Starbucks just announced that anyone could sit in its cafes and use its bathrooms--even if you don't order anything. Here's why they should have kept that a secret. #StarbucksSettlement #leadership #management #EmotionalIntelligence #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

#EQQuestionOfTheDay: What do you think of the phrase "I'm humbled?" E.g., "I'm humbled that I've just received the award for [best at this thing in my industry that I am pretty awesome at so good I won]..." Curious to hear your thoughts. …see more

We know the Golden Rule. But in case you need a refresher, the Golden Rule is, “Treat others the way you would want to be treated.” As we grow up though, we start to notice that not everyone wants to be treated the way that we want to be treated. …see more

Time yourself as you complete tasks so you know how long tasks actually take and then try to beat your time. For example, do you know how long it takes you to leave the house in the morning? How long does it take you to complete that weekly report or respond to email? Loved this tip? There's 98 more! Access my free 99 Productivity Essentials here --> https://lnkd.in/edddZYr …see more

Procrastination can help you focus in the whirlwind. It sheds light on what’s really important and empowers others to solve problems. It clarifies priorities. And sometimes not acting immediately creates the space for others to step up and solve problems. Loved this tip? There's 98 more! Access my free 99 Productivity Essentials here --> https://lnkd.in/edddZYr …see more

To delegate well, you must know the strengths of your team members. Here are three ways to identify the work flow strengths of your team members and cultivate a high performing team. http://bit.ly/2DI7dNU

2018 is almost here! Purchase the WORKshop to get intentional about your 2018. The WORKshop is a step-by-step downloadable guide to help you get clear on your priorities and make those important choices about your most valuable resource, your time. http://bit.ly/2iWWD0k …see more

Earlier this year, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) was named the world’s number one private-sector think tank by the University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute in its 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index report. MGI has now topped the list four years running. For nearly 30 years, MGI’s reports have influenced key decision makers in business, the nonprofit sector, and government, but what is it that sets MGI apart? How has it earned its reputation? And who, exactly, is its audience? For answers to these questions and more, read a Q&A with James Manyika, MGI chairman and one of its three directors (please find the link in the comments below). …see more

Someone kindly shared this with me. It’s both beautifully and tragically written,but it’s one of the very very few pieces that offer a perspective we rarely hear about. We’ve needed pieces like this from the start to understand precisely how many lives we are ruining cluelessly and secretly. …see more

I've always thought many apps would actually be far more suitable and life changing in rural areas. WeWork in a remote town is actually rather exciting, as would Uber or Dockless Bike rental. Innovation is normally better when there is less to replace and it's creating things that never existed. Maybe we will see some people proposing such ideas. Even this week I'll be working with 4 friends who do totally different things on a large dining table in a remote area & the idea is rather exciting. What would an Architect think of this Advertising Campaign? What does an Economist think of this strategy deck? etc …see more

This is going to be an interesting indicator of how the future will go. Increasingly the laws and business models of the world lag behind behavior. Ideally content owners will make it easier for people to pay good money to watch stuff they love.

When I started freelancing, I began a weekly-ish email named The World's Best Newsletter. (I like to set the bar high.)  Today marks issue #50 - thank you all!  Here's to 50 more opinionated issues elevating stories that matter about marketing, business, and life.  https://lnkd.in/ePA767x …see more

Diversity means hiring staff from a range of different backgrounds. 👩🏾👨🏼‍🦳👩🏻‍🦰👨🏿‍🦱 Inclusion means making sure that all your staff feel equally welcomed and valued. 💙💙 Equity means giving your staff equal opportunities to expand and grow. 📈 Having a healthy workplace means understanding why all three of these things matter. #diversityandinclusion #equity #diversityintheworkplace …see more

Compact 👝 Consistent 🖊️ Creative 😵‍💫 I share the winning formula for marketing in these times. Check it out. …see more

Likes and follows are great, but the real goal of #contentmarketing is to convert. Whether it’s getting your audience to purchase your product or subscribe to your YouTube channel, creating content that drives #conversion can be a challenge. What seems like a clear and crisp blog post or newsletter might fail to have the impact your company truly wants. Here are six essential tips to up your #digitalmarketing game. …see more

Attending a spirited discussion about #climatechange led by Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State University , and director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center. The North Carolina Climate Solutions Coalition is hosting today's event at the Park Road Baptist Church in the City of Charlotte . Mann just ditched his speech and opened the floor to questions, and the line is long. "The cost of inaction is greater than the cost of action." Hurricane Harvey...Hurricane Maria...Hurricane Irma..." "And while the East is drowning, the West is burning..." #Charlotte #CleanAirCarolina #SierraClub #MecklenburgMinistries #Greenpeace #CoalitionofUnitedProgressives …see more

Little 8-year-old Nia Mya Reese from Birmingham, Alabama has written a best-selling parenting book, "How to Deal With and Care For Your Annoying Little Brother." Not only does her success give me joy, it's also inspiring. via The Root

Thanks so much, Adisa A. , for sharing the powerful story of Ghanaian computer genius Farida Bedwei, the co-founder and chief technical officer of software company Logiciel Ghana Limited . Bedwei is considered one of the most powerful women in financial technology on the African continent...and she didn't let cerebral palsy prevent her from achieving her career goals. …see more

According to a @McKinsey survey of global executives, #Nike #swoosh is the most likely recovery pattern from #COVID19 #recession

#bitcoin has outperformed #Tesla during #covidー19 - Tesla is driven by cheap money; Bitcoin is driven by worries about it