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Courageous transparency and kind candor transform any meeting from run of the mill to exhilerating.
Month: November 2016
Drone footage shows recent clashes at #NoDAPL protest in Standing Rock
New drone footage shot over the Thanksgiving holiday shows the continued clashes between protesters and police at Standing Rock.
Protesters comprised of Native Americans, environmentalists and their supporters have set up camp for the past few months in an effort to shut down the construction of a Dakota Access oil pipeline near Standing Rock Sioux Tribe lands.
There have been several incidents of fairly violent confrontation between protesters and law enforcement officials, and allegations of police brutality continue to spread.
Drones have become a way to document the protest, deemed #NoDAPL. Read more…
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Social media captures Miami celebrating after Fidel Castro’s death
For many Cuban Americans, the news of Fidel Castro’s death brings closure to a long and troubled history.
The revolutionary guerrilla and former president died aged 90, as announced by his brother on state television late Friday.
Shortly after the news, Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood came alive.
Videos and pictures on social media showed people cheering, waving American and Cuban flags, honking car horns and banging pots and pans in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“Fidel! Tyrant! Take your brother with you!” some chanted, according to journalist Danny Rivero. Read more…
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Infographic: How responsive are retailers to consumers on social?
Are retail brands ready for the social media holiday rush?
Will they keep pace with their customers’ expectations and respond on social quickly?
The stakes are higher than ever for retailers this holiday season, with the National Retail Federation estimating that holiday sales will increase to $656 billion this year. Lithium Technologies’ State of Social Engagement 2016 study for the retail industry uncovers how well Fortune 1000 retail brands are engaging with consumers across social platforms. The study reveals that the retail industry did well in interacting with their consumers, providing insights into the products they sold, posting content about getting the most from those products and often linking to promotions that can drive sales. As retail brands seek to garner attention from consumers during the holiday rush, it is crucial for them to engage, listen and respond to customers on social media. In fact, Twitter found that customers are willing to spend up to 20% more with a brand if that brand responds to their social media activities.
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Lean toward agreement when you hear something unexpected. Whisper in your own ear, “They could be right.”
25 Ways to Learn Faster (Infographic)
So little time, so much to learn… but worry not! If you need to prepare yourself for an exam or need to learn something new for your daily tasks at work, taking a look at this infographic is a great idea. It will help you smarten up on a particular topic in a short time, by only taking into account these 25 smart tips for your mind and your body.
There are so many experts researching the brain and even learning about how to learn can seem a Herculean effort in itself. That’s why the work of all these researchers has been distilled into this handy infographic produced by Writemypapers. The infographic runs through 25 of the most effective ways to set your body and your mind to the task of learning new things.
Have you ever thought that your brain also needs a warm-up before a learning session? Do you use a learning agenda and different learning tactics? If your answer to all these questions is no, it’s time to read these 25 tips to learn faster and better. You’ll learn how to build up practical experience and splitting your learning schedule into chunks. You’ll also read about the importance of giving yourself plenty of time to absorb the information before a deadline. And as you’ve fine-tuned your mental efforts, it is also time for taking care of your body, as this can also boost learning. Studies have shown that getting 15 minutes of exercise can improve your memory and the ability to think clearly…wait no more and take a look at it!
PSA: Instagram notifies your friend when you screenshot their DMs
Instagram’s latest Snapchat plagiarism update lets you send self-destructing messages to your friends – an excellent feature for sexy time. Just know that your friend will be notified if you take a screenshot of their message.
Buzzfeed remarked Friday that people are “freaking out” over the notifications, which work exactly as you’d expect them to. If you send a “disappearing message” to a friend and they take a screenshot, you’ll get a message on your phone saying so – just like you would on Snapchat.
Note that the notifications are only for the new disappearing message feature, which, if you’re anything like me, you probably can’t figure out how to use anyway. Read more…
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(via You’ll Never Be Great and Ungrateful at the Same…
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Character directly connects to the adversities you have pushed through.
7 Social Media Hacks Every Marketer Should Use
If you want to do well on social media, it will require a colossal amount of time, a lot of patience and a treasure of knowledge. If you’re able to master these three characteristics, there’s no reason you can’t separate yourself from the rookie social media marketers.
To make sure you’re using your social media time wisely, here are seven social media hacks you should know about:
(via 5 Ways to be Thankful Like a Leader) When people think of…
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When people think of you, are their hearts filled with gratitude? If they are, it’s because you poured value into their lives.
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