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In our recent View from Burgundy, David Vanderwood reflects on the guiding principles that have shaped his three-decade career. In a world where surprises are a guarantee and human nature never wavers, here are his three key lessons learned. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVnqVimU

It's February, which means it's #blackhistorymonth. A great time to highlight and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. If you work in the #HVACR industry, there's one name you should definitely know - Frederick McKinley Jones. He was an inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized refrigerated transport. Jones designed the first practical, affordable refrigeration system that could be installed on trucks and railroad cars. This allowed perishable goods like produce and meat to be transported long distances without spoiling. His refrigeration units used an innovative automatic control system. This maintained preset temperatures for days without supervision. Jones received over 60 patents for his groundbreaking work. The impact of Frederick Jones' refrigerated transport technology was immense. It enabled national and global food distribution on a scale never before possible. Watch this short video to learn more about the inspiring life and career of Frederick McKinley Jones. A true pioneer in cold chain technology. During Black History Month, and all year round, let's celebrate diverse innovators like Jones. Their creativity and determination changed industries - and history. https://lnkd.in/eRjTP-Ua #decon7 #pioneer

Yes James Cheng !! This was an amazing presentation!! My social worker heart was cheering the entire time because you were so on point with your explanations!! Key takeaways: — Soft skills are needed more than ever to be successful in today’s world. Learn to be a leader with empathy, adaptability, high communication skills and a clear vision. - We are all Leaders because we all have influence. How are you using your influence today? - Live life on purpose. When it’s your time to leave this earth, you won’t care how great your NPS is or all the reports you stayed up late to complete. You are going think about the time you got to spend with friends & family, or how you allowed yourself to experience joy. There were so many great points! How are you cultivating your Best Yes today?!!!!

Delighted to have chaired the 25th Anniversary special session of RAID - no - not the insect repellent spray - but Rights and Accountability in Development (RAID) - the highly effective boutique NGO watchdog that's been putting the world of corporate accountability to rights for quarter of a century! Biggest takeaways - more scrutiny needed of the growing and elaborate ESG ecosystem being built up by corporates - whilst a veil of silence grows on rising attacks on human rights defenders trying to do the daily work of - yes you guessed it - scrutinizing business. Surely a paradox worth unravelling.

Meet the team through the eyes of our talented apprentice, Theo! 🌟 Each member is represented on our very own top trump cards, highlighting their unique strengths and skills! 💪💫 Drop a comment below and let us know which name or specialist skill catches your eye! 🔥 #DesignTheShires #TeamStrengths #TopTrumpCards 🃏

Happy Monday 😃👋🏻, Today's motivation comes from John Kimemia Gitau- Director at Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies. Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies is a career development hub that unleashes the power of the youth through Research & Development. Their training is tailored toward the needs of developing countries focusing on the fields of Manufacturing, Health, Housing, and Beauty Industry. Learn more about Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies here: https://t.co/k56ca3qDP5

Did you know that August is Black Business Month? While the work I am honored to lead at BeyGOOD Foundation is rooted in creating more opportunities for economic equity and growth, it’s important to shine a light this month on the staggering reality for many Black business owners across the United States. Despite there being over 160,000 Black-onwed business contributing over $180 billion dollars to our economy, annually, according to Crunchbase data (2022), only 2.4% of venture capital dollars went to Black-owned businesses. With a funding gap this wide, it shows us very clearly just how much work is still left to do to create a future that provides equitable access to society's most marginalized and underserved communities. These businesses are the backbones of these communities and when they receive the access, support and visibility they need to attain greater success, they, in turn, have the ability to create opportunities for transformative change across generations. This is why we are so proud to collaborate with the amazing businesses that are part of the Black Parade Route, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting the small Black-owned businesses in your community who are doing their part to their mark on the beautiful tapestry that is the American economy. Click this to learn more about equity! https://lnkd.in/gKSSkWgB