Good morning. The consensus expectation for this morning's (8:30 am US eastern) jobless claims is 2.50 million, down from last week's realized 2.98 million (Bloomberg chart below). This would bring the 2 month total to some 39 million. Economists are also looking at the number of people without access to these benefits and seeking support under the CARES act. Meanwhile, based on a census bureau report, the @WSJ reports that "nearly half of adults live in households that have lost income in the two months" (second chart below). #economy #jobs #unemployment #employment …see more

This is the simple guide to the -ism! . #election2020 #libertarian #yanggang #socialism #marxism #capitalism #fascism #politics …see more

Few things I've written about have evoked as much response as "the rule of awkward silence." The rule is simple: When faced with a challenging question, instead of answering, you pause and think deeply about how you want to answer. But make no mistake, this is no short pause. You might go five, 10, even 15 seconds (or longer) before offering a response. ...Which, if you're not used to doing it, will feel very awkward--at first. So why is this rule so helpful in today's world? And how can you apply it to written communication? (Read more in today's column.) #emotionalintelligence #leadership #management #RuleOfAwkwardSilence #growthmindset #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Several years ago, on the day after Christmas, I was sitting on the floor trying to replace a burned out Christmas light. After futility turning and twisting the bulb, I tried to stand up. I couldn't physically move. I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. I was burned out. And even more painful than that? I realized I didn't have any significant memories of my daughter's first year of life. Consumed by my performance addiction, I wasn't present at home with her, and I hadn't taken care of myself. I think about that time in my life and how many professionals are in the exact same place today. Balancing the demands of work, the uncertainty of an unrelenting pandemic, and social and economic volatility has left the workforce, and the spirits of those in it, burned out. However, I believe that the saving grace is that we are all in this together. What if work could be the place where employees authentically connect with others to find respite, fulfillment, and certainty amidst the chaos? This isn't a figment of the corporate imagination. With the right employee engagement strategy, this is not only achievable, but fundamental for a company's success. #employeeengagement #remotework …see more

168 hours are in a week. But when I’m stressed and feeling overwhelmed, I don’t feel like I have any time. It’s time to find a few more hours this week! Download my 99 Productivity Essentials for tips to automate your email management, get work done and save time. http://bit.ly/2lFKUng …see more

"Oftentimes marketers bucket social platforms based on content type; Instagram for photos, Twitter for bitesized content, and Facebook for long form content. Rather than clustering platforms based on content, try thinking about social through three dimensions: community, care and culture." …see more

The conclusion of my first Forbes Under 30 Summit Boston as a 30 Under 30 honoree. Learned a ton from speakers ranging from fellow U30 entrepreneurs to Richard Branson . And yes, entrepreneurship is indeed an epic adventure! Shoutout to Randall Lane and the Forbes team for an incredible summit! Until next year. �� Off to NYC now for the weekend, reach out if you're in the area! …see more

We think we live in the golden age of innovation, but really we live in the age of consolidation, share buybacks and high dividends to shareholders. All ways of saying, we really don't know what do with this money ourselves. Innovation to Corporations is often like Paper Straws to helping climate change. It takes a bit of effort, is based on very dubious maths, doesn't cost much, is very visible but makes no difference at all in the grand scheme of things. We can either applaud it as a token gesture that could lead to actual change, or we could berate it as a distraction and could demand more. …see more

I wrote a bit about the design process and why we need to challenge assumptions, and why competitors come from nowhere. If you like design, you'll like it. I'd love to see your comments. …see more

It still possible, perhaps even likely we end up in a normal not a new normal. In ways that will both relieve us, and disappoint us. You’d be amazed at what printing vast sums of money can do.

Wonderful chat with Shann Biglione tonight about the degree to which "Survivorship Bias" alters our view on everything. We keep making sweeping generalizations about what works based on potentially random winners we then retrospectively smooth over to make the point we want to. What if luck was the one real commonality with all the companies we admire?

Big things are on the horizon for B2B eCommerce—in fact, the B2B sector is projected to hold the largest area of eCommerce growth in the next five years. So how can you be prepared?

This is probably the most personal article I've written so far... Please tag a parent or a student that you feel would appreciate this message. The College Cheating Scandal: This is What We Should Actually be Outraged By - https://lnkd.in/dmYVFfV …see more

Rest in the Power You Gave To Us, Ntozake Shange. #ForColoredGirls #BlackCulture #africanamericanliterature

Such a wonderful tribute to a phenomenal woman and a terrific journalist, @Jemele Hill. So honored to have been here to witness her receiving the #NABJ18 Journalist of the Year Award.

Beware the #yieldcurve ? The last time there was no spread between 3 month and 10 year #Treasuries was the 2008 #FinancialCrisis

Clear evidence that #globalization has stalled - since about 2005, after 35 years of rapid and consistent growth in #trade and international #investment

Fascinating slide presented by the head of China’s CIC in Shanghai- China has by far the world’s biggest Sovereign Wealth Funds, followed by UAE, Norway and Saudi Arabia

After years as the largest market for commercial planes, Chinese planes are about to take on Boeing and Airbus. From Wall Street Journal

The Regulators say Indian Bankers are risk averse and they are not living up to their role but bankers say they are prudent. Where in lies the truth? Great to hear the candid bankers on moratorium, loan recast, credit growth, negative interest rates for savers... #economy At BS Banking Summit on 27 August #financialstability #indianbanking …see more