Reed Hastings said the decision to “self-disrupt” Netflix wasn’t remotely hard because “looking at the world at that time it was absolutely clear that DVD’s were not going to be around in ten years”. So was just the easy decision to be a part of what was clearly going to replace them.

I wanted to see women naked. But I was too ugly. #nakedwomen #writing #meditation #doingnothing …see more

"Why don't you ever talk about climate change on your podcast?"​ It was Christmas night. Full house at the club. I just had done a standup set for sixty minutes and did a little Q&A afterwards. At first I was thinking of a real reason. I was thinking how my wife hides the plastic straws because my kids only want metal straws. Kids are obsessed with plastic straws. One flush = 100 plastic straws of carbon footprint. And one metal straw takes up the same resources as making 10,000 straws! Too complicated! "Because I don't give a shit,"​ I said. . . . #writing #comedy #lifestyle #dontcare …see more

The global economy shrank by 4.3% in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. As wealthy countries take economic hits, investment in climate action and poverty reduction starts to dry up. #climateaction #worldbankgroup #povertyreduction #investment Watch GZERO Media 's #GZEROWorld https://lnkd.in/d99-6mT …see more

Stories COVID buried Throughout 2020, India's 200MM Muslims increasingly found themselves under attack. Footage from New Delhi showed local police joining Hindu vigilantes in attacking Muslims, resulting in scores of deaths. GZERO Media …see more

Moderna 's Noubar Afeyan says Operation Warp Speed not only provided support but also created a consortium that harmonized clinical trials, protocols, tests, and a lot of open communication. #warpspeed #gzero #vaccine #covid #coronavirusvaccine Watch GZERO Media 's #GZEROWorld : https://lnkd.in/d_sfhsg …see more

Despite making up just 5% of the world's population the US accounts for around 25% of the world's entire prison population. #GraphicTruth GZERO Media …see more

My contribution to LinkedIn's recent discussion on leadership: https://lnkd.in/gDqbDzE #SelflessLeadership #leadership #management #emotionalintelligence #EI #EQ …see more

What projects can you take action on now? What relationships do you need to nurture now? Include these steps into your weekly routine and see your new ideas grow! #step #projecting

Most of us have a morning routine, establishing an end of the day routine is a great opportunity to work smarter - it's a time to clear off your desk, reflect on successes, work on your to-do list and it will set you up for the start of the next day!

The moment you discover your Productivity Style as it fits into your personality and instincts, you’re working smarter in a way that fits you. - Carson Tate

Do you know your personal productivity style? No? Take the free Productivity Style Assessment® at https://lnkd.in/bmXXEWe to learn more about how to use your natural work style to work simply AND live fully.

Just heard amazing news from Alexander Peng , a SPARC Nonprofit scholarship recipient and scholar, that he was accepted to Stanford Class of 2024 on early decision! 🎓 🥳 💥 For Alex’s social impact project he tutored other low-income students with SAT prep, helping them improve their score by a double digit percentile. #payingitforwardtogoforward We’re ( Sonia Sng Kerem Kazan Jessie Salas Naomi Moriwaki Kevin Pang Manav Gupta Leilanie Martinez ) all so proud of Alex’s accomplishments — so well deserved. Can’t wait to close the opporutnity gaps for more disadvantaged, first-generation college students like Alex in 2020! #opportunitygap #socialimpact #stem #mentorship #networkgap #students …see more

The best solution to some of the toughest problems often requires you to get outside of your zone of comfort. Challenge the status quo and be creative! 🤓 PC: Great poster arts, Jessie Salas ! …see more

It's weird when excuses used on earnings calls mention trends that have long been foreseen. Beer companies shocked beer consumption is dropping...... a very linear trend clear since 1970 in Canada, 1980 in the USA and Germany, 2000 in the UK, Packaged food companies shocked that "people have shifted toward simpler ingredients and healthier food" -like McDonalds acted on 6 years ago. …see more

Wish I didn't have to turn Wifi on and off on my phone 5 times per day. When are functions going to get contextual? Why can't my citibike app warn me when my normal docking station is empty, etc etc. The smartness needs to be unleashed from connecting the dots.

B2B tech companies all tend to make the same mistake - they focus on marketing their products and forget to market their brand. Today's #B2B buyers are looking for more than just today's #techsolution - they want to find #technologyleaders that will be around for the long haul, providing the support and innovation that they expect. …see more

According to recent research by Google, the car buying process is moving totally online. How can automotive brands take advantage of this shift, rather than get left behind?

What a marvelous way to start the new year, by celebrating the boundless creativity of Africa’s youth! Had to share this CNN story by Aisha Salaudeen about a group of young Nigerians,ranging in age from 7 to 27, who taught themselves how to act, direct, write and edit their own #sciencefiction short films. Their extraordinary talent and vision is garnering praise and attention. They call themselves #TheCritics , and I predict great things. Follow them on Twitter at @thecritics001. #Africa #Nigeria #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #youthleadership #filmsandmovies #filmmaking #creativity #creativitymatters #creativityforall #acting #writing #directing #editing #scifi #scifimovies These Nigerian kids are creating epic sci-fi short films using their phones, and Hollywood is paying attention …see more

I thought I’d have to sit in the overflow room, but I made the big leagues! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation #Goalkeepers2018 Event has begun, and President Emmanuel Macron of #France is outlining his priorities. #ClimateChange is at the top of the list, followed closely by #education , and then #health . #UNGA #globalgoals #SDGs #globalhealth #globaldevelopment …see more