Nancy Berger, VP/Publisher at Marie Claire  tells me they are using their editorial platform to power new curated, payment-enabled retail experiences. In partnership with Mastercard  and Neiman Marcus , Marie Claire has opened a pop-up shop in NYC to bring the “Next Big Thing” in retail commerce to life:  http://bit.ly/2fAXy4R …see more

I’ve been on vacation for 14 days... out of the country and disconnected...Does my team know me or what?

Today is hard for me! I want to be excited for my friends. #twojamies I met Jamie Shulman on the phone in 2014 and convinced him to come to a Pool party where all the cool cloud kids were hanging out. I introduced him to a bunch of cool CPAs and Xero was a sponsor and it was the beginning of their journey within the accounting channel. I knew absolutely in my heart that they would be acquired someday because they had something special. At that time their app changed my workflow and the ability to deliver financials in near real-time. I gave them lots of honest feedback, the good and the bad. Doesn’t everyone want to hear that their UI looks like someone threw up on the screen! They listened and evolved. And now they are gone! Yes it’s good for them, but bittersweet for me. My feelings will resolve and I will adapt but today I will mourn. Tomorrow, I will be on a hunt for the next firm game changer!!!! #onecommunity #vendorsinthefirmconversationsnotinthehallway. #xero #hubdoc #radicalcpa #accounting #tax …see more

Debates continue to rage over whether flattening the curve will help, whether economic costs will be worse than human lives, whether hydroxychloroquine will help, whether the BCG vaccine is protecting India, whether the recovery will be V/U/W/L-shaped, whether making noise and lighting lamps help lift spirits... I have managed to stay away from all of them because I DON'T KNOW. What I DO know for sure (to borrow Oprah's phrase) is that a virus, by definition, is contagious, so we need to avoid future waves. That we need to not only change our habits, but we need a system to slow it down. I believe the #AarogyaSetu app is built on good technology to help alert us when we are close to people who are infectious. So I have installed it. I encourage you to do the same. #sundaythoughts …see more

Why should we raise Indistractable kids? Simple: Because it’s a key component in them having a successful future. Becoming indistractable is THE skill of the 21st Century. If we equip our kids with the tools necessary to turn their backs on distraction, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish. It’s a skill that will help them in school, in the job market, and in all their important relationships. I went on the Talking To Teens Podcast to talk about the psychology behind distraction and how we can raise indistractable kids. We discussed: How our unhealthy behaviors can be more psychological than biological Why it’s okay to let our kids fail What the research says about screen time And why it can be powerful to eat meals together as a family I’ve included a link to the episode below! #Indistractable #Growth #Health …see more

What are some helpful tools to stay indistractable while working? I’ve long been a vocal advocate of timboxing -- the practice of planning out exactly what you’re going to do and for how long you’re going to do it. But as anybody who has worked in an hectic work environment knows, this is easier said than done. Schedules conflict. Meetings come up. Miscommunications happen. This is also why I recommend schedule syncing. Talk to your boss or team at the beginning of each week and explain, “this is how I’ve scheduled my time and these are the things I’m working on this week.” This will allow you all to agree on your schedule or rework it if needed, it’ll eliminate costly mixups, and it’ll help everybody stay indistractable. This is even more important if you work from home where it’s easy for you to get distracted with all sorts of things. #Indistractable #Productivity #Scheduling #Sync …see more

What’s the difference between addiction and overuse? The majority of the time we’re discussing tech “addiction”, we’re actually describing overuse Addiction is a pathology. It’s defined as a persistent compulsive dependency on a behavior or substance that harms the user. It’s something that’s incredibly hard to stop. Addiction has three components: - It requires a person with a predilection for addiction - It requires the product - It requires pain that the user cannot cope with in a healthier manner It’s only in the confluence of these three things that addiction occurs. If one of these three factors is missing, addictions don’t form. Understanding the difference is important because when we throw these terms around so loosely, they become meaningless. It’s disrespectful to people actually suffering from addiction and it disempowers people who pathologize a problem they could do something about if they tried. Part of what determines our ability to change our behavior is whether or not we believe we can. When we claim that we’re “addicted” to something when we’re not, we give that thing too much power over us. Let’s put things in perspective so we can fight back at distraction. #Indistractable #BehaviorChange #GrowthMindset …see more

On a recent AMA, I was asked, “How do you stay Indistractable with a toddler around?” There are many techniques that you can use to prevent distraction from kids. We think about distraction as something that comes from technologies and anyone who's a parent knows that kids can be really distracting, right? You want to do one thing at a time and yet you find that your kid needs you. To some degree, that's part of being a parent. That also shouldn't necessarily be an excuse. There are lots of things that we can do to prevent distraction… and it's not rocket science. It comes down to planning ahead. Watch the clip below and share your thoughts in the comments! #Indistractable #Parenting #HumanBehavior P.S. Special shout to Bryan Wish for facilitating the AMA! …see more

Theaters are trying something new to keep attendees' eyes on the show: locking up their cell phones in a lockable case, made by Yondr. Would you lock your phone up if it meant you could watch a show or a movie without the glare of others' phones?

With 2020 well underway, it’s time to pick the top technology trends that will matter this year. What is your pick for the top technology trend that will go mainstream in 2020? #techtrends2020 #technology #trendsthatmatter …see more

Wonderful conversations this past week at the CFO South Africa Finance Indaba. I had the opportunity to provide a CEO perspective on “Being a Finance Leader in Tough Times” and helped to demystify #4IR #Digital and covered my views on the leadership attributes required to survive and thrive in these tough economic times. SAP Concur Claire Asman John Deane Zafar Mahomed CA(SA) Jo-Ann Pohl #AfricaRising #Leadership #NextLevel #Finance #CFO #4IR #Digital …see more

So thrilled to have been featured on the Click & Convert podcast with Sean Clark ! Definitely worth a listen!

In Utah and wanting to attend the Marketing Mastery workshop series, but can't make all 4 of the events, but still want the content? We've heard you! Now you can buy individual workshop tickets for the content you most care about (although with the pros we've got on tap, you won't really want to miss any :) Hat tip to Shane Harder for packing so much value into a small package, plus the presenters Lindsey Ivie , Bruce Rowe , Daryl Klingaman , Jesse Angeles , David Poer , Peter Rakozy , Joshua Jamias , Brian Halley , Darin Berntson , and more. https://lnkd.in/ghH_yRf …see more

I got to be the host of a podcast for a change! Thanks to James W Obermayer for turning the mic over to me so I could interview JD Prater about the biggest opportunity in paid media currently: #QuoraAds Have a listen, but be gentle. I am a n00b host. JD did fabulously and I know you'll learn a ton! https://lnkd.in/d8HKh9x …see more

Thanks Benjamin Shapiro for having me as a guest on the MarTech Podcast! We talk about the LinkedIn platform in general, and the differences between organic and paid efforts on it. If you're in marketing technologies, check it out and subscribe to his show. https://lnkd.in/gyKBeXR …see more

Got to be a guest on the Symphonic Digital podcast with the amazing Steffen Horst where we talked about #LinkedInAds Have a listen if you want to learn: -Why many companies are “priced out” of LinkedIn – and how to figure out if yours is -How to figure out if your audience is on LinkedIn – and if you can target them -The key element of an effective LinkedIn ad campaign that will engage your target market -The minimum amount you need to spend per month to get results Check it out! …see more

An awesome client of ours is hiring for a demand gen role - Get to work pretty much exclusively with the Fortune50. Pretty sweet gig. https://lnkd.in/gKbEU4D Plus you'd get to work with Vikram Ashok who is a rockstar. …see more

Struggling to stand out? Be zen like 🍗. When I refer to 🍗 - I’m actually talking about personal branding. To stand out, one needs to intentionally build a memorable brand. Personal branding is a marketing technique that allows you to stand out from the crowd. It helps you get a job. It helps you get more clients. On a personal level, it's you walking in your truth every day. Your intergrity and trust are key ingredients to a reliable brand. On a business level, it allows your prospects to recognise your value and cred. Let them think - “yeah, I love to work this person. They can help me solve my problem.” They trust you to guide them to the best solution. When you're creating content, make sure it aligns and reinforces your brand. Consider the brand-creator approach. You intentionally create effective content that showcases: 🍗 Your personality 🍗 Your credibility 🍗 Your experience 🍗 Your knowledge This allows you to attract an audience and build a community. And yes, find clients. Ready to level up your personal branding for 2021? Drop into the comments: 🍗 or fried chicken. If you're vegetarian, drop your fave fruit emoji instead. Bonus points if you share your favourite flavour. #stringtheory on #friedchicken #personalbranding #b2b #marketing …see more

Why do communities matter in this time and age? It matters. More so than growing an audience. We often confuse audience with community. Audience = consumes and lurks. They are y our followers. Community = advocates, engages actively. They are your superfans. Still, both are important, especially when people are building up their visibility online. Growing audience focuses on.... 🍗 Who are your followers? 🍗 Think, how can I trigger them attention to increase visibility. Community focuses on... 🍗 Who are your superfans? 🍗 Real question, how do we surface these superfans? 🍗 How can we surface them faster and empower them to advocate for us? Your audience may be different from your customers, they will support you by learning from you Your superfans believe in your mission. Btw, do you grow an audience or community - why not do both. Make sense? #stringspeed on #community …see more

What do you do when you have a really TOXIC competitor?! People that don't have a strong mindset and insecurities can do crazy and impulsive things... 🙄 Perhaps you are running for the same promotion? Do you offer the same solutions in the same area? Do you speak about the same topics? Rising tides lift all ships! ALWAYS RISE ABOVE! Know WHO you are And the VALUES that make you exceptional. Reach out to your closest competitors. Introduce yourself and find a way to collaborate! Find OPPORTUNITY in potential THREATS. Grow together. Every time I speak, 👉I leave references of other speakers for future needs/events. When I meet with a client that isn't a fit or I simply don't have the capacity, 👉I introduce them to my competitors and colleagues! When I encounter a competitor that only pushes negativity, 👉I move on and never look back 😜 Plus, when you give, you always receive double in return... A lesson my mother taught me growing up while leading by example :-) So what do you do to lift ALL ships? Do you have a favorite piece of advice worth living by? #Leadership #Competition #Success #ChantelShares …see more