I HAD A POLICY THAT RUINED MY LIFE: Always say “yes” to opportunity. If you GRAB enough opportunities, I thought, then one would work out and be a winner... http://bit.ly/2uOrnDX

Jamming to Chainsmoker's album at my favorite teashop in Berkeley while honing down on final talking points for my TEDx Talk. Biggest THANK YOU to everyone involved in the designing of this deck, especially to my dedicated supporters and peers on LinkedIn who helped shaped the direction and title of my talk. Special kudos to these folks for helping me flesh out my thoughts for this talk: Neil D'Souza Kevin Young Benna Iqbal Jessie Salas Epiphany Ryu Leah Cha . Show time in less than seven days! �� …see more

Spent quality time this afternoon mentoring this group of amazing UC Berkeley students. Despite coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, I'm so inspired that they're taking initiative in their career, especially with new LinkedIn professional headshots, c/o Jessie Salas . Thanks for hosting us, Rashida Hanif ! …see more

Curious about how I got my start with LinkedIn video? In honor of #TBT , I went through my archives to find my VERY FIRST #video on LinkedIn, which I published an eternity ago (July 28, 2017, to be exact). I’m sharing it* here. Why bother? Because its message is still relevant today. Even though somehow I had been granted early access to video, I procrastinated for three weeks(!) before publishing. I remember feeling so nervous about putting myself out there, worried that I needed the perfect message, the perfect lighting, the perfect WHATEVER. And then it occurred to me that none of us is perfect and that maybe, just maybe, THAT message would speak to people, and inspire THEM to try new things, whatever that meant to them. (Spoiler alert: It did, and it has. And I couldn’t be happier.) Here’s the thing: you can’t grow unless you’re willing to be (temporarily) uncomfortable. #Change is hard. And taking the first step is the hardest. If you wait for the “perfect” time, you’ll never do it. Instead, take a deep breath, muster up your courage to push past the fear, and challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. You’ve got this. Now’s the time. Join me in being “perfectly imperfect.” #growth #career *A #captioned version that keeps the original shaky video. …see more

אז מה הדבר שהכי חסר לי בימים אלה? חוץ מלהגיע למשרד (המושלם)שלנו, לנסוע שלוש שעות לכיוון😂, ולהתאמן-*הקפה* של הבוקר עם החברים במשרד. אז Nitzan Scheftelowitz הציעה את ה- Coffee Zoom! שלוש הפסקות קפה ביום בהן אפשר לדבר על הא, דה, ו(קורו)נה! היום בבוקר נפגשנו לאחת כזו- והייייי היה ממש ממש כיף! אין על האנשים שלנו! מחכה להפסקת קפה של 15:00👩🏼‍💻 מה הכי חסר לכם ואיך פתרתם את זה?🤔 …see more See translation

... and re the Squawk Box conversation just now with Becky on CNBC, a big question is whether the audience could hear my beloved pup snoring in the background?!?! CNBC #dogslife #dogs …see more

It's weird the three most expensive things in most American's lives are bought in the strangest, least transparent and least efficient way. Homes, Medical treatment and Cars all seem ripe for some players to come in and provide speed and reduce anxiety.

This year has been challenging for all of us, but it also presents us with the opportunity to think about reimagining a future we are proud to be a part of. In the first part of ExpertSpeak, Raghava Rao , India CFO, Amazon India discussed about the foundational role of a #CFO . In this, the concluding part, Raghava delves deeper into how a CFO should handle shareholder expectations and conflict, striking the right balance between #growth and profitability, and dealing with the dynamic, unpredictable world of #startups . Thank you, Raghava, for this wide-ranging discussion on #finance . I hope you will all enjoy reading our conversation. …see more

When you feel a little down on your luck, Remember you're the one in charge here. You have control. You have power. You have the same number of hours in your day as Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Beyonce, and Oprah. You got this. #motivation #inspiration #inspire #success #leadership #chantelshares …see more

What soft skill do employers seek most?🤔 CREATIVITY.🧠🌈💥 In my #TBT #video series on #softskills , I share 5️⃣ ways to cultivate yours.✅ #leadership #EQ #captioned #career …see more

Has it ever occurred to large companies that if you are going to launch a “new startup style” or “digital first” or “mobile centric” brand or product, you could choose to aim it at say, people over the age of 35, and with non patronizing messaging, and without emojis. I honestly despair at Clients who assume that it’s 18 year old kids that want a decent banking app and not 57 year olds with all of the money on the planet. Or that it’s great to offer funky car insurance products for those buying their first 12 year old Jetta but rich women in Calabasas love phoning up their agent to get advice. This lazy thinking is everywhere and costing billions. Please can anyone tell me tech lubricated products and services aimed at the old or rich except Blade and Tesla. …see more

Having lots of Instagram followers seems to be the shortest and most direct route to unhappiness. The pressure to maintain followers, boost engagement, make lots of new content all while being judged to the very core of who you are. You can see the cracks appearing for all/ Each and every day I see more and more evidence of the peak we could be reaching with the use of this stuff. Abuse and biohacking of the brains chemisty can’t be a long term biz strategy. …see more

I LOVE GETTING PITCHED ON LINKEDIN! It has resulted in 20% of my business! Here's how... 👇👇👇 How many times per week (or per day) are you pitched in your email or LinkedIn messages? If you're like me, you've got to file through a dirty dozen each day... Here's how to OUT SELL the lack of sales etiquette with InMails and fast-pitches upon connections (or even in connection request)... Take advantage of the open door! When someone tries to pitch you, it's a conversation that is already ongoing, and in most cases, they are looking for MOMENTUM whether it's a sale, referral, or other business. Take advantage of the opportunity and sell yourself. Soon you'll have these results too! Master your personal brand and build a strong digital reputation that keeps potential customers knocking on your door. So tell me, do you feel different about getting pitched on LinkedIn? I hope this helps you learn to love it! #Sales #ChantelShares …see more

Consumers and businesses have made major changes in response to the health crisis, using more digital services for shopping, entertainment, advertising, sales, marketing and workflow. Get the New O'Shares ETFs report on Internet & E-commerce Investing. …see more

Almost each of our organs has already been 3D printed or created artificially - why not the most vital and scarce part of our body, blood?

Brought together the leaders from many of the organisations Virgin Unite has incubated and supported for a discussion in New York recently. We met to strengthen and celebrate the connections between The B Team, The Elders, The Rocky Mountain Institute, The New Now, Ocean Unite, The Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator and Big Change …see more

China's second quarter GDP is out: A 3.2% growth in GDP (YoY), rebounding from the prior quarter fall of 6.8% and limiting the first half contraction to 2.6%. This official growth estimate is almost a full percentage point above the median expected market forecast. #economy #china #growth …see more

#TopRisks2021 is live! In 2020, Eurasia Group correctly predicted a contested (“Rigged”) US election as our Top Risk. Which geopolitical threats should you watch out for in 2021, and which one is #1? Find out 👇 …see more

"I don't want to be the richest dead body in a graveyard". So reassuring to hear such voices. These people make life worth living. Hats off

I wrote this on my flight back from NYC ✈️ I’m sitting in a chair, in the air, on my way back from New York. Thinking back to the time where I had nothing. Imagining it vividly. The creek in my door. The rotting 2x4’s. My dog waiting for me on the couch when I got home from the coffee shop I always worked out of. Trying to make it. Heart broken. Lonely. I never had money for groceries. I never had money for anything. I remember one of the times my power was off for weeks. My phone was turned off. Couldn’t pay the bills. And there was a back porch that I would always stand on. Summer, spring, fall, winter… didn’t matter. I stood there. Looking up at the buildings. Imagining a better life. Imagining the person that I would become. Imagining what that life would feel like. Sound like. Look like. Taste like. And here I am… sitting in a chair… in the air. Looking down on one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And I’m exactly the person I wished to be. I’m living the exact life I wished to live. It feels the same. Looks the same. Tastes the same. And as I look down on the world. Feeling small. Yet so powerful at the same time, I’m asking myself… “Where to next?” #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship 📸 Eric Didier …see more