Pura Vida Bracelets #CEO #Cofounder Griffin Thall and his partner have turned an investment of $200 into a $100 million company. Amazing execution! #startups #startup #startupstrategies #bootstrap

Angela Merkel goes grocery shopping: one package of toilet paper and four bottles of wine. I feel so close to her... …see more

It’s difficult to explain, impossible to measure. But once you start to develop it, you know: Emotional intelligence is a superpower. I’ve spent the last several years of my life studying the topic of emotional intelligence in everyday life, including the two years it took me to write EQ Applied. Along the way, I discovered a number of things that emotionally intelligent people see differently. 1. Failure 2. Criticism 3. Empathy 4. Thoughts 5. Silence 6. Feedback 7. Apologies 8. Forgiveness 9. Humility 10. Commitments 11. Emotional intelligence (Read more in today's column.) #emotionalintelligence #leadership #management #growthmindset #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

What does emotional intelligence look like in real life? Using a combination of fascinating research and captivating stories, I’ll show you--in my new book, EQ Applied. For example, you'll learn why emotional intelligence doesn't always look the way you imagine, beginning with one of the most famous business stories of all time--examined from a completely different angle. You'll discover how to control your emotional reactions, and see how one of the most uplifting events of the past decade--a modern day "miracle"--brought this ability to life. You'll see the power of emotional influence--illustrated by compelling stories about the FBI's former lead kidnap investigator, a famous singer's run in with an unruly fan, and more real-life examples. I'll be posting interesting updates about the book every day until launch, on May 28th! If you're interested in learning more, follow me here on LinkedIn or sign up for my free newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gAYH2eB "A fresh perspective...This is a must read." —Rebecca Jarvis, Emmy-Award winning journalist and Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent at ABC News #leadership #management #EmotionalIntelligence #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

#EQ #QuestionOfTheDay What techniques help you exercise emotional intelligence? I have the tendency to speak too quickly. That's why I was drawn to comedian Craig Ferguson's sage advice: "There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me now?" Ferguson quips that it took him three marriages to learn this. Before you dismiss the idea, imagine how much hot air this would spare everyone. To be clear, these questions shouldn't discourage honest and direct communication. There will be times when the answer to all three questions is a resounding yes--even when what we need to say isn't comfortable for us or the recipient. When those times come, the three question method will help you speak with confidence--and learn to be assertive when it counts. …see more

It is the small incremental changes that drive and support large behavior change. Start with small and consistent change!

Voice first interactions won't really take off in the mainstream until they get predictive. Proper predictive technology is here but requires exchange of way more personal data. Some interesting conversations ahead.

I just wrote this piece for the drum trying to make sense of the whirl and chaos of marketing and technology right now.

Psst... I'm going behind-the-scenes to show you how Adobe pivoted from a live customer awards show in Vegas to a virtual live-streamed broadcast. Join me at 12pm PT / 3pm ET Thursday, a few hours before the big event -- live here on LinkedIn. I'll show you the equipment and setup I'll use to broadcast from home, and chat strategy with Julie Perino , Head of Global #CustomerMarketing . Don't miss this chance to go backstage... in my dining room. The live broadcast starts at 8pm ET Thursday evening. RSVP in comments! #AdobeExperienceMakerAwards …see more

Question: is email marketing still relevant in 2021? Answer: it is if you do it right. If you aren't getting the results you want, email marketing isn't the problem... you might be making some of these common mistakes. #emailmarketingtips #emailmarketingstrategy #emailmarketingcampaigns #emailmarketing …see more

Even when the pandemic ends, the gig economy is here to stay. 👉🏼 the global gig economy is expected to reach $455 billion by 2023 👉🏼 41% of business intend to expand their use of independent contractors 👉🏼 sharing and gig economies continue to grow every year So what is the gig economy? How does it work? What makes it different from the sharing economy? And where is it headed in the future? Let's find out. #sharingeconomy #gigeconomy #independentcontractors …see more

CES 2020. It’s the biggest, busiest, most high-stakes consumer tech show in the U.S., and a massive stage on which to launch your new product. So how do you make your launch a success? #branding #marketing #CES2020 …see more

When Netflix launched streaming, it was only available on PCs. Then on Macs. Then game consoles (XBOX 360, PS3, Wii). Then came the opportunity to be available via Apple TV. However, despite a back and forth between Reed Hastings and Steve Jobs, Jobs stuck to guns - no color logos on AppleTV. It was too big of an opportunity to let get hung up by the desire to always use a full-color logo so I had the task of trying to figure out how to best represent it with those constraints. These were the ideas I came up with. If I remember correctly, we ended up negotiating with Apple to either the 2nd or 4th one on the right. But in looking at this again, if you take away the box on the 3rd one on the left, it bears an odd resemblance to the logo as it is today. #Apple #AppleTV #Netflix #logo #design #SteveJobs #NetflixHistory #netflixlogo #brand …see more

Another year, another extraordinary privilege to serve as a writing mentor for The Aspen Institute ’s #HealthyCommunities Fellowship program! I’ll be sharing insights from this gathering of some of the most committed, principled, passionate #socialjustice advocates in America today over the next few days. They’re working on issues ranging from reproductive justice, safe water access for Native Americans, health care for rural Americans, affordable housing and homelessness, and psychosocial support for children and families. I’m looking forward to helping to amplify their voices around these urgent issues. Aetna #AspenInstitute #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice #water #NativeAmericans #indigenouswomen #affordablehousing #Ruralhealthcare #mentalhealth #AfricanAmericans #latinos …see more

I've landed safely in #Nairobi , and sure enough, I can't sleep! So I’m watching this World Health Organization - Facebook Q&A about #neglectedtropicaldiseases . Yes, I'm a #publichealth nerd! But I'm also a committed lifelong learner. #Globalhealth is my JAM, and the more I know, the better. Since I post so much about #NTDs , this is a good explainer for why there's a strong global coalition focused on eliminating these diseases of poverty. This video explains how Water and Sanitation for Health ( #WASH ) strategies play a critical role in preventing NTDs. Global Water 2020 Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases #globaldevelopment #BeatNTDs #HealthForAll …see more

#Ethiopia is on the move...yet another historic milestone with the appointment of Meaza Ashenafi as the country’s first woman Supreme Court President. Via Addis Insight #Africa #womenleaders #genderjustice #globaldevelopment …see more

This 25th May #Africa Communications Week conversation about the role of communicators in Africa's Representation sounds like it will be fascinating, Verah Okeyo . The Speakers roster is terrific: Eliza Anyangwe FRSA , Oyin Solebo , Hanna Ali, Patrick Smith , and Rama Salla Dieng . I hope it will be videotaped, or that an audio recording will be available afterwards. Cheers to the Dahabshiil Group of Companies for sponsoring this important event! #AfricaCommsWeek …see more

To the #WhartonGrad Class of 2020: Amid the anxious times we’re living in, it’s important to remember to celebrate and reflect today - and to think about how YOU can shape the path forward to a brighter future. Congratulations, all!

Declining Democrats across the board in US - not just Trump. I do not know what explains it, but the trend seems pervasive. From Washington Post The Fix Chris Cillizza.

In my latest Forbes article, I share three ways to up your awareness of your audience and improve your communications. #leadership #careertips #communication #awareness https://bit.ly/2vS8X53 …see more