Stride is excited to welcome AdVenture Media Group (AMG) to our client roster. AMG is an Award-Winning digital advertising agency specializing in paid advertising (PPC), Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, display advertising, remarketing, conversion rate optimization, lead generating and nurturing, landing page design as well as advanced data science, and market research & statistical modeling. AMG chose Stride because they needed a partner that could provide them with timely, accurate, and actionable bookkeeping, accounting, and strategic CFO services so they could plot their agency's future with confidence. It's been a pleasure supporting your back office needs, Isaac Rudansky . …see more

I know it tends to be all about showcasing professional accomplishments here but underneath the armor are experiences we bring to the table to shape who we are and what we want to become, in business and in life. After a year abroad (and building a new business - Stride in the process), we're coming home with a lot of learning and appreciation. That's high ROI. Thank you to my partners Eric Page , Becky Brown and Raja Kapadia for supporting me. …see more

The Ten Commandments of The American Religion We are trained from birth by society, our parents, teachers, corporations, government to BELIEVE, without room for doubt, in these commandments. But only skepticism will allow us to find opportunities for entrepreneurship. HUGE opportunities. Skepticism will find us freedom from these beliefs that often hold us back while we serve other people's agendas. Skepticism and awareness is the first step towards finding one's own unique path to well-being. To community, improvement, and freedom. #entrepreneurship #writing #investing #money #haters #housing #healthcare …see more

Phillip Stutts has been on the forefront of defining digital campaigning in politics. He has gotten presidents elected. He’s gotten senators elected. He’s gotten all sorts of political offices elected. I wanted to hear the strategy behind those wins. And how it can be applied to business. But I also wanted to ask Phillip about his rare, incurable disease. Because he set a goal to find the cure in 5 years. Even though, he has absolutely zero experience in medical research or any of that, he felt inspired to “stop doing nothing.” So I ask him about that inspiration and drive, too. …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

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

Wonder how to accelerate your #startup ? Let's discuss at our next free mentoring roundtable for #entrepreneurs : https://lnkd.in/g9eiVSJ

During the most recent roundtable, we had as our guest Vishesh Rajaram , Managing Partner, Speciale Invest , who discussed his fund’s investment thesis. #seedcapital #seedfunding #vc #venturecapitalists #venturecapital #startupstrategies …see more

Advice to historian Niall Ferguson's 25-year-old self: read classic literature to discover the truths about the human condition. This has inspired me to seek out classic reading suggestions...What great work of literature would you recommend? What was the last classic you read? …see more

Today in 1898, the first car ad appeared touting the fact that the “motor carriage” was horseless...and odourless.

The Netherlands had a thriving work-from-home culture before the pandemic hit. Why? 📌 Plentiful high-speed Internet 📌 Blended home-work infrastructure, and most importantly... 📌 TRUST …see more

How do you feel about working from home in sweat pants? I’ve tried it a couple of times, and they make me feel sad, like I’ve totally given up on the day. But maybe that’s because they’re not as fancy as Anna Wintour’s sweat pants. …see more

Of all the types of writing I've tried, the humorous autobiographical essay is the genre I enjoy most. This isn't an essay--it's just a vignette of lockdown life--but I hope you like it.

Coronavirus is placing an unwelcome spotlight on an industry that had been sailing under the radar of public scrutiny.

Am fascinated by sports psychology that's often on the leading edge of wellness. In this GQ article, mindfulness is what separates the winners from the almost-winners. #workplacewellbeing

What are some quick tips or EQ hacks which can be turned into habits and used to better our lives? When should we know that we need to invoke an emotional response and how? Is there a scientific reason why our emotions hold more power over us than our rational thinking? What are some simple techniques to help improve my emotional response in such situations? What are your thoughts on the growing body of evidence that concludes that "emotional intelligence" isn't really all that it is cracked up to be? These are a few of the best questions I received on my recent Reddit "Ask me anything"! (Check out my answers in today's column.) Many thanks to Reddit, Inc. and the AMA mods for the invite--it was a great experience! #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #reddit #askmeanything #ama #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Just wanted say thanks to Christy Tonge for a great conversation on EQ for the newest episode on her podcast, Leaders Get Real. We covered a lot of ground, including what EQ looks like in the real world, what it really means to be "authentic," and how 3 quick questions can help you sharpen your EQ immediately. Hope you enjoy! #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #PersonalDevelopment #BestAdvice #BusinessIntelligence #careers #culture #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

This new Thrive Global post is one of my favorite excerpts from my new book: "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence." It's a brief history of my wonderful mother-in-law, Margret, and one of the biggest life lessons she taught me: Cultivating meaningful relationships is hard work. But it’s more than worth the effort. #EQ #leadership #management #EmotionalIntelligence #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

“From lacking computers to physical space, low-income students are at a disadvantage in online learning.” Anna North , Vox.com For #GivingTuesdayNow , Close the Gap Foundation is announcing our COVID-19 Boosts Resilience Fund to help low-income students in high school cover costs related to distance learning, skill enrichment, and more. Throughout the month of May and June, Close the Gap will be granting $2,100 worth of micro-grants (up to $300) to help low-income students cover COVID-19 related expenses like: 🎧 Distance learning tools like noise-cancellation headphones 💻 Reliable internet service subscription and software 📓 Supplies like a printer and notebooks 🖤 Tutoring services, SAT/ACT prep, and online courses How you can help: 🙋‍♀️ Make a contribution to help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal. No donation is too small. CTG has already committed $2,100 to this fund! 💌 Tag or share this message with a high school student who can benefit from a Boost during this challenging time Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkNCXTv #plusonepledge #stem #mentorship #closethegap …see more

Can a troll be emotionally intelligent? I look forward to discussing this one. (Today's column: Tue.Aug 8.2017) #communication, #management, #EmotionalIntelligence, #EQ, #EI …see more