there are naturally occurring viruses, some are benign, some dangerous (potentially so coronavirus) then there is the virus carried by most elites. deadly...

financial services industry evolution, from its origins to the crypto movement, including decentralized finance - a short story: “everything old is new again”

Do you temptation bundle—tie a favourite activity to something less pleasant? (I only listen to my favourite music while working out and it really motivates me to get moving.) You’ll find temptation bundling and other good, science-based tips on making new habits stick here ⬇️. …see more

The Attorney General of the United States announced that the government had confirmed that the Equifax hack was the work of the Chinese military. As we enter the age of AI-assisted warfare, it’s important to unpack some of the underlying issues. …see more

Provoking your prospects and leading with unexpected insights are effective tactics when you’re trying to convince your buyer to change their status quo. But research shows that using a provocative, challenging message with existing customers—when you’re trying to renew or expand business with them—will actually backfire, increasing your risk of losing them to your competitors by at least 10-16 percent. …see more

If you don't know where you're headed, you'll get nowhere fast. If you're wondering how to make a personal plan, this may help.

Have you registered for the Canopy Innovation Summit tomorrow? Here are a few reasons why you should save space on your calendar, not to mention I'm giving the keynote ;) ...

"If you believe that every issue is black and white, then you, my friend, are colorblind. You are not a solution; you are part of the problem. Your insistence on viewing complicated issues through a limiting lens is destructive and unnecessarily polarizing. Sometimes things are complicated. Sometimes there are no easy answers. It is not until we recognize the gray areas that we will be able to effectively deal with the complexities of the human existence." - What are your thoughts on this? …see more

My guess is that Uber will work this out. Clearly, Uber has room for improvement, and this may just be the government putting them on notice (again). I can’t imagine a major city without Uber. That said, Lyft certainly can.

Just for fun, here is a list of buzzwords, biz speak, and hipster droppings that should be banned from every business meeting forevermore. Which one can't you stand?

In 2030, who – or what – will be eligible to win a Grammy? What will the categories evolve into? Will music need to be recorded at all?

I cannot understand people blaming the world's ills on social media. Is there anything Facebook isn't blamed for? Currently writing about The Social Dilemma - a propaganda all in itself - will share soon. Subscribe here: …see more

While giving keynotes, I love meeting people, move them out of their comfort zones and get challenged by amazing questions. These are just some of the perks of being a keynote speaker besides visiting beautiful places. Now, leaving for a special location in the middle of Canada. #design #technology #health #healthcare #speaker #keynote #future …see more

Apple TV+ launches on Friday. Disney+ in two weeks. HBO Max in Spring 2020. What will you subscribe to?

"When someone walks into a bank with a sock over their head nobody says, 'Oh, good! An anonymous bank customer!'" Loved this interview with Seth Godin who stresses that now more than ever it's important to do work that matters, work that makes the world a better place, not to make the world worse under a cloak of anonymity. …see more

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‪the future of transactions: letting the light through but not the eyes.‬ ‪the future of payments: zero physical interactions & absence of digital friction.‬

Neglected tropical diseases keep children out of school and parents out of work. Global action is critical — let’s #BeTheGeneration to see that change. Sign up with Global Citizen UK  to take action and earn tickets for #GlobalCitizenLive⭕ in London on 17.04.18 #beatNTDs #NTDs https://lnkd.in/dBUf8mW … …see more

We’re entering the stage of collective weariness, but there’s good news: Brene Brown is here to help with encouragement to accept what you’re feeling as valid and not engage in comparative suffering.

Nine years into recovery from the Great Recession, labor-productivity-growth rates remain near historic lows across many advanced economies. Productivity growth is crucial to raise wages and living standards. It also helps increase the purchasing power of consumers growing demand for goods and services. Therefore, slowing labor productivity growth heightens concerns. …see more