“You could say the process of growth is just learning to lie to yourself less.” Enjoy this lively conversation with Mark Manson.

Looking forward to engaging with over 500 key stakeholders at tomorrow’s TransUnion South Africa Automotive Industry webinar. If you haven’t signed up there’s still time to do so. Stephen De Blanche Kriben Reddy (MBA) Dries Zietsman (MBA) Carmen Williams Tim Collins #covid19 #southafrica #auto #vaf #banking …see more

‪winning the lending battles but losing the payments wars is a doomed strategic position for banks. ‬

It bugs me that people try to say that CPAs aren't innovative. That's not true at all! One of the problems of this false narrative is that CPAs themselves start believing it. Next Tuesday, 11/10 I'm presenting a keynote on how CPAs can tap into their innovative side to change their firms' DNA. Join me at the Canopy Innovation Summit and save the keynote to your calendars -- 2:30 EST. Here's the link to register: https://lnkd.in/dKCWnXn #radicalcpa #innovation #cpas #accountants …see more

Do a brain reboot and use breathing to restore your focus. Try taking a deep inhalation breath, pushing out your navel, and then powerfully expelling the air by slightly bringing in your stomach. Repeat this breath five to seven times and observe how the tension and mental chatter in your mind dissipates.Another breath that also short circuits the mental chatter is to place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and blow out as if you were blowing out candles on a birthday cake. As you blow out, count to seven. You can now regain your focus. To get my full list of 99 Essential tips on productivity click here now: https://lnkd.in/epuxvYe https://lnkd.in/eadpKB7 …see more

The #payroll system has long been in need of an update, since it’s technologically possible not to make workers wait two weeks for money they've already earned. Ceridian CEO David Ossip told me in a recent conversation that the global health crisis has pushed the issue into the forefront and what drove Ceridian to develop its Dayforce Wallet to make it easier for customers to be paid instantly, instead of in arrears. It's obviously a better deal for workers, but it is also a much smarter economic move for the firms that employ them. Here’s why. …see more

Thinking is one of the most underrated activities. Constantly reacting wastes significant amounts of time, energy and money. Think first, then act. Download your free copy of my 99 Productivity Essentials here: https://lnkd.in/epuxvYe https://lnkd.in/ei58k9M …see more

Corporate #treasurers need to brace themselves for any number of scenarios that can turn a bad day into the worst day — when screens and operating systems go dark after fraudsters have taken systems down. Mark McNulty , Citi 's managing director and head of clearing and FI payments, tells me how treasurers are using new payments, tools and tech to prep for the worst kind of day they hope to never see. …see more

These eight things are all very you-oriented. Meaning, they require little external input. You drive the car.

As retailers look to compete every which way they can with Amazon  - they might want to look at a 92-year-old business model that transformed how consumers bought products using a new sales channel. Launched in 1926, the Book of The Month Club made consumers members and gave them great deals on buying a curated selection of books. That business and its membership model went south as Amazon’s sales went north, but its making a comeback. New platforms using membership models are finding riches in curated retail niches that Amazon, with its scale, isn’t serving. It’s an irony that shouldn’t go unnoticed. …see more

Don’t wait for the mood to move you, let movement change your mood. Here are ten ways exercise has a positive effect on your brain.

Are Apple’s new iPhones (11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max) innovative or just variations on a theme? I spoke with Amara Walker on CNN Today about the state of the smartphone business and what Apple and Samsung are doing well (and not so well).

Think about this... We explore the reality of autonomous vehicles and reveal a bit of a marketing secret as we think back on #CES2020 . Listen to Episode 11 of Think About This with Shelly Palmer and Ross Martin today! https://lnkd.in/eDb5hnq

5G is still rolling out, but Verizon just announced that every market where Verizon offers the service will now offer its "5G Home" internet service, too. Here's what you need to know.

It is dangerously naive to believe that breaking up Facebook or Google or any other big tech company will somehow magically solve the societal issues we are facing due to the insane use and misuse of big data. Think about this...

Go broad, not deep. CoverWallet on igniting its online business insurance platform. -- David Evans and I chat with one of the companies founders, Rashmi Melgiri . https://lnkd.in/dM3zhPR

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

Are you ready to be introduced to Angels, #VCs , #Investors ? Pitch your #startups here to find out:

Even if Comcast has the "room" to raise fees, they are shooting themselves in the foot from a brand perspective. You know who also charged fees? Blockbuster . This move can easily tip people who are thinking about cutting the cord (even if they can afford it) because they'll feel like they are getting screwed over by the cable company...again. With options like Netflix , Hulu , Amazon , and soon a streaming option from The Walt Disney Company , this seems like a surprising and tone-deaf decision. #cabletelevision #netflix #hulu #amazon #disney #streaming #ott #tonedeaf #blockbuster …see more

Just a quick read on brand and how to think about it for this Friday. #brand #brandpositioning #brandposition #marketing