The link to the opening statement by Fed Chair Powell at the ongoing Brookings Institute webinar. A well balanced set of opening remarks placing the central bank's unprecedented policy intervention in the context of the generation-defining moment we're all going through. https://lnkd.in/eHaqVGS #fed #fed #federalreserve #brookings …see more

Morning With no evident follow-up to favorable end--quarter re-balancing buy flows, stocks are under pressure around the world. Major European stocks are down 3% and, according to Futures, the Dow is indicated to open some 650 points lower -- this after its worse quarter ever that also included a record high, the fastest correction in history and the best week of gains since the 1930s. #stocks #markets #equities #stockmarket #interestrates #forex #gold #markets #equities #stockmarket #forex #fx #investmentmanagement #volatility #selloff #centralbanks #yields #bonds #investing #ecb #liquidity #monetarypolicy #fixedincome #eurozone #fed #federalreserve #cnbc #emergingmarkets #assetallocation #currency #inflation #fomc #wsj #vix #economy #earnings #yahoofinance …see more

Yesterday I had @PeterDiamandis to talk about some Good News on Coronavirus! . Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dzgwZRG . #coronavirus #CoronaVirusUpdate #podcast …see more

Last week, Atlassian , a leading provider of team #collaboration and productivity #software , reported its second quarter results that surpassed estimates. Atlassian has been focusing on becoming a cloud-first company and recently announced a three-year migration path to the #cloud for on-premises customers. #stocks …see more

We're LIVE now! Click below to join as I share insights for #entrepreneurs on building successful #leanstartups #startups . #entrepreneur #startup #entrepreneurship #founder #founders #cofounders #startupstrategies #venturecapital #mentoring #bootstrap #startupideas #ideas #businessidea #LinkedInLive …see more

Mark Cuban, Shark Tank investor and outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, recently took to his personal blog to comment on a major issue facing the NBA--and every employer in America. There's been a lot of talk regarding how NBA players have taken control of their league, with the most talented players teaming up behind the scenes to play together or asking to be traded to a different team if they're not happy with their situation. "Some feel that the player movement we have seen . . . is a problem," wrote Cuban. "I don't. I think it is exactly what we should expect and it reflects what is happening in the job market across industries in our country." And then, Cuban drops a major truth bomb that should wake up company executives across the country: "Now the onus is on employers to keep their best employees happy." It's a simple statement, with profound implications. In today's column, I break down why employers everywhere should take heed. #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #MarkCuban #NBA #SharkTank #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

It's rare for professional athletes to admit weakness or to credit opposing players for stopping them. It's even rarer that they thank their opponents. But that's exactly what the Milwaukee Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo did recently. After losing to the Toronto Raptors, Antetokounmpo acknowledged that Raptors players Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol gave him particular trouble. Giannis admitted that now the series is over, "every day in his head," he continues to see Gasol and Leonard coming at him. Then, Antetokounmpo went on to say something remarkable to his opponents: "Thank you." "Thank you, because Gasol and Kawhi made me a better player. I'm not trying to be sarcastic. I'm being honest. They're going to push me to be better." With these two words, Antetokounmpo revealed evidence of a remarkable and invaluable quality: The ability to learn from mistakes. #EmotionalIntelligence #GrowthMindset #leadership #management #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #Milwaukee #Bucks #GreekFreak #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Of the people we lost in 2018, few had as far-reaching an impact as Anthony Bourdain. In the conclusion of his award-winning show, "No Reservations," Bourdain shares one of my favorite pieces of advice. It's a striking, moving admonition that is equal parts wise and emotionally intelligent: "I guess I could tell you that if you look hard enough, that just next door is just as interesting as the other side of the world. But... That's not exactly true. If I do have any advice for anybody, any final thought, if I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in somebody else's shoes--or at least eat their food--it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind. Get up off the couch. Move." Bourdain learned a remarkable truth through his travels: Yes, it's the differences that make life most interesting. And yet, in the end, it's amazing how much we all share in common. Thanks, Tony, for letting us join the ride. #EmotionalIntelligence #BestAdvice #empathy #PersonalDevelopment #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Let’s face your fear and look at each one of these questions. What if you do fail and everything does remain the same? What scares you about this? Write it down. Reflect on it. Now, here’s the truth. When you take that first step to do something differently, you have already made a change. …see more

Weekly planning ensures that your brain is clear and ready for the week. Review and determine next action steps for your top priorities. Are you a Prioritizer, Planner, Arranger, or Visualizer? Take my free assessment to identify your Personal Productivity Style. CLICK HERE NOW: https://lnkd.in/erhjH99 …see more

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At first, this may sound good. However, if checking your email keeps you from being productive in all of your other tasks, you end your day at a loss. Get in, be efficient and get out. You cannot outwork your busyness using one-size-fits-all productivity solutions. The latest app, prioritization tip, or e-mail management strategy will not work if it is not personalized for you, aligned with the way you think and process information. Discover what is unique about you, the way you think and process information, to create systems to optimize your performance. Take the assessment to identify your Productivity Style. CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/erhjH99 …see more

If your first day back includes stressful meetings, you may find yourself falling behind and getting overwhelmed. Don’t take any meetings the first day you return to work. Instead, ease yourself back into work. The only meeting you should be booking is with yourself. Block off the first morning or, better yet, the entire first day if you can. Take the time by yourself to catch up on emails and voicemail messages. Respond when you need to. …see more

Ted Talks have been one of my guilty pleasures for sometime now so its time I start sharing, right? We've heard a lot about self motivation ..... but this particular Ted Talk, spoke to me. Check it out for yourself.

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! Download my 99 Productivity Essentials for tips to automate your email management, get work done and save time. http://bit.ly/2lFKUng …see more

I'm pleased to share our new report on Chinese consumer behavior, "China consumer report 2020: The many faces of the Chinese consumer." Although traditional drivers of China’s economy—investment, exports, and manufacturing—are struggling, consumers remain confident. After dipping in the second half of 2018, the Consumer Confidence Index hit a ten-year high earlier this year. This year’s Singles Day (also referred to as Double 11), for instance, was record shattering. Total sales on all platforms were up 31 percent over last year and reached 410 billion renminbi ($58 billion), far more than Cyber Monday’s and Black Friday’s online sales combined. The overall pace at which Chinese consumption has grown is almost hard to imagine: just a decade ago, most urban Chinese had enough money to cover basic needs like food, clothes, and housing. Today, half are living in relatively well-to-do households where they have ample funds for perks like regular meals out, beauty products, flat-screen TVs, and holiday travel (Exhibit 2) . In our report, authored by my colleagues Daniel Zipser , Felix Poh , Zhou Jia , and Johnny Ho , we look at the 5 trends shaping consumer behavior in 2020. Download a free PDF of the report: https://lnkd.in/fBUJnV4 #china #consumers …see more

These writers, who gifted us with their timeless tales, sometimes reflected on what they had learned over a lifetime of practicing their craft. Here are 60 inspiring quotes from some of the world's most famous authors: #inspiration #writing #creativity …see more

The next time someone asks me, "are you going anywhere over the holidays?", this is what I'll tell them:

How do you define success? Salary? Job title? That mythical corner office/cube? I was at a conference recently where a speaker (whose name escapes me, unfortunately) had a different definition. Success, she said, is the ability to influence the culture of your workplace. You don't need a corner office, a senior management position or a hefty bi-weekly paycheck to do that. For me, I reach for success by practicing the following: *Transparency in process and outcomes *Clear communication (especially with assignments and deadlines) *Kindness (without being a pushover) *Accountability *Openness to feedback (especially when I don't like what I'm hearing) *Gratitude How about you? …see more

Really love the thinking in this, I love the designs even more. Wish everything in life could be designed with such empathy, imagination and awareness of change through technology.