The big divide in the future won't be nation to nation, or developed vs developing countries , but urban to rural. Increasingly ALL behavior follows these lines.

While we endlessly talk about how fast technology is changing and changing our lives, realistically I can't think of any remotely profound changes due to tech in the last 6/7 years. Am I wrong? What was the last big app/device for you?

Thank you to the awesome team at Sigma Alimentos for inviting me to be their closing keynote at the Global Marketing Forum. Everyone I met was so smart & humble. Muchas gracias! 💗

Livestreaming the #WomenLeaders in #GlobalHealth meeting at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London , from here in the City of Charlotte , North Carolina. Grateful for this access to the critically important information being shared. #WLGH18 #publichealth #globaldevelopment #genderequity #HealthForAll …see more

Some people think I wrote Indistractable because I’m somebody who has incredible self-control and that I’ve always been productive with my time. That couldn’t be further from the truth 😅 Self-control and willpower have never been my strengths. I’d say I was going to eat healthy, then I wouldn’t. I’d say I’d exercise, then I wouldn’t. I’d say I’d get work done, then I wouldn’t. Ironically enough, I was incredibly distractible. A turning point for me came when I was with my daughter one day. We had a beautiful day planned -- just she and I spending quality time together. We had a book of activities we could do together. One of them was having us each answer this question: “If you could have any superpower, what superpower would you want?" I remember the question verbatim. But I couldn’t tell you what my daughter’s answer was. Because I was on my phone. And that’s when I realized I was sending a very harmful message to her: whatever was on my phone was more important than she was. By the time I turned away from my phone, my daughter had left the room and started playing with some toy outside. I didn’t write Indistractable because I have incredible self-control. I wrote it to help people like me establish a system for living out their values. #Indistractable #Relationships …see more

A quick search on YouTube reveals thousands of videos of parents storming into their kids’ rooms, unplugging the computers or gaming consoles, and smashing the devices into bits. But here’s what most parents don’t understand: Technology isn’t the problem, and enforcing strict rules around tech usage isn’t the solution. Rather, it’s the root causes to children’s distractions that need to be addressed. Check out my latest article in CNBC . It's trending today within the top 3. I'd love for you to check it out. …see more

I over did it and let a few people down this weekend and I'm okay with it 😳 but before you call me cold-hearted, here's why... Although I try to keep family and business in balance, I noticed how many meetings began sliding onto my calendar Saturday and Sunday afternoons following an already packed work week of 60 hours when I should be doing board games and adventures with the family! So I did a business black-out this weekend. You will also find an "away message" on my LinkedIn messenger 👋 I missed four weekend calls and let a few people down after realizing how let down my own family was for my lack of presence. Do I feel terrible for canceling last minute? Of course I do! I'm not one to bail because I loathe being ghosted. But it wasn't nearly as terrible as I felt seeing tears in my son's eyes as he said, "you never want to play with me!" BALANCE is critical, especially as we work remote and find ourselves working MORE than ever! Get your priorities straight and stick to your boundaries. What is at the top of your priority list? 1️⃣ Family & Friends 2️⃣ Health 3️⃣ Happiness 4️⃣ Branding 5️⃣ Marketing 6️⃣ Volunteering 7️⃣ Speaking 8️⃣ Social Media Stay healthy. Stay happy! #balance …see more

One of my favorite quotes comes from a young Australian poet, Erin Hanson: “What if I fail? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” The question of “What if?” speaks to both the fear that paralyzes so many of us as well as the unlimited potential should we allow ourselves to imagine. Here’s how to do the latter: First, get clarity about what you want—and what’s scaring you. You can’t successfully go after what you want until you can clearly articulate what that is. And don’t forget to fess up on what’s been holding you back. It’s okay to gravitate away from something that no longer interests you to move toward something you want. Next, ask yourself: “What’s the worst that could happen?” When you work through the worst-case scenario of taking a risky action, you might find that it’s not so bad after all. Often, what we’ve imagined in our heads is far worse than any real-life outcome. This exercise can help you diffuse the fear enough to take action. Finally, think positively and imagine the possibilities. This is the fun part. You’re now free to shift your perspective to the positive and envision your best-case scenario: What if you allowed yourself to consider the infinite possibilities? #leadership #career #mindset …see more

The 20* best (and free) ways to improve your #career : 11. Get creative Ask big questions, pay attention, be open-minded, set aside time to let your mind wander, and don’t be afraid to take risks. 12. Practice empathy Put people first, ask thoughtful and probing questions, listen more and talk less. 13. Be brave enough to use this 4-letter word: help Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. 14. Change your perspective It’s the lens by which you view everything, and is the quickest path to success & happiness. 15. Embrace 4 words: “It’s not about you” You’ll improve communication, establish trust, deepen relationships & build business. 16. Learn to be more charismatic Its real power has everything to do with how you make others feel. 17. Dare to be a “career contrarian” Instead of conforming to conventional approaches, education, or paths, seek alternative means to career fulfillment. 18. Focus on attention & trust Kindness and respect ultimately earn attention and trust; be generous. 19. Become an excellent listener Active listening demonstrates respect, builds trust & makes people feel valued. 20. Move past your fear & stop hiding Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear; it’s time to stop hiding and go for it. #leadership *Part 2 of 2 …see more

In my latest Forbes article, I share why you’re not alone in feeling unproductive and what to do about it. #career #productivity #progress …see more

#socialmedia notifications aren’t just robbing your time and attention; they’re also increasing your stress and anxiety.📲 #leadership #career #productivity #timemanagement …see more

✨⚡️ 100,000 views on LinkedIn ⚡️✨ No, I’m not talking about going viral with one post. This social platform is a volume game of engagement. When we play a game of views... Quantity trumps quality. Quality volume of content comes when you have clarity. A clear brand. A clear message. A clear funnel. (Yes, you can make $ here) Let’s do some basic maths. Within 1 month; Post everyday 30 posts x 3,333 views = 100k Or within 3 months; Post 5x a week 60 posts x 1,667 views = 100k Or with 6 months; Post 2x a week 48 posts x 2,083 views = 100k So, to get 100k views... You need a compelling: 🍗 personal brand 🍗 niche vertical 🍗 consistent content 🍗 audience that loves engaging Or try to go viral with one post... 😂 It’s more realistic to play a game of volume. There are other major benefits by creating content: 🍗 You will learn how to market yourself better 🍗 You progressively gain confidence 🍗 You develop communication skills What will do... Consume 100k views worth of content? Or create content worth 100k views? Then consider joining The Trusted Circle, a membership programme to help you focus on branding and content creation Learn how to get 100k authentically at https://lnkd.in/gTX6Qxq #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more

While entrepreneurship is still super popular, here's a couple reasons why I have immense respect for 9-5 employees: 1️⃣Most employees have to be good listeners. They often do things because they are told, and while many criticize them for this, I think it takes a ton of humility to know when you should work under someone and just learn. 2️⃣Many employees take that 9-5 to sustainably support others. Entrepreneurship is risky. There should be no shame for taking the less risky option in the name of supporting you and your family if that's what you are looking for. 3️⃣What would you add? …see more

Check out this infographic to see: - Which digital health technologies played a role in the fight against COVID-19 (based not on potential or promises, but proven help) - Which of them can we most likely count on in the second wave - Which technology would be the best suited for any task related to the pandemic Would you give a more significant or a different role to any of these techs in future virus management? (You can enlarge the image after opening it in a new tab.) #DigitalHealth #DigitalHealthInfographic #COVID19 #COVID19Infographic #COVID19Infographics …see more

Zipline drones populate the Rwandan skyline, portable electrocardiogram machines help doctors diagnose in clinics in rural India, easy testing lets cure children in Botswana. Beyond being brilliant medical innovations, at some point, all these technologies were brought to or should be applied to high-income countries after their success in their original settings in Africa or Asia – as they have been available for a fraction of the cost, they have represented a highly creative solution and/or the regulatory environment has allowed them to thrive. …see more

Just finished shooting new videos for The Medical Futurist Youtube channel with my two friends here. Topics include a recap of 2018, our wishes for digital health for 2019, what I learnt from my whole genome sequencing and more. Check out my channel: https://lnkd.in/dsQVNH3 #design #technology #healthcare #future #digitalhealth #video …see more

I receive a lot of questions how I review digital health technologies therefore I have to set the record straight here. I'm always objective in reviews and I never accept payment for them. When I don't like or love something, I'll simply say it out loud. I've tested hundreds of digital health technologies so I have a scale. This is the only way to support patients and physicians who look for reliable sensors for a healthier life. If you develop a technology I should review or come across something exciting, please let me know. https://lnkd.in/gRkivsG #digitalhealth   #technology   #health   #healthcare …see more

Yet another US election narrative in markets this morning to justify the move up in stocks. It’s the 4th or 5th such (serially inconsistent) narrative in the last few weeks. Highlights for me that investors are driven less by politics and more by forces away from that (continuous liquidity conditioning). #markets #investing #economy #bonds #stocks #volatility #investing #economy #bonds #stocks #equities #volatility #fed #centralbanks #economics #federalreserve #ecb #monetarypolicy #elections #election #investors …see more

The Financial Times on China's third quarter GDP growth. https://lnkd.in/gMRe6nB #economy #markets #China #growth #GDP #FT …see more

Huge thanks to Julia Chatterley for this morning’s conversation on the economy and markets. (What is not seen on the television screen is our pup sleeping on my foot under the desk 😀😀 — second photo). #economy #markets CNN Business CNN Julia Chatterley …see more