I don't get why with hotels you often need to provide credit card details three times and your address and details twice. Industries need to work around people.

In our connected world, #tradesecrets are a thing of the past. Today's #consumers don't associate inaccessibility with exclusivity - they see it as an inconvenience. The smartest brands today aren't the ones that aim for secrecy - they're the ones that have embraced #collaboration and transparency as the way of the future. …see more

Excited to have a Zen presence at #AdobeSummit . Whether you want to gossip or geek out, definitely say hello to Sofiya Deva , our VP of Marketing. She’ll be the one challenging assumptions and scribbling poetry in the margins. And if you need a little extra motivation. Here it is: use the code S19SMPC to save $200 on registration or watch the live keynotes here: …see more

Though American women were "officially" granted the right vote through ratification of the 19th Amendment in August 1920, it took a quite a while longer for Black American women to fully enjoy that freedom. Some say we're still battling, thanks to voter suppression and other tactics aimed at silencing people of color. But this year, Black America must pay tribute to people like the late Emma Sanders, who squared off against some of the most vicious racists America ever produced in Mississippi to ensure that her own party did not discriminate against Black people. I know the path in my journey is paved by the sacrifices of men and women like Sanders. I'm determined her efforts won't be in vain this November. …see more

Just sitting here drinking my coffee on this #Juneteenth2020 morning and thinking about #freedom . The freedom to strive. The freedom to thrive. The freedom that my parents unleashed by insisting on education, knowing that it could free us from a life of poverty. The freedom to choose my career and my life path. The freedom to be authentically me. Though the world is on fire, I am grateful for life, and for the freedom my ancestors bought and paid for with their toil on Southern plantations. I carry their spirits every day, in every way. #BlackLivesMatter #AfricanAmericanHistory #AfricanAmericans #BlackHistory …see more

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nyovest to Headline the Global Citizen Festival #Mandela100 in #SouthAfrica, Honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela; Presented by Major Partner, the motsepe Foundation . …see more

There's no doubt that providing clean water, access to sanitation and hygiene education to everyone would dramatically reduce sickness and death worldwide.  So why don't more governments "get it"? I don't know, but this 105 year old Indian woman, Kunwar Bai, sold seven goats to build a toilet, inspired her village and then her whole district became open-defecation free. Madame Bai proved that it doesn't cost much to be humane, and that acting locally can eventually change the world. Via Global Citizen #globalhealth #globaldevelopment #WASH https://lnkd.in/dxxRUPn …see more

Back in the summer of 1984, I once shared an elevator with Katharine Graham, during my internship at The Washington Post . Sadly, I was rendered mute with awe, so I didn't capitalize on what could have been the "Elevator Pitch" to end all elevator pitches. But as I noted in this LinkedIn post from October 2014 -->  http://bit.ly/2De1CPa , having Ben Bradlee as a journalism mentor changed my life. That's why I'm eager to see the new movie "The Post," because the entire world needs a reminder that ethical, fearless journalism is the last defense against tyranny and injustice. And as Meg Heckman of Northeastern University articulates in this terrific USA TODAY column, we need to see more images of strong women in newsrooms. If I could turn back time and unglue my tongue from the back of my throat, I would use my elevator pitch opportunity to thank Katharine Graham for her strength and courage. Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) #Media #journalism #women #JAWS #mentoring https://lnkd.in/efpswk6 …see more

Global #debt is now more than 3x the size of the global economy - it passed 2x ten years ago during the financial crisis

#Trade in #Europe is recovering much faster than after the 2008 financial crisis - a post #COVID19 V-shaped #recovery ?

Here are the @WorldBank revised #GDP growth projections for 2020. According to their data, the impact of the #COVID19 #recession will decrease world growth by -7.7% for 2020 - that is massive

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

Do you think Apple's new P2P payments feature via iMessage will stick? Details: http://bit.ly/2sNWYSi

Firms today are talking about how they can improve diversity, equity and inclusion. But what does this process look like, how do we recruit a more diverse workforce and, more importantly, keep them on staff? I’m talking with Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk of bbr companies llc in this episode of Let’s Get Radical…LIVE! about creating a more inclusive culture. Join in to learn how you can help all your team members thrive. #CPAs #accountants #CPAfirm #accountingfirm #RadicalCPA #RadicalCPALive #CPALove #accountantlove #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion …see more

Asking for a firm administrator/COO friend... "I'm trying to decide if I should get my #Linkedin and resume professionally rewritten and optimized."  Any thoughts? Anyone have success doing the above?   #accounting #tax #radicalcpa

People who know how to cook from first principles can make a delicious and wholesome meal from any ingredients they have available. That’s why cooking competitions test skills by giving contestants surprise ingredients. People who merely follow recipes struggle with surprises. I just read a blog post on this - https://lnkd.in/gpnCQQf Similarly, people who learn investing from first principles can make build wealth in any market conditions, whereas people who merely follow ‘experts’ struggle. That was the message in this old video I am re-sharing... …see more

New podcast episode up about why your to-do list is destroying your productivity and what to do instead. Take a listen and let me know what you think ... https://lnkd.in/dgxWAXG #productivity #indistractable #attention …see more

Here's why becoming Indistractable is the skill of the century 👇 When it comes to living healthy and productive lives, it's not that we don't know what to do. We all know a salad is healthier than a piece of cake. We all know regular exercise can help us live longer. We all know how important it is to have quality time with our family. It's not that we don't know what to do. It's that we keep getting distracted from the things we WANT to do. To be indistractable, we have to make time for the things that matter most. What matters most to you? Have you made enough time for it lately? #Indistractable #Skillset #Attention …see more

“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” ~ Marianne Williamson #SpringDay #Purpose #Leadership #ShineBright #AfricaRising …see more

Had a phenomenal showing Friday night in Chicago. Second stop of the Humanity First Tour! Visiting New Hampshire Monday!