The link to the just-released IMF blog on how increases in mobility were "matched by a significant decline in self-reported compliance for a range of recommended COVID-19 behaviors across many advanced and emerging economies" ... including the relation to "trust in government" https://lnkd.in/gaGCFEV International Monetary Fund #IMF #covid19economy #covid__19 #covid19 #socialdistanacing #socialdistance …see more

In a dramatic move that is likely to worsen an already tense and deteriorating China-US relationship, the US State Department has confirmed that it has ordered the shutting of the Chinese consulate in Houston. For background on this ongoing de-coupling: https://lnkd.in/gnxNbPv #China #US #globalization …see more

Re week ahead for markets and the global economy: There will be a big focus on how the more worrisome Covid news is impacting higher frequency US economic data, including weekly jobless claims, mobility and retail traffic. Looks also for ISM non-manufacturing, German IP and the UK policy statement (FT below). #economy #markets #covid19 #covid Financial Times …see more

An unintended consequence of the large protests in several US cities, and around the world, is the acceleration of the "natural experiment" of living with COVID-19 under different circumstances. The contrast and compare of infection rates in the next 10-14 days will be particularly informative, especially given the sudden emergence of two major group classifications: high and low density gatherings. #covid #covid19 #workfromhome #staysafe #socialdistancing #flattenthecurve #healthcare #reopening #reopeningamerica …see more

...and speaking of re-openings, I found two concepts outlined by Eric Schmidt on The David Rubenstein Show last week--relating to information and segmentation--particularly powerful in thinking about what's ahead for the economy. Here's what they tell us: https://lnkd.in/exSVghX #economy #reopening #growth #markets #covid19 #covid #coronavirus …see more

Weekend reading for me: Link to the Financial Stability Report just issued by the Federal Reserve: https://lnkd.in/eWKhjYw Judging from the initial set of headlines on the Fed warning about asset prices, it's a good thing that it was released after the market close on a Friday. Federal Reserve Board #fed #economy #economy …see more

Here in the link to Fed Chair Powell's opening remarks at the PIIE event: https://lnkd.in/e5456T5 Looking through them now. #economy #markets #centralbanks Federal Reserve Board #fed #federalreserve …see more

Building on yesterday's impressive gains, US stock markets just opened 3-4% higher on broad-based gains -- and consistent with the current gains in European stocks. The yield on US government bonds is up 8 bps to 0.76%. Behind all this is a vigorous debate pitting those worried about a bear rally and those calling a market bottom. #markets #stocks #investing #equities #stockmarket #economy #investmentmanagement #selloff #volatility #centralbanks #yields …see more

The minutes of the emergency March 15 FOMC meeting at the Federal Reserve Board . Going through them now. https://lnkd.in/ejPCKMk #economy #markets #fed #centralbanks #economiccrisis #FederalReserve …see more

Well… I’d be a total loser if I couldn’t follow my own advice now. What would my advice to myself be?

The bad is almost as obvious as the good. Maybe this is inappropriate to say but pretty much everyone would agree with me. #jobs

In 2020, energy-producing countries in the #MiddleEast and North Africa faced a collapse in global energy while #Covid19 sickened their citizens and weakened their economies. 2021 will be even worse. We explain why in Eurasia Group 's #TopRisks2021 report. …see more

Foreign policy, guns and immigration are not as important to registered US voters in #Election2020 as they were in 2016. #GraphicTruth GZERO Media

Following ongoing protests in Belarus, anti-government demonstrations have erupted in Thailand and Pakistan. The reason there's so much instability: many people feel domestic governance has not been fit for purpose. #QuickTake GZERO Media https://lnkd.in/dcc89-s …see more

The current pandemic conditions coupled with other social issues in the country have resulted in businesses driving focus on #businesscontinuity . #Emergency notifications provider Everbridge is a provider of a Critical Event Management platform to study ad hoc #data feeds and correlate threats with locations of assets and people to ensure a rapid and comprehensive incident assessment and remediation. #cloud #stocks …see more

Oomnitza #Cofounder #CEO Arthur Lozinski talks about an excellent pivot that is quite enlightening. #bootstrap #startups #startupstrategies

Attracting top talent is only the first step. You also have to keep them around. #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #BusinessIntelligence #communication #relationships #PersonalDevelopment #EQ #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

How do you make emotions work for you, instead of against you? That's the question I answer in my forthcoming book: EQ, Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence. In it, I use groundbreaking research, modern examples, and personal stories to illustrate just how emotional intelligence works in the real world.  For example, you'll learn: -why emotional intelligence doesn't always look the way you imagine  -the key to controlling your emotional reactions, illustrated by one of the most uplifting events of the past decade -how knowledge of the brain, tested methodology, and my personal story can help you break bad habits and escape "emotional hijacks" -how successful people get the most out of feedback (and how to deliver feedback in a way from which others will benefit) -how to use empathy to help you (and keep it from hurting you) -how EQ helps you combat fake news -how to cultivate & maintain deep, meaningful relationships -what the dark side of emotional intelligence is, and how to protect yourself from it If you're interested in learning more (book launch Spring 2018), reach out to me here or subscribe to my free monthly newsletter (in the 1st comment). #leadership #management #EmotionalIntelligence #EQ #EI #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

The nation's top employers: Google, BCG, and...Wegmans? This family-owned grocery store has figured out the secrets to employee happiness. (Bonus column for Mon.Mar 13.2017)

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ― William Arthur Ward In these challenging times, a simple step to find joy in work and life is to practice gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving! …see more