Come on Apple! This is shameful. Even if there are good reasons for shutting down certain apps, like security holes, you need to do a better job of prioritizing tools that help users and parents control screen time. https://lnkd.in/eU-j684 #apple #screentime #indistractable #apps #habits #focus …see more

How do you reach, and connect with an audience that’s increasingly living online? For many companies, influencer marketing is the hottest ticket in town. Globally, the influencer marketing industry is set to hit $22.3 billion by 2024, and there’s no end in sight. Unfortunately, many brands are still getting it wrong. They’re wasting billions of dollars on poorly optimised campaigns and ineffective partnerships. In 2019 alone, engagement fraud is estimated to have cost companies $1.3-billion. Influencer marketing isn’t going away any time soon. But to get the most out of it, check out my latest #Elewa LinkedIn article "Avoid Making a Billion-dollar Influencer Marketing Mistake. Here’s how" #strategy #marketing #digitalmarketing …see more

The #covid19 pandemic has seen many businesses battling for survival. In our recent TransUnion SMME survey, we found that 90% of small businesses in South Africa are struggling or temporarily closed, with 50% not sure whether their businesses can survive. Amidst these tough times, there are some lessons in resilience worth reflecting on that could help businesses not just survive but thrive coming out this pandemic. Check out my latest Elewa newsletter "The Five Habits of Highly Resilient Businesses" and let me know your views? Have I missed out any habits that could help businesses ? #business #innovation …see more

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” – John F. Kennedy #SundayThoughts #SundayMotivation

Looking forward to an amazing conversation on AI and implications for Corporate Decision Making at the Meltwater #OutsideInsight event with Toby Shapshak Musa Kalenga Rory Moore on 20 Nov. More info at https://lnkd.in/gSCPc2F #OutsideInsight #InformationForGood #Digital …see more

I have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and one thing they have in common is a mindset of abundance and opportunity. Universal Basic Income would give millions the sense of security they need to start a company. Business and creativity would boom. …see more

Join Chantel Soumis along with Jason Lebowitz and Lecia Fox as they talk about the future of how we build connections. Check Out the website https://www.xxoconnect.com for more information.

5 ways to build your personal brand at work Personal branding is a way of reinforcing who you are. What you stand for in your career and life. Everything you do either strengthens or dilutes the personal brand you’re trying to create. This includes being online. Still, here are 5 things you can do to actively do to reinforce your brand at work 1. Always ask a question in Zoom/meetings This is a way to "speak out" and stand out. At your next meeting, make a point to ask a relevant question related to your expertise. 2. Create content to showcase your expertise By creating content your sharing knowledge that will reinforce your expertise and authority. 3. Network beyond your immediate team Use LinkedIn to build a network and gain the latest insights and thoughts. This will only add to your reputation. 4. Share your voice with influencers in your field Amplify your personal brand by leveraging the reach of journalists, key influencers, and industry leaders. 5. Be a podcast guests Share a project update and promote your company. Reinforces an area of expertise you want to be known for. Building a strong personal brand is a choice. This takes time, effort, and energy. Every action compounds to help you build a focused reputation. #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more

The more you know yourself, the more authentic you are. It easy to copy. There are many sources of inspirations. From Simon Sinek and his why. To Gary Vee and his no BS ways. Still, you're not Simon nor Gary. You are you. What's your why? What's your truth? Personal branding is an extension of you and your values. The values that drive you forward. The value of knowing your worth. Personal branding is walking your truth every day. Create content that reinforces your truth. Once you have clarity. It's easy to say no to things that don't make sense. And recognise the opportunities around us. Once I found my voice. It became easy to amplify my truth. But also, magic keeps happening. I found a tribe of volks that care. On the same note, I want to best serve them. I found a reason to wake up every day. Messages of podcast interviews come in weekly. Inbound requests to be part The Trusted Circle came in. Be clear. Know you. Be you. Share you. (and eat fried chicken with me) #stringtheory on #personalbranding #linkedinmarketing #contentcreation …see more

This is the time to upskill? Agree/Disagree? We can call it a crisis or an opportunity. Still, with so much downtown, this is a great time to refocus on upskilling and develop new skillsets. Have you heard of no-code? It's great, especially because I don't call myself a coder, but I do love tools and startup things. I've been part of the no-code or low-code for a while now. I just set up a free virtual presentation on how to automate workflows. It's called: Automating The Sh*t out of everything with no-code Interested in watching the replay? (link below) #stringtheory on #upskill #nocode #code …see more

We’re adding a social media intern to the team. If you’re interested in joining one of Milwaukee’s fastest growing (and most exciting) startups shoot me or Israel a message. Or tag anyone that you feel would be a great fit! #justQ 🖤 #hiring #milwaukee …see more

Are your LinkedIn Ads performing well or poorly? How do you know? Check out this episode of the LinkedIn Ads Show where we break down performance benchmarks so you can tell exactly how you're doing!

My word for 2021 is ✨ILLUMINATE✨. And I can't think of a better way to embrace it than to join others who wish to establish positive change in 2021.🌟 I invitw you to join me and my friends Mohamed Hammoud , Alain Hunkins , Deborah Crowe , David Brier , and Steve Wohlenhaus next Monday, January 25, at 5 PM Eastern/ 2 PM Pacific on Clubhouse. 🏠 We'll be discussing how to become the change you want to see in the world 🌎 by: Changing uncertainty into clarity in our intentions and our actions🎯 Committing to connecting genuinely with others, being of service, and helping them rise to become better humans and friends❤️ Having meaningful conversations by listening to understand, leaning in with empathetic curiosity, and finding synergies for shared success🗣👂🏼 and Acknowledging that our old ways of getting things done are way outdated and that it's time to write a new collective narrative.✍🏼 Participate in the conversation by clicking the link in the comments below.⤵️ #community #change #leadership #2021opportunity …see more

I'm super excited to be moderating my first panel in a while on October 21st! FLIK is bringing together perspectives from early stage founders to VCs to discuss what advancing female founders globally looks like going into Q4 of 2020. We'll be diving into the effects of COVID-19 on female founder funding, representation in the media, and unconscious bias featuring: Jessica H. Tan , Investment Associate at 500 Startups Nnenna Darlene Umelloh , Founder & CEO of Black Hair Management Anna Piñol , Co-Founder & CMO of Jupiter RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gFWUjEn #femalefounder #femalefounders …see more

Who can relate to the set up below for their new workout routine these days? This is my new normal for workout;🏋🏼‍♀️ finding a quiet corner in the house to do 30-40 minutes of workout via online contents. I’ve started loving it. 👌🏻👌🏻A few big pluses: ➕Convenience: Can do it anytime. ➕Flexibility: Can do it for any length. ➕Control: Can chose the type and intensity of the workout for each session. ➕Cost: A lot of free or low cost, high quality digital contents. I suspect that #COVID19 will forever change the fitness industry and user’s behavior. A lot more people will shift to more home gyms and digital fitness contents. #userbehavior #disruption #fitness #fitnessindustry #workout #homegym #fitnessequipment #shelterinplace #coronoavirus #quarantine …see more

Good Disruption? A new entrant regardless and a new paradigm for getting drugs to patients... Hospital systems are starting their own non-profit pharmaceutical companies to control cost and supply. Everything we know about traditional “roles” and “actors” is up in the air and the idea that hospitals will only provide hospital-based services is so, well, YesterYear. Welcome to 2018! Selected Excerpt: “The idea is to directly challenge the host of industry players who have capitalized on certain markets, buying up monopolies of old, off-patent drugs and then sharply raising prices, stoking public outrage and prompting a series of Congressional hearings and federal investigations. The most notorious example is of Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager who raised the price of a decades-old drug, Daraprim, to $750 a tablet in 2015, from $13.50.” …see more

Digital literacy has become a make-or-break during COVID. Digital COVID appointment and vaccination apps are the most efficient way to vaccinate the necessary 60% of the world population. However, older people struggle to navigate these online tools, which raises serious questions about how we move into the future of digital health. Digital health development cannot take a halt because of those still living analog. Just as we cannot leave behind those whose digital literacy is very basic. As this article also highlights, in the case of COVID, they are the ones who need access to a vaccine most urgently. If you’re aware of any solutions to this dilemma of our times, please comment! #digitalliteracy #vaccination #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus …see more

A year-long race to create the vaccine is over, and a new one starts now: a race about which countries can bounce back and reopen their economy. There’s no doubt that within a year, we’ll have more than enough doses to vaccinate everyone. So, now science and technology did its part and what remains is our willingness to trust it enough to take the vaccine. I’m fully aware that there are many concerns and much more misinformation. I’m here to provide reliable information about COVID vaccines, so watch my latest video on why to get it without fear! #getyourvaccine #COVIDvaccine #COVID19 #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #health #healthy #video #youtube #studio …see more

We left behind a great year and decade in digital health and look forward to welcoming a new year with lots of new technologies to be excited about. However, as is common with the internet, things can get a little chaotic and we’re here to help ease things out a bit! This article has been curated to share our favourite stories from 2019, shared as a month-by-month basis so that you can get it all into focus! #healthcarenews #digitalhealth #healthcare #medicine #2019 …see more

I had an excellent time talking to 350 dentists around the world about how digital health is shaping the future of dentistry and make patients the point-of-care even in that profession. I also saw some innovations that blew my mind. What a group of open-minded physicians! Just leaving for the next talk today for a pharma company about how pharma can bring science fiction to patients. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #speaker #keynote #speakerlife …see more