Delta airlines recently announced that it's paying employees $1.6 billion in bonuses due to the company's performance in 2019. That means eligible employees will each receive a bonus equal to about 16.6% of their annual salary, or an additional two months' pay. If a hefty paycheck next month wasn't enough to make Delta employees swoon, their CEO's recent comments surely will be. In response to a LinkedIn post calling him a rock star, Delta CEO Ed Bastian responded with two short sentences: "Appreciate the shout out...but Delta would be nothing without our 90,000 people. They deserve all the credit." "They deserve all the credit." With these five words, and the actions that back them up, Bastian teaches some brilliant lessons in emotional intelligence. (Read more in today's column.) https://lnkd.in/dudfk7G #Delta #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

I learned about #ChadwickBoseman ’s death at the end of a 17-hour day, after covering the 57th Anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington . It was also near the end of the longest August I’ve endured for some time. Not only has #COVID19 worn all of us down, but I spent the month mourning my oldest sister Julie, who would have turned 70 on August 17th. Colon cancer was the only thing strong enough to kill Julie. She was my “life mentor,” and also my superhero. So as I spent last weekend continuing to report for National Geographic , two powerful engines fueled my journey. I can’t wait for Julie to meet #TChalla . #WakandaForever #RIPChadwickBoseman #BlackPanther #hero #rolemodel #inspiration #globaldevelopment …see more

This is so poignantly written from the heart, and since I grew up in very similar circumstances, it was so relatable to me. Had to share it. #happyfathersday

Contrary to the belief that Indian gamers do not pay for #gaming , 9 out of 15 top grossing Apps on Google Play Store are gaming apps. Casual, Strategy, Action & Sports genres are catching up to the Casino Genre. #LetTheGamesBegin #TheBigNext …see more

“In the spirit of outreach & solidarity, I call on Brazil, as ‘custodian’ of the Amazon, to return to the inspiring leadership it showed on climate change in previous decades.” – Juan Manuel Santos of The Elders Foundation on using inclusive leadership to tackle the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dtxyGA7 #ReadByRichard …see more

After nearly 20 years in advertising, seeing countless quantitative presentations about "how people feel", "what people care about" , "how people will change", "what Millennials/Gen Z etc think" , I can only conclude that all of this research has been utterly useless. This is not new news, but people perform for surveys, they tick boxes that sound rather nice. Please can we look towards data on how people are actually behaving, how they've changed in the past, where they spend their money etc I'm sure right now "48.5% of people are thinking about moving home" , 38.3% are seeing "brands which care for the planet", 23.8% of people are "actively looking to spend more time meditating" or "will seek new ways to give back to each other". I'm sure 72.3% of people " want companies to act in ways which show mutual respect, forgiveness and foster understanding" And I can tell you now, it's all just people ticking a box on a form and hoping they are near the end of the survey and they can get back to buying some new reimagined pants on Instagram. …see more

The best advice that I have ever got, ‘Just be yourself. It’s too late to change.’ – Satya Nadella , CEO – Microsoft

On the dangers of the massive decoupling of Wall Street from Main Street : From the editorial in The Economist on "The market v the real economy: Financial markets have got out of whack with the economy. Something has to give." https://lnkd.in/eWKxm7Q #investors #investing #economy #markets …see more

Thoughts influence outcomes. #SelfConviction can open up the universe and doubt can poison success. Who you choose to be will design your #destiny .

During one of Virgin Galactic 's spaceflights with the Italian Air Force, once the rocket motor is shutdown, researchers will unclip from their seats and complete each experiment during several minutes of zero gravity

I'm all praise for this woman. A role model who's making 'empathy' the new 'brave.' New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Her message: - There's nothing wrong with being empathetic. - Focus only and only on work. Blaming isn't helpful. - Leaders have a responsibility in terms of the language they use and the hope that they give. Video Credits: BBC #Empathy #Leadership #WhatInspiresMe …see more

I love learning and see life as one long university education I never had. Here’s my latest lesson on SiriusXM with David Miliband https://virg.in/ipX

I love elephants. I identify with them and feel connected to them. #WeekendMusings Video Credits: BBC …see more

Showcasing the world’s first exclusive spacewear system for private astronauts on a zero gravity, vertical catwalk https://virg.in/iQw Virgin Galactic Under Armour

Where do our opinions come from? Could our assumptions be incorrect? How do we really listen and challenge assumptions while remaining civil to our fellow humans? After my conversation with David Harris on the podcast, he decided to design a class that would hold space for these difficult and timely conversations. I couldn't be more excited for people to experience David's wisdom first hand. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/3evHMT3 …see more

When Thanksgiving and Christmas come around, I think back at how a Bloomingdale's seasonal gig set me up to be an NYU professor. For those of you still working towards your careers and figuring it out, sometimes you must shift gears to gain perspective and skills. Happy Holidays! …see more

Whenever we are faced with a challenge, we should always look for the opportunity. Many breakthrough innovations have stemmed from a simple yet disruptive idea https://virg.in/iBh

Virgin Hotels is getting set to paint Las Vegas red. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store… https://virg.in/5xP #VirginFamily

“As the warming ocean loses oxygen, the delicate balance of marine life is thrown into disarray” - a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature highlights the threats of ocean deoxygenation: https://lnkd.in/exSGNaZ #ReadByRichard …see more

I still can't believe this! 😲😲😲 We chose about 25 people, told them we were hosting an exclusive event but couldn't give them details beyond that. Those that opted in, got a text with a location and time the morning of. And this is what happened when they all showed up (video). I'm still so humbled by everyone that came to the event & the level of vulnerability here. You never know what the person next to you might be going through. Tell someone you love them today. You never know what could happen or how one small act of kindness may change everything. Tag someone below & show them love! Shoutout to my team for being so incredible: Izzy , Eric , Tess , Chandler , Ken #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more