"A person’s success in life is determined by having a high minimum, not a high maximum. If you can do something really well but there are other things at which you’re failing, the latter will hold you back. But if almost everything you do is up there, then you’ve got a good life." This is a beautiful piece on Donald Knuth by Susan D'Agostino via Quanta Magazine The Computer Scientist Who Can’t Stop Telling Stories …see more

“I really hope, more than anything, that when we go back to ‘normal life’, we will keep the environment and our planet at the forefront of our minds." Courtney Adamo As the world went into lockdown, I wanted a way of documenting this unusual time via short interviews with founders and innovators including a peak into their work life and productivity tips. The series is called Beyond Work and I am honoured that serial entrepreneur Courtney is included as my eighth interviewee, describing life in lockdown in Byron Bay. My hope with these interviews is that, in time, people will be able to look back and find a fascinating insight into how the virus impacted the world and changed how we work forever. In the short term, I hope readers will find it useful and inspiring — a welcome relief in difficult times. Read Courtney's story below - how she works, the books and apps she recommends during this time, as well as her hopes for life post the #coronavirus pandemic. https://lnkd.in/dTTrqEf #entrepreneurship #founder #onlinelearning #covid19 #workfromhome …see more

this “mutualisation” concept reminds me of guilds which were so important for economic activity along the ages. yet, guilds mostly benefit guild members who are divided between master craftsmen, journeymen and apprentices. the benefit is twofold: “rent seeking” & “social capital”. outsiders are usually hurt by guild practices. i do like the concept & the opportunity. the potential downsides should be analyzed too. …see more

A #VC -funded #entrepreneur makes more money than a #bootstrapped one. Right or wrong? Check here:

Tomorrow it's official: Breakaway Learners: Strategies for Post-Secondary Success with At Risk Students (Columbia Teachers College Press) is being released for sale. Visit press website or Amazon or www.breakawaylearners.com . Excited that the book and its new framework -- lasticity -- will be available for educators, policymakers, politicians, leaders, social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists, the military and law enforcement. Look forward to many discussions/ conversations and debates about the book and the future of education across our nation and abroad. …see more

Never forget Stephen Lawrence. An innocent teenager murdered by racists 22nd April 1993. His legacy lives on. Please share this video far and wide and head to https://lnkd.in/dgJfBEY for more info on how we can make change happen. #stephenlawrenceday …see more

Further proof that retail isn't dying, it's being re-invented. #onlineshopping #consumerbehavior #retailing #technology #retail #amazon #nike …see more

Despite social distance requirements and the slow pace of post-lockdown reopenings, only 1 percent of the boutiques that are part of the ClassPass network have closed for good. CEO Fritz Lanman of ClassPass tells me that doesn’t mean it won’t be tough sledding for many until there’s a vaccine. Here’s his outlook on where the fitness industry is headed, the impact of digital in the longer term, and what he and his team are doing to help keep its member studios in tip-top shape. …see more

Thank you lee abrahams for my Laptop/tool case wheelie thing/rucksack it will come in very useful. Not that I’m an engineer anymore but it will help on the occasional demo or trial system we deploy and carting all that heavy demo kit around which I do everyday. #abloyfortrust #co -operation #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #manufacturing #leanmanufacturing #5S #systemsintegration #softwareintegration #toolcontrol #compliancemanagement #continuousimprovement …see more

If you want to take that risky job, if you want to learn something or if you want to take that leap of faith and start a company – now is the time to do it. #IfIWere22

The go-to #socialmedia platform for recruiters is LinkedIn, right? Not so fast. New data reveals that 37% of recruiters now use Instagram to search for the perfect candidate. #hiring #KellyeMedia

George Anderson, #CEO of Ninth Wave @wave_ninth, offers another #casestudy for our very popular #Bootstrapping Using Services track. #podcast #vc

Stripe has just acquired Paystack for $200+ million. Huge congrats Shola Akinlade Ezra Olubi and the Paystack team. Founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2016, Paystack was the first Nigerian company to get accepted into Y Combinator and always described themselves as the “Stripe of Africa.” Paycheck went on to raise funding from Stripe and Visa before their sale this week to Stripe. This is a great deal between two companies who both have a shared mission in helping founders start and scale internet businesses. Congrats all involved 👏🎉 #founder #startup #entrepreneur #fintech #innovation …see more

Here at PRSA with my colleague Chris Messina-Boyer. We’re speaking about how PR folks can get their leaders to trust them. That’s critically important as trust is the gateway to authenticity and in a crisis situation (as well as all other situations), that matters. We have a series of strategies, one of which is: PR folks should read what the leader has written — voice, style, tone, feel. It all matters. …see more

When a teacher asked a young Tyler Perry what he wanted to be when he grew up, he responded with a one-word answer: "Billionaire." via Polina Marinova Pompliano https://lnkd.in/g65UWaB? …see more

We’ve never had a less convenient (or more expensive) way to assemble our entertainment. Think about this...

Wow! I'm overwhelmed to be on this list for the second time in a row. Thanks to everyone who read and shared and commented on my posts; your engagement got me this recognition. And be sure to follow the amazing writers on this list.

What are the pitfalls and best practices for remote educators? What should our expectations be for the technology that enables distance learning? What features do remote educators and learners need to be effective in a remote setting? Join us tomorrow at 2pmET as we discuss these questions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gG2x5Ny …see more

One of the world's most brilliant minds in Conversion Optimization, Chris Dayley , speaks on the Social Media Marketing podcast about how to have success. Listen in!

Please read this piece and listen to the music --- again and again. There are lessons for leaders here --- about mistake making and how to acknowledge mistakes with grace and understanding. How Does It Feel