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Is your company celebrating heroes? Is it admiring the individuals who jump into the fire with courage to save the day? Does the term "extra mile" pop up from time to time? And, on the other hand - is it (equally) admiring the teams that routinely deliver high quality work? Does it find ways to celebrate consistency, clarity, and other not-so-flashy good practices? Find this topic and more in this week's issue: https://lnkd.in/dc57sinH

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT Did you know that Matthew McConaughey was a keynote speaker at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) national conference last month in New Orleans? For McConaughey, his famous phrase represents a positive outlook:  “‘Alright, alright, alright’ is basically three affirmations of the three things that character that I was playing had in that scene,” he said. “I think optimism is survival. And that’s a part of that affirmation even if you’re not getting what you want; it’s about belief.” To read more, see link in comments! #learninganddevelopment #professionaldevelopment

It’s true that adventure might best be taken with common sense, but maybe the adventure was not the point of Huck's journey. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/HxiPTXU -- Enjoying Intellectual Takeout? Consider supporting our mission: https://lnkd.in/gPChuR9Y

Check out our latest episode of Genius Loves Company featuring Kristen Sario, Southeast Divisional Director of Rockefeller Global Family Office in conversation with Jannah Devine, one of Rockefeller's Private Advisors, as they explore the importance of valued advice in this information age and how Jannah's curiosity and care for her clients has propelled her career forward. https://lnkd.in/gjwrnxc5

Incredible idea! ♥ GAP's latest campaign has truly stolen the hearts of many, including mine. Building a campaign on the unique characteristic features of Jungle and Tyla, who have recently made significant waves across various audiences, is nothing short of a marketing masterpiece. This approach, coupled with a fresh take on GAP's iconic dance commercials, has created a campaign that resonates deeply with all the different audiences, especially with Gen-Z, whom everyone tries to reach through various methods. This is a prime example of a lesson we always share with brands looking to make a mark in the music industry: "Don't just insert an artist into your campaign; tailor the campaign to the artist". Seeing this concept executed so flawlessly without any forceful elements, just by rightly blending and reimagining what already exists and integrating it into GAP's values, fills me with joy. ✨ When done right, music marketing can be a powerful tool. Huge congratulations to everyone involved and, of course, to Gap! #marketing #musicbusiness #musicmarketing

“Go find what makes you different to find your magic.” ✨ I’m thrilled to share new beginnings in this new year. As with many of my former colleagues, my role was eliminated at Disney last July. With gratitude and clarity, I chose to see the glass half full and fill my cup: For the first time in four years, I could focus on finding my own magic. I started Trivia For The Culture, a Black pop culture team trivia night, in 2018 to bring people together over a love of Black culture and trivia. I felt called as a lifelong fan of The Culture and former JEOPARDY! contestant. It started with in-person events at Soho House Chicago, then eventually pivoted to virtual corporate events I hosted sporadically during the pandemic while juggling a very busy 9-to-5. Last month marked the return of Trivia For The Culture in-person since 2019 and the room hummed with so much energy. I'm still overjoyed by the positive feedback. I hope you get to experience this event one day for yourself, too. And for those who already have, thank you and I can't wait to welcome you back. Trivia For The Culture is accepting bookings for corporate / private events and February is filling up with ERG events for Black History Month. See my comment below for links to schedule an intro call and learn more about what Trivia For The Culture can do for your organization. For all the people in transition - I know it's hard and circumstances vary. Whenever possible, seek the happily ever after that fits your definition of happiness and yours alone. I'm glad I did. #entrepreneurship #culture #creativity #newbeginnings

From Quiet Quitting to Quiet Hiring... There's now a trend for some of the larger tech companies to hire from within...although that may mean firing people first... Among the most valued and desirable attributes in intentional learning are collaboration, leadership and analytical thinking. It's aimed at professional growth and the development of a supportive team culture... However, research shows only 26% of workers regard their employers as treating them as whole individuals who are capable of making unique and valuable contributions... What if you could bridge that communication and trust gap...? What if you could uncover the hidden talents within your team(s)...? How much value would that add to your organization...and how much stress would it prevent...and boost performance and productivity...? If you would care to hear about my 5-step Communication-Trust-Respect programme, and how it can benefit your organization and transform your team(s)...DM me... #quietquitting #quiethiring #trustedleadership #communicationskills #facefacts

Back in 2020, many of the more senior briefs we worked on specifically requested people of colour. Our advice then was that this would just be moving the few senior black/brown folk available between agencies. Your agency would be that little bit more diverse but it was a zero-sum game for the industry as a whole. More sustainable change would come from making Adland more open to a wider pool of talent and it is admirable that various schemes were developed to help improve diversity at the bottom of the pyramid. Four years is clearly too soon to see these cohorts in decision-making roles. However, It's disappointing that so many feel that any success seems not to have yet translated to significant opportunities for POCs to even make it to these more senior positions.

I think the biggest key to success is surrounding yourself with people who inspire you. Last night I was in a room full of people that inspire me every day to be better not only for myself, but for my clients. This past year with New York Life has developed my professionalism in ways I never imagined, and I can’t wait to see what my team and I accomplish in 2024. We’re just getting started ✨🏆 #newyorklife #2024kickoff #financialservices