China’s rise as a global leader in e-commerce has been nothing less than stunning. This year, online retail sales are expected to swell to $1.5 trillion, representing a quarter of China’s total retail-sales volume, and more than the retail sales of the ten next largest markets in the world—combined. In this short video, we highlight 5 key trends shaping China's digital consumers. These insights are drawn from a brand new survey we recently conducted of over 4,300 digital consumers across all city tiers and rural areas in China. For a free PDF of the report, please click "like" underneath this post and leave a comment indicating your interest in receiving a copy. If we are already connected, I'll send you the PDF via LinkedIn message. If we aren't yet connected, please send a connection request so I can send the report to you. #China #digital #consumers #technology #ecommerce …see more

I weighed in on that Macy’s portion size plate and Forever 21 diet bar delivery situation for Chief Marketer (😫) Marketers, ask: is this the right impression we want to make? Does this align with our values and the values of our customer? What are the current narratives surrounding women in 2019? #marketing #brandvalues #women …see more

However you decide to celebrate the working mom in your life, I hope you take the time to thank her for all her sacrifices, hard work, and for generally keeping the world running on schedule.

Excited to speak at Inc Magazine's Grow Co Summit again this year with an amazing line up of fellow speakers! ����

One man's legacy was just the spark I needed to reignite my own passion for life and art. #entertainment #KellyeMedia #blogging #writing #movies #film

What a terrific example of women empowering themselves and other women! Happy to hear about the An-Nisa Taxi ride-hailing #app in #Nairobi , which provides business opportunities and safety for women drivers and passengers. Thanks so much for sharing this Quartz Media s by Osman Mohamed Osman , Nina Cromeyer Dieke ! #Africa #globaldevelopment #technology #innovation #gender #genderequity #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs …see more

A HUGE congratulations to Nation Media Group journalist Verah Okeyo for winning a scholarship to The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) , where she'll study Global Media and Communications. Vera is one of the finest young #health and #science journalists in #Kenya, and I'm sure this is just the beginning of many great things in store for her career! #Africa #AfricanMedia …see more

‘An outstanding compilation of essays on contemporary issues in money and finance in India, reflecting Tamal’s amazing grasp of the interplay of issues, ideologies, individuals, and institutions— indeed, a collector’s item’— Y.V. Reddy, former governor, RBI, and chairman of the fourteenth finance commission To know more, visit http://amzn.to/2i7RKh0 …see more

The purpose of life is to be happy. That's what I read the Dalai Lama said, and have now come to believe. So what makes one happy? I am sure everyone will have their own list; there are three things on mine - good health, deep relationships and meaningful work. And I have to juggle all three. Money was important only up to a level. Would love to hear what other people believe is important to being happy... #happiness #meaningfulwork #healthandwellbeing #behappy …see more

Not all external triggers are bad. In many ways, we can leverage them to our advantage. For example, studies find short text messages providing words of encouragement are effective in helping smokers quit. A meta-study of interventions from ten countries found, “unequivocal support for the efficacy of text messaging interventions to reduce smoking behavior." The trouble is, despite the potential benefits external triggers can provide, receiving too many can disrupt our productivity. How, then, can we separate the good external triggers from the bad? The secret lies in the answer to a critical question: Is this trigger serving me, or am I serving it? #Indistractable #Productivity #Values #TimeManagement …see more

If what we’re watching is engaging, we feel the relief of being mentally elsewhere. For proof, just visit your local sports bar during a big game. Instead of watching the match, watch the people. Cultural Anthropologist and Professor Natasha Schüll describes the state of laser focus during the game’s most exciting parts as “The Zone,” an exhilarating mental state found in other mediums. Check out this clip from an episode of my podcast below. For more information on business, behavior, and the brain, be sure to tune in to my podcast (link in the comments below!). I post new episodes every Monday! #HumanBehavior #BehavioralPsychology #BehavioralDesign #NirandFar …see more

TransUnion Africa recognises the role that small business plays in creating employment and contributing to our continent’s economic growth potential. We are proud to be associated with the Business for SA #Payin30 campaign, and will commit to continue paying our SME suppliers within 30 days. Has your business signed up to pay SMEs within 30 days? Join the likes of Discovery Limited Naspers Limited Absa Group FNB South Africa Standard Bank Group Vodacom and join the #Payin30 programme at https://lnkd.in/dfvAyZb #B4SA #SASMEfund #SMEs #SMMEs Stephen de Blanche Robin Wagner Kriben Reddy (MBA) Hans Zachar Dries Zietsman (MBA) Bryan McLachlan David Gilbert David Neenan David Blumberg …see more

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” ~ Desmond Tutu #MondayMotivation #KeepRising #Hope #PushOn #Leadership …see more

What are a few apps on your smartphone that you deem essential and check first thing in the morning? For me, it is WhatsApp and LinkedIn. But glad to see that across #India , Koo is one the apps that is a must-have for many. Congrats to Koo's team on being selected as the best everyday essential #MobileAapplications for 2020 on Google Play. #KalaariFamily Aprameya Radhakrishna , Mayank Bidawatka …see more

Want to up your awareness of your audience and improve your communications? Be mindful of what you say (even if you don't utter a word). Try as we might, it's nearly impossible not to let the happenings of our day—the good, the bad and the ugly—impact us. Whether it's the delight of hearing exceptionally good news, or the frustration of discovering your new puppy has destroyed your shoe, we're human, and we're fooling ourselves if we think we can mask those things at the office. The truth? We're all mirrors. What you project is what you reflect, and others will pick up on this, even when you don't mention it. So if you're still angry about your pup's new chew toy when you begin a meeting with your colleagues, you may send off unintended and negative non-verbal cues. Remember, they're still "listening" to you, even if you're not speaking. Rather than have your team believe you're upset with them, consider sharing upfront what happened. This provides two benefits: a way to make you more human and relatable to your team so they can empathize with you, and eliminating any possible miscommunication. #communication #awareness #career #softskills …see more

In my latest Forbes article, I share the one counterintuitive thing top leaders say is vital for success—and three ways to do it. #career #leadership #entrepreneurship #success #growth #mindset #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurs …see more

Thank you so much to my friend Andy Vargo for allowing me to guest on his Own Your Awkward Podcast! I had a blast chatting with Andy about all things writing from my humble, awkward beginnings to social media ghostwriting to my next big challenge. (Spoiler alert: I'm writing a novel!📚) Please listen to my episode at awkwardcareer.com/podcast . #leadership #writing #podcast #softskills #forbes …see more

“Hey, Amy, I’m interested in your social media ghostwriting services, but how can I be sure that you'll ‘get’ my writing voice?”🤔 In my latest 🎥, I share how I ensure that my clients’ written pieces sound like them, only better. 🎯 Stay tuned, and be sure to follow me so you won’t miss any of the videos in this series!✅ (🔗 to videos in comments) #leadership #socialmedia #connection #communication #ghostwriting #career #personalbranding #thoughtleadership …see more

What and how you share your #wisdom matters, and avoiding these common pitfalls can help any leader elevate their personal brand and #thoughtleadership status.🚀 #leadership #personalbranding #content #careerstory #storytelling …see more

LOL "There are 1st party cookies and 3rd party cookies. I'm not sure what happened to 2nd party cookies - someone must have eaten them" Thanks Rich Brooks for the seriously geeky comedy. Shout-out to Jeff Sieh and Grace Duffy for a killer conversation about retargeting and cookies: https://lnkd.in/g6KHhp8 …see more