals. Simply put, the board helps to see the forest through the trees. But what does an early stage startup Board Meeting entail? Here is an infographic which encapsulates an ideal board meeting of an early stage start-up. …see more

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I will, I can, I must help. I for India. Proud to support GiveIndia along with the ACT Foundation Had a wonderful conversation with Katrina Kaif and Mohit Bhatnagar on how we can all help #India during this difficult time. #COVID19 https://lnkd.in/giKg9ge …see more

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Check out this article on ETF OGIG to read what I have to say about stay-play-work-shop at home investment trends and why, “OGIG looks good for the long-term.”  https://bit.ly/2KIsg84 . Follow O'Shares ETFs for more on the markets and the latest investment trends.  oshares.com …see more

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Glad to have worked with such great founders Ketan Kapoor Tonmoy Shingal . It has been a pleasure to be able to contribute to the Mettl journey. Heartiest congratulations to the team. Great outcome for all stakeholders involved. Kalaari Capital Blume Ventures Sanjay Nath Karthik B. Reddy …see more

♥ 921 · Comments 31

Fascinating discussing purposeful businesses and how to cope with imposter syndrome on Sirius XM https://virg.in/5Mt

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What an incredible escape from a terrible fall! It made me think about why some people pursue risky ventures with a #passion . #Entrepreneurship too is a daring and risky adventure. #Startups face near-death experiences and the ability to survive the nasty falls and get back on the driver's seat is an important mindset that entrepreneurs need to own. Video Credits: MotoGP - https://lnkd.in/eSRcUe6 …see more

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Even as the 1st generation of startups graduate to bigger playing fields of IPOs and M&As, it’s the scale of the explosion of startups, especially from Tier 2 cities, that’s caught the attention of Venture Capital firms, including ours. And as long as the support infrastructure - sound policies and technology - keeps improving and exists to the aid of the startup ecosystem, this phenomenon is unlikely to lose steam anytime soon. …see more

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US, Mass death events: Spanish flu 675,000 Civil War 600,000 WWII 400,000 Coronavirus 217,000+ H2N2 116,000 WWI 115,000 H3N2 100,000 Vietnam 58,000 Korea 36,000 H1N1 12,500 Iraq 4,500 …see more

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Made pasta today, got me thinking "who was the first human to ever eat an egg?" Can you imagine how they felt.... and how others around them felt? It's these weirdo's we need to nurture. Everything good that ever happens comes from someone not caring about how they may be made to feel by the conformists around them.

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I had a lot of daydreams as a kid. I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to interview people. I wanted to call up my heroes and talk to them. I also wanted to be an astronaut. Be president. Be a football player. And be an eccentric billionaire who peed in jars and had super long fingernails. Some daydreams come true and some don’t. But I still have lots of daydreams. I want to write a novel. I want to continue calling my heroes and interview them. I want to make people laugh. I want to help a lot of people. I want to write every day. These things excite me. I write down my daydreams all of the time. Then I write down my 10 ideas of the day. “10 ways I can be an astronaut”. “10 ways I can help Amazon”. Etc. Combine your daydreams. “10 ways I can write about astronauts”.” Or…”ten ways I can make money writing about games I like to play.” Here’s how to start: http://bit.ly/2wI7wbT …see more

♥ 914 · Comments 51

This week on #EarthUnscrewed we hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s partner, LanzaTech and how they’re recycling carbon emissions to make fuel, improve air quality and promote a circular economy: https://virg.in/i7Z

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I turned 25 today and I just wanted to say this. One of the things I’m most thankful for is my team. We are one of Milwaukee's fastest growing startups, completely bootstrapped, and less than a year old. A common thread that I notice in all of my team members is that everyone has a level of obsession for their craft. I used to be a collegiate track athlete. After every competition I would dissect my triple jump performance. And that's something that I have brought into entrepreneurship, content creation, and speaking as well. - I define my standards of success - I dissect the performance on camera/stage based off that criteria - Take notes, make tweaks, and then move onto the next performance. Just something to think about for those of you that are trying to improve on camera/stage/storytelling/etc. Thank you for all of the birthday wishes, messages, and thank you for existing! #justQ 🖤 …see more

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Pricing is power. Most companies think strategically about the product but don’t about the pricing. #Pricing strategy is critical to #success . Increasing the perceived value of a product is critical to increasing your customer adoption and loyalty. Cutting price and discounting is not the only option for #growth . I wanted to write about pricing as a #strategy for a long time. I would like to hear your views on this. #Entrepreneurship #Value #CustomerCentricity …see more

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I can't believe it's nearly 2020 and nobody has found a way to charge me 10 cents to read an article. I'm not going to sign up for a trial for $1, nor pay $50 per year, nor unblock ads. Take my money you idiots.

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Exciting times at the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E Team as testing ramps up ahead of the new #FormulaE season https://virg.in/iAu #VirginFamily

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The history of #ValueCreation in free India has time & again seen successful enterprises coming together to better the lives of Indians – be it Maruti & Suzuki for automobile, Hindustan & Unilever for FMCG, Walmart & Flipkart for e-commerce, or Disney & Hotstar for content. These #partnerships have delivered product innovation and changed the face of an industry. The story of Facebook and Jio is that of defining India’s digital economy for the decades to come. My thoughts on the landmark deal- …see more

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Great to see Virgin Money London Marathon breaking fundraising records again this year: https://virg.in/iNr #VirginFamily

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In 2016 I told myself that I would never work for anyone else again. Life has changed so much for me in the past year and a half. Lost my brother and decided to close down my company. Two things that were interwoven in my identity. And with that, I’ve changed quite a bit. I feel like every week for the past 4 years I’ve read a post about someone quitting their full time job to follow their dreams/become an entrepreneur/etc. I’ve always loved those. But, I’m doing the opposite. I just joined Lewis Howes & Greatness Media . It’s something I couldn’t have predicted but I’m deeply excited for. He’s someone that I’ve followed, studied, and learned from. I love the mission & vision for the team. For as much as I come from chaos and change — I’m learning that these “promises” that I’ve made to myself have been a way for me to maintain control. A way for me to stay in my comfort zone. So, this is me — “quitting” entrepreneurship to follow my dreams of being the most badass version of me. Thank you all for the support over the years. It's been a wild ride. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. (It is starting in a quiet way here at Queens’ as the pup ponders what’s ahead after retrieving her ball.)

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I really enjoyed catching up with Erik Roth , the global leader of McKinsey’s innovation practice. Listen to our podcast on McKinsey’s “Committed Innovator” series https://mck.co/2YyTTbF #innovation #equitycrowdsourcing #venturecapital #entrepreneurship …see more

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In the next decade, I expect to see #startups of today to make this list, proving the power of #innovation and disruption to build companies that make a difference rapidly. #future #India Business Insider India …see more

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In Belarus, when the President announces he’s won an election he hasn’t won, he serves another term. When that happens in the Unlted States, we keep counting. #DontPanic

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Age is irrelevant. For anyone that feels that they are "too" young or "too" old, know that's bullshit. If it were up to the world you would be too young until you're too old. If you want to make an impact then just get out there and do it. Things started happening for me when I stopped asking for permission and gave myself permission to do great things. If you don't believe in yourself then you can't expect anyone else to. Whether you're 18 or 81 you have value to bring to the world. Share it. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Yes. I'm differently-abled and a proud advocate. No, you usually can't tell unless you see me walk or read. Because of this, it can be challenging to push inclusion, awareness, acceptance and accessibility forward. Today I had the pleasure of joining representatives from the great state of Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order to push diversity and inclusion forward. This is one step forward in the right direction to combat bias through education, support and training initiatives to come. The differently-abled community is an untapped market of adversity warriors that often have an outstanding EQ and issue resolution skills, overcoming challenges daily. If you're serious about inclusion and diversity or you have a personal story with discrimination and accessibility issues, connect with me today. Please connect with Deborah Davis for more thought leadership in the differently-abled community. #diversityandinclusion #inclusion #inspiration …see more

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JOB AD. "We need people who think differently, who challenge us with new ways to approach the world, we want entrepreneurs who boldly challenge convention" " MUST have MBA, and 12+ years agency experience with places precisely like us, no gaps with experience, and be like us in every way" …see more

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If an planes engines cut out at 40,000ft most planes can glide easily for many miles, most with skilled pilots and a lot of work can land without casualties. That’s what this working from home era feels like. We’re all quick to point out it’s working , because so far few companies or people have failed. But you can’t take off this way, you can’t travel far this way, it takes a lot more work to make up for it. You can cope but you don’t design for this I accept for some companies based in software for example, it’s far far less of an issue, but most companies need trust, ideas, belonging, togetherness. You need to see premises, you need to touch things, you need camaraderie. And imagine being a new starter now or being young and wanting inspiration or mentorship ? …see more

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Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit are both planning test flights to space by the end of the month – exciting progress for the Virgin brand https://virg.in/RXC #VirginFamily

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Why delegate when I can do it faster myself? 🛑 That's the trap that a lot of entrepreneurs & creators fall into. In order to scale/grow/move onto bigger things you have to delegate. "In the long run you're not going to be able to do it faster yourself." - Jackie Hermes I was listening to Brittany Krystle Hoffman 's podcast with Sean Cannell and he spoke about how, even though it's a fabricated belief, most creators don't want to delegate because they feel that their style can't be replicated. Delegation may take a ton of time up front and things will go wrong, but in the end it's necessary and totally worth it. 2018 was a huge year for me in terms of business growth, personal growth, and delegation. I've learned a ton from watching the entrepreneurs around me grow their companies. Who are you learning from right now? #justQ 🖤 …see more

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While I admire your urgency, it's a bit too early ( by 20-50 days) to be writing your "this is how a post COVID19 world will be & this is what to do about it" deck. We're on the B of the Bang, trying waiting for the N. It's within the realms of possibility this fades oddly fast & these current altered times ( in many, not all) businesses will change little in terms of business dynamics, behaviors, cultures. It will clearly be a financial shock to many but not all. We will still buy toothpaste and phones. It could indeed be the start of a new normal, with societies making radical changes, and the whole mantra of "life never the same again". These are pretty widely spaced realities and for the moment we should probably just stay away from each other & focus on what matters. As cunning as it seems to put out your " Move to eCom" or "The children of 2025 won't go outside" decks now, perhaps wait a while. It's likely many of you will be shocked by how slowly things really change, we've all had transformative vacations only to stop Yoga and eat beef again 3 days after getting to a cold Gatwick Airport. …see more

♥ 896 · Comments 114

The Envision Virgin Racing Formula E Team announces their driver line-up for season six of #FormulaE : https://virg.in/iYD

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Lovely hearing from one of the auticon team in Australia on the challenges he’s faced and how auticon has helped him overcome them: https://lnkd.in/dm2j2y9 #Aspergers #Autism #Neurodiversity

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My friend Christopher Formant just wrote a new novel, “Saving Washington," and it is a WONDERFUL read. He wrote this story of the Maryland 400 and the Battle of Brooklyn to help keep the memories of the brave men who fought for our independence alive! …see more

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We have all heard of #unicorns in the #startup business. But have you heard of 'Cockroach', a company that learns to survive under any conditions? I recently came across 'Camel', to indicate companies that can survive a #crisis . Many companies have learned to survive harsh business climates with less capital and less support, akin to camels for their ability to adapt to multiple climates, survive without sustenance for months, and withstand harsh conditions. And unlike unicorns, camels are not imaginary creatures. They are real, and they are #resilient . An interesting perspective on how the new hot startups to be celebrated will be 'Camels' not 'unicorns'. https://lnkd.in/gBYsCad. …see more

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Nature has many secrets that haven't been discovered yet. #Technology can bring us closer to understanding #nature and the beauty of the world around us. This will enable caring for coexistence with nature & being stewards of our planet for future generations. #WeekendMusings …see more

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Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy. – F. Scott Fitzgerald Simple one-liners sometimes unleash a train of thought. I was reading a book and came across this famous quote. A hero becomes a hero because he was called upon to do things outside the ordinary. Show bravery, or #compassion , or #persistence . Without significant effort and sacrifices, no one can become a hero. So the hero’s journey is not just a celebration. It is also filled with regrets and loss. Likewise, the #startup journey has many heroes and many legends that get created. Being up close to the start-ups every day, I see the trials and tribulations, the heartaches, the painful learnings, the anxiety, and anguish. So behind the scenes of every success story is the personal journey that tests your limits and pushes your reserves. …see more

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Proud to see Virgin recognised as one of Open For Business' Equality Champions for going above and beyond to stand up for LGBT+ rights. Read more about the work we’re doing together to create a more equal world: https://virg.in/5dG #OFBImpact #VirginFamily …see more

♥ 892 · Comments 21

Talking about how to build a brand and the art of being disruptive at Virgin Atlantic ’s Business is an Adventure event in Tel Aviv https://virg.in/iWH

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Virgin Unite supporter Justine Teggelove's looks at the power of positivity and how it can build better communities: https://virg.in/iF9

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It’s not my place to tell people what to do. But getting your news from NPR / the BBC / The Economist magazine / Time Mag, does a lot more good for mental health than Social Media or 24 hour TV news. News is reporting that takes time to see the meaning , places events in context, breaking news will always fail to do this.

♥ 889 · Comments 192

I found a Sony MD Data disk that I recorded in my home office in Chestnut Hill Boston in 1989 on a #Steinberger graphite guitar. It freaked me out because I don't play like this anymore. This track has a 1970's #PinkFloyd vibe. Maybe I need to go back to the dark side! …see more

♥ 888 · Comments 84

Just stunning! With today's new surge higher, Tesla stock is now up 55% in just the last two trading weeks... #markets #stocks #TSLA Tesla …see more

♥ 888 · Comments 136

How do you be an effective manager when you're the youngest person at work, and also the most powerful? I share my advice on #AskMrWonderful , but I want to hear yours!

♥ 887 · Comments 62

“Curiosity - It keeps us moving forward, exploring, experimenting, opening new doors.” – Walt Disney Sometimes with experience, we forget the very same beginner's mindset, which helped our success in the first place. How to keep our curiosity instinct up? 1. Expand the thinking from ‘What has been done’ to ‘What’s possible’. 2. Use first principles to reverse-engineer complicated problems and unleash creative possibility. 3. Deep dive into each topic. Ask ‘Why’ and more importantly ask, ‘Why not’. 4. Meet people and talk - your customers, employees, partners. Listen and ask questions, curb your urge to speak more. I am generally positively surprised and humbled with the ideas of people around me. 5. Talk to people with opposing views - This opens up a whole new dimension and realm of possibilities. …see more

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I am really pleased to announce that Sharon N. will be joining our TransUnion Africa business as CFO for the region effective February 2021. Sharon brings a wealth of experience to our business as we look to execute on our ambitious growth strategy for the region. #informationforgood #makingtrustpossible David Gilbert Sarah Steinbach Ndivhu Nepfumbada Kinita Pillay David Neenan CFO South Africa John Deane …see more

♥ 885 · Comments 176

How do you get back to work when motivation is at ZERO, at a job you hate? ANSWER: You have to quit your job. Read this: http://bit.ly/2rZWqtn

♥ 885 · Comments 82

Are watches an alternative asset class? Price appreciation over the last few years would suggest that. Many time pieces have had superior appreciation than modern art and you can wear them! #watches #watchcollector #timepieces

♥ 884 · Comments 101

Here are the FDA-approved Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms in medicine and healthcare! It was designed and created by The Medical Futurist to give a clear picture about the state of A.I. in medicine and healthcare with an emphasis on FDA regulations. As I couldn't find a reliable and constantly updated database of every FDA approval for artificial intelligence-based algorithms, I decided to scan through a lot of peer-reviewed papers and FDA documents to create one so you don't have to. When the announcement contained the expressions machine or deep learning, I included them with details. The infographic also contains what medical specialties the algorithms are associated with (sometimes more than one), when it was approved and what its function is. Right click on the image and choose open in new tab for the high resolution version. If you find any inaccuracies or you think I missed one, please do let me know so we can update it! Thank you! UPDATE Please see the most up-to-date version in the comment section. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #chess #deeplearning #machinelearning #TMFchessjourney #infographic #infographics …see more

♥ 884 · Comments 71

Mired in a money dispute? I'm here to help solve all your problems LIVE this Wednesday at cnbc.com/youtubelive | Set a reminder and ask your question in the waiting room NOW to be featured!

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Realistically it’s probably not a “Digital Transformation” strategy you need.  You probably first need to redefine/confirm your companies entire reason to exist in the modern age.  The role it has, the attributes it can leverage, the permission it has in people's lives.    And then probably completely rebuild/reengineer it from the ground up, based on new thinking, technology and tools.  Most “Digital transformation” is too surface level to do anything except buy time.  If you like this thinking, you may like my book.  https://lnkd.in/eeGtW8z …see more

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We must not repeat the mistake of the Global Financial Crisis of winning the war against a depression BUT failing to secure a peace of high, inclusive and sustainable growth. If we're not careful, higher debt in the post crisis landscape (the cover of this week's Economist -- below) will be coupled with lower productivity and more sluggish demand. #economy #debt #economics #productivity #growth #TheEconomist The Economist …see more

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I’ve loved meeting every week for our Start With Why Book Club. We’ll be LIVE for our final, Part 6, TOMORROW, MAY 8 at 3pm ET at YouTube.com/simonsinek and Facebook.com/simonsinek . Please remember to submit your questions to [email protected] . #StartWithWhy #BookClubwithSimon …see more

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The hardest thing I’ve ever done was speaking at my little brothers funeral. It’s something you never think you’ll have to do. I’m more focused now than I ever have been when it comes to my business. But getting back into the swing of things for content creation has been odd. I have so much content backed up: videos, photos, etc. And none of it sounds like me anymore. None of it feels like me. I can do so much better. And as I re-find myself, I just want to put this out there for other creators...👇🏽 Don’t let what you created yesterday get in the way of what you want to create today. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #content …see more

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Pandemics have always been a part of history & there’s been one consistent trend – a gradual reduction in the death rate. Healthcare improvements and understanding the factors that incubate pandemics have been powerful tools in mitigating their impact. Researchers & doctors around the world are now trying to develop a vaccine for #COVID19 , which may take three months to a year. To support them, we need to take care of ourselves and practice #SocialDistancing . #Day16 #IndiaLockdown …see more

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You can’t get rich at a job. You have to get rich by either starting a business or having multiple streams of income. A job is only one stream of income. “Me, Inc.” should diversify.

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The average person spends 4 hours 40 minutes on their phone every day. 145 hours a month. I leave the phone at home now. In 145 hours you can WRITE a book, GET a pilot's license, spend TIME w kids, START a business. 1 month. Now imagine 12.

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Can everyone stop working on chatbots and start working on ways to avoid the need for them. It's like inventing an advanced robot to clean up after horse and carriages when you should be making a car. Solve the problem don't worship bad technology.

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"You have power over your mind -- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." My 2018 resolution. What is Yours? …see more

♥ 876 · Comments 21

Wonderful to hear from the people who make Virgin the brand what it is today as part of our ‘Meet The #VirginFamily ’ conversations. First up is Ayo - project manager at Virgin StartUp .

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It's weird how many people think that data is somehow neutral and make decisions based on it. Data reflects the agenda of the person sharing it with you, it's edited, manipulated, reformatted, omitted, in whatever way is required. It's anything other than unbiased.

♥ 874 · Comments 150

I get a lot of pitches. Sometimes within 20 words I'm interested to know more. I reply & say " Please send me something I can watch or read to get me excited & that takes less than 3 mins of my time" 99% of companies seem unprepared for that, and want " a quick call" Please prepare for this request of mine. It doesn't seem like an unreasonable, unusual ask. And make different versions for your key different audiences. I won't care that much about production values either, just explain the idea/solution/benefit etc The number of calls you have shouldn't be the KPI, be more outcome focussed. …see more

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I don’t understand why job specs are so utterly boring. If you can’t be bothered to make it specific and compelling, then perhaps your company doesn’t think their talent is the most vital asset they have. Someone should really rethink the whole format. Maybe start with the values your looking for , the environment someone will thrive in, what you want that person to accomplish and why it matters. Talk about who they report into and the working styles it would suit. Mention how long you want them in the role . These days knowledge, experience and even skills are still important but not as important as in the past. I’ve known curious people pick up more in a weekend, that many have in 4 years in a role. If you see any great examples feel free to put them below …see more

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For me, 2016- (the start of) 2020 was an epic story: ✅ Quit my full-time job to start a company. ✅ First company failed. Burned through funds, had to rent out my extra rooms just to pay rent, power was turned off a few times. ✅ Recorded videos documenting my thought process through everything. ✅ Eventually people took notice of my videos. I helped a lot of people grow in the same way that I did. ✅ I was homeless for a handful of months. Slept on my office floor. Sometimes Airbnb's or hotels. ✅ Launched a new company with a friend and two semi-strangers and we grew really quickly. Made a lot of mistakes. Make a lot of good decisions too. ✅ Spoke on stages like VidCon, TEDx, and INBOUND. ✅ I can now be tied back to the inception of a lot of LinkedIn influencers. This year has not been ideal. It wasn't a part of my plan. At the beginning of the year I felt like I was about to jump on a launch pad into a new universe. Now it feels like the next chapter... maybe even a new book. The more we linger on the old bullet points, the more we keep ourselves from creating new ones. I don't entirely know what the next chapter looks like. But I know it's going to be a good story. And that's all we really are anyway — stories. "Let's just make it a good one, eh?" #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

♥ 873 · Comments 131

Insightful advice from the 100% Human At Work network on how smarter recruitment can help your company prepare itself for the future of work: https://virg.in/52c

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🛑 Can we STOP using the word community in exchange for how many followers we have. 🛑 ✔️ A community is a place for people to gather. ✔️ It's a place where people can feel safe. ✔️ Where they can share, get value, and bring value. If someone hits the "like" button on your content that doesn't mean they are a part of your community. It means they liked your content. That's it. You have to work to get them in your community. You have to give them a reason to be in your community. A like is just a like. A community is a part of the journey. Who are some epic community builders that you follow? I want to interview some for our podcast! #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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"One year of experience at Amazon is like 3 years of experience anywhere else". It's true. The skills I learned there, including writing in a data-driven fashion, will serve me well for the rest of my career, and in life.

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So you charge attendees to come to your event, charge Sponsors to appear at your event, and then act shocked when Speakers ask to be paid?

♥ 870 · Comments 179

I wish work shadowing was a regular thing. I’d learn loads following someone around for a day and seeing what they did and how. Ideally someone a bit older and wiser but not necessarily. Having someone do that with me and asking “silly” questions about why I do things the way I do, would be great for both sides too. We should do it once every year for a day. Free training for two really.

♥ 870 · Comments 90

The front page of today's New York Times. (For those interested in how it came together, please see https://lnkd.in/gGGpMUX ) The New York Times …see more

♥ 870 · Comments 160

Perhaps as many as a thousand people locked up as children and sentenced to death remain on death row. We can make a difference and we do have a voice

♥ 869 · Comments 47

The Complex World of Cancer Pathways Explained in One Giant Infographic. This is why #digitalhealth is so much needed in cancer care too. https://lnkd.in/ejEftiS #design #technology #health #healthcare #cancer …see more

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What does workplace culture entail? Free lunches, team outings and shout-outs at milestones often come to mind, but I believe there are many more intangible aspects to it. It is the value system that a CEO contributes to the company’s DNA which allows employees to distinguish between right and wrong, and do the right thing without being told. Compare United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, for example. In a complex, high-touch industry like aviation, both companies have experienced their fair share of potentially reputation-damaging incidents. But their responses to emergencies couldn't be more different. Southwest's sensitivity and customer-first approach as seen in the recent NYC-Dallas flight incident (read here: https://on.wsj.com/2IXGDq0 ) stands starkly at odds with the careless and insensitive damage control measures taken too often by United Airlines to list here. My advice to founders and CEOs of startups is to never underestimate the importance of company values and culture. Yes, it is important to focus on building a strong product, acquire and retain customers, hire the best talent and scale the business. But it is only fruitful when employees align with your company's value systems. Culture should be a CEO’s priority from day-1. https://lnkd.in/f22RXWZ …see more

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I have always believed that #diversity in #leadership leads to better results. Diversity in #management is a competitive advantage and enhances the team's performance. Over the last 2 decades, I have seen more inclusion and participation, and we need to work to accelerate that collectively! #ProfessionalWomen …see more

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As CEO of LinkedIn , Jeff Weiner has unique insight into how the world of work is transforming right before our eyes due to the emergence of Covid-19. Weiner recently highlighted an important point right here on LinkedIn: "'Free' time in between video calls is increasingly being absorbed by taking care of kids, caring for dependents, doing household chores, and myriad other ways in which people are jumping from one task to the next," said Weiner. "Combined with all the uncertainty related to physical and economic well being, it can take a toll. Make sure to carve out real buffer time: to catch your breath, get some exercise, or whatever you enjoy doing that helps put your mind at ease. It not only benefits you, it will benefit all of the people that count on you as well." In just over 24 hours, Weiner's post garnered 30,000 reactions and almost 1,000 comments. While at times it may seem impossible, it's more important to your productivity than ever to make sure you build buffer time into your schedule. (Read how in today's column.) #workfromhome #wfh #linkedin #coronavirus #COVID19 #EmotionalIntelligence #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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I made over 500 videos before anyone noticed. And that's how I know I love it because I have always created regardless if anyone was watching or not. There was a time where I had nothing to my name. I wasn't eating. I wasn't taking care of myself. And video was the thing that got me out of that and I know it can be incredibly beneficial for others as well. For anyone on the fence about creating here's why I do it: I make videos for the following reason: ▪️ It propels my business forward. ▪️ It allows me to tell my story, build social proof and brand equity. ▪️ To leave a blueprint for anyone that follows in my footsteps. ▪️ Because I love it. Why do you create video? Let me know, #WhyVideo and nominate others to join the campaign. I'm nominating Fabio , Shay , "SAM LISTER" , Chantel . #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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After WWII, Americans reached out to citizens of defeated countries—who had followed far worse leaders than the President we’ve just voted out—and helped them to rebuild. We didn’t celebrate their suffering. Today, they’re our allies.

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I'm sure it's very different for many people, but I'm thinking for many people the last week has been FAR harder than the first. Between the anxiety of a unknown spreading medical condition that's being covered 24/7 , the stress of being locked up inside & being asked to work hard at your job, be a teacher and a parent at the same time. All with the uncertainty of when life will come back, what life will look like and incredible stresses on finances, relationships, health. We've lost any sense of normality, routine, predictability, or events we know we can look forward to. And we're doing this with reduced access to the places which make us feel better & give us perspective, being separated from those who make us feel better, and with media and algorithms continually trying to whip us into a frenzied paranoid mob. So hang on in there, I sure everyone is doing incredibly well, it's OK to not be OK, in fact if you're not, it's a miracle. And let's try to be forgiving and nice. …see more

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The research says it all, hiring people with dyslexia will help future-proof the workplace https://lnkd.in/dM2Y_px #ReadByRichard …see more

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Pretty much everything a company does is Marketing. Yet very little of it is "handled" by the Marketing department. Most of it is considered an expense, not an investment. Most boards don't have a Marketer on them. It's all very bizarre. Every company has ONE business purpose: to create a customer. The one department tasked with understanding customers is one of the least respected and under resourced. And I'm still baffled why we now have more and more data on customers, but this greater understanding of them is only used at the end of the manufacturing process to target ads and design propositions. Rarely ( and decreasingly ) in the middle of the process with ranging or merchandising, and rarely and decreasingly in the start of product formulation/product design. …see more

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I used to suck on camera... like really bad! 😂 So I gave myself this rule: always finish the take. 🎥 Here's why: ✅ You don't get a redo when you're on stage. ✅ You don't get a redo when a stranger wants to shoot a video with you. ✅ You don't get a redo when you're pitching investors. It made me better on camera. But it also made me better on stage and better in conversations overall. Because you always have to find your way back to the point and finish the thought. If you want to improve, stop giving yourself redo's. Finish the take. You can always shoot the video again if you don't like it. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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The business vocabulary is replete with win-lose, the legacy of our war-based society. "Kill the competition"; "Take no prisoners” I never felt comfortable with this kind of language. For instance, when I was building my company in California, one of our most important competitors made a presentation at a conference. I went to the CEO and said, ‘Hey, that’s really fantastic.’ And since then, we have been cordial and had some great conversations. The way to solve for #competition is to focus on what your product does better and win through loyal customer base. Constantly focusing on how to kill competition and reacting to it can be detrimental to a company in the long run. Your company’s #strategy can’t be every week, every quarter, driven by what your competition is doing. …see more

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Quite a lot of people think Blockchain will change everything and fast. I'm not sure it will. As an analogy, let's assume a new 3D house printing robot is developed, it can create houses in 1 day, for $20,000. We know this should revolutionize housing and real estate. You would however still have buy land, you'd have to establish planning permission.You'd need to furnish it. You'd likely need to work with real estate agents to buy it. It would be priced at market value, not what it cost to make. So you'd need the same mortgage brokers you have today, relying of hand filled in forms and reams of paperwork and proof. You'd still struggle to buy a home without a steady job or 3 years income.  You'd have an underlying core technology that is profoundly exciting and powerful, that should in theory change everything,  made antiquated by the human beings it interfaces with, the politics of regulation, worlds of bureaucracy that won't change fast because maybe they don't want change.  The same is likely true of Blockchain. It's rarely about the technology, it's about the interfaces. Most companies still haven't worked around the internet yet. …see more

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Never gossip about crappy people behind their backs. You already can’t stand them. Why keep them with you in your thoughts when they are no longer there.

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We are encouraged to develop new skills during the cornavirus lockdown. Mine has been becoming a home barista in between the string of calls. The orders are getting more complicated ... and my latest attempt to meet one (multi-ingredient, a specific sequence and shaken in a particular way) fell short of my youngest’s expectations! …see more

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One of my major worries about the economy is that part of the horrible COVID-19 economic shock will prove neither temporary nor reversible. As an illustration, Bloomberg Economics estimates that 30% of recent US job losses are due to a "reallocation shock"--where "firms and even entire sectors suffer lasting damage." https://lnkd.in/gqQJjwb #economy #economics #markets #bloomberg #jobs #employment #unemployment #covid #covid19 …see more

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Most Large companies want to act like smaller, startup style companies and not the legacy businesses they are. Old companies are like adults, they have deep expertise, clear wisdom, they know what they do well, but can't change easily,. They are slow, entrenched and don't embrace risk because they've too much to lose in fixed costs/commitment/reputation, and not long enough alive for change to pay off. If Adults pretend to be teenagers it looks immediately wrong. Wearing youth clothing, with teenage body language and lingo isn't going to fool anyone, or make any difference. If you're an Adult and you want a younger, risk taking, faster, more naive, version of yourself with a long future you don't pretend to be a child, you have kids. Perhaps creating a new entity, with the same formative ingredients, that can learn from you, but not be tethered to you, is precisely the right metaphor and actual plan for digital transformation. Yet 99% of consultants advise the "buy these clothes and use these emojis" and you too will look young model. …see more

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This infographic, FDA approvals for artificial intelligence-based algorithms in medicine, was designed and created by The Medical Futurist to give a clear picture about the state of A.I. in medicine and healthcare with an emphasis on FDA regulations. As I couldn't find a reliable and constantly updated database of every FDA approval for artificial intelligence-based algorithms, I decided to scan through a lot of peer-reviewed papers and FDA documents to create one so you don't have to. The infographic also contains what medical specialties the algorithms are associated with (sometimes more than one), when it was approved and what its function is. If you find any inaccuracies or you think I missed one, please do let me know so we can update the infographic. Thank you! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #chess #deeplearning #machinelearning #TMFchessjourney #infographic #infographics …see more

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KATN time! Guess who can throw a punch...in heels? 🙋🏽‍♀️ #chasebizmobile #detroitstartupweek #jabjab #pinksuit #neverstoplearning I’ll share more from our awesome client launch today...but meanwhile, here’s a fun clip for you! #behindthescenes #video #workwear …see more

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Yesterday we drove six hours north to visit Grandma Soumis. She was thrilled by the surprise as my little boy picked her a bouquet of flowers from her yard and we caught up, openly admitting my husband is her favorite grandchild 😂 She mentioned to me where she grew up, 45-minutes "down the road" in Freda, MI. She told us stories of learning to swim in cold Lake Superior and "voluntold" my husband to take me there... From what we saw, the town consisted of about 10 homes, one of which had a "gift shop", a veteran's memorial, and a Copper Mill in ruins. A once bustling town with families and even a movie theater was left as a ghost town in the '60's... We enjoyed the beauty of the shores 93-year-old Connie once danced along and appreciated being together with each other... for if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have my family! 💝 During our six hour drive back, dodging hundreds of deer, skunks and turtles, I thought about what has happened over her lifetime... I reflected on how each choice we make in our lives can change the entire trajectory of our future and how important it is to continue spreading awareness. Be intentional and speak up not just for today, but for generations to come 💟 #growth #legacy #chantelshares …see more

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It's interesting that Coke removed the Chief Marketing Officer role. But I'd love to see the "Chief Customer Officer" as a thing. Their role to consider the voice of people in everything a company does. Fr products to experiences to marketing. All underpinned by innovation and data.

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Education reform is the need of the hour. Online education is a nice concept but not accessible to many children. Success in modern work force requires multi-disciplinary skills. I am a big proponent of ensuring students develop holistic learning and also life skills. The new education reform gives students more opportunity for true learning and finding their true calling. This is definitely a step in the right direction to make #India a powerhouse. #education is the cornerstone of economic prosperity. #NEP2020 can drive tangible outcomes. …see more

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It’s often easier to learn lessons when we look at extreme cases. I turned to the military to understand trust. To learn about compassion, I turned to Bruce Deel. He’s an extraordinary man and the second chances his organization, City of Refuge, Inc. , gives people can teach the rest of us how we can do the same. Check out this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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Did I ever tell you about the time I almost lost everything I had in Vegas?? Yep, even Mr. Wonderful has made major money mistakes.

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Great fun visiting Virgin Active Australia Bligh St to meet the wonderful team and join in with a few activities

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Staff Sergeants Ben Brednicki and Matt Macky are Pararescue Jumpers in the US Air Force. Considered a branch of special operations forces, PJs are an elite group whose entire mission is to save lives. Both Brednicki and Macky have seen multiple tours of combat and experienced the stress and horror of combat medicine. They were kind enough to sit down with me to share how they deal with the stress and stay mentally fit with the hope that some of their training and lessons will help a new breed of combat medic - those who have fought and are still fighting on the front lines of our civilian hospitals during this global pandemic. If someone you know is front-line worker, share this with them. Ask for help. Be there for each other. Never cry alone. …see more

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Enough. I can't stand idle while the watch community tears itself apart over this insane debate. I'm settling it now. I am declaring these six watches are the most desired on earth. Watch this episode of "Wonderful On Watches" you will be amazed by the investment returns of this asset class! https://lnkd.in/e-sT7rR #sharktank #debate #watch #askmrwonderful #fashion #style #beauty …see more

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[WIN MY #BOOKGIVEAWAY]: This giveaway includes 20+ hard copy books, written by some of the most successful #entrepreneurs, #marketers, #investors, and all around choose-yourselfers. Here's what you do: Just scroll to the bottom of this page ➞ ( http://bit.ly/2osuzyL ) and answer a simple question... good luck! …see more

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Its not really such a great thing to be an #entrepreneur. There’s no real “FREEDOM” in it. People think that starting your own #business gives you freedom. It doesn’t. When you work a #corporate job where you only, realistically, work for 1-2 hours a day and you can leave your work at the office, then you have freedom. Entrepreneurship == slavery. You are a slave to employees, partners, investors, a board, clients, potential buyers, reporters, landlords, random people off the street who try to come into your office and rob you, etc On #Quora recently someone asked “When can I call myself an entrepreneur”. I’m happy to share some general guidelines: If someone hasn’t had this experience, they shouldn’t call themselves an entrepreneur: http://bit.ly/2tGx0kG …see more

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The biggest opportunity for physical stores in the modern age isn’t silly tech like smart mirrors or one hour delivery. It’s merely making check out lines far far shorter shorter ( and have all staff able to process payment) , make it far easier to find products, keep less inventory on display, combine online and offline stock and processes, and offer far far far far better customer service. Also make it easier to cross and upsell. None of this has been done in 15 years and it’s shocking. Work around modern expectations not new tech. …see more

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Listening, learning and leadership with Halla Tomasdottir – listen to our conversation on SiriusXM https://virg.in/5Mt

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Today's global healthcare crisis forced most providers to adopt previously despised technologies. Telemedicine - which failed to achieve the intended size and popularity until last month - is the most striking example of such technologies taking a 180° turn due to COVID-19. Do you think the outbreak boosted its reputation for good? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #telemedicine #remotecare #telehealth …see more

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While at Microsoft , I had five personal encounters with Satya Nadella: 1) I accidentally ran into his office during a call with Wall Street analysts 2) Three months later, in an elevator, where he asked me if I was the person that ran in his office. He simply asked if it was important and whether I still needed his help 3) When I "mistakenly" parked in the Microsoft Giving Campaign spot that he bought for charity :) 4) At a HiPo luncheon, where we chatted for 30 minutes about an initiative I was leading 5) Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 10:46 AM, the day he became CEO of Microsoft. I sent him a congratulatory email that, among other things, had this direct ask: “Empower the engineers, enable us to deliver faster and better, break down the bureaucratic barriers that keep us from executing” On quite possibly the most consequential day of his professional life, Satya responded, a mere *six minutes later*: "Thank you…… and thanks for the feedback…. Also I would ask you to give yourself permission to lead/push as well…. thanks" Are leading with empathy/focusing on employee psychological safety effective? Look at Microsoft's stock price (congratulations on a stellar quarter!), innovation, and employee morale since Satya became CEO. The results speak for themselves #leadership …see more

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"Don't get attached to what you create. The customer can reject it in one hour." - Kishore Biyani #Learnings #customerfirst

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At the core of #leadership is TRUST. Three things then to promote trust. 1. Be Fair. Give honest feedback, genuine empathy, credit generously where due. 2. Be a Learner. Be curious, listen actively, value others insights. 3. Be consistent. Do what you say you will do, keep commitments, your word is your bond. Empower others and begin every relationship with #trust , more often than not trust is reciprocated. …see more

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Thank God Venture Capitalists are optimists. They expect a lot of money back! #VentureCapital #Startups #Fun #Money

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Why is everyone working on Uber for sandwiches or Tinder for cats, and not bloody finding a way to leverage technology and innovation to improve the democratic process, find a way to reduce corruption in the world, improve health or the way people get news and form opinions, or better empathize and build bridges with each other.

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The only way to protect our planet is by reducing and recycling waste into useful products. Countries that produce maximum waste into the world are the United States, Denmark, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Canada, among others. For a populous country like #India , special attention to waste policy can make a big difference to global carbon emissions and pave the way for a greener #future . Every business, every consumer can do something about this. #Sustainability #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Tech Insider …see more

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How the Branson Centre Caribbean are using Artifical Intelligence to help businesses across the #Caribbean grow: https://virg.in/imR #entrepreneurship

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How will we speak about digital health in China: a healthcare dystopia or a system in the service of the greater good? #china #digitalhealth #healthcare #technology #future …see more

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This is a bulleted FAQ on starting a business. No joke. If you’re a lawyer, feel free to disagree with me, so you can charge someone your BS fees to give the same advice. If you can think of anything to add, please do so in the comments below. I might be missing things. If you want to argue with me, that’s cool, too. I might be wrong on any of the items below... http://bit.ly/2wVyooy …see more

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- Take care of our bodies. Keep it #healthy - Enjoy your possessions and the #comfort they provide. - Cherish your friends and family - Take care of your soul. Nourish it because it is the #source of your life. Simple universal message set in a nice parable. The important things in life are worth repeating and reminding. #WeekendMusings Via - Karl Niilo …see more

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THE FUTURE OF COMMERCE IS VOICE!!!! The future of Content is Video, text is dead. Images are everything.  So why do I absolutely hate Voicemail?  Why is it I loathe phone calls?  Why do I immediately back out of any news content that tricked me and is video? Why is our primary communication text? And that the world runs on email?  The more you know about technology, generally the more you don't understand about humanity. Predicting the general path of the future is pretty easy, it's about empathy. I think we kid ourselves it's harder than it is. …see more

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I just had my second TEDx curation meeting for the talk I'm giving next year. One of the first things I told them was, "I'm in a bit of an existential crisis right now." I don't want to be motivational. I don't want to have a traditional story. One of the curators told me, "even just listening to you just now I felt motivated. And hearing you talk about your subject I was inspired." And it made me realize that 1). it's okay to be motivational. 2). I was once a person that needed to someone to show them the way. And to neglect that would be to neglect the people that are walking in the same shoes I once was. It's not our job to decide what people take away from what we share. But it is our job to share. One of my favorite movies is 'Remember Me'. And there's an awesome quote that goes something like this: There will be times when we feel insignificant. Times when we are told we are insignificant. But it's still important that we take action, because we are always causing ripples in the universe whether we realize it or not. (with my own spin). Keep making ripples in the Universe. #justQ 🖤 …see more

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What a year for the Necker Cup – hall of fame tennis legends, current stars, and a wonderful group of amateurs playing in the most perfect setting https://virg.in/iKG #NeckerCup

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I just did my first TEDx talk! 😍 Which is crazy to me because I literally puked in the bathroom a few minutes before my first speaking engagement a little over a year ago. And now, nerves don't effect me because of this 👇🏽 I learned this from Kobe Bryant and people like Michael Phelps: When Kobe was still in the NBA he created this on court persona, the Black Mamba. Off the court, Kobe had to deal with everyday life issues. But on the court, Black Mamba's only focus was dominating on the court. And having that mental separation, and focus, is something that's helped me as an athlete, musician, and now as a speaker. 1). Having a routine that helps me get into my zone. 2). Creating a persona that reminds me that it's okay to be nervous. Because the minute that I step on stage the nerves will turn into focus. 3). When it's time to perform, just hit "play" on your tape. The tape being all the preparation you've had up until this point and the routine that you've perfected (Michael Phelps does this). That's why nerves no longer effect me. What's your prep look like? #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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In conversation with Bernie Sanders. It was an honor and privilege to interact with none other than Mr. Bernie Sanders, the US Senator, this afternoon at Kalaari Capital . #creativity #socialmedia …see more

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President Abdul Kalam was known for his integrity, generous nature, and dedication to #India . His learnings are relevant to everyone's #life . The missile man as he was sometimes called is one of the most inspiring #leaders . Saluting #APJAbdulKalam , a humanist, scientist, President of India, recipient of Bharat Ratna & Padma Bhushan on his birth anniversary! …see more

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Capital First and IDFC Bank merger just got over even as Bank of Baroda-Dena Bank-Vijaya Bank consolidation process in underway (Parliament will have to sign off on the scheme). At Business Standard 18th Annual Banking Forum Vaidyanathan and Jajakumar spoke every thing you want to know about the two historic events in Indian banking at a fireside chat --Merger, Merger on the Wall. Happy watching https://lnkd.in/f7u3efi …see more

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If you are 22..or 50, Don’t forget that you are just planting seeds now. A garden can’t grow if you don’t water it. (Here are the other tips I wish someone told me at 22): http://9nl.es/wge3 …see more

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From several terrifying experiences on my record-breaking balloon expeditions, to a bumpy paraglide landing on the 2019 Strive Challenge last week - I still think you should never look down https://virg.in/iGd

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Success is the ability to work within constraints and still achieve extraordinary results. I recently watched the new documentary on Apollo13. I had also seen the old one some 20 years back. I was still as riveted now as I was then, and it again made me think about how our true potential and character is revealed in the ways we solve our problems despite all our constraints. #Weekendmusings …see more

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Virgin Money has a new benchmarking tool to help businesses be more sustainable: https://virg.in/RRe

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Perhaps the most perilous career on earth is that of the professional ballet dancer. There are only a handful of companies on earth, you train from childhood for a position in the corps de ballet where you are paid almost nothing. Then if you are incredibly talented and lucky you become a soloist and maybe .01% make it to a principal position. Then you turn 35 and you too old and you are cast out as a has been. Finished at 35 and you know no other life. Why would anybody do that to themselves? Because they love dance? Because they are crazy? Maybe both? https://cnb.cx/3rnsOnb …see more

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At some point we convinced ourselves the expected tempo of life was to reply to as many things as possible as fast as possible and then we stopped thinking, and stopped doing things well. Twitter, Linkedin, Texts, are all massively to blame for this incessant need to be always on, immediate and thoughtless. Life as swatting things back, not making the most. Please can we default to doing things well and slowly, unless otherwise clearly indicated. Let things marinate. Ideas combine, words mature and to say no to some things. …see more

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If you or any of your relatives have cold, cough, fever or difficulty in breathing, and are worried about #COVID19 symptoms, no need to step out. Consult #doctors for free from the comfort of your home through audio and video calls. Visit https://www.swasth.app or call on 08061933193, and a trained and verified doctor will consult with you via audio/video and you will receive a prescription at the end of your consultation. This is a free non-profit service available in all Indian languages and is powered by India's leading #healthcare and technology companies as a public interest initiative. Follow https://lnkd.in/dpUhCJk to learn more about this effort. …see more

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THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET FOR SELLING ANYTHING: All of this is from my own experience. Which means it might not work for you. Which means it might go counter to the basic rules of salesmanship. I have no idea. But I can say that over the past 25 years, I’ve sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stuff. That stuff being everything in Pandora’s box that I had to sell just to stay alive. When I thought of what worked for me... [here’s what I came up with: http://bit.ly/2issyVo ] …see more

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That time we decided to be a little cheeky to get Virgin Atlantic ’s name up on the big screen at #SuperBowl https://virg.in/5AK

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Of course, all of us think that we are open-minded. Here is one way to find if we really are. #SuccessHabits

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Is investing on your list of New Year’s resolutions? It should be! Here are 4 reasons you should start investing NOW.

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Why you should create "something" daily 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Imagine you have two designers of the same skill level [total beginners] sitting at a table. - You tell the 1st designer, "create a design to the best of your ability. You have 30 days." - You tell the 2nd designer, "create a design every day for the next 30 days." More than likely the 2nd designer is going to come out on top every single time. They're failing more. Running into more challenges. Etc. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be published. But create every day and you'll come out a better content creator. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Yesterday was the first time I stepped on a stage since my little brother passed away in October. 🎤 🖤 This photo kind of explains how it felt. Like who I used to be finally faded away and gave way to who I’ve become. Someone came up to me after and said “you said more to me in 10 minutes than I heard all day.” And that is all that matters. That I speak to the people that I need to. That I impact the people that I need to. And not change for those that don’t like me. I’m in a good place. Weird place. But good place. Creating & doing what I want. Hopefully at the end of it all I’ll be someone my brother would be proud of. So if you’ve stuck around this far. Hey. It’s nice to [re]meet you. I’m just Q. And if you just started following me... hey. It’s nice to meet you. This is going to be fun. 🖖🏽🖤 #justQ #business #entrepreneurship 📸 Ken K. …see more

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It happened by accident. Dr. Seuss got annoyed. Very. Annoyed. Ted Geisel saw an article saying that kids were illiterate. Schools were failing to teach kids to read. #drseuss #lifestyle #writing #problemsolving …see more

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Wonderful to see charities like Big Change take the principles of entrepreneurship and apply them to the charity sector https://virg.in/5wq

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Lots to debate in this list of 50 top #innovation companies. 3 observations: 1. 2 #China firms in top 10 2. No #Europe firms in top 20 3. Top #finance firm is no 36 …see more

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Stress and pressure are like water and a sponge — different people absorb these differently. But what we consider as #pressure or #stress is really a matter of perspective. Consider the high-pressure world of sports — we expect athletes to perform under pressure. But no one can really perform at his or her best under pressure! Coaches help athletes understand how to create a mind bubble and not allow pressure to get to them on the field. Apply that same principle in a start-up, and follow that every day. Keep the pressure at bay and find the focus to do the best you can: a. Create a strong support group as a sounding-board for often tricky situations or problems. b. Get to know yourself as this is also just a part of our larger life purpose. c. Develop an array of tools for personal care - I like to keep a gratitude journal, meditate, exercise or just pick up a good book to unwind. d. Create a positive culture — Create a work culture that sets clear expectations and, importantly, offers support to reach those expectations including investment in skill development. …see more

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Fantastic to hear how Census Life have taken 7,000 people through their in-custody customer service training programme https://virg.in/iaS

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Join me live TODAY at 1pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook to discuss chapters 1 & 2 of The Infinite Game: https://lnkd.in/dThc3AC

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Your first users play a critical role in defining the product roadmap and it’s very critical for a #startup to get this right. Lenny Rachitsky 's categorization of various #GTM strategies is a great framework. Important steps to keep in mind: 1. Narrowly define your target user 2. Focus on tactics that yield insight into #customers . Double down on their needs & create a delightful experience 3. Figure out one #strategy that works for you and double down on it …see more

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We are all very different, but what I miss most about the old normal is literally every .single. thing. Not for everyone but for many, it’s every part of life that is missing. The beauty of snatched random smiles from strangers, the energy of a packed tube train, the vignettes of life at train stations , the feeling of hopeful excitement in airports. The drama of those running late for the theatre. The Echos of laughter down alleyways in city centers , groups cheering on teams, awful parties, terrible experimental theatre, tantalizingly bad first dates where you wait forever for them to arrive , spontaneous dinner parties, nightclubs that won’t let you in, but you argue with, meetings that could have been emails , birthdays celebrated at work, random encounters backstage at events, jetlag , near constant jetlag, I miss it all. It was exhausting, expensive, inefficient, it wasn't perfect, but It was life, the life we all choose. And I miss it . Every part of it. The 4am wake up calls, the commutes, the stress, another hotel bed , another lost room key, another Uber , and the moments you’ve been more tired than ever , I miss them all …see more

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Who makes the best Greek salad in the world? #ChefWonderful Eat this everyday and maybe you will live to 100!

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Running a small business always comes with challenges. During a pandemic, those challenges can feel insurmountable. Making it through times like this requires unique resilience, innovation, and the ability to pivot according to demand. Today, I want to put the spotlight on a company that managed to channel each of these skills -- one of my Shark Tank investments, DeskView . …see more

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THE NEW NEW NARRATIVE OF INDIAN BANKING: They are writing it. (From L to R) Vaidyanathan of IDFC First Bank, Ravneet Gill of Yes Bank, Raj Kiran of Union Bank, Ashu Khullar of Citibank and Rakesh Sharma of IDBI Bank. They have the most challenging tasks in the industry -- involved in merger, acquisition, heading troubled banks and understanding Indian market with no previous experience. It was a candid discussion at Business Standard Annual Banking Forum on 22 November in Mumbai #bsbankingforum …see more

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I wish someone could make an app where every time I open Instagram, I automatically donate $1 to charity.

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Many people ask me about investing and why I love ETFs. Let me count the ways… Check out my ETFs from O'Shares ETFs by going to oshares.com .

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Most important questions that founders should ask themselves before raising growth funding: 1. Is there a clear product-market fit and team to create an operational momentum? 2. In the next two years, can I double the value of the company if I raise capital? 3. Is the potential growth investor aligned with the team & objectives of the company? - Early stage investors, typically tend to be ex-entreprenuers themselves, think on founder friendly terms, and can support a great degree of ambiguity from founders. Most growth investors, however, are investing into anticipated operational financial growth in the business. They expect rigor and discipline of growth. Make sure there is alignment with the growth investor's mindset. #Fundraising101 #FoundersDilemma …see more

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#ElonMusk 's Tesla has reached a full self-driving computer system that is six years ahead of its closest #competition . There is no bigger validation for success than when a competitor admits defeat. #Success is sweet!- Looking at #Tesla 's full self-driving computer, one stunned engineer from a major Japanese automaker examined the computer and declared, "We cannot do it." …see more

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Why do we never celebrate, poorest person who worked hardest, or nicest person who isn't rich at all, what is it with being the richest?

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Ashish Goel , You, Rajiv Srivatsa and the team at Urban Ladder have done a lot of good work and broken many barriers in #design thinking & #customerservice . Wish you and your team the best in the next leg of your journey. #Entrepreneurship #India …see more

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#India belongs to the hungry, aspirational youngsters who aren’t afraid to dream big. In the world of #startups , next-generation entrepreneurs from T-2,3 cities are solving the big challenges that the Bharat opportunity has to offer. #startupindia #WeekendMusings This heart-warming letter from PMOIndia is another feather in the cap for #MSDhoni , the small-town boy, who brought immense pride to the nation. https://lnkd.in/eFsMYX3 …see more

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I used to tie my self-worth to the company that I worked for. Then I started my own business for the first time. What it showed me is this: I wasn’t useful yet. I didn’t deserve success. I had built my name and network on the backs of the companies that I worked for. And the minute I stopped working for those companies it was like starting all over. No one wanted anything to do with me. And when I go to events now, it’s always weird that people want to talk to me. That they get excited simply that I am present. Someone told me yesterday “the man in the black hat... anyone ever tell you that your hat is intimidating?” When did I become someone that people look up to? I built three companies... one of them happened to work. I understand my significance (and insignificance). But what blows my mind is how MUCH we idolize others and how poorly many of us treat ourselves. A gateway to doing great things is self-love. Because often times the only thing separating the people that do “great” things is the fact that they love themselves enough to give themselves permission to do those things. In other [totally unrelated] news... this is Sam Lister . Mad proud of this guy. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #startups …see more

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Young leaders putting empathy back on the agenda at One Young World : https://virg.in/isp #OYW2019

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Suing Donald Trump (and winning), how money impacts marriage, and debilitating acne... Barbara Corcoran and I are covering it all, no holds barred, this week on #AskMrWonderful !

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Both from Hyd (We even overlapped at Osmania). Who would have guessed, they would become such terrific leaders of 2 great companies #proud

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I feel like there is a weird modern thing where any vitally important email, one that carries meaning or personal emotion deserves a thoughtful reply, is left for a few hours....then a day or more.........          Then given the delay, it feels it requires an even better reply to compensate..... and you can't do that now....... and this circle continues until a month later you don't dare reply given how rude it looks.   We need a long German word for this.  What if the most important things you want to say never get said. …see more

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"It's a powerful thing when someone underestimates you... it gives you more freedom, it gives you the ability to manipulate without being watched." - Barbara Corcoran on Ask Mr. Wonderful!

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It's not about posting a black box on your social media feeds. It's not about showing people that you're not racist. Or showing people that you support. That isn't good enough. It's about what the box signifies. Listen. Actually listen. Don't get mad because someone black/brown calls you out. Listen. Don't get mad because you don't understand. Listen. Don't get mad because you're not posting content. Listen. Don't get defensive when you feel uncomfortable. Listen. Because that's been the black experience for a long ass time. Silence will teach you a lot. Being uncomfortable will teach you a lot. Listen. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #blacklivesmatter …see more

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It took The Queen’s Gambit producer Allan Scott: ♟30 years, ♟9 rewrites and ♟countless studio rejections to get to this miraculous Netflix effect. Don’t give up on your dream. …see more

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[How do I get rid of #NegativeThinking?] ---- This is going to be simple, but it works. And if I don’t do this every day: I sink. I despair. I suffocate on my own negativity. Our brains like to be negative. It actually relieves stress. If something bad happens to you, your stress hormones spike. One way to reduce the stress in the body, believe it or not, is to think negative. This is me: “I lost a lot of money in a business. But it was my partner’s fault!” or…”I’m not able to have good relationships!” Etc. Negativity is an excuse. And so it relieves the stress and, surprisingly, makes you feel better. But positive is better. Positive is a muscle, a habit, something to exercise and practice. I’m negative a lot. I wake up negative. Why me? Why them? Why did this happen? Why why why. So I have to stop myself. I have to say, “5x5 rule” and then I have to act on it. I remind myself of this at least three times a day. …see more

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Nobody loves money more than me, and I want everyone to have it! Lots of it! But if you think you need 300 million dollars to be happy, I've got news for you... YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR MIND! This week on #AskMrWonderful we're answering questions like "how to make millions while being your own boss," "is money the key to happiness," "real estate investing for beginners," and more. …see more

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Celebrating my 3 year work anniversary with TransUnion having the privilege to lead our businesses across Africa. We continue to focus on solving problems that matter that are delivered by talented, passionate people! #lovewhatyoudo #dowhatyoulove #informationforgood #africarising #makingtrustpossible #transunion …see more

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Congratulations to all the companies appearing on the 2020 Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table https://lnkd.in/dU6f3Mm The Sunday Times Fast Track #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 Virgin Atlantic

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Everytime we write, prepare and create a presentation we spend far far too long thinking about what we want to say, and far far too little time thinking about what the audience wants and how best to deliver that. It's always about them not you.

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Interesting thoughts from Jules Kortenhorst, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute on how we can finance freedom from fossil fuels:

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#psychedelics as #medicines to fight the #mentalhealthcrisis are attracting billions in investment capital but #biotechnologies have always been very risky investments. To mitigate risk I index by investing in multiple companies with multiple molecules and #FDA trials. Here is my strategy to try and get the best outcome. Guy Adami JR Rahn #Context365 …see more

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Doubt can poison #success , whereas #belief can open up the universe. Self-belief, I have always believed, is the first step in the journey of #entrepreneurship .

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You were born for more... and if you still don't believe that, just look around. This world is absolutely overflowing with magic. With autumn leaves turning into firey shades of yellow, orange and red, the world we live in is magnificent! This weekend we said farewell to Grandma Soumis while the angels painted the forest in a rainbow of fire overnight. We were reminded of the legacy our family leaves behind and the gift of life we were handed. A gift of endless opportunity and the ability to do or be anything we set our hearts on... So... When you feel small, ❤ remember how special your story is. 🧡 embrace your struggles and adversity. 🤎 learn to love each twist and turn. You were built for more, and better yet, you DESERVE more... So go get it! And don't forget to enjoy the colorful ride along the way 😉 #success #growth #chantelshares …see more

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Someone should coin "the law of 2020". It means if you post something positive these days, people try hard to find the negative. If you dare try and laugh, people will scald you. If you share good news, people will point to privilege or bad news to counteract it. Any wonderful data point is met with " yeah but what about XXXX" If you point out the huge signs of progress in the world, people will point out your ignorance. It's driven by the media, and their accidental ( and unacknowledged addiction to cheap clicks, which play to misery and fears) Its distorted our sense of the world, it's genuinely blinded the media to any positivity and algorithms neutralize the ability of good or reassuring news to spread. It's like a giant self righteous woke festival of misery, a competition to be more anxious, more pious. There is zero evidence life should be lived in a serious manner. We are all going to die. We can fight for change and justice and for better, and maybe without being so god dam miserable and judgmental and serious. It's not some giant competition to self flagellate with self imposed misery, unless I missed the "this is life in 2020" email. …see more

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I'm here to solve your #MoneyDisputes , no matter how big or small! ⁠ ⁠ Want my help? Submit your story - cnbc.com/moneydisputes #AskKevin

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Can we stop this 2016 is awful narrative. We're so determined to see patterns and outsource blame we've created a destructive story. The real horror in the world isn't the death of a celebrity but the divided nature of our times and polarization of a world struggling to cope with change. This is serious so let's not blame it on an arbitrary calendar year. Let's seek to listen to people, understand their fears and put in place measures to make the world better. Saying 2016 sucked removes our role in progress. …see more

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Notable downward revisions in the just-released IMF projections. The 4.9% contraction in 2020 global growth (-3% previously) is led by a 8% fall in advanced economies (-6% before), with an 8% US contraction (-6%). The IMF is also warning re major the Wall Street / Main Street dis-connect. #imf #economy #growth #markets …see more

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Having set the world record with Per for the first ever Transatlantic and Pacific crossings in a hot air balloon, I know only too well how challenging these attempts can be. Debbie and Mike are very brave taking on the exciting adventure of a transatlantic balloon flight and I’m sure their efforts will inspire people around the world. I wish them every success for their flight and are delighted that Virgin Atlantic is helping them https://lnkd.in/dvnHR_Q #Balloonthepond …see more

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I have one bag of clothes, one backpack with a computer, iPad, and phone. I have zero other possessions. Today I have no address. At this exact moment I am sitting in a restaurant and there’s no place for me to go to lie down. https://lnkd.in/exkuG9Z …see more

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In one rap battle, Eminem uses 12 different cognitive biases to DOMINATE. These are useful in sales, persuasion, public speaking, influence, etc. This newsletter breaks it down line by line so that can be useful for anyone in many situations. Understanding cognitive biases is the key to persuasion. #sales #marketing #cognitivebiases #brainhacks #lifehacks #entrepreneur …see more

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Virgin Orbit is on track for Launch Demo 2 - the next big milestone for the dedicated small satellite launch service: https://lnkd.in/d2TVYfG

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Just got out of a Zoom session with Matthew McConaughey and I'm totally nerding out but also in complete shock at how humble, wise, and compassionate you can be when you are rooted in VALUES aligned with your personal brand. He said "THAT'S when you get to the honey hole" about three times so that basically attests to the amazing value we got out of this 😂 This year at Stardust Creative we are focusing heavily on how to build a strong personal brand using reverse engineering of what is taught in the entertainment industry as well as what actors go through to stay on brand throughout various roles and experiences. He shared his journey of the need to unbrand in order to rebrand in his career to shift into different roles, turning from a "shirtless RomCom star into an accomplished actor." Sooooo freaking dope. Life advice from McConaughey: 💚 Fill up your bank account AND your soul account. 💚 Pledge to be competent at your values. 💚 May you keep hittin' more green lights on your road of life! For more life lessons, pick up his book Greenlights from your local bookstore. Who is your favorite actor and why? ⬇ #personalbranding #culture #motivation …see more

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“Do or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda, Star Wars I am a big fan of Yoda, and the first time I heard him say this to Luke, I didn’t fully get it. I have grown to appreciate the depth behind these simple 8 words. Doubt poisons our purpose and undermines our potential. Making decisions actively versus being caught in the quagmire of choices is the most important contribution we can make to our success. It is our actions that produce results and the inaction that robs us. …see more

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Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize (she won the Nobel twice!). 57 women have won the Nobel prize to date. Since 1901, only 20 Nobels have been for #WomenInScience . Glad to see 3 more join the ranks this year - Andrea Ghez (Physics), Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Jennifer A. Doudna (Chemistry). #InspiringPeople #Inspiration …see more

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Virgin Hotels has been deliberately disturbing hotel norms since day one - and now they're inviting you to disturb the status quo https://virg.in/i6i #DoDisturbDallas #Dallas

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‪Best Super Bowl Ad Ever:‬ ‪Budweiser’s decision not to have a Super Bowl ad (they’re redirecting the spend to vaccine awareness)‬

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The world is changing in real time - so is the economy. Will the investments we make now, hold up in a few months' time? My friend and Shark Tank Star, Daymond John, joins me this week to talk about this, his new book, "Powershift" (4:59), the resale value of blinged out watches (7:59), and his new secret identity (14:27). Plus, as an extra special Easter Surprise, Chef Wonderful makes an appearance to teach you a controversial turkey cooking method. https://lnkd.in/eDZhYuW …see more

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If you missed CNBC Squawk Box this morning, catch my segment on my inaugural Mr. Wonderful retreat! #SharkTank

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I was invited to join a group in Milwaukee — black & brown leaders pushing for change. I said something in the group last week that went like this: I’m not sure if this will make sense, but this is how I think. Imagine a funnel. Like a sales or content funnel. You have top of the funnel, middle, bottom. Awareness all the way down to the conversion (or sale). Everything that is going on right now is top of the funnel. Protests, riots, videos sharing/showing experiences, etc. It’s bringing awareness to the problems that we are having. To the problems that have been there. A question that I would pose to the group is this… what does our funnel look like to bring about change? How do we convert? What is in the middle of the funnel? What is at the end? Because just like a business would never solely succeed from top of the funnel... lasting change will never happen if we only focus on the top of the funnel. Just something to think about. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #diversity #blm …see more

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you can go 30 days without food, 3 days without water, 3 minutes without breathing, but only 3 seconds (max) before thoughts overwhelm. Love your thoughts so they love you back.

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For the first time, passengers in the UK could have real choice for most of their flights at Heathrow – here’s how:

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I decline most brand deals. I went live on Instagram last night and I was asked “should you accept every brand deal that comes your way.” The simple answer is no. Here’s why I don’t accept everything: - You should spend more time building your brand than building someone else’s. Accepting everything will make you money quickly in the short term, but limit success in the long term. - Not every brand is aligned with mine or my company’s. I have spent years building relationships and if I start promoting things I don’t believe in (or promoting too much) I’ll lose credibility & trust quickly. It takes years to build trust and one wrong action to lose it. - It has to be something I genuinely like and think my community will like as well. Because if I don’t believe in it then 1). I can’t sell it. And 2). my community will not believe in it either. Protect your brand. Only rep the products you believe in. #justQ 🖤 …see more

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When are are going to understand that people do not spend time online?  They exist in a world where reality blends the two. Digital stuff is just how we live. It’s not a choice.  It’s not a behavior. We don’t “go to the power grid” when we boil a kettle, we just make tea. In the same way, we don’t do digital banking, online dating or ecommerce, we just send money, go on dates and buy stuff in 2018. This isn’t semantics, it’s the outlook and mindset we have to have for the modern age, we have to build for this reality not adapt what we have to jusr about work in it by bolting things on to the side …see more

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I answered this question on 40. I hope nobody ever feels like a failure at 40. It's a horrible and sad feeling. The question was: "I feel like a failure at 40. How do I start over?" My answer: https://lnkd.in/eMPsZEB (teaching my daughter how to fly when I was age 40). …see more

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BREAKING NEWS! The FDA just authorized the marketing of the first cardiac ultrasound software that uses artificial intelligence to guide the user while performing an ultrasound examination. It could lead to a new era in medical imaging as even caregivers without any training could do an ultrasound examination and send the results to professionals. It's a coincidence that I just received the L15 HD wireless ultrasound scanner from Clarius for testing. It's so light that I almost sent the package back, assuming it was empty. Luckily I opened it first. It can start scanning 10 seconds after turning it on and users can choose from A.I.-powered presets for instant adjustments to get a better image. Will this be the new common practice? https://lnkd.in/gjtSEWR #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #ultrasound #portableultrasound #cardiacultrasound #fda #clarius …see more

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Diversity, sustainability and resilience are three of the key trends from this year’s #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 : https://virg.in/RaJ

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Leadership, at the heart of it, is about inspiring greatness in others. It's about enabling others to reach their full potential. Empowering others to make confident decisions requires a leader to be, first, secure in their own strengths and vulnerabilities. Often the undoing of leaders is their inability to make space for others to emerge from the shadows of the organization. For a leader to succeed they need to scale, and to scale they need to delegate. Founders sometimes struggle with practicing delegation. I believe this is one of the most common issues why the potential of a start-up is not fully realized. Delegation is not about demanding results; it takes genuine empowerment to allow others to flourish and an understanding of the constraints. Delegation = Empowerment = Success. …see more

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Huge opportunity — I’m building my team that will join me on an Amazon Prime Docuseries next year! 📺 🚀 It’s called The Social Movement. I’ll be appearing alongside my business partner Izzy . In short, each team has 4 days to solve a social issue (e.g: diversity and inclusion, education, illiteracy). I’m currently building out the rest of my team to join us on the show and we want to open it up to our network. So if this interests you: - Make sure you follow Izzy, myself, and the Social Movement on LinkedIn. - Join our House of Misfits group (link in comments). We are going to choose 1-3 people from there within the next few days. We’re looking for people that want to change the world. Our team will be diverse, badass, and we’ll all come out of the experience with something special. Tag anyone that may be interested in this! #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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‘Jana Gana Mana’ sung today is just one stanza of the original version. The Sanskritised Bengali version is actually five verses long and reflects the country’s independence struggle, culture and values. #RabindranathTagore wrote this in 1911, it was adopted as national anthem in 1950. I found this 'silent' version of our National anthem soul-endearing. Jai Hind! 74th #independenceday Video Credits: BIG Cinemas …see more

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The biggest mistake I see brands making is thinking their competitor set is how they see it, not how people see it. Uber's app changes my expectation of FedEx, Airlines customer service is compared to Amazons, HSBS's website with Airbnb's. Your competitor set may seem small, but consumers expectations are set by best in class of all categories. Don't benchmark against the people you expect to.

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How do you come up with ideas? Holly shares her inspiration sources, favourite career advice and more in a Q&A with LinkedIn :

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My annual reminder that customer service is a market investment to maximize not a logistics cost to minimize. We spend $600bn on advertising per year with the wonderful dream that one day someone wants to talk to a company. ...... and the moment they do , we consider it something to reply to most cheaply, not the magical moment when we get to engage in further marketing and seduction. It’s absolute insanity and brought to us by idiots in management consulting. …see more

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For all those who love doing things and getting their hands dirty. #MondayMotivation #BestAdvice #GettingThingsDone

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Financial Crisis comments this week brings to mind a smart Manager, Dave Haviland and his firm, Beaumont Capital which has a rules based approach to investing that can help investors preserve capital.

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I wish it was more widely understood that we need less choice of better things. This is the case in all directions. I don’t need Amazon to offer me 1000 SKU’s of TV, I need it to offer the 60 best ones. I don’t need Clubhouse to allow ever more people to make content, I need it to curate the best stuff. I don’t need Kayak to show me 1000 hotels, just 15 like Hotel Tonight, I don’t need to pick from 350 bizarrely named health insurance plans, just offer me 4 great ones. Since the dawn of time we’ve been wired for scarcity, we have long craved more, more was better. But now abundance is generally the problem. We need help navigating too many choices and too much complexity, not access to ever more options. We need more confidence in the decisions we make, not more decisions to make …see more

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Vic Whitehouse has played such an important role in the #VirginFamily story. From selling the first Virgin Mobile phone, coating a Virgin Train in Pride colours to leading the inclusion work at Virgin Media , she’s a real star. #MeetTheFamily …see more

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The small work hard to serve themselves in a big way. The big work hard to serve the world in a small way.

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People will hate you, Rate you, Shake you, And break you... But how strong you stand Is what makes you. #leadership #success #motivation #inspiration …see more

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Getting comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations. 10 actions we can all take to challenge systemic racism according to Holly Branson and June Sarpong : https://virg.in/Reg #AntiRacism #MeetTheAuthor

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How long does a Shark Tank pitch really last? What does a shark eat for lunch? What do we REALLY do on the set for 12 hours a day?! All that and more on my YouTube channel!

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If you expect to create a great outcome: 1. Be Consistent. 2. Be Persistent. 3. Be Insistent. #Motivation #Resilience #GettingThingsDone …see more

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Jackline Mwende , your inspirational post came right on time for me. Thanks so much for the reminder to be patient and have faith!

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Only think about the people you enjoy. Only read the books you enjoy, that make you happy to be human. Only go to the events that actually make you laugh or fall in love. Only deal with the people who love you back, who are winner and want you to win too. #CHOOSEYOURSELF

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When I first started writing my book, Indistractable, I had trouble staying on task, and at first, I blamed technology for distracting me. But then I noticed that even when I got rid of the tech gadgets I thought were to blame, I would find other things to grab my attention. It wasn’t until I dove much deeper and began to ask myself why I was shifting my attention that I realized the root cause. I learned that all too often, the cause of distraction isn’t what’s happening outside of us but rather what is happening inside of us. Distraction and procrastination aren’t evidence of a character flaw or moral failing. They also aren’t caused by some evil plot by tech companies. Rather, they are caused by our inability to deal with uncomfortable sensations like boredom, stress, and anxiety. What do you think? How do you deal with uncomfortable feelings? Do you escape them with distractions? #Indistractable #EmotionalState #Tech #Distraction …see more

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‘The trouble with most of us is we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.’ – Norman Vincent Peale, author of ‘The Power of Positive Thinking.’ Welcoming criticism is easier said than done. Undoubtedly feeling hurt and of being judged is inevitable. Sometimes we have to ignore criticism because it can also cripple us from proceeding on unknown paths. How to incorporate #criticism into our journey? 1. Introspect - Evaluate the comment in a detached and objective way. 2. Think from your heart - Don’t be angry with the person, see them as your well-wishers in your evolution. If possible, thank the person for giving you feedback. 3. Understand the gaps - Some times the gaps are real and many times a perception. Resolve to make small changes you can make to be the person you want to be. When giving critical feedback; the tone, the words, and the intent matters. 1. The #intent always has to be to help someone to raise their benchmark because they are competent to achieve a lot more. 2. The #tone of fairness and words that are not demeaning is important. …see more

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Today marks my 2 year anniversary as CEO of TransUnion Africa. It has been an amazing journey these past two years - working with the very best people solving problems that matter across the African continent. As we start 2019, my new year wish and encouragement is that you do what makes you happy, find purpose in everything that you do and have fun while you do it. #InformationForGood #AfricaRising #Leadership #2019Goals #Purpose …see more

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DON’T SAY “I DON’T HAVE TIME.” SAY, “IT’S NOT A PRIORITY.” This is more accurate language, says Fast Company writer Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It. “I could tell you I don’t have time to train for a marathon, but that is not true; I just don’t want to! Using this language reminds me that time is a choice. If I’m not happy about the way I’m spending my time, I probably have the ability to change it,” asserts Vanderkam. Think about where you need to start being honest with yourself and your priorities. Everything cannot be a priority. The sooner you admit this, the easier it becomes to focus on your real priorities. …see more

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Yesterday I shared an experience of mine that ruffled some feathers and I had absolutely NO idea until a stranger brought it to my attention. The issue? This person approached conflict by attacking me. It was completely inappropriate and reinforced the importance of eloquence and grace when delivering feedback. I wanted to take this opportunity to... ➡ Apologize if I caused any pain - that certainly was NOT my intent as someone who encourages inclusion, inspiration, and empowerment, living through adversity. ➡ Emphasize the importance of feedback and to step up with grace and heart when you see something that seems a bit off. 9x out of 10, when something offends you, it's out of IGNORANCE, not HATE. It's IMPERATIVE to keep this in mind when you approach someone who has offended you. Take the opportunity to EDUCATE them and GROW together. Remind yourself that we are ALL brothers and sisters of the human race, no matter what differentiates us. We have TOO MUCH HATE in this world. The moment we start to work together to SOLVE problems we'll grow as a community and combat negativity and mental illness. Be the difference and speak up - but do it with heart❤ #Inclusion #Feedback #Leadership #Storytelling #Success#ChantelShares #Management …see more

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When we've understood the power of "digital stuff" we won't be printing out airline boarding passes like in 2005, or have mobile boarding passes like 2015, we won't have passes at all. Tech will only be here when it vanishes. It means we stop digitizing old processes and metaphors and constructs of the analogue world, but we build around the new possibilities of what is now possible from scratch.

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I had a conversation with one of my employees last week that went something like this 👇🏽 Me: I am the lowest paid employee. Along with all of the other founders. I understand the game. I understand that from a business perspective it would be smart to let everyone go and to skate by until this is all over. I get that. But that would also defeat the purpose of why we did this in the first place. For you. And for people like you. I’m not going to pay myself. Founders aren’t going to pay themselves. Because you all mean everything to us. And we’re confident that together we will figure it out. But I need to know that you’re with us. I can’t promise that we will be a company three months from now. I can’t promise that paychecks will come in on time anymore. But I can promise that we got you and we will figure it out. Them: I am with you for as long as you'll have me. I'm here for a reason. I’ve never done this before. I’ve never lived through a pandemic. I’ve never had a business during a crisis like this. There is no rule-book. People may look at me like I’m an idiot. Hell, I might look back and think I was an idiot. But I know that I will never regret taking care of the people that matter to me. Because business is family. And family is everything. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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STOPPING IMPROVEMENT is death. There is no goal. There is no final destination. There is only direction. Live life by themes and a set of values. A code. 19 years after I turned 30, this is my code: http://bit.ly/2ueIoau …see more

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People often say, “If I could tell my 30 year old one piece of advice I’d say nothing because I needed to learn all of those mistakes.” That’s fine. It’s beautiful and true. But if I had to tell my daughter advice, I don’t want her to make the same mistakes I did. I tell her:  http://bit.ly/2yUiCL5 …see more

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Carolyn Adams is an extraordinary woman. A world-renown dancer, pioneer, and teacher - she is a light that shines bright. I wanted to discover what she’s learned in her purposeful life and get her perspective on what’s going on right now. I loved our chat – I hope you do too. Listen to A Bit of Optimism: Gratitude with Carolyn Adams at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you hear podcasts. …see more

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Worldwide consumer spending on mobile apps was over $100 billion in 2018 and is forecasted to reach nearly $160 billion by 2022. Asia-Pacific leads the way with over $70 billion in 2018. Find out where the Americas came in. http://bit.ly/304FGBK

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With Joe Biden now leading in Georgia and expected to get the majority of the few remaining votes, it is just a matter of time until the media declares him president-elect. What follows will be an important -- and widely-watched test -- of America's democracy, legal system and social fabric. #elections #elections2020 #election2020 #electionresults …see more

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I've never seen a brief that is too short. The whole art of brief writing is in winning the very difficult discussions and making the very hard decisions about what to remove. All too often (and increasingly) they become a dumping ground of "we've got this too and it may also help"

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It's not too late to invest in mcSquares with me! Join the family by November 11th. startengine.com/mcsquares

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Interview with Charlie Hoehn : "THE OPPOSITE OF PLAY ISN'T WORK, IT'S DEPRESSION." There’s a strong evolutionary component to play. Our bodies were built to hunt and gather and move. Humans aren’t meant to stay still. “The research is pretty clear. They have done experiments. They’ve deprive animals of play—they give them love, nurturing, food, shelter, all the things they need to survive— but they deprive them of play, the animal inevitably grows up to be socially and emotionally crippled," Charlie said. Charlie calls it “chronic-play deprivation.” And I think many people suffer from that. It’s the transition from childhood to adulthood. Statistically, children laugh an average of 300 times a day. But adults laugh an average of 3-5 times a day. Charlie said he was approaching life “so seriously and joylessly. And very much in terms of what’s the output, what’s the income, what’s the money pay-off.” What’s the pay-off? I had to repeat that line. Since there never was a pay-off. It’s always a false promise society wants us to believe. So I asked, “How did you learn to play again?” THREE STEPS TO PLAY STEP #1: http://bit.ly/2tK3wFK …see more

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Fascinating hearing from Not Impossible’s Mick Ebeling on how everything that is impossible today is on the trajectory of becoming possible https://virg.in/iEB

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Discussing the future of design, #STEM and what it takes to paint a rocket with Heidi Rueff - Virgin Orbit ’s graphic designer: https://virg.in/im2 #VirginFamily

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Disagreeing with someone more powerful than you, is not easy. How do you decide whether it’s worth speaking up? And if you do, what exactly should you say? An interesting article with actionable tips and tricks. #SuccessHabits …see more

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I was doing a webinar, and yet again, we spoke about the lack of women in #technology #leadership . And this is true, the statistics are not encouraging. To look on the bright side, I found this list of amazing women achievers. We can learn from their amazing journey. #WomenLeadership #ProfessionalWomen Forbes …see more

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10 MINUTES IS ALL IT TAKES Keep comfortable shoes in your desk drawer or in your car or work bag so you can go for a quick walk up and down the halls of your office building or outside your office building. Physical movement is one of the most effective ways to mentally reset and discharge negative energy. And you do not have to walk long to benefit – ten minutes is all it takes. …see more

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I believe in the impossible. That change, even at a mass level, only comes from the inside of each individual. That if each person tried to remain physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually healthy, then the country itself will rise to new heights never seen before in the civilization of man: a height without delusions, without fantasy notions of a "better life" that turn out to be just lies, without complicated mechanisms to control the masses and where mediocrity is not rewarded with power over the creators... http://bit.ly/2tpTlqc …see more

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For the second episode of Meet The #VirginFamily , Virgin sat down with Bex Priestley from Virgin Sport - a company dedicated to getting millions of people active through fun festivals of fitness. #HealthAndWellbeing

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I wanted to raise some money. My neighbor said, “Meet my boss. He runs a hedge fund.” I met the boss. He gave me the tour of the office. Everyone was buying and selling stocks. Then we sat in the boss’s glass office. We could see all the employees and they could see us. He sat down. “So, tell me, James. What can I do for you?” . . . #writing #judging #lifestyle #billionaire #characters …see more

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Lower Leverage, Stronger Performance? Companies in the S&P 500 with lower leverage performed better than companies with higher leverage in 10 out of 11 sectors. Learn more about investing in U.S. Large Caps ETF, OUSA: http://bit.ly/2WIOUBf …see more

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If you’re getting into public speaking👇🏽🎤 1). Don’t shy away from the smaller events. They often lead to large scale events. My first one was in front of about 50 people. That’s lead to VidCon, TEDx, and the upcoming INBOUND. 2). It will vary based off your goals, but don’t just speak to the same people. Barely anyone in this audience knew me. Which was an awesome opportunity to get my name out there. 3). Don’t ever let anyone convince you that you need to be a certain way. We can all definitely improve (I know I can), but find & develop your own style. 4). Remember that you’re speaking to people. It’s not about the numbers. 5). You’re not going to be perfect. You’ll mess up (a lot). Learn from those mistakes. 6). Don’t take all the advice you hear from people like me. Test everything and find what works for you. What lessons would you add? #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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What sets apart the founders of some of the largest companies in the world? 1. Each one is a voracious learner and focuses on a continuous learning curve. 2. Each one is a polymath - someone who becomes competent in at least three diverse domains and integrates them into a skill set. In my attempt to continuously learn I carve time to listen to TED talks and read books on different topics like history, human psychology, origins of the world and science. …see more

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Dignity underpins virtually every undertaking to make the world a better, fairer and more human place https://virg.in/iMQ #globaldignity

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Book Club is back! Join me to discuss chapters 1 & 2 of The Infinite Game LIVE on Friday July 10 at 1pm ET right here on LinkedIn.

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"But Chantel, how do I get press or media coverage?" Oh, do I have some goodies for you! What's better than good PR? FREE, good PR! After you build a strong personal brand, you've got to DO something with it or all of that hard work goes unnoticed. By getting active within your own community or on podcasts, you receive exposure to new audiences. 💡 What are your favorite podcasts? 💡 Have you been a guest on one recently? 💡 Do you regularly host and interview people on a podcast? Drop them BELOW so we can support you and learn more about the podcast! I'll also include a link to a solid resource you can use to getting booked on podcasts! Cheers! #PersonalBranding #SocialMedia #Podcasts …see more

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Should I or shouldn't I? Amazon's Jeff Bezos shares this piece of incredible advice on how to make the tough life decisions.  "And for me, the best way to think about it was to project myself forward to age 80 and say, “Look, when I’m 80 years old, I want to have minimized the number of regrets that I have... our biggest regrets, in most cases, you can murder somebody and okay, you’ll regret that, but in most cases our biggest regrets turn out to be acts of omission. It’s paths not taken and they haunt us. We wonder what would have happened. I loved that person and I never told them, and then they married somebody else. I didn’t do this, and so that’s the frame of mind that I put myself in and once I did that, and thought about it that way, it was immediately obvious to me. I knew that when I’m 80, I would never regret trying this thing that I was super excited about and it failing. If it failed, fine. I would be very proud of the fact when I’m 80 that I tried. And I also knew that it would always haunt me if I didn’t try. And so that would be a regret, it would be 100% chance of regret if I didn’t try and basically a 0% chance of regret if I tried and failed. So I think that’s a useful metric for any important life decision." …see more

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What is "The Great Reset". Why the market is disconnected from the economy? Side hustles might be BS. A 30 day book challenge. Spoke-and-wheel technique. Basics of storytelling. Puzzle of week! #entrepreneurship #creativity #writing #investing #economy #puzzles …see more

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If you say "customer first" that means your employees come, at least, second. Put your people first. #peoplefirst

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Who doesn't love a great Bazaar! This 400-year-old market sounds truly fascinating. It is now on my bucket list to visit. I love this notion of women empowerment and inclusiveness. This story really inspired me. #WhatInspiresMe #WeekendMusings …see more

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Linkedin is the most confused of all networks. "Please only connect with people you know well" + "hey, why don't you connect with all these 523 people"

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Don't do something just for the money. Money is a side effect of persistence. You persist in things you are interested in. Explore your interests. Then persist. Then enjoy all the side effects.

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This is the one of the top questions I get asked all the time: How do I get started with a career in marketing? 🧐⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And, it doesn’t just come from college students or young graduates. Many times it comes from seasoned professionals or folks who want to enter a completely new industry. 🤩⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I hope you enjoy my answer. I tried to make it as comprehensive as possible. Check out link in comments. And, please do me a favor because I know you know folks who have had this exact question. Tag them in the comments so they can benefit too. 🙏🏽⁣⁣ #marketing #digitalmarketing #careerpath …see more

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Together we must champion development and confront global challenges: https://virg.in/5gs @TheElders #15YearsofWonder

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‘Oops, I hired a wrong person!’ We all have that moment sometime or the other in our career. As a VC, it may also extend to investing in the wrong company. I feel responsible when I make a wrong hiring decision – for the employee as well as for the organization. I have come to realize that direct acknowledgment is the first step towards taking corrective actions. The next is salvaging the situation. Is the person - Competent? Motivated? And a good culture fit? What is the gap? I am usually willing to have a direct and honest discussion about my concerns. Sometimes they receive it poorly. Other times they may shed light on why they are struggling, that might point to a mutual solution. Generally, if they are not a culture fit, it is hard to fix. I typically want to resolve that quickly. If they are not motivated, it is important to understand what is holding back that might be helpful. In the case of incompetence, can they do a different role or learn on the job? If a person is highly motivated, I am willing to give more opportunities to see if I can help them succeed. …see more

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The best founders attribute #success to their teams. Every good leader inspires the #team to achieve more than they thought would be possible. Team building is dynamic and requires adjustments. #Learning on the job DNA, training internal talent, grooming leaders is the CEO's responsibility. Founders need to 1. Identify the right people 2. Empower 3. Learn & 4. Inspire Inspire The 9-box is an effective tool for founders to assess, manage, and develop organizations' talent. It gives a structured framework to assess individuals on Past Performance vs. Future Potential. Are there any other tools/frameworks used for talent assessment? #startups #leadership …see more

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Real talk: I messed up. I have NOT been showing an accurate depiction of what it's like building my business/personal brand/or community. I'm creating this series to act as a business journal. I’ll be touching on topics ranging from personal branding, community building, and the occasional business tactics/strategy. Diving deep into the decisions that I'm making and why I'm making them. I want to keep it real. To not only show the success, but also show my failures and shortcomings. And hopefully, from that I can help a few of you as well. I'm looking forward to taking this journey with all of you. Smash the subscribe button to keep up with this experiment. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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I don’t think people think enough about KPI’s in the digital age. Do you really think success should be measured by click through rates ? Or impressions? Or likes? Or views? Or comments ? Or social sentiment ? KPI’s are vital and they shape the work we do. They need to be aligned to the business strategy not just what’s easiest to measure. Time to give them some proper consideration. When we chase “likes” all brands become baby picture publishers and it accomplishes nothing. …see more

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10 Reasons You Have To Quit Your Job This Year: http://bit.ly/2o6IPyB #Job #Career #Business #Entrepreneur #QuitYourJob #Boss

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Woke up to the very sad news of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A brilliant jurist, a champion of equality, a warrior against injustice and an inspiration for so many, she leaves behind her a much-admired path of transformation that she, herself, stressed has more to go and must be pursued further. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. #ruthbaderginsuburg #supremecourt #rip …see more

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Try considering A.I. not as a threat, but an essential tool for the medical profession. Try considering A.I. as the stethoscope of the 21st century. (Fun fact: When stethoscope was invented, no doctor took it seriously, considering it a mockery on "the art of medicine". Now it symbolizes healthcare.) "Artificial intelligence will not replace physicians, however, those physicians who use A.I. will replace those who don't." #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #chess #deeplearning #machinelearning …see more

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A hilarious & also profound observation. I truly believe that early childhood #education sets a solid foundation for future #success . We should all be more vocal about the impact that early educators have had on our lives. https://lnkd.in/exjmFWJ …see more

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Thank you Padmavathi SK for being at Kalaari Capital for 10 years and being such a support and sport. Over the years I am awed by your #commitment , #conviction , and #dedication to Kalaari, which has also made my days a little easier and better with your support and dedication. …see more

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Meet Arlene. At 86 years young, she attended my keynote this morning in a motorized wheelchair. Her eyes lit up as she talked about how much she loves learning and how excited she is about marketing in the digital age. She has multiple businesses - including a news bureau. May we all be a little more like Arlene! ❤️🙏🏼👑 …see more

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Celebrating my 4 year work anniversary with TransUnion today. It is such a privilege being a part of this global organization and leading our portfolio of businesses across Africa. We continue our focus on solving the problems that matter most in our current environment, leveraging our talented people and global solutions to help realize Africa’s potential. Photo from my last trip to Kenya. #transunion #business #innovation #lovewhatyoudo #dowhatyoulove #informationforgood #makingtrustpossible …see more

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ON GUARD: After a hard day's work Switee and her three companions are relaxing in evening. They don't care about monetary policy and inflation targeting but what they know well is: Don't allow anyone to target the Reserve Bank of India's headquarters on Mint Road, Mumbai. …see more

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Kevin Otiende , reading your story of humanity and selfless generosity has blessed my entire month of birthday celebrations. I vow to adopt your energy and willingness to go the extra mile to help those in need. Bless you. #compassion #leadership #education #youthdevelopment #Kenya …see more

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As Caribbean governments look to solutions to fuel the transition to building back better, many are rightly looking to the ocean: https://virg.in/9dH

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Success = Opportunity meets Brilliance It is indisputable that when it comes to getting opportunities, randomness has a big role to play. Hence we must wear our #success with #humility .

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We bemoan the fact that technology is becoming more pervasive and persuasive and complain that our devices are "hijacking"​ our brains. Hoping and waiting for tech companies to change their products or for your boss to finally respect your time may take longer than you're willing to wait. Distractions may not necessarily be your fault, but they are your responsibility. Click below to read my article on how to equip yourself to manage your distractions. After reading, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments! #Indistractable #Tech #HumanBehavior …see more

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A behind the scenes look at how Agilyx is solving the problem of plastic recycling: https://lnkd.in/dQK9F6q https://virg.in/EDa

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The world of psychedelics is creating an entirely new asset class for investors. MindMed is a publicly traded company discovering, developing, and deploying psychedelic inspired medicines to alleviate suffering and improve health. LSD is illegal for recreational use, but can it cure depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and other mental afflictions in a medical setting? And lastly: should YOU be investing in the psychedelics industry? …see more

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If there is anything that years of working in venture capital AND with startups has taught me it’s this: The game has not been the same for small businesses. The big guys get access to advisors, insider information, capital — the list goes on. And the little guys? Left to google their way through it. Small business is at the heart of entrepreneurship, and it’s about time things changed. That is why I am so excited to be working with Ureeka , a community totally devoted to leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs. From access to capital, insider information, and an A-list team and methodology that I personally use with my portfolio. With Ureeka I am giving you my exclusive playbook. These are the strategies, knowledge and coaching I use to help businesses in my portfolio thrive. For the first time ever, YOU will get the VIP treatment that big companies take for granted in my exclusive bootcamp. This is what the future of business looks like! Sign up today and transform the trajectory of your business: https://lnkd.in/gGrkThh #kevinolearyvip #ureekaolearyplaybook #mrwonderfulcertified …see more

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Generally speaking. The metrics we can measure most easily- are the ones that matter the least. The metrics we can change the fastest - are the ones that matter the least. The metrics we can measure most precisely - are the ones that matter the least. The metrics that we can attribute change to the most easily - are the ones that matter least. So by all means track things like Social Sentiment, Click Through Rates, but don't ever think they have any real importance except as a very vague disconnected proxy for the brutal things that matter like impact on sales, brand awareness, or net promoter score that are not found easily. …see more

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It's likely that the very best people and the precise type of people you need most, are the hardest people to work with. And Vice Versa. As younger people enter the workforce, this is only going to become more apparent.  Pretty much all notions of work come from the command and control structure of armed forces centuries ago, tweaked for the needs of industrialists in factories 200 years ago. They needed people to be cogs in a machine, to be easily replaced, to be specialists, to be opinionless. Companies need to make the most of people, not the same of people. This means flexible working hours, working from home, embracing passions and side projects. It means people with width, and oddness, who can do 8 different things and need to.  We need to accept that literally the only thing that matters is outputs, not process or location, or presenteeism, or even how hard you worked. I'm not saying you need to employ hard people, far from it, I'm saying working with and around the best people will be hard. …see more

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Thanks Lisa Abramowicz. Fascinating to think that—if vaccine deployment allows for meaningful economic reopening, the fiscal package go through, around half of household excess savings is spent, and the Fed continues with its current policy stance—the resulting injections could amount to some 20% of GDP just this year. #economy #fed #federalreserve …see more

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Join me live TODAY at 11:00am ET, with Anthony Scaramucci . “Elections are over, what’s next for markets?” Register here https://bit.ly/3eGDvvQ . Follow O'Shares ETFs for more.

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In the last few months and also in facing the future ahead of us, undoubtedly we have situations we never anticipated. And face them, conquer them we must. I am a big fan #Tolkien . I often take inspiration from situations and passages in #LOTR . …see more

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I spend 7-8 hours per day on Zoom meetings and it creates digital fatigue. I chuckled that Eric S. Yuan, CEO of Zoom, faced Zoom fatigue! 2020 has really made me realise the challenges of #WorkingAtHome . #MentalHealth …see more

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They survived The Great Depression, WWII, Vietnam, 9/11, Financial Crisis, Social Media(!), and 6 pandemics. And probably a divorce or two. I always want to be the dumbest person in the room. Now we're all in virtual rooms so it's trickier. But the people in the attached graphic have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. To read their advice is invaluable to me as I try to struggle and muddle my way through my own fears now. But right now it's important to find the advice that works and stick to it. . . #writing #living #lifesyle …see more

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Days like this are the worst for creators. 👇🏽😥 We recorded 10 or so videos yesterday and I barely got through a single take. That hasn't happened to me in a while and I'm supposed to be a "professional". It's so easy to get in your own head. So easy to get frustrated. But regardless of where you are at in your life, you're going to have those "off days". This is what I do: 1). Breathe. Remind yourself your human. Most of the time "Done is better than best." 2). Remember why you create in the first place. 3). Get after it the next day. You don't have to be perfect. Just keep showing up. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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I’m not grumpy. I just care. I’m not pessimistic, I am often skeptical. I’m very optimistic but get frustrated by the delta between the vast potential of human imagination and ingenuity, the incredible possibilities of new technology, and the total lack of thought in most aspects of the modern world. The laziness, the risk aversion, the endless compliance as we seek safety in careers by hiding. And I can’t stand the average quality of the utter banal self promotional, brand building, humble brag nature of much of this site. …see more

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How one company is changing lives through coffee https://virg.in/ijV Change Please Virgin StartUp

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Inspiring to see how Safe Hands 4 Girls are helping to prevent harm to 50 million girls at risk of #FGM . Learn about their work here: https://virg.in/5m5

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If you’re subscribed to this newsletter you probably already know where I come from and what I’ve been up to over the past few years. Long story short: we grew quickly, failed a lot, learned a lot, and our team was crushing it pre-Covid. So coming to terms with the fact that it’s all coming to an end has been difficult for me to deal with because a lot of energy, sweat, tears, and hair loss (lol) went into that business. I’m not the type of person that dwells on things. I never really have been. But this has been hard for me to shake (hence my three month absence from writing these). I guess the beautiful thing is that I haven’t been sitting idle. I’ve just been quiet on social media. I’ve been thinking a lot about brand, what I want to do next, and who I want to be next. It's good to be back. I missed y'all. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 …see more

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Inspired by the book, #Range , I recently shared my perspective on how being a #generalist instead of a #specialist can be beneficial to #entrepreneurs . I was surprised by how many people resonated with this. I wanted to share this crowd sourced wisdom. …see more

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Let's talk DATA! I have exciting data about the industry, 3-months post corona. I will give my insights. The basis for the information is from AdviceMe.Il so of course, you can not generalize it to all populations. Nevertheless it's interesting. First - the average age of people who asked for our advice: 26-33. I can explain it mostly by experience, 26-33 usually are employees at the beginning of their careers, and companies prefer to keep the seniors because they're more expensive to hire and of course, more valuable. Second, 1 out of 5 people is a software developer! Well, I was amazed by this one. I would think that SW people who are in high demand would be the last to get fired. I can explain it with 2 ideas - first, most of them are juniors /from small startups that had to close, second, AdviceMe's branding was especially oriented for tech people. Another interesting piece of data- 80% of the people who asked for our advice had at least an undergrad degree. The higher education was the fewer people there were. I guess companies won't let go so fast of people with high education. Also, 90% of people with 3rd degree had a managerial experience which is not a surprise. I want to thank Or Hazbani for all his help and great insights. And, 3 months later, I'm back in the office! …see more

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Do you listen more than you talk? Leaders cite LISTENING as an essential soft skill because it demonstrates respect, builds trust, and makes people feel valued. It also allows leaders to discover new ideas and to detect potential problems when they're still small. In the latest episode of my #LinkedInVideo series* on soft skills, I share three ways to cultivate your listening skills. #listening #leadership #business #success #professionaldevelopment #relationships #communication #growth #softskills #career #HumansFirst *Links to the other videos in the comments ----- I’m a ghostwriter and speaker who helps leaders communicate and connect better. Contact me if you or organization could use my help. …see more

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What's holding you back? We ALL have adversity and yes it can be difficult. There are many things beyond our control but we always have a choice about how to deal with the cards we're dealt. I'd like to hear your success stories. How have you turned your perceived weakness or setback into a superpower? #mondaymotivation …see more

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I value entrepreneurs with grit. Someone who embraces a 'can do' attitude, whose mindset refuses failure and instead sees it as a milestone to success. Someone who is confident to seek help and support. #Grit #StepsToSuccess

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Since the lockdown, I have been on habit #transformation mode of binge reading and experimenting. I wanted to test #IntermittentFasting since so much has been said about it these days. All I can say is it works! It worked far better than I expected. Like any #habit , when we make a positive difference in one aspect of our life, it has cascading benefits in several aspects of our lives. …see more

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There are increasing suggestions that the recent rally in gold reflects more than the usual drivers. This includes a gradual structural shift in how some long-term investors -- especially those revisiting their asset allocation models -- see the role of the precious metal in the context of the very low government bond yields associated with central banks' market interventions. #markets #gold #investing #investors …see more

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A fascinating deep dive into the world of air con with the Rocky Mountain Institute https://virg.in/iYT #EarthUnscrewed

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Holly shares more about her first purpose-driven investment in a Virgin StartUp supported company, and reflects on how businesses can scale without cutting corners: https://virg.in/asK

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Life is to be lived from our heads and our hearts. There is an interdependence between them that must be honored.

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So I've now got a book deal and I'm in the early stages of writing a business book. It's going to be about the new rules of business caused by rapid change, new technology and new consumer expectations. I'm hoping to make it punchy, provocative, unexpected and really useful. You never know! If you genuinely really like my stuff and would like to be part of it in some way, feel free to let me know via DM. …see more

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My six year old daughter asked me, “What’s so great about the United States anyway?” And I didn’t know what to say to her. I’m from the US. But there’s many problems in how the US plays out its role both at home and in the world. How to answer about a country that engages in horrific wars, had slaves, has a 15% poverty rate, and yet has always called itself “the land of opportunity” and with reason. There are really two question: how do you define “world power” and is this a good thing or a bad thing. Maybe it’s better to be a small power and still have lots of wealth and conveniences (think: Luxembourg). First: are we a world power? Yes, the United States is by far the biggest world power and nobody is close... http://bit.ly/2vkUoca …see more

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Every time I go to Netflix, or the Atlantic, or the New Yorker or see Podcast lists or go to a Bookshop, I'm just totally overwhelmed by how much great stuff there is in the world that I don't have time to enjoy. It's a weird feeling to feel so fortunate and paralyzed. So I watch funny dog videos on YouTube. …see more

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Summer is here. That means internships are about to start. What one advice would you give to young professionals to help them maximize their summer experience? Comment below.

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People are mean about gut feelings. When gut feelings are billions of data points we've processed without realizing. But sure. Let's overwrite that with some a few bits of data collected with poor methodology, filtered by people with an agenda and presented by those trying to sell you something. Because if you fail with data you were being logical, but if you succeed without you are lucky. …see more

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Found this inspirational and heartwarming. Best of what brand marketing should be- #Inclusion Brands should emotionally connect with customers #WeekendMusings #Marketing #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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“Only think about the people you enjoy. Only read the books you enjoy, that make you happy to be human. Only go to the events that actually make you laugh or fall in love. Only deal with the people who love you back, who are winners and want you to win too.” - "Choose Yourself"

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‪Happy birthday to our amazing pup. She is nine and has brought us so much joy, fun, smiles and pure happiness. Thank you Bosa!!!! #dogs #pups #happiness #joy ‬ …see more

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“Playing with your kids will make you feel better,” my mother told me. My grandmother told me, “Play with your daughters. It will calm you down.” I had been depressed for precisely 19 months at this point. I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. I was four months away from going broke. I would walk my daughter to the park after the market closed. Her tiny legs would get tired as the sun left one purple blister still in the sky. Can I reach back in time right now? #writing #lifestyle #relationships #regret …see more

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We’re moving into a bigger office space! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that’s supported us and to the entire misfits team (and community) not pictured. I love you all & we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without each and everyone of you. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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My TEDx is this Saturday! 😱 Last year I was referred to another TEDx event and I wasn't chosen. A few days later I did a search for events near me and there was one still open, but the applications were due that night. I grabbed a link to one of my videos. Outlined a talk. And submitted my application. Not thinking I would hear back from them, they gave me a call in the middle of a networking event and they ended up choosing me. It's been a huge learning experience for me & way more planning than I am used to. But if you're in/near Milwaukee I would love to see you there! I'll put the info in the comments :) #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Here’s a secret: You don’t have to worry about “finding” your #passion. You’re naturally going to get passionate about what you are good at.

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Laughs, gasps, smiles (and the odd expletive we’re too polite to share) as yours truly reveals Virgin Voyages Shake For Champagne

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“People are clamoring for a more human style of leadership.” Can’t agree more! #leadership #leadershipstyle #leadershipwithempathy

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Comparing your career to someone else’s is like going for a jog in the morning and comparing yourself to everyone else out for a run. You don’t know 👇🏽 - How long they’ve been running. - What their background is... - What type of training they’re doing. - etc. Run your own race. 🏃🏾 💨 #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Hi I'm Chantel Soumis 🌟 and I'm new to LinkedIn! Well... not really. It's already been THREE years and the time has gone FAST! Many of you are NEW in my life and may not know who I am or why I'm here - so here's my intro: I am marketing OBSESSED! Branding, digital marketing, and social selling fill my cup. I battle chronic illness and disability. No baloney. No excuses. No limits. Just grit and grace. I'm a mom, wife, daughter, business owner, public speaker, community volunteer, LinkedIn Local Host, and disability advocate. I have two dogs and a puffer fish and just purchased a camper to make memories with my family! I will never chase numbers or do silly FOLLOW TRAIN tricks. I will always work in your best interest as I continue to learn and grow as a professional! So tell me... WHY are YOU here? HOW can I help you? or WHO can I connect you with? If we're meeting for the first time, I can't wait to learn more about you! #SocialSelling #Sales #ChantelShares …see more

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Congratulations Dream11 team. From being pioneers of fantasy sports & continued market #leadership for over 6 years to supporting #talent at grassroots levels and now being title sponsors for Indian Premier League India 2020, Dream11 has done truly commendable work in the field of #sports . May you reach new heights. We are proud of you. #KalaariFamily Harsh Jain , Bhavit Sheth …see more

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DON’T DEPEND ON OTHERS FOR YOUR HAPPINESS. If you outsource your self-esteem, you’ll never be happy.

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I remember being told -- and repeating to others -- to always remember that, as investors, we have no friends on Wall Street. Some of those who had enthusiastically embraced Robinhood were shocked today to suddenly face limits on their investing. The company's CEO talks to Andrew Ross Sorkin . https://lnkd.in/gjjQFay #trading #investing #traders #stocktrading #markets #cnbc CNBC Robinhood #investors #equities #gme #gamestop #retailinvestors #investment #robinhood …see more

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BREAKING NEWS! Now Germany just became the first country to officially make two health apps available for prescription! Why is it so important? While only 6% of patients have used paid medical apps in the past, almost 60% would use these digital tools if their physician prescribed them and the costs were covered by the payer. One of the apps is Kalmeda which aims to help with tinnitus, and the other one is Velibra, a therapy programme for anxiety disorders. The German government passed the Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) last year and this is an incredible step forward into the era of digital health. Kudos to the German Health Ministry! #digitalhealth #insurance #future #Germany …see more

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This is too funny. Good to smile and find our creativity even during difficult times. Who said you can’t play with #socialdistancing

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Shanti. Shanti. Shanti. May there be peace in the world and may we have peace in body, mind, and spirit. #worldpeaceday #MondayMotivation

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COME LAUGH AT ME: Tonight I'm doing standup at NY Comedy Club (24th and 2nd). 9:15 pm show. Get tickets here. https://lnkd.in/ejZSpsF (Geno BIsconte's album release party). I'll be hanging out a bit afterwards. Learning all of the "micro-skills" (or...attempting to learn) of stand-up comedy has been more helpful to me in business than just about anything else. It's like constantly jumping into the fires of the "discomfort zone" and surviving. One thing I learned is that cliches work: THE WAY YOU DO ANYTHING IS THE WAY YOU DO EVERYTHING. This is one of my "anythings" and I want it to help my "everything". You're allowed to laugh at me or with me. …see more

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This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful we're talking about how to set realistic goals and actually achieve them, with serial entrepreneur Evan Carmichael .

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I was 22 when I posted my first video on LinkedIn. I'm now 26. 🤯 I have grey hair too... so time flies 😂. In all seriousness though, before I really got started I walked up to someone that was partly responsible for all of the attention LinkedIn was getting: Josh Fechter. I told him that I looked up to him and wanted to do something similar. The first thing he told me was, "unfollow me." And that's stuck with me. Here's why: ✅ You will never lead if you only follow. You will never innovate if you only imitate. And that goes for everything – content, speaking, business, etc. ✅ You can (and totally should support people). Josh wasn't telling me to unfollow everyone. He was telling me to tune out the noise and find my own voice. ✅ I was never going to beat Josh, at being Josh. Just like you won't beat me at being me... and no one else will beat you at being you. "It's good to be better, but it's better to be different." – Sally Hogshead. If you want to be great... be different. Create color television when everyone is still watching in black & white. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 …see more

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My only three goals in life are: (1) I want to be happy (2) I want to eradicate unhappiness (3) I want every day to be as smooth as possible. No hassles.

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British poster for #WomensDay in 1974. Almost 45 years and this poster still holds true. Yes, there has been significant progress since then but a lot yet has to be done.

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It’s not everyday that an audience goes from applause to singing you happy birthday! Thank you so much, Minneapolis & St. Cloud for celebrating my birthday with me! Thank you @onesquared for all the hospitality. The birthday cake flavored popcorn in the green room was just the cherry on top. 🍿🧁 I know not many people like working on their birthday, but when you do what you love, it really does feel like a privilege. This year marks 11 years since I’ve been speaking and keynoting. I’ve spoken on 6 continents! Please let me know if anyone ever has a conference in Antarctica. 🐋 😂 This past year has ushered in some incredible gifts - both personal and professional. As I say goodbye to this past year, I want to thank you all for your birthday wishes, blessings, and continued support on this journey. No matter where I am, I carry it in my heart. 💗 …see more

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Next time you say " Do you have any time to connect" , try this, "this is why we should chat and what I'm hoping for" I have lots of time. I can make time. Everyone has lots of time. EVERYONE. The secret is to explain why they should prioritize time with you, above time with friends, above time looking after yourself. I run out of social energy way before I run out of time. I run out of patience before I run out of time. …see more

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No category has completely missed the potential of Instagram more than Airlines. I had a great idea ( cheap to do) that I was totally unable to get any Airline to listen to. If you can help me bring it to life with an airline, let me know. It's free of charge. I just want it to happen. You don't even need to credit me. A deck is waiting.

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed you’ll hear from Envision Virgin Racing as they work to prove that EVs can be just as sleek and powerful as their gas-guzzling counterparts:

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How to be the smartest person on the planet. The key: always assume you are the least #intelligent person in the room. ALWAYS. Do this in every room, at every dinner, in every situation.

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‪Some casual empiricism from our evening walk in town: There is a definitely an increase in the number of people wearing masks — from the estimated 10-25% in prior weeks to around 40%. Now we need to quickly get as close to 100% as possible. #Covid_19 #covid #WearAMask #Masks ‬ …see more

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‪Worst successful cyberattack against the US in history. ‬ ‪Secretary of State Pompeo announces Russia is behind it.‬ ‪President Trump says nobody knows. ‬ ‪Clearest abdication of leadership of his four years in office (and the bar is high).‬ …see more

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Can’t describe my excitement right now!! Our SoGal Ventures seed stage investment in March 2017 is now a $1.3 Billion dollar unicorn 🦄 !!! BlackRock and many amazing new investors including women focused Portfolia joined this $175M Series D round. We are incredibly fortunate to be supporters of Julia Cheek and the diverse Everlywell team!! They’ve been surpassing expectations every month, every quarter, and every year. They showed amazing leadership this year during Covid and pioneered at home Covid tests despite being a 90-person startup. As a solo founder, Julia not only led the company to be successful beyond metrics, but also created an inclusive space for her team to grow, scale, and thrive. 3 years ago when we started the fund, barely anyone believed Elizabeth Galbut and I could be VCs, or that focusing on investing in women makes any sense. Yet here we are!! Standards are meant to be broken and broadened. I hope this story inspires you to break into anything you want to be in, and use your difference to make a real, big impact 👊🏼 #startup #venturecapital #investment #digitalhealth #entrepreneur …see more

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Royal Enfield has immense customer love in #India . Remember the movie Sholay with Amitabh and Dharmendra on a Royal Enfield? But in 2000, the company went through a crisis period where sales dwindled to 1/3 of production capacity as they faced issues ranging from oil leakages to engine failures. The company achieved a remarkable turnaround by following these 3 key principles: 1. Get the basics right: Listen to customers, test the product and #design the bikes for superior performance 2. Hire for passion: Enfield hired both locally and globally to assemble a diverse team of new leaders who were not only experienced but also were passionate about preserving the brand name 3. Unconventional marketing: Instead of spending on TV #advertisingandmarketing , Enfield devoted capital to creating fan-clubs & organising product-experience trips to long-distance destinations Watch this episode of the #KalaariPodcast here: …see more

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World’s most admired men 2020: 1 Barack Obama 2 Bill Gates 3 Xi Jinping 4 Narendra Modi 5 Jackie Chan 6 Cristiano Ronaldo 7 Jack Ma 8 Dalai Lama 9 Elon Musk 10 Keanu Reeves 15 Donald Trump *** World’s most admired women 2020: 1 Michelle Obama 2 Angelina Jolie 3 Queen Elizabeth II 4 Oprah 5 Jennifer Lopez 6 Emma Watson 7 Scarlett Johansson 8 Peng Liyuan 9 Taylor Swift 10 Shakira 12 Angela Merkel 13 Hillary Clinton 19 Melania Trump -YouGov …see more

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As a child I was taught to recite, "Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara; Guru Sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Guravay Namah" entirely from memory. My whole life has been shaped by #teachers who have offered me #support when I was floundering and encouraged me through it all. A teacher is not someone you meet just through formal education. Many people serve the role of teachers in our journey at various moments. I wanted to take this day to reflect and be grateful for the many teachers who have come into my life. #TeachersDay …see more

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Be kind, show love, and be merry. Ho ho ho! #AdvertisingAndMarketing #Happiness #Kindness #MerryXmas

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‪I dream of a world where every company is as keen on giving customer service as they are on measuring it. ‬

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Adam Grant on why it’s time to teach kids about collaboration – here’s the third brilliant article in Big Change ’s insight series, shining a light on how education needs to change:

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When I'm asked to share how I think about the future of A.I. either by reporters or conference attendees, I always say that this is the simplest description I can come up with. "Artificial intelligence will not replace medical professionals. Yet, medical professionals who use A.I. will replace those that don’t. And the term "medical professionals" might be replaced with any specialty that uses data and/or has repetitive components. What is your general rule when it comes to A.I in healthcare? #healthcare #ai #digitalhealth #artificialintelligence …see more

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is inevitable, and it is easy to be scared with the prospects of millions and billions of people being rendered jobless. It is a fundamental fact that Artificial Intelligence & Automation will take away human jobs. Yet it is also undisputed that it will bring substantial increase in productivity, efficiency, accuracy and safety in workplaces. I like the following quote from the article for the hope it offers, "the world will always need human brilliance, human ingenuity and human skills" I believe we need to collectively think, embrace and be prepared to create positive change instead of being despondant to the rapid social changes that are ahead. What should the government be doing to help this transformation. How should the education systems prepare future citizens? How can the Industry do more to promote employment and skills development proactively? These are questions we must dialog upon together, and now. I welcome your thoughts and comments. …see more

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While passion & talent are widely acknowledged, resilience is often not talked about enough. #Winners don't do different things, they do things differently when the going gets tough. This is resilience. 'The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.' - Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven …see more

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It's fun to think of what other sectors could do the equivalent of Amazon Prime. I'd pay an airline alliance $3000 per year to be able to change flights with a few clicks and not have to make endless phone calls and wait for hours while the fare department calculates.

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Our current experiences with #COVID19 can be likened to the famous parable of 'The Blind Men and the Elephant'. People around the world have had different subjective experiences with the virus and there is a lot that is still not known. Hence, we should refrain from claiming to know the absolute truth and making snap decisions based on limited information. …see more

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Listen to #EarthUnscrewed to learn how Virgin Atlantic are taking #climateaction – and what you can do to help: https://virg.in/i7Z #Podcasts

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Fake endorsements and impersonation scams are becoming increasingly commonplace online. Avoid the scammers:

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Mark your calendars for Part 6 of Book Club this FRIDAY, MAY @ 3pm ET, it's the last for Start With Why, so be sure to grab your book club, read the final section and submit your questions to [email protected] . Then tune in to YouTube.com/simonsinek at 3pm ET this Friday to discuss your questions live. #BookClubwithSimon #StartWithWhy #TogetherisBetter …see more

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"Best Practice" is the enemy. Best Practice" isn't the best way to do anything, its the way of doing things most like everyone else in your field. It's the easiest, laziest, most risk averse thing to do. It means the world becomes ever more narrow, ever more the same, ever more identical, and makes the rewards of doing something different ever greater. So please let's not pray at the alter of "best practice", let's surround ourselves with what people want, what technology makes possible and create what's better based on that. …see more

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Too many creators forget this! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Influence is trust. A friend told me that once on my podcast and it's stuck with me since. I got to meet Gary Vaynerchuck at an event recently and it got me thinking about influence. WHY is he so influential. Why did I get so excited to meet him? And I think where a lot of people go wrong is this... they make it all about themselves. I respect Gary so much because I can go back and pinpoint the moment his content changed the trajectory of my life. He helped me get to where I am today. He's not the hero, he's a guide in my story. That's real influence. It's not likes on a video. It's not a verified checkmark. It's establishing trust and helping other people get to where they want to be. Build trust. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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Please next time you apply for a job, make it about them not you Don't say " I'm great at this, I love doing that, I've lived here, I really enjoy things like X. I'm good because I can also do Z, I once got frustrated doing Q but found out I like M in the process" Say "You need people who can do Z and Y and P, and this is me, and here is evidence I'm great at that. You need someone who is like Z and X, like I am. You don't say you need someone who has this, but I've got it, and this is why it's likely what you need. The sad reality is that for 99% of roles, especially away from the top or in small companies, people are recruiting around a role, not a person. This is is wrong, but it is what it is. Make it about their needs, not your wishes. …see more

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Thrilled to announce our new book Virgin by Design, celebrating 50 magical years of the Virgin brand https://virg.in/SiK #VirginFamily #Virgin50

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If you're interviewing for a job or just looking for a job - know whom you’re talking to. It matters. Big time. Different positions, different responsibilities, different impact: Talent sourcer - creates a recruitment pipeline, from job posting to personal headhunting. Similar to scouting in sports. Talent Ops - enables the talent organization to work more effectively. In charge of scheduling and the interview process. Talent Acquisition Specialist - manages the entire hiring process, from screening to contract. Talent Marketing Specialist- develops the company's Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing strategies. In charge of evolving recruitment, so the company can attract top talent. HRBP - Responsible for you from the moment your onboarding process ends. HR analytics - collects and analyzes HR data, and applies it to make recommendations related to recruitment, retention, and legal compliance. In smaller companies, one person can cover a few of these positions. But these are DIFFERENT positions. HR is NOT recruitment. And recruitment is NOT HR. it’s complicated :-) #hr #hiring #career …see more

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Age is irrelevant. For anyone that feels that they are "too" young or "too" old, know that's bullshit. If it were up to the world you would be too young until you're too old. If you want to make an impact then just get out there and do it. Things started happening for me when I stopped asking for permission and gave myself permission to do great things. If you don't believe in yourself then you can't expect anyone else to. Whether you're 18 or 81 you have value to bring to the world. Share it. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #21Challenge …see more

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A first for me today - Breaking from my work routine to read a book to kids over a webinar :-) As part of finding new ways to help our employees balance the priorities of work, family and managing their households, our TransUnion Africa business introduced an AFK hour (Away from Keyboard) some months ago. During this time no business meetings are scheduled and employees are encouraged to break away from their work routines and spend time with their families, have lunch, go for a walk, etc. With many kids still away from their physical classrooms, this past month we introduced Kids Connect as an extension to the AFK program. Today I had the chance to read a book to children in the 8 - 12 age group. Tough audience and my nerves were shot. I chose one of my daughter Erin’s favorite books - Mr. Stink by David Walliams and I think I may have hit the mark 😌 Absolute joy watching the faces of the kids light up during story time. #innovation #leadership #family Ndivhu Nepfumbada Sarah Steinbach Anne Leyden …see more

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As someone who grew up in a low income and immigrant household, being invited to speak at the Peninsula College Fund's Career Day at Visa was such an humbling experience. It's also refreshing and inspiring to see tech brands like Visa taking the lead in furthering this cause and in the process positively shaping the future of such a deserving, yet underserved group of determined and talented students. I entered Silicon Valley with no ties to tech—both of my parents never attended high school. Through personal branding and platforms like LinkedIn, I have been able to develop a meaningful network of mentors that has radically transformed my career and life. While low income students may not grow up being taught the importance of networking, college is the best time to change that for the better. tl;dr (too long; didn't read): Treat your personal brand as a tapestry of experiences and relationships, not a transactional tool. When done with purpose and authenticity, your personal brand will compound over time, and put you in the power position to be discovered and unlock disruptive opportunities. Thanks for the invite Sonia Sng ! Fantastic program Denise Villamil & C. Phillip Powell, MPA . …see more

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‪Huge thanks to Dr. Zac Reda, one of the best doctors ever! Dr. Reda has been my daughter’s doctor since her birth, providing incredible medical support. In addition to his highly regarded practice, he volunteers at hospitals—including during the #Covid crisis. A real inspiration. ‬ …see more

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Getting a new job today - that’s a whole job in itself. It ain’t what it used to be. But I still see candidates use the same old methods. The most popular one is “spray and pray” - sending your CVs to any position, regardless of how relevant it is for you. It can’t hurt, right? Wrong❌ Applying for every single job out there shows Recruiters that you lack focus, passion, and talent. Not very good qualities. Worse than that - sometimes you’ll get in the system, in which case you’ll be marked as someone who was rejected multiple times. So what should you do? 📌Research the company you want to work for. 📌Research the people who work there. 📌Find a RELEVANT job description, one that 📌you have a real shot at. 📌Research that position and try to talk to people in that company who know what it means 📌Adapt your CV to better reflect that position Then - apply✅ *This isn’t 2005 anymore* Invest time and effort, and the chances of finding your dream job will dramatically increase. #hr #people #linkedin …see more

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From the Wall Street Journal: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average staged its best two-week performance since the 1930s, a dramatic rebound that has left many investors with a confounding reality: soaring share prices and a floundering economy." One can think of three possible explanations for this dispersion: Markets are a lot more forward-looking and are comfortable looking through what many believe is a temporary and reversible downturn in the economy; Markets are over-optimistic, conditioned by years of great success for "buy-the-dip" strategies; and Actual and expected support by the Federal Reserve has again decoupled markets from economic and corporate fundamentals. Depending on who you ask, you are likely to get a different ranking of the three ... with one quite interesting tendency: The closer the investors are to the real economy, the more cautious they are about the sustainability of the rally (e.g., what the Journal reported about Warren Buffett's approach this time around and compared to the 2008/09 crisis, and the remarks by Mark Cuban). #markets #investing #bonds #economy #volatility #equities #stocks #interestrates #federalreserve #selloff #investmentmanagement #investors #Fed #wsj …see more

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I met Shay ☀️ Rowbottom back in 2017 — we became friends. I helped her get started on LinkedIn. She’s been crushing it ever since. At the time, I felt like a dumb kid finally transitioning into doing what he wanted. I looked up to Shay and her partners because they were my age running a multi-million dollar company. Meeting them, changed my relationship with success. There are some of us that overestimate our significance. “Me, me, me.” I’ve always struggled with the opposite. “Am I significant? Does it matter if I am?” COVID has changed a lot for me. Forced me to ask myself questions that I hadn’t thought of asking. Forced me to feel things that I never thought I would feel. But most importantly it’s shown me that there are multiple sides to every story. Every encounter. I know that I’ve impacted lives. But I could never articulate the impact that so many of you have had on me. So thank you Shay — and so many others — for impacting me. I wouldn’t be who I am if things didn’t play out in the way that they did. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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The entire world of talent is now oriented around risk reduction and compliance and that really has to stop soon before we ruin our future. Ps. No talent department should ever ask me, as someone who is delighted to be a reference, to spend 20 mins of my time filling in forms to explain why the candidate you like is good. That’s your job. Call me up and I’ll wax poetically about their wonder in a 3 minute phone call but I’m not the HR departments administrative assistant. …see more

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Interesting listen from Cressida Bonas on her podcast Fear Itself exploring what we can learn from fear

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Guess who got her FIRST CLEAN MRI?! 👆This girl! When I began sharing my story in front of a few dozen people on LinkedIn, I would have never dreamed of hitting stages across the world spreading my message of hope and inclusion. In fact, the idea of the spotlight made my skin crawl. I still prefer being the wizard behind the curtain. But as I celebrate my first clean scan I remember my WHY which is to empower and inspire the world of incredible humans living with chronic illness and disability. Whether you're searching for your next role or you're struggling to level up your business, I hope my message touches your heart. You are in incredible human being, made for more. Don't slow down. Don't give up. There is always hope ♥ #Hope #Disability #ChronicIllness #Inclusion …see more

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At Virgin we believe that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, should have the right to be who they are, wherever they are https://virg.in/iT7 #VirginFamily

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No wonder software has eaten the world. Funny to watch how our work desk has evolved. Imagine what the next 20 years might do to our homes and our work environments! #innovation #futurism #weekendmusing Video Credits: Design Boom …see more

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Dear Jeff Weiner and LinkedIn team: Congrats on your continued growth and expansion into India - that's honestly exciting stuff!! As we continue to patronize your product for our many professional endeavors, here are a couple of feature requests that I believe would benefit your customers (us!!): - Allow update edits (a la Facebook). For instance, this is a very useful feature to have when someone like me attempts to post something clever, the update becomes popular, but we later realize that we've mis-spelled something - Increase the number of characters allowed in the status update …see more

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The worst thing we ever did in corporate America was to take the most vital part of any company - the people powering it - and label it so dismissively as “human resources.” We reduced talent to a simple asset: one to be standardized, controlled, commoditized, and managed like any other form of capital. We created a department whose sole purpose is to extract value and enforce compliance, and put them in charge of an ecosystem built around formalized processes, sameness, common practices, and conformity. The result is the institutionalized mediocrity plaguing many legacy companies today. A pandemic that will only become more problematic as we advance into the post-digital age: a world of agile, talent-focused companies that are set up to disrupt, excel and grow. It’s time to disrupt Human Resources - a piece Adriana Stan & I co-wrote for the World Economic Forum: …see more

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Starting something small and doing what you love with persistence can grow into a large outcome. Congrats Finology on the fundamental work you are doing in taking financial education to the masses. I wish I had access to such resources and knowledge earlier in life. What is that one resource you wish you could have had access to earlier in life? #Education #startups …see more

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As we near the end of 2020, I really pray this Diwali that we create a better world for all of us filled with tolerance, compassion, and equality. Diwali is one of the most popular and cherished festivals in #India and is also a time for reflection. This Diwali I wish for smiles, let no child be unloved and no one be lonely or hungry. As you light a lamp, light a smile? Wishing you all a #HappyDiwali and a wonderful day. #inspiration #दीपावली …see more

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Where do our opinions come from? Could our assumptions be incorrect? How do we really listen and challenge assumptions while remaining civil to our fellow humans During this live online class with former podcast guest David Harris, you’ll reflect on this and more, while practicing new skills designed to foster constructive engagement, listening and open dialogue: https://bit.ly/3cKZd39 …see more

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🛑 I'm done saying "build" your personal brand. 🛑 Especially to young people. It's so easy to buy into this idea that we need to have everything figured out, all the time, at all times. And that's never going to happen. The most successful people, when it comes to personal branding, their success is rooted in a deep sense of self-awareness. And they then use social media as an extension to expose that. Social media is just meant to be an extension. Your personal brand is the same. And the better you know yourself the more success you're going to have online. "Build a brand" is confusing to a lot of people. So instead of focusing on building a personal brand, focus on building YOU. Dabble. Explore. Fail. And really take the time to get to know you. No need to rush. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

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Up until a few weeks ago, I thought I wanted a +500 person company. This entity that I could attach to my name that let everyone know I made it. I’ve reached this point of bliss (after what feels like years of tension), where I really just don’t care anymore. I don’t want that anymore. And for the first time in my life I feel like I’ve made it. I haven’t achieved all of my goals. But I’m good. With who I am, where I'm going, & what I actually want. My newsletter is about to hit 30k subscribers. It’s just me writing. No filter. Talking about the decisions that I’m making business, personal brand, and community wise. Just a journal. And I’ve been enjoying that so much more than anything else. Because I’m doing it because I want to. Not to hit a certain amount of likes. But simply because I have things that I need to say. And I say all this because I feel like clarity ebbs and flows. Sometimes we get it and sometimes we don’t. Sometimes what we wanted isn’t what we want anymore. Sometimes what we were isn’t what we are anymore. It’s not something we can prep for. It’s not something we can plan for. And that’s okay. I’m liking this new person I’m becoming. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 📸 Justin Jackson …see more

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An excellent example of disrupting the status quo with radical innovation that has led to creating a new market - Electric vehicles. Amazing to see how Tesla 's market cap is higher than the cumulative market cap of the automobile incumbents. #electricvehicles #Markets #innovation https://lnkd.in/eVNHaiH …see more

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(4 critical questions that need to be answered TODAY) I hate being scared. I hate being anxious. This is 2001 and 2008 rolled together and times ten. Both those years I fell apart. Emotionally, financially, family, health, everything. I wanted to learn from my mistakes so that's been my focus and, knock on wood, I'm stressed but surviving and I hope others are as well. Now for some 'frequently asked BIG questions': What if elections are delayed? Why the market is disconnected from economy, Will we have hyperinflation? #entrepreneurship #economy #investing #stockmarket …see more

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יש שנות כלב ויש שנות לינקאדין (הסבר בתגובה הראשונה). אז היום לפי שנות לינקאדין יש לי שנה בAppsFlyer🎉 מצד אחד אני מרגישה שאני פה מאז ומעולם ומצד שני כאילו עדיין לא הספקתי כלום. אני זוכרת שכשהייתי בתהליך Oshrat Feldman Binyamin אמרה לי-החברה בגדילה ואת תגדלי ביחד איתה, זה צעד נכון לקריירה שלך. והיא-צדקה. בשנה הזו עשיתי המון. כולם חשבו שאשבר מהמרחק והנסיעות, שאני לא אצלח תפקיד ראשון בחברה רחוקה מהתחום אליו עשיתי סורסינג לפני אבל זה רק דרבן אותי. מאז-וואו, עשיתי פרויקטים, גיוסים, כלים, הרצאות, הפכתי לDani the Sourcer, יש לי פילטר באינסטוש ***אבל*** הכי חשוב- וזה מה שכל אדם שעוסק בגיוס חייב להבין-שיניתי לאנשים את החיים! בתפקיד שלי אני פונה לאנשים ולא מציעה להם משרה, אני מציעה להם להתקדם בקריירה, להיות יותר נינוחים בבית עם הילדים, להשתדרג כלכלית ומקצועית, להכיר אנשים חדשים, לשנות אווירה וזה כיף לי. כיף לי ללכת במסדרון ושאנשים אומרים לי תודה, שטוב להם, שכיף להם. ולי-לי כיף איתם ביחד ושמפרופיל בלינקאדין הם הפכו לחברים שלי לצוות. אז, תודה AppsFlyer, זו הייתה שנה מופלאה♥️ …see more See translation

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I don't ever want to hear a target audience defined as "being a heavy smartphone user" or an ad campaign to reach "millennials" on the insight that "they listen to a lot of music" . I don't want to hear that "influencer marketing works" because young people are "hard to reach" or "don't trust advertising" . They are not hard to reach, they are on their phones the whole time. Worst of all, I just saw a deck saying this group really enjoyed "surfing the internet". And PLEASE, no more  "X is a new Y that gives our audience a platform to connect to the things that matter to them, whatever they’re into" . This has been said about 1000 times already. We can do better than this. …see more

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No word has been devalued more than the word "insight" . We always use it to mean: A nice anecdote. A decent statistic. Some facts. A bit of knowledge from an expert. Some perspective. A little observation. A chart with some data. A good article. It would be useful to claim back the specialness of the word. This post is not an insight either. …see more

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Characteristic of the 'Next Billion' internet users, as per Google India 's  Rajan Anandan   : 1) Mobile only 2) Access internet through an affordable device 3) Access internet in vernacular languages 4) Have significantly different content needs Full Summary of his talk during Kstart Institute - Feb 2018: …see more

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5 simple ways to build in an inclusive business approach from the beginning, according to Debbie Forster MBE from the 100% #HumanAtWork network: https://virg.in/irv

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‘If not you, who? If not now, when?’” – wise words from Simon Sinek Inc. said at Virgin StartUp 's MeetUp. Here’s why Andy Fishburn, MD of Virgin StartUp, believes there has never been a better time to start a business:

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Getting fed up of the total nonsense about "Digital Transformation" being written by large companies that haven't changed since the 1980's. I guess that's partly why I'm writing a book on it.