Speaking of #WomenGive17, take a break from the horror of daily news headlines to read about little woman philanthropist Sunshine Oelfke of Ishpeming, Michigan, who donated the contents of her piggy bank so that other kids in her school could have milk with their lunches. Via CBS News Giving really does make you happy. Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis #womensphilanthropyinstitute #women #philanthropy …see more

A Happiness Expert Says Changing Your Life for the Better Starts With an Uncomfortable Question: "What Do You Want Out of Life?" Via thriveglobal.com #mindfulness #thrive #meaning #purpose #future #life #goals https://lnkd.in/e3Xq2KG …see more

we recently finalized a report on Open Banking, and summarized our views in a blog post we published on our Middlegame Ventures blog #openbanking #openfinance #financialservices #banking #fintech

‪Libra continues to fascinate me. in no small part because of unintended consequences. let’s assume Libra launches (precondition being it has been co-opted and is “controlled” by nation state governments) & is widely successful.‬ ‪under these conditions, it seems to me that large banks would face an existential threat as Libra would end up being geopolitically important to nation states and as a result large banks less so, at the margin‬. ‪any outcome that reduces the utility nation states derive from large banks (policy, geopolitical, credit creation, fx...) threatens the symbiotic relation that protects these banks (lobbying/reg capture/compliance friendly/too big to fail). that is an existential threat‬. (‪and i am not even discussing the obv trade offs between a group of large banks and one FB/Libra ecosystem from a societal pov.‬) #libra #banks #cryptocurrency #fintech #payments #payments #data #banking …see more

As the US relies less on #oil from the #MiddleEast , #China is now the biggest market for oil from #Iraq - big #geopolitics implications

My recent interview on #Wharton Business Radio on SiriusXM talking #tradewar #technology #populism and the way forward, focusing on mission driven innovators among #millennials #generationz

Wharton's new online course uses data modeling to make better business decisions. Thanks to Don Huesman , Sergei Savin , Senthil Veeraraghavan , and other faculty for sharing their expertise!

While the COVID-19 outbreak has been brutal across the economy, travel as a vertical has been hit particularly hard. For PYMNTS ' virtual roundtable, I spoke to Flywire 's Industry Director of Travel Colin Smyth ; Homelike CEO Dustin Figge ; and ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors EVP of Advocacy Eben Peck about how travel is changing, where early signs of a return in the industry are and how a different industry will likely be what emerges on the other side of the outbreak when it comes to both leisure and business travel. …see more

A digital-first world needs a digital-first #healthcare payments reboot, especially as consumers become among its largest payors. It’s one of the reasons that Flywire CEO Mike Massaro tells me they are doubling down on the healthcare vertical and made the move to acquire Simplee . Here’s how he says the acquisition will help streamline $375B out-of-pocket healthcare payments flows for providers and the patients they serve. …see more

Here are seven* proven road trip-inspired rules to help you navigate your career and ensure that your professional journey is one to remember: 6. It's more fun when you have travel buddies. In your career, no one goes it alone; relationships are everything. Your ability to connect with others matters, whether you're trying to collaborate or communicate with them. When you adjust your perspective and increase your awareness that people power business, you'll naturally employ empathy to put yourself in their shoes to better understand your colleagues and clients. 7. Don't be afraid to take a detour. Plan ahead, but leave yourself room for unexpected opportunities and possibilities. Some of the most exciting—and fulfilling—career moves happen when you deviate from a non-linear path. *Part 3 of 3 (Links to Parts 2 & 3 in comments) #career #leadership #emotionalintelligence #softskills …see more

My session in Adèle McLay 's LinkedIn Business Growth Bootcamp just went live! Watch it for free for the next 24 hours, as well as catch the 4 other awesome presentations. https://lnkd.in/gdw4t6M

So thrilled to lend my experience to the Stukent curriculum! Thanks for letting me be involved, team!

We're hiring Utah account managers! Hit us up if you're interested or you know someone who's awesome. Must be in Utah. …see more

So rad to be interviewed by Mike Olivas on the Business & Life show! Definitely recommend having a listen if you're so inclined: https://lnkd.in/g6aYNFQ …see more

Killer new study from Quickbooks Software and LinkedIn on what works for marketing small businesses. Great writing by Aaron Orendorff , and look who made a cameo! (Oh hai Goldie Chan , Allison Simms , and ME! :) If you market for small businesses, it's well worth both a read, and a thorough study! https://lnkd.in/g6XiZK2 …see more

Which LinkedIn ad units should you be using and which will perform best for your specific calls-to-action? This episode covers everything you want to know about #LinkedInAds ad formats. Queue it up!

Got the opportunity to collaborate with 58 incredible thought leaders on how to bridge the digital gap during this time of incredible disruption. A huge thank you to Miguel Machado and Evy Bronneberg for inviting me to participate with Ryan Foland , Jason Miller , and so many others that I look up to. Check it out - it's a level of quality that won't disappoint :) …see more

Where else can you go to hear Stephanie Liu , Allen Gannett , Viveka von Rosen , Jo Saunders , Neal Schaffer , Melonie Dodaro , Judi Fox , Jessika Phillips , Lee Odden , and many more speak about how you can use #LinkedIn better in your marketing?! For free?! Spoiler alert: you can't go anywhere else. Sign up now so you don't forget. https://lnkd.in/gvRDcsJ …see more

I'm going live today with the amazing Winnie Sun ☀️ , the Wealth Whisperer! I think we'll whisper some wealth for sure :) Today (Sept 3) at 1:30pm PT. Don't miss it! …see more

(update) this sucks. I had to re-record again! ha Watch the replay here on youtube: https://lnkd.in/gqBDjMh The tech stack I'm using for a Livestream isn't working well (all i wanted is to increase the quality, i don't like the 720px experience). Still, it works really well on YouTube. You can watch the full stream there. Today's one theory and one thought: re-positioning. How can you reposition yourself and build a better brand? Watch the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gqBDjMh …see more