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Father's Day is quickly approaching. It's a day to acknowledge fathers who enrich our lives every day, fathers who have passed on, and everyone in between. If you are looking for thoughtful gift ideas , consider these three books that inspire us to think diversely about business and life. ​1. Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole Susan Cain is the writer of Quiet , which stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for seven years. Quiet transformed the way the world sees introverts and how introverts see themselves. (Her TED Talk on the subject was an "all-time favorite" of Bill Gates's, and has more than 30 million views.) Now she's back with another No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Bittersweet , that couldn't be timelier. Like so many of us, Cain lost a loved one to Covid-19, her father. On a holiday dedicated to celebrating fathers, it can feel like there is no room for those who are grieving. Cain challenges this narrative by … [Read more...] about 3 Father’s Day Books That Will Make You Better, No Matter Who You Are

It's the little encouragements that have the greatest impact on an individual's future success. In my reading and work with entrepreneurs, I have found that a small word of encouragement becomes the defining moment in the life and career of the truly successful . Three examples of such encouragement can be found in some famous individuals' lives. These experiences forever impacted them and their self-perception. Steve Jobs While reading the biography Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, I was struck by how Steve Jobs' parents handled what could have been a crushing blow to him in his early years. When Steve Jobs learned he had been adopted, he confronted his parents with the concern that his birth parents didn't want him. His adopted parents created a defining moment in Steve's life by explaining that they had "chosen him". Steve Jobs lived the rest of his life as "chosen". It was in this space of complete acceptance that his brilliance prospered and the … [Read more...] about 3 Defining Moments that Drove Amazing Success

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “My favorite part of Iceland's renewable energy story is that it started small. It started with innovation, entrepreneurship,” Halla Hrund Logadottir , the Director-General of Iceland’s National Energy Authority (INEA), said in an extensive interview for my Electric Ladies Podcast during my whirlwind tour of their clean energy technologies recently. “In terms of how has this developed, originally organically and then supported by the government and by policies and funding, which is essential for any development.” Like any entrepreneurial venture, it started with one inspired person who bucked convention to find another way. “In the case of geothermal, there was a farmer who found a way in the early 1900s to connect his farm to a neighboring hot spring. And then, his municipality, (and) a few other farmers did the same. And then from there, it took off to politics….and became a part of government strategy to … [Read more...] about 7 Renewable Energy Strategies We Can Learn From Iceland

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Furtuna Skin cofounders Agatha Relota Luczo and Kim Walls are poised to make their luxury boutique skincare line the new standard in the plant-based clean beauty space. Between Luczo’s background as an international model and cofounder of the magical Bona Furtuna Olive Oil, and Walls’ pioneering work in clean beauty before ‘clean beauty’ was a recognized term, Furtuna Skin’s meteoric rise to superstar status was destined to happen. The brand launched in November 2019 and began making industry waves within a year, garnering recognition in the way of awards, press and a wildly loyal celebrity following. There’s a reason Furtuna Skin stands firmly by the tagline (which they’ve trademarked), “Wildly potent skincare.” “Our mission is to leave the people and places we touch better off than when we found them,” Walls explains. “We advocate for the health of humans, animals and the earth through our business practices, … [Read more...] about How Wildly Popular Furtuna Skin Is Changing Skincare Routines, While Making The World A Better Place

Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) announced, on May 17, 2022, upcoming software enhancements designed to give users with various disabilities new ways "to navigate, connect, and get the most out of Apple products." Apple says that it has made key advancements involving hardware, software, and machine learning to deliver the upcoming enhancements. These features will be available later in 2022 through software updates across Apple platforms. The potential impact on Apple's revenues and earnings are unclear at this point. However, upgrading functionality for impaired users is bound to benefit Apple in terms of corporate image, which is especially important during this period of heightened political scrutiny directed at leading technology companies. It also helps to enhance Apple's reputation as a leader in innovation and could help to cement its leadership position in key markets, most notably education. Key Takeaways Apple has announced various software enhancements designed to … [Read more...] about Apple (AAPL) Announces New Accessibility Features

The good news is that yields in US Treasury securities may be near their peak. The bad news is that makes the recession I’ve been forecasting since February more likely. The current campaign by the US Federal Reserve to raise its main policy interest rate — the overnight federal funds rate — in response to rapid inflation normally precipitates a business downturn. Since the central bank adopted this measure in 1954, there have been 11 recessions, and only three exceptions, or soft landings — in 1966, 1984 and 1996. A soft landing occurs as the central bank lowers the funds rate after a series of increases with no recession unfolding. Until the Fed cuts rates, it’s uncertain as to whether its credit-tightening campaign is over or has merely paused. My analysis of post-World War II history reveals that a 100-basis-point rise in the funds rate is linked to a 36-basis-point rise in the 10-year Treasury note yield, and a 24-basis-point increase in the 30-year Treasury bond yield. … [Read more...] about Bond market rally signals an impending economic recession

WASHINGTON — President Trump has not fulfilled his campaign trail promise to immediately end President Obama’s executive amnesty for illegal immigrants, and an estimated 36,000 illegal immigrants have received amnesty since he took office. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was started by President Obama in 2012 and allows for illegal immigrants who have been in the U.S. since 2007 and arrived under the age of 16 to receive work permits, access to welfare, and protection from deportation. More than 750,000 illegal immigrants are covered by the policy. Obama also launched Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), which is an amnesty for illegal immigrant parents of American citizen children, however, this has been blocked from implementation by court decisions. President Trump said during an August speech in Phoenix that he will “immediately terminate” Obama’s “illegal executive amnesties,” but he has yet to do so. Ending DACA would be as simple as signing an … [Read more...] about An Estimated 36,000 Illegal Immigrants Have Received Amnesty Under Trump, As He Reneges On Promise

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. However, Maxine Fensom, a one-time Playboy Australia "Playmate of the Month" and serial entrepreneur, wants her clients to find forever love under the cannabis plants of Sin City. "Cannabis is such a beautiful and magical herb that can really help people," Fensom says. "Through Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings , I've seen first-hand how it has helped so many couples get through some really difficult and traumatic times." With Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings, canna-couples "tie the knot with pot" in a grow house or at the world's largest dispensary, Planet 13 , just steps from the Las Vegas Strip. Lovers can choose between several different wedding packages, including the cannabis-themed wedding venue and add-ons such as a green wedding cake, marijuana leaf bouquet, munchies, and even a helicopter ride. (So consume cannabis responsibly because you don't want to get paranoid up in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings Marry Matrimony And Mary Jane In Sin City

This Oscars season, jewelry startup Dannijo will likely play a starring role. Spotted on models like Brooklyn Decker and actress Jessica Alba, the brand has become a big name among the celebrity set and trendy fashionistas. Not bad for a company that started from a childhood love for jewelry making. Read on for the story of how the founders went from playing around with wire to building a thriving business. (And check out more stories in our Built From Passion series.) Where the Idea Came From It all started in the mid-1980s when sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder were growing up in Jacksonville, Florida. The story goes that Danielle and her older sister would sneak into their cardiologist father's "glorified dopp kit" to play with his surgical tools. "He had a lot of clamps, things you can use to hold arteries or veins," Danielle says. They also worked equally well for fashioning homemade jewelry. Over time, the girls taught themselves to do wirework and a passion for … [Read more...] about The Accessories Startup Hollywood Loves

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For those of us from L.A. we are used to the occasional absurdity, superficiality and cartoon-like escapades you encounter in L.A. But after being here so long we may forget what it looks like for people coming to the City of Angels for the first time. We forget how ridiculous it might appear to those from other cultures. Thankfully Italian rock stars Maneskin have pointed it out via the brilliant new single and video, "Supermodel." In the high-energy rocker and comic video the band shows us just how L.A. looks to those who come here from outside and attend parties where pools are filled with Strawberry Jell-O for people to wrestle. If that doesn't inspire some great parody you aren't listening to the songs the universe is sending your way. As amusing and entertaining as that was, and the subsequent conversation it opened up was a lot of fun as you will see, it is only part of the craziness of the last year of Maneskin's … [Read more...] about Q&A: Maneskin On The Stones, Elvis, Los Angeles, Jell-O Wrestling And More