Description: The alternative social network MeWe had 12 million users at the end of 2020. Barely three weeks into 2021 — and two since a right-wing mob attacked the U.S. Capitol — the company says it’s now passed 16 million. Source: NPR.org Date: Jan 22, 2021 Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/958877682/fast-growing-alternative-to-facebook-twitter-finds-right-wing-surge-messy Questions for discussion: Summarize the conflicting issues… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Leadership
How the Blenders Eyewear founder turned a $2,000 loan into a $90 million business in 7 years
Description: The reaction to his cheap shades made Fisher realize there was an untapped market for stylish sunglasses that weren’t as expensive as name-brands, which he could cash in on. Source: CNBC.com Date: Jan 16, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/16/how-founder-made-blenders-a-90-million-dollar-business.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the steps taken to establish this brand. What lessons are there here for… Read more »
Want To Build A Superteam? Invest In Emotional Intelligence
Description: The right employees are essential to the success of your business, no matter your industry or growth stage. But for an early stage startup, the importance of your team can’t be understated. When you’re just starting out, every employee is a key employee. The wrong hire can cost you a lot of time and… Read more »
Intel, Under Pressure to Rethink Its Business, Ousts Its Chief Executive
Description: Robert Swan, who has held the job for two years, is leaving the Silicon Valley chip giant after an activist investor pressed for change. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 13, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/technology/intel-ceo-swan-gelsinger.html?searchResultPosition=1 Questions for discussion: What are the leadership qualities needed at Intel according the investors who pressed for change? How significant is Patrick… Read more »
Lisa McLeod On Selling With Noble Purpose – This Week’s Six Pixels of Separation Podcast
Description: She has an incredible work ethic. That was one (of the many) takeaway from this episode. Lisa McLeod is a strategy consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker who has worked with some of the coolest companies on the planet. Lisa is the author of five books, including the global bestseller, Selling With Noble Purpose – How to… Read more »
How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is luring tech players from Silicon Valley and New York
Description: Suarez’s schedule and phone have blown up since he accidentally launched a Twitter campaign to make Miami the latest innovation hub in early December, when someone on the app suggested bringing Silicon Valley to the Sunshine State. His “How can I help?” response generated 2.3 million organic impressions alone, he says. Source: CNBC.com – video report… Read more »
Opinion: We Built Google. This Is Not the Company We Want to Work For.
Description: Our company’s motto used to be “Don’t be evil.” An organized work force will help us live up to it. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/opinion/google-union.html?auth=login-email&login=email Questions for discussion: What is happening to Google as employees organize? How do you suggest management and employees deal with the issues facing the firm? Do… Read more »
It’s no surprise that Amazon, Berkshire, JPM health venture Haven is disbanding: Experts
Description: The news that Haven, the joint health-care venture between Amazon (AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) and JPMorgan (JPM), will disband next month came as no surprise to many health care experts. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/its-no-surprise-that-amazon-berkshire-jpm-health-venture-haven-is-disbanding-experts-213818212.html Questions for discussion: Why did Haven fail to disrupt the health care industry? How significant… Read more »
57% of workers support a mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for return to office: CNBC Survey
Description: A majority of workers (57%) in the latest CNBC|SurveyMonkey Workforce Happiness Survey say they would support a requirement that everyone at their workplace or office receive a Covid-19 vaccination soon after it becomes available to the public. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Dec 18, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/18/require-covid-19-vaccine-for-work-return-heres-what-americans-say.html Questions for discussion: What does this research suggest about employees’… Read more »
SPOS #754 – Todd Henry On Motivation And Drive
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – Episode #754 – Host: Mitch Joel. There is no doubt that when it comes to writing business books on the creative process and how it flows in business today, Todd Henry is the gold standard. He bills himself as “an arms dealer for the creative revolution,” and that’s just one of his… Read more »
