As a kid, I was always a weirdo. I would play soccer with the boys during lunchtime. I would hang out at the library. I would make friends with the librarians and ask questions. I had no fear. As a kid, there was very little to be scared of. I did it because it was fun. I did it as I thirst for knowledge. Life was great as a kid. When I went into high school and became more of an adult. New bad habits settled in: I tried to fit in the crowd and ended losing my voice. I would pretend to wear a mask, to be the same. I hated the attention when I had to do a presentation. The fearless kid was gone. I felt scared all the time. It took me many years of unlearning. Many more years to bring my curiosity to the forefront. Even more, to gain acceptance: It's okay to being a weirdo. It's okay to have a say. It's okay to have a strong opinion. It's okay to stand out. It's okay to have a voice. I love being a weirdo who loves fried chicken. But the one key learning I gained with wisdom is... Reframe the narrative. We control how we see the world. That's including how we see ourselves on LinkedIn. Be you. Whether it's you the weirdo. Or you as the weirdo professional. Be you. #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more

Want to make a shift? Switch to a new position? Venture into a new field? DO THE WORK. Listen - talk to someone. A real person who’s been doing what you seek to do for a few years. Understand what it takes to do their job - skills, experience, education, talent. This can validate (or nullify) your decision to pursue it in the first place. Learn - show interest. Listen to podcasts, connect to professional groups, read articles. Get acquainted with the jargon. Know to speak the right language. It takes time. DO - start your own project in that field. A blog. A podcast. Volunteer somewhere. Do something. This will give you plenty to talk about in interviews. This is a MUST. Write - post on LinkedIn or in professional groups/forums with your thoughts. Share your approach online. Comment to industry leaders. Engage. Motivation is great. It’s not enough in today’s market. Do the work to gain an edge. Job search IS a job. So is career retraining #career #hr #people …see more

Friends and Followers - I'm conducting research on the Remote Work Movement. I appreciate if you can take 2 minutes to fill the survey below to express your feelings and points of view about the Future of Work: https://lnkd.in/gEg7SEz Given the importance of this emerging topic, we want to have as broad of a sample as possible. I’ll appreciate it if you can share this post on your #LinkedIn so we can collect more perspectives from diverse group of people. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 #futureofwork #futureofwork20 #remotework #flexiblework #workingfromhome …see more

Scientists successfully embedded a bionic eye into a blind person's brain - it could restore her vision while bypassing the biological eyes altogether. We have explained how this invention is transforming the lives of people without vision, along with some other promising directions. This successful experiment brought all these promises one step closer! https://lnkd.in/g-yDUrs #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #news #scientificbreakthrough #eyecare #ophthalmology #bioniceye …see more

Today, to stay ahead of the game, decision makers in healthcare must work methodically to sense new innovations and possibilities. Our digital health trends report for 2019 aims to serve as a guide for all stakeholders. Explore the whole Top Trends in Digital Health in 2019 from the introduction to the informative illustrations: https://lnkd.in/gEipqMQ #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #book #reading #read #digitization #science #sequencing #futurism #ebook …see more

As #investors / #traders prepare for a new week in #markets , here’s Bloomberg Markets on changes to the controversial restrictions imposed by Robinhood on their clients. I doubt that they will fully satisfy critics who complain that #Robinhood has teamed up with the #WallStreet establishment. #investing #investment #gme #gamestop …see more

Shows the amount of bonds held by those who have lent money and PAY for the privilege of providing others with financing!! While economic conditions have contributed to such an outcome—a phenomenon that was not foreseen in any economics textbook I know of until it persisted—central banks have been a major contributor. #bonds #markets #investing #centralbanks #monetarypolicy …see more

FYI, my main takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's remarks to the virtual Jackson Hole Symposium. https://lnkd.in/gbXWjhN #Powell #Fed #JacksonHole #bopinion #markets #economics #federalreserve #centralbanks #economy #unemployment #jobs #inflation #investing #investors #markets #employment #bloomberg #wsj #ft #nytimes Bloomberg LP …see more

Looking forward to the conversation with Sara Eisen and Wilfred Frost on CNBC's Closing Bell. Thanks Sara and Will for having me on your show. #markets #economy CNBC #stocks #bonds #investing #investors Sara Eisen …see more

Via Jonathan Ferro on Bloomberg Television. #bonds #risk #HY #highyield #markets #economy #investing #investors #bloomberg …see more

From Bloomberg Markets illustrating the extent to which investors have faded the tech trade this month -- overall. as well as in relative terms given the greater impact of retail investors. #markets #investing Robinhood #investors #tech #bigtech #bigtechs #investmentmanagement Bloomberg LP …see more

Some thoughts on why the Federal Reserve should resist pressure to do more at this stage ... and, also, why this doesn't mean there's no need for policy actions, nor does that it mean that the Fed may not need to be more engaged down the road. https://lnkd.in/g4_27aD #bopinion #fed #federalreserve #interestrates #monetarypolicy #bonds #economy #markets #recession #centralbanks #bloomberg Bloomberg LP …see more

Good morning. More of the same on the data front with an historic contraction in Eurozone GDP (first chart below) and a rise in unemployment on the continent -- this ahead of the ECB meeting (and US jobless claims). https://lnkd.in/edaq2Bh #economy #markets #FT #jobs #GDP #growth #recession …see more

Flying under the radar screen today, and understandably so given the amount of other news, the University of Michigan's US consumer sentiment measure came in at 71 for April. This compares to consensus expectations of 75. The one-month drop in the current conditions indicator was the biggest in history, highlighting the shock and pain felt by households. #economy #confidence #sentiment …see more

I have to admit I'm a little nervous. Not so much about the stock market or economy. But about ski-masks and dead kids. The economy is not "up" or "down". It's "tilted". It's a 3D economy for the first time and not the 1D economy it has been for 100 years. What does that mean? It means there are trillions of dollars floating around, but people are hungry and scared. It means that there are more opportunities than ever but harder than ever to find them. That topic is for other articles. For the first time in 15 years, I'm excited about starting a new company. But... . . #writing #lifestyle #economy …see more

t’s time to be a B.R.A.V.E. leader. Start TODAY! B – Be specific Clarity is the new gold standard. Avoid abstractions, consultant and MBA jargon in your communications to your team. R – Results Focus on results. This is about impact, not output. What do you want your team to do, say or think differently? What are the quantitative and qualitative results you want to achieve? A – Accountability Who has the “A”? Is there a clear division of tasks? Does each team member understand their specific task? Does each team member know the process for reporting issues and results? Are the deadlines clear? V – Value the individual We all think and communicate differently. Identify the Productivity Style of your team member(s) and tailor your communication to their specific Productivity Style. Empower success Set me up for success Define the limits of authority and decision parameters Identify resources Clarify communication guidelines, frequency and deadlines Ready to set your team up for success in this new age of work? #BRAVEnewleader #worksimply #productivitytips #empower #engage …see more

Two advice for entrepreneurs in any field?  🤖Failing fast and failing often. IOW: Rapid prototyping and iterating 🙋Learning to advocate for yourself. IOW: Learning how to tell your story Insightful and tangible entrepreneurship lessons from the latest interview on Business Insider  with Eu'Genia Shea CEO, Naa-Sakle Akuete . One additional advice, my favorite one, from the interview: knowing when to ask for help, but also accepting help when it's extended to you. Remember, mentors, peers, and friends, are championing your success! 🆘 "When I first started, if someone offered to help me — whether it was to make an introduction or join my production line to meet tight deadlines — I would assume they were just being polite and say 'no thanks' because I was afraid of inconveniencing them. I've realized though, that most people don't offer to help you unless they mean it. Never turn down free assistance!" Full article link below. cc: Shana Lebowitz …see more

I didn't think CoWorking spaces would end up being in such a good position at the end of 2020. Now, if someone could just design one without the same mid-century modern, fiddle leaf figtree, Albra font, identikit vibe. Other unlikely boom industries. -Perspex makers -Digital Transformation consultants. -Sign makers -Mobile app developers -Fridge/Freezer makers -Online education companies -Campervan makers -Bike and Electric Scooter makers -Home decor stores -Shopify experts. -Psychotherapists -Cybersecurity -Lawyers ( Note: Lawyers always win) …see more

One of the best pieces I've read exploring how much we don't know and that wonderfully draws no conclusions accept perhaps to try to tolerate people who see things differently. I still have a little bit more hope than this piece offers.

Lots of people have had a pretty transformative vacation at some point. The last Saturday evening, a balmy evening walk on a beach or around a harbor. A week away from the office and email as our master, our phone as handcuffs, blinkers off. Three days later and the memories have faded, the promises we made to ourselves seem like a distant memory, our hopes and perspective seem worn down by reality and an alarm clock. Even at the airport our pulses raced as we track down bags and experience the chill of normal/ But this time it’s different. Everyone will have been through the same feelings. Everyone . You won’t be alone in your new found perspective, you can be part of a cohort of people with the same aspirations, the same need for balance, to get things done, to focus on what matters, to be proud of what you can build and who want to rebel against politics, process, risk aversion and what grinds us all down. There is almost nothing about this which feels positive , but it’s “an ill wind that blows nobody no good” …see more