Looking forward to reading Rebecca Henderson "Reimaging Capitalism in a World on Fire," a book that brings together idea/insights from an intellectual journey triggered when the author "started working with people who had the eccentric idea that business could help save the world.” #capitalism …see more

Today's market action is similar to what we saw at the end of last week and what I discussed this morning with Becky Quick on CNBC's Squawk Box -- that is a stalemate between policy and fundamentals, as well as withing fundamentals ... and retail flows no longer acting as a tiebreaker. (For details on the latter, please refer to: https://lnkd.in/ghTY9yP ) #markets #economy #investing #investors CNBC Becky Quick Bloomberg LP …see more

On the what, why and so what of some of the eye-popping moves in individual stocks that accompanied last week's wild market. (Thank you Bloomberg Opinion for placing this article infront of the paywall.) https://lnkd.in/gfZgGzX #investing #investors #economy #centralbanks #fed #federalreserve #stocks #financeandeconomy #markets #bonds #interestrates #stockmarket #investmentmanagement #equities #monetarypolicy #fixedincome #assetallocation #volatility #bloomberg #bopinion #hertz #recession #debt #unemployment …see more

For those interested in markets, here's the link to a good read from Mike Santoli on the recent price action in US stocks, how it relates to other asset classes and metrics, and what to look for. https://lnkd.in/g3DmYeV CNBC #investing #investors #vix #bonds #centralbanks #cnbc #stocks #markets #economy #fed #federalreserve #volatility #financeandeconomy #stockmarket #equities #equities #fixedincome #investmentmanagement #assetallocation #interestrates #monetarypolicy #earnings #nasdaq #yields #trading …see more

This chart, H/T Philip Bump, is attracting attention. Its continuation would increase the probability of a "W"--repeated stop-go process that, hopefully, would be adaptive in nature. Remember, absent quick vaccines/treatments breakthroughs, the challenge is to live with the virus for now. #coronavirus #covid19 #economy #markets …see more

The video link to this morning's conversation with Ali Velshi on MSNBC -- on the economy and policies. https://lnkd.in/eXiWf3w MSNBC #economy …see more

Good morning. The focus this morning is still on the oil markets: the drop across the curve (CNBC data below) and growing dispersion among contracts. An important driver is disappearing storage capacity in the context of excess supply relative to the slumping demand. (See prior post regarding the asymmetrical economic impact -- that is, producers hit and consumers unable to properly monetize the increased purchasing power -- and the spillover for capital markets. #oil #markets #investing #investors #storage #economicimpact #energy CNBC …see more

"No matter who you are, no matter what you do, no matter who your audience is: 33 percent will love it, 33 percent will hate it, and 33 percent won't care. Stick with the people who love you and don't spend a single second on the rest." Pg 215 of "Choose Yourself"

No quote better explains a lot of the current mood in the world and bipartisanship/extreme views on political matters. As we get access to more and more news and views and information, we can support any pre-existing narrative that makes us feel more comfy. “We don't see the world as it is, we see it as we are” ― Anaïs Nin …see more

IM's/SMS's are creeping into our lives making everything interruptive, real time, always on and (feel)urgent. Please can we go back to email being the default way to organize life, manage people / ask for favors / etc . It's a place you choose to go to, you get to pick how urgent things are and it allows us to think. We have to fight to reply properly, not quickly. …see more

Sephora is one of those companies that has pretty much done everything one can do in retail right. Yet we rarely talk about it. Kendo brand incubator being especially interesting yet rarely discussed.

Here's the big news I've been hinting at for weeks...I am launching a new company with my Co-Founder, Jared Skinner.  MADE. We'll be designing physical spaces and experiences which make people fall in love with your brand. MADE will do for physical spaces what Marketing Zen does for digital ones.  Can't wait to share the journey with you guys! See link in comments. 🙏🏽 …see more

Spent the past few days exploring more of the apps and capabilities of the expensive Macbook Pro I treated myself to in late 2015, and which is now considered ancient. Basically, I've been using it as little more than a trendy word processor. But when I consider how much power I've had, literally at my fingertips, I realize I there's an important metaphor for life hidden in the mix. We often spend far more energy resisting change than considering how it just might be the best thing that ever happened to us. I'm already seeing how these new self-taught skills will help boost my brand, and that's giving me a jolt of positive energy. That's why I changed my cover photo. I've tried to live by this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt more often than not, and it has really come in handy over the past few days. "You must do the things you think you cannot do."  Fear of confronting my tech terrors through the years has been debilitating--until I discovered I had all the right stuff all along. What a game-changer. #Courage #persistence #learning …see more

The no-rate-cut policy and preference to wait for the Budget and clarity on the fiscal front demonstrate Shakitkant Das is maturing in his new role

Not inflation but the slowing growth in Asia’s third largest economy, which wants to get into the $5 trillion club by 2025, is the primary concern of the Reserve Bank at this juncture

I was described as a “Mama Bear” CEO in regards to how I lead my team and firm. I wasn’t sure how to take it. Then I saw this! #radicalcpa #itstruelyacompliment #leadership Jeff McKay

I wrote Hooked to expose the ways companies like Facebook and Twitter have used habit-forming products to build tech empires. ...but I didn’t write the book for them 🤔 I wrote Hooked for people like you! In truth, the techniques I broke down in Hooked were no secret to those giants tech companies. They've known about how to build habit-forming products for years and they've used that knowledge to keep us liking, scrolling, and engaged. My goal with Hooked was to take those techniques and democratize them. I wanted to show everybody the psychology at work and make that knowledge accessible to all. It should NOT just be the Silicon Valley giants who can build habits in people’s lives. Here are a few ways the Hooked Model has been implemented since the book first came out... • I helped The New York Times keep people engaged and stay up-to-date with the news. • A company called Fidbod uses the model to hook people to health and fitness. • Kahoot has used it to get kids hooked on learning -- yes, learning! The proof is here: the Hooked techniques are and can be used to develop healthy habits in peoples' lives. Any other examples of habit-forming products that have had positive impacts on your life? #Hooked #Psychology #Growth …see more

The average office-dwelling professional receives 100 messages per day according to The Radicati Group . Think about it... Your email inbox is a perfect distraction. Imagine yourself in the middle of a task you had set aside time for and suddenly… *ping* Your screen lights up with a new email notification. You may be interrupted and compelled to check (or even respond). After doing so, research shows that you will work faster in order to make up for lost time. However, this comes at a cost—namely, higher levels of stress and frustration. Check out my article on the 1 thing you need to know to save you from your email inbox at the link in the comments below… My friend, Shane Snow , has said that following this tip has cut the time he spends weekly on email by 90%! After reading, be sure to share some tips you have for managing email effectively 👇👇👇 #Indistractable #HumanBehavior #Stress #Professional #Email …see more

A previous boss stole thousands of dollars from me. I joined in a marketing leadership role with a large amount of my income channeling through lead generation initiatives. I was happy following my first quarter, presenting 20, hard-earned sales qualified leads for my $10k+ bonus which was within the "average" scope of expectations. A LOT was riding on that bonus. Groceries from a STORE vs. a food pantry was one. I slid my report across my boss's desk with a smile. When I returned the next morning, I found the spreadsheet back on my desk. 17 leads were crossed out with a note saying he was delighted to present a $575 check to me for the three remaining leads. I was mortified. I felt betrayed and robbed. When I asked what was wrong with the other leads he said that he didn't want to work with those other 17 organizations. He wanted better fish in a different industry that he had never previously specified. Shocked, I began researching a change in my career, no matter how "nice of a guy" he was. He was dishonest and cruel. A legal pursuit wasn't even worth it. I learned to triple check facts, figures, and agreements following that situation, Ensuring that I never find myself taken advantage of again. #Leadership #JobSearch #Recruitment #ChantelShares …see more

I want to do set up a podcast series. I want to write more blogs. I want to do video. I want to do this. I want to do that. “Want” is the keyword. Likely you’re thinking about it and haven’t even started. Instead of doing everything. Focus on starting. Focus on one craft. Focus on messaging. Focus on building your voice. Your expertise will shine better. #stringtheory on #personalbranding and #contentcreation …see more