Defending Digital Globalization Like traditional globalization, digital globalization is threatened by a number of barriers and protectionist policies, imposing significant costs to companies and harm to consumers, write Susan Lund and James Manyika in Foreign Affairs. Like traditional globalization, digital globalization is threatened by a number of barriers and protectionist policies, imposing significant costs to Read more about Defending Digital Globalization[…]

Building on Europe’s nascent recovery The economic recovery has boosted business confidence in Europe and now the message is clear: businesses want strong cooperation and a new vision for the future of Europe, writes Jacques Bughin in EurActiv.com. The economic recovery has boosted business confidence in Europe and now the message is clear: businesses want Read more about Building on Europe's nascent recovery[…]

The role of expertise and judgment in a data-driven world The Obama campaign’s former data-analytics chief explains why a healthy dose of skepticism and a clear understanding of the process behind data collection leads to stronger strategies and real impact. The Obama campaign’s former data-analytics chief explains why a healthy dose of skepticism and a Read more about The role of expertise and judgment in a data-driven world[…]

How to Become the Most Persuasive Copywriter on the Planet Copywriting, when compared to other forms of writing, is a different kind of animal. It’s not necessarily about writing well. It’s about writing persuasively. It doesn’t matter if you’re a world-class wordsmith or a literary genius. If you can’t effectively move readers through the proper Read more about How to Become the Most Persuasive Copywriter on the Planet[…]

Living with BCBS 239 The most recent McKinsey–IIF survey on risk data and technology revealed that while banks struggle with the rising regulatory bar, leaders are actually finding business value. The most recent McKinsey–IIF survey on risk data and technology revealed that while banks struggle with the rising regulatory bar, leaders are actually finding business Read more about Living with BCBS 239[…]

Honey Oat Tart Saison I’ve already heard from homebrewers who have fermented batches with Bootleg Biology Mad Fermentationist Saison Blend. A few have reported more acidity than I’m accustomed to achieving with my house culture. It was surprising then when my most recent batch of saison became rather tart despite the calculated 70 IBUs of Read more about Honey Oat Tart Saison[…]

Consumer sentiment around the world: Trending upward In many countries, consumers felt less financial pressure in 2016 than they did the year before. In many countries, consumers felt less financial pressure in 2016 than they did the year before. Source: McKinsey Consumer sentiment around the world: Trending upward

How to Get 99+ Endorsements on All Your LinkedIn Skills “I got 99+ endorsements, and they all help prove my proficiency in key areas.” That’s what Jay Z might say if he was optimizing his LinkedIn profile. Hopefully you get the reference. But seriously, LinkedIn endorsements are really important. In fact, they’re one of the Read more about How to Get 99+ Endorsements on All Your LinkedIn Skills[…]

The Ultimate Blueprint for Creating a Super Persuasive Testimonial It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand the correlation between testimonials and higher conversions. As humans, we’re wired to seek feedback from others. But testimonials may carry even more weight than you may have thought. Research found that customer testimonials are considered to be one Read more about The Ultimate Blueprint for Creating a Super Persuasive Testimonial[…]

578: 4 Behaviors of Top-Performing CEOs Elena Botelho, partner at leadership advisory firm ghSmart, talks about the disconnect between the stereotype of the CEO and what research shows actually leads to high performance at that level. She says the image of the charismatic, tall male with a top university degree who’s a strategic visionary and Read more about 578: 4 Behaviors of Top-Performing CEOs[…]