Curious? Love learning? Win a year's worth of Blinkist . Blinkist is a great app to consume the best thinkers in 15 minutes. Or do what I do, and turn on the audio and speed it up to 1.5x They have over 3000 worth of blinks-book in their library. And all of them are best selling non-fiction books. It's a great time to prepare for 2020 and be inspired. All you have to do is: 1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel 2. Enter your details below (Links below) #stringcomp #stringstory #stringtheory on #learning #blinkistcomp #winablinkist #learning #readfast …see more

Technology is on the verge of making it impossible to know if what you are seeing and hearing is real or fake. This white paper contains an overview of deep learning technology and how it is being applied to create audio and video content that is indistinguishable from audio and video created with state of the art recording technologies. Grab your complimentary copy today. …see more

Your first video … I’m not going to lie, something amazing will happen. The truth is your first video won’t make you a movie star. Instead, a sense of accomplishment will be unlocked. Just like how you did your first speaking gig to share your knowledge. The first video you upload on LinkedIn will have that feeling too. Want to see my first LinkedIn video? It was done on my iPhone. Super low-fi. Authentic. It’s about 6 minutes long. You don’t need to have a 6-minute long video. A short 2-minute will be ace. That’s the secret sweet spot for an engaging video on LinkedIn. Your first video should be something interesting like: 🍗 How yum fried chicken is (I’ll come and watch, I love fried chicken) 🍗 ‘3 top tips’ video about a topic you’re passionate about 🍗 Or an intro, say hi and introduce yourself. Use your smartphone. It’s a great starting tool to create your videos. And if you don’t want to do this alone. I got you! I have an upcoming Mobile Video Masterclass. 🍗 It’s to help you maintain authenticity. 🍗 Provide a framework to be awesome on video. 🍗 Be a communicator (not a movie star) 🍗 and become the trusted voice in your industry. Sounds good to you? Drop a fried chicken in the comments and I send you a link. #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more

Studies find that the idea we can "visualize"​ our path to success by imagining the life we want can actually hurt our chances of ever making them a reality. But researchers believe that visualizing the right thing in the right way, can increase our odds of success. Click below to learn the research-backed way to achieve your loftiest goals, featuring Dr. Todd Snyder as a guest contributor. After reading, share a goal you’ve been working to achieve lately in the comments 👇 #Indistractable #HumanBehavior #Visualization #GoalSetting …see more

I am so #happy for you Samantha Bowling, CPA CGMA No one deserves it more!!! #womanleadingthewaytoinnovationinthisprofession . #ai #cpa

Have you watched General Magic? If so, what were your favourite bits? (For those who haven't watched it, please do - it's the greatest documentary about innovation.) https://lnkd.in/gKU9Cua #innovation #entrepreneurship #startup #founders …see more

Several books have emerged on post-inaugural signs. Teach Our Children Well has more than signs; it messages thru essays about how to improve our world for our children and their children. There is Amazon giveaway too. Book can be seen and read again and again. And, look for piece in Aspen Journal of Ideas on new solutions to dealing with student protests. Punishment by expulsion is not the answer for most situations. …see more

Last night, Hanks accepted the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille award, which is given for "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment." In his acceptance speech, Hanks repeatedly got choked up as he thanked his family and fellow actors and directors. But it was towards the end of Hanks's 7-minute speech that the actor dropped the real golden nugget. Hanks shared a story of when he worked in his first professional job, as an intern. Hanks and his fellow interns showed up to rehearsals after doing a little too much partying the previous night. "[The director] screamed at us," said Hanks. "You know what your job is?" he asked. "You have got to show up on time, and you have to know the text, and you have to have a head full of ideas." Hanks says "that was the greatest lesson a young actor could possibly ever get." In today's column, we break down why the wisdom in that single line will do wonders for YOUR career, regardless of the industry you work in. #GoldenGlobes #TomHanks #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

From the always-insightful John Authers (via Bloomberg Opinion). #markets #economy #bopinion #stocks #investing #investors …see more

Staggering statistics: 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by neglected tropical diseases. That’s 1 in 5 people on the planet. Virgin Unite is joining with our partners, Sightsavers to help spread the word: https://virg.in/9Za The Audacious Project …see more

Let's get one thing straight: You can't rush quality. You can't do it with your biggest client, or project. You can't do it when communicating with your team. You can't do it with the time you spend with your loved ones. That's why setting priorities is so, so important. You won't get as much done as you want today. Not tomorrow, either. So, ask yourself: What's most important to me? Let that answer guide the way you schedule your time. Because you've only got one life to live. So make it count. …see more

The African Academy of Sciences has jut announced its second Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) ‘Transition to Scale’ call with a commitment of more than US$ 4 million to accelerate #innovations with the highest potential for impact and sustainable scalability needed to achieve the United Nations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals . “We are fully committed to achieving the #SDGs through rapidly scaling up and harnessing bold #scientificinnovations that show potential to provide sustainable solutions to complex health and developmental challenges faced by African countries.” Professor Nelson Torto , Executive Director of the African Academy of Sciences. Through the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency ( Sida ), this second call for funding supports the scaling and #sustainability of health interventions in #Africa . The deadline for Transition to Scale applications is 30th June 2020 at 2300hrs EAT. Get more details below. #SDGs #globalhealth #globaldevelopment #HealthForAll …see more

Come work with Zach and the other insanely talented podcast peeps at Vox Media! You know you want to. #podcasting

The 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MEDIOCRE ENTREPRENEURS Face it. By definition most people are mediocre. Only 1% of people are in the top 1% of people! But 9 out of 10 drivers think they are above average in driving. Impossible! But people have an inflated sense of themselves. I'm mediocre. Maybe you aren't. But I've had to develop work-arounds and effective habits despite being mediocre. These techniques have worked for me. If you don't need them, then that's great. But I had to be aware of who I was. #entrepreneurship #investing #economy #successquote #procrastination #failures …see more

Amazon 's mobile app can now be used to order ahead at TGI Fridays . Amazon’s VP of Amazon Pay, Patrick Gauthier gives me the details: http://bit.ly/2tfkubz

Most physicians aren't even aware that these FDA-approved portable diagnostic tools are already available and accessible - thinking they exist only as moonshots and prototypes in China or the Silicon Valley at the most. In this video, I demonstrate that they are not only affordable but also that they should be in every GP's bag. You can also help to raise awareness by sharing this information! Thank you! #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #health #healthy #video #youtube #studio #medicalbag #gptoolkit #gpequipment #medicalequipment #medicaldiagnostics # portablediagnostics #portablediagnostictools #familymedicine #primarycare …see more

Which (science-) fiction book or movie has shaped your professional way of thinking the most? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #book #reading #read #scifi #sciencefiction #films …see more

Thought #Leader in #ArtificialIntelligence : Christopher Connolly #VP #SolutionsStrategy Genesys

Calling young women to enter the investment profession.... I am delighted to be associated with this gender diversity initiative by the CFA Institute India to create awareness about, instil interest in and enable women, from ANY educational background, to view the investment management industry as a viable long-term career option. I didn't get a chance to attend college, having to complete my BA in English Literature and Economics by correspondence. I was interested in finance enough to join a part time Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investments course in Australia, where I proceeded to walk up to a lot of the lecturers and grill them about career options. After two years of study and asking questions, I finally got my first paying job in the industry. More on  https://yourstory.com/2016/01/hansi-mehrotra / You have a chance to achieve the same during a 4-week FREE bootcamp and 3-6 month paid internship with the best names in the industry. I will be there - happy to take questions. Details on the link below. Please share with your network to reach any young lady who might be interested. Ps - If you're already in the industry, you can join Women in Finance (India) group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6621300 #womeninfinance  #womensday www.empoweringyoungwomen.cfa …see more

For #ThrowbackThursday , this photo of me from eight years ago is a reminder that confidence is the best make-up a woman can own. It was taken at the Pumba Private Game Reserve and Lodge in the Eastern Cape Region of South Africa, back in the days when a bold lipstick and a kiss from the African Sun was all the foundation I needed most days. During those years, I was traveling around sub-Saharan Africa participating in conferences, organizing journalism workshops, slipping in the occasional adventure side trip--never imagining a time when just boarding an airplane could be a huge risk. These past six months of #workfromhome life during #COVID19 have forced me to reassess the meaning of "putting your best face forward." I've worn full make-up maybe twice since early April, and my sole concessions during Zoom calls are a swipe of lipgloss and a few strokes of an eyebrow pencil. These days, it's more important to be sure about what you know than to worry about how you look. That's why this picture makes me happy. It reminds me of a time when I felt strong and fearless. When the future looked bright and limitless. It still does...I just have a few more mascara free hours to spend chasing my dreams. #professionalimage #confidence #confidencebuilding #selfesteem #wfhstyle #Africa …see more