You are probably drowning in to-dos and thinking that you don't have time to incorporate play into your day...however, play can improve your overall productivity and mood!

Our theme for this week: Oh, The Places You Will Go! If you are telling yourself ‘I cannot take time away from work. I have too much to do!’ stop right now! By not taking a vacation, you’re undermining your performance, effectiveness and ultimately your career. Check out my article, Unlimited Vacation, to see why taking time off is non-negotiable for me. http://bit.ly/2m1aDqD …see more

If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably seen or heard stories about the Coronavirus. Every major (and minor) news outlet is covering it. TV, digital, print...it is THE headline news. But, it is more than just about the health ramifications of the virus. It’s how every single industry is being affected, and make no mistake, the impact is being felt across the board. Tourism, restaurants, manufacturing, healthcare, education, professional services... Smart companies are seizing this moment to position their brands as forward-thinking thought leaders and emerging as industry winners. The conversation is happening! I know this because behind the scenes we are helping many of these smart companies own the moment. Some are looking to reassure customers while others are using this moment to bring attention to an important issue - all are building trust and gaining sales. Examples listed in comments... #coronavirus #PR #marketing …see more

There’s just so much I could—and will say about what the Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) Fall Camp means to me. But for now, I’ll let these pictures speak a 1,000 words. #JAWS #women #media …see more

Powerful pair of graphs from New York Times on US inequality 1980 v 2014. Much less growth now, except for very top end of income distribution. In 1980, people at bottom did relatively better than top end, and overall growth was stronger.

Economic Survey 2020-21 says Global Rating Agencies have been unfair to India. They are not transparent and have a bias against India. Do you agree?

It’s not beginning to look a lot like Christmas just yet, but retailers are already thinking about a holiday shopping season that will be unlike any other, Peggy Marie Alford , PayPal ’s executive vice president of global sales, tells me. Alford says merchants can forget about big Black Friday crowds, as many purchases seem destined to take place online. Here are the key things she says merchants must do to convert online sales during the unusual shopping season to come. …see more

What’s it like to be 22 years old and run a startup #Unicorn taking on the credit card payment industry? An amazing interview with a bright Founder. #nextgen #thenextbillgates ? #theradicalcpa #cpa #brex #fintech #taxseason https://trybrex.com/Jody Remember I told you about them first! With Henrique Dubugras …see more

It’s wonderful to be partnering with Meltwater once again to share our TransUnion Africa insights and perspectives on the key marketing and technology trends for 2021. If you haven’t registered for this free event this coming Friday, 29 January, registration is still open at https://lnkd.in/eMFggfs Philippa Dods …see more

“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do” - Michael Porter #BeFocused #BeDetermined #MakeChoices

Our ability to communicate and connect with others determines the quality of our relationships—and our success. I share the science-backed phenomenon you can use to create your own ripple effect. #leadership #career #success …see more

At its essence, charisma isn’t just about your likability or ability to tell a good story. Instead, its real power has less to do with you and everything to do with how you make others feel. #leadership #charisma #communication …see more

To reap #career and #leadership #success , think like a farmer: Prepare the soil. Make a conscious effort to create a safe place for others to flourish. Model vulnerability, lead with empathy, actively listen, and encourage open communication, to foster trust and collaboration. Adopt a growth mindset allowing your curiosity to fuel lifelong learning. Intentionally plant seeds. Having clarity on what you want is key to achieving it. Maintaining focus will help you and your team do the things necessary to expand your experience and skill sets. Align your attention and intention to plant the seeds for continued growth. Let the seeds grow. Empower your people to make their own decisions—even if they differ from yours. Step back yet offer your support and resources to allow others to thrive. And practice self-compassion by not pushing yourself to achieve goals in impossible timelines. Remove any weeds. A toxic employee, unreliable partner, or over-demanding client can take its toll if left unchecked. Same goes for outdated processes, services, or activities that drain your precious resources. Proactively assess the fields of your career and pull the weeds early and quickly. Learn from previous harvests. To thrive, view failures as learning opportunities. …see more

In my latest Forbes article, I share the two words that changed my career trajectory for the better.🚀 #leadership #career #clarity #action #fear #IlluminateMe …see more

“It’s good to be better, but it’s better to be different.” 🖖🏽 — Sally Hogshead What quote/s do you live by? #just …see more

Want some hacks to leverage LinkedIn? Are you: 🍗 commenting 🍗 using hashtags 🍗 using LinkedIn's search tool 🍗 using LinkedIn's audio name feature? Big shoutout to Ryan Zadrazil - you taught me something amazing! All these little hacks can make a big difference on how you can leverage LinkedIn and stand out on LinkedIn. #stringtheory on #b2b #startups #linkedin #personalbranding #digitalmarketing #marketing …see more

I know many of us use social media to market our business. This is a worthwhile take on assessing the ROI and time consumption of personal social media engagement.

Powered by Apple which is looking to build on its impressive 6% share price rise yesterday, NASDAQ Futures are pointing to gains at the open. With the lack of new information this week, analysts are again looking for a narrative to explain this market action -- a causation reversal that is intensifying. #markets #stocks #investing #economy #equities #trading #volatility …see more

From the Financial Times re the analysis by Goldman Sachs showing that, as a result of a surge in COVID-19 infections (and, to a lesser extent, hospitalizations), around 40% of the US population now live in places that are either reversing the easing of lockdowns or postponing them at this stage. #economy #covid #covid19 #ft #goldmansachs Financial Times Goldman Sachs …see more

Repeatedly characterized in recent years as "the most unloved rally" in history, the post-March leg up in stocks has seen more involvement of retail investors . This Bloomberg Markets article looks into recent indicators of such participation and its price impact. https://lnkd.in/ghm4V-N #stocks #markets #stockmarket #financeandeconomy #investing #equities #economy #trading #bloomberg #investments #investmentmanagement #assetallocation …see more