Family caregivers make up at least 20% of your employee population and that number is on target to grow dramatically over the coming years. We can help you keep them less stressed and more productive. Contact us at workingcaregivers@alska.com to find out how. …see more

I am so glad employers are beginning to look for solutions to support working caregivers. I created alska 4 years ago to give caregivers a tool to make their job easier and minimize their stress. In that time we have added virtual support groups, education and advocacy guidance.  The tide is turning and we are here with proven solutions to make organizations "caregiver friendly." #caregiving  #supportgroups …see more

We are so excited to be supporting the bookkeeping and accounting needs for FounderTherapy , a company that provides transitional technical and product leadership to non-technical, domain expert founders. Brian Tait and Dana Spiegel have created a very special organization, purpose built to help entrepreneurs translate their vision into product. We are thrilled to be supporting them and their team and we look forward to the growth ahead. #StrideOn …see more

One of the ways of thinking about what’s immediately ahead for #markets is to ask which “pain #trade ” is likely to prove most impactful: #HedgeFunds not being able to sustain their shorts; Longs not being able to maintain momentums; and/or #Robinhood being tested more. …see more

Quick Market Recap Data awaiting details on the @ECB policy response: European PMI index picked up in May but, in the 30's, remains in notable contractionary mode; European unemployment edged up by 0.2 percentage points to 6.6%; and ADP points to another 2.76 million unemployed in May in the US. #economy …see more

CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY UPDATE: I Talked to two top specialists on my podcast! . Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/drPPCkF . #CoronaOutbreak #CoronaVirusUpdates #Coronavirusnyc #podcast …see more

I interviewed Sherrod Small, a comedian, actor, and all around personality. He told me that he wanted to start from bottom of the bottom. And wanted to grow his own voice. “What drove you to it then? It’s a hard life,” I said. He started to tell me reason after reason. And I started to feel a little jealous… …see more

I didn’t realize how much our army gets involved in all the world’s issues. They stop poachers, save animals from going endangered, they try to stop human trafficking and anything that touches the black market. I wanted to learn more about human trafficking. I know it’s a very real problem in the world, but I didn’t know enough...Hear more with Tim Kennedy (MMA fighter, super peak performer and US special forces operator) …see more

The latest technological advances are slowly starting to reshape a number of industries. Virtual reality applications have already been tested in sectors such as healthcare and automotive. While there is no doubt that a wide range of niches will influence the future, virtual reality and augmented reality technologies are making the biggest breakthrough in online gaming. Game suppliers from all over the globe have recognised the needs of players as well as the massive potential for further growth of the socially distanced form of entertainment. As a result, they have invested heavily in virtual reality and augmented reality elements, improved gameplay and cutting-edge graphics to bring the entire experience to a new level for consumers. Learn more > https://bit.ly/2LDcO1m #Tech #Technology #VirtualReality #VR #AugmentedReality #AR #Gaming …see more

Only one day to go until my #LinkedInLive with David Tareen , Director of Product Marketing, SAS. We will discuss how companies can strategically deploy AI in 2021. Friday 5th February 2021 2pm UK | 6am PT | 9am ET #Live #Business #Strategy #AI #Tech …see more

Dave Lambert is Managing Director at RIGHT SIDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC , a firm that invests small chunks of capital in capital efficient #ventures . The firm is very much in line with the Bootstrapping to Exit philosophy we’ve been discussing. #bootstrap #startups #venturecapital …see more

A decade after she penned Frankenstein, and after much personal loss, Mary Shelley wrote the novel “The Last Man” about the sole survivor of a pandemic in which she shares this wisdom. (Source: Maria Popova, Brainpickings) …see more

A study has found that 45 minutes of vigorous activity per day is the “sweet spot” to minimize negative emotions during the pandemic.

When it comes to feedback that people typically DON'T want to hear, how do you deliver the message in a way the person interprets as helpful, and not harmful? I spoke recently with EF Education First 's Katelyn Alloy and she had some great advice to share. Alloy stresses that managers who take a one-size-fits-all approach to feedback deprive staff of critical support, trust, and professional development, putting them at greater risk of leaving. In contrast, approaching each employee with their own skill set in mind will help your people recognize their own value-add and be more receptive to future feedback. So, what does this look like in real life? You'll find some great examples in today's column. #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #EducationFirst #teams #teamwork #collaboration #communication #feedback #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Joey Chemis is many things. A self-described nerd, he's also quirky and a "normal" guy. He leads a successful career, having recently been promoted to the position of "data scientist II" at Microsoft. Chemis also happens to be on the autism spectrum. But while Chemis acknowledges being autistic presents certain challenges, he doesn't see it in a negative light. "Autism gives me superpowers where I can be hyperfocused on something and, for example, get three degrees in math, but I find certain interview processes nerve-racking," Chemis told the Wall Street Journal in a recent interview. Chemis is one of over 100 employees Microsoft has hired who are on the autism spectrum. It's all part of what Microsoft calls the "Autism Hiring Program." This is more than smart hiring. It's a brilliant lesson in emotional intelligence in the real world. (Read more in today's column.) #EmotionalIntelligence #microsoft #autism #hiring #recruiting #leadership #management #BestAdvice #BusinessIntelligence #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

I became a huge fan of IKEA when my wife introduced me to the company 10 years ago. Among other things, we both love their designs (most of the time), along with the fact that you don't have to wait for a piece of furniture once you find it. (And you can't beat their meatballs.) I was skeptical, though, upon hearing about IKEA's change in strategy, which involves building smaller stores in urban areas and a recent acquisition of freelance labor site Taskrabbit. But after reading colleague @ Bill Murphy Jr. 's recent story, it's all coming together. And I think IKEA's definitely on the right track. …see more

"If we get this wrong, the dangers are profound." Apple CEO Tim Cook gave a powerful speech last week at a privacy conference in Brussels. He spoke about the wonders of technology...but he also spoke out about the grave dangers with which mankind has been suddenly confronted. "Platforms and algorithms that promised to improve our lives can actually magnify our worst human tendencies," Cook stated. "Rogue actors and even governments have taken advantage of user trust to deepen divisions, incite violence and even undermine our shared sense of what is true and what is false." Cook then summed up the most frightening truth about technology today--in a single powerful sentence: "Our own information, from the everyday to the deeply personal, is being weaponized against us with military efficiency." (Read more in today's column, including some tips on how to protect yourself.) #leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #BestAdvice #privacyprotection #dataprotection #technology #artificialintelligence #AI #Apple #Facebook #Google #Amazon #LinkedIn #ProfessionalDevelopment #management #BusinessIntelligence #strategy #EQ #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

"Stop being impressed by money, fame & status. Instead, be impressed by those who treat other human beings well, in both good times & bad." These words were recently shared by Warren Buffet. Not "Warren Buffett," mind you, i.e. the Berkshire Hathaway CEO who is widely recognized as one of the smartest investors of all time. No, this quote comes from the Twitter account of "Warren Buffet," spelled with one "t." The profile pic is of the famous CEO, but a spokesperson for Buffett recently confirmed that the account does not belong to him. The account, which apparently joined Twitter in 2016, currently only has 53 tweets. But over the past few days, those tweets have gone viral. (Read more in today's column.) #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #BestAdvice #growth #wellness #inspiration #motivation #relationships #PersonalDevelopment #leadership #management #WarrenBuffett #EQ #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Remember - you are an ocean of possibilities. Read more below! The Big 5: How These Personality Traits Affect Your Career & What You Can Do About It …see more

It's time to reimagine employee engagement. If you are ready to rethink how you engage your workforce, join me for an upcoming webinar and learn about my Masterclass for TEAMS. Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020 Time: 1:00pm EST REGISTER BELOW! How to turn any job into your dream job | Webinar | Carson Tate https://hubs.li/H0BMzRF0 …see more