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» TLV Careers: Ray Dalio on the Idea Meritocracy
- October
- 11
- 2019
TLV Careers: October 11, 2019
“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘you cannot paint,’
then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”
- Vincent Van Gogh
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Ray Dalio on building an “idea meritocracy”
A summary of Ray Dalio’s talk to some lucky Stanford GSB students, including Bridgewater’s system to surface the best ideas.
The dangers of hiring for culture fit
Might it lead companies to create a team of clones?
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» TLV Industry: Silicon Valley Is Depressed
- September
- 27
- 2019
TLV Industry: September 27, 2019
“A rich person can buy what they want.
A poor person makes their wealth by means of creativity.”
- Musa DaÄźdeviren
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Economy
Cash is king
Google overtakes Apple’s cash hoard.
CEO pay has exploded, while average Joe wages have barely moved
Check out the infographic.
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» TLV Careers: Nap Like Your Life Depends on It
- September
- 13
- 2019
TLV Careers: September 13, 2019
“No problem can be solved by the same mindset that created it.”
– Albert Einstein
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Leadership lessons from Andrew Luck’s NFL retirement
If you don’t identify and fix an employee’s demotivators, you could lose your best talent.
How to run meetings people won’t hate
A checklist to avoid the dreaded unproductive meeting.
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» TLV Deep Dive: The History—and Future—of Globalization
- August
- 31
- 2019
TLV Deep Dive: The History—and Future—of Globalization
August 31, 2019
Wishing you and yours a happy Labor Day Weekend!
In this TLV Deep Dive:- To better grasp the debate between globalization and nationalism gripping our world, there is value in putting it in the context of the historical ebb and flow of both.- The roots of globalism date back to the first time homo sapiens traded goods. The tension between the nation-state and global order is relatively new; what does this mean about the future of both? Especially with the introduction of internet and AI technologies, which are proving to supersede the nation-state?Read More »
- There are signals that the world might be in the throes of the uncomfortable, unpredictable demise of the modern era of globalization. Will a debate between the ideas of globalization and nationalism, capitalism and socialism suffice? Or will an entirely new concept carry us into a new era of globalization? And who will lead the charge?
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» TLV Industry: Are China and the U.S. Unconsciously Uncoupling?
- August
- 16
- 2019
TLV Industry: August 16, 2019
“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
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Economy
Foreign purchases of U.S. homes down 36%
Maybe the urban middle class will find houses more affordable.
American pride hits new low
Especially amongst Democrats.
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» TLV Careers: Go Ahead, Gossip a Little
- August
- 02
- 2019
TLV Careers: August 2, 2019
“A year from now, you may wish you had started today.”
- Karen Lamb
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Job interview etiquette isn’t just for the applicants
Remember: they’re interviewing you just as much as you’re interviewing them.
‘True Gen’: Generation Z and its implications for companies
Gen Z has arrived—as employees and consumers. Read on for their impact on management and marketing.
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» The Leyendecker View: To the Moon and Back
- July
- 20
- 2019
TLV | Happy 50th Lunar Landing Anniversary: July 20, 2019
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth. No single space project in this period will be more exciting, or more impressive, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish."
- President John F. Kennedy, in a speech to Congress on May 25, 1961
Fifty years ago today, humans landed on the moon for the first time. From the moment President Kennedy declared this goal on May 25, 1961 to the moment Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin returned safely home on July 24, 1969, some 400,000 people were involved in the mission.
On this momentous anniversary, we invite you to reflect on what we are capable of when we dream big and work together.
Happy 50th Lunar Landing Anniversary!
LOOK
The most beautiful photos taken on the Apollo 11 mission
Photos from each day of the mission.
NASA reveals stunning unseen photos from the lunar surface
To commemorate the 50th, NASA shared previously un-released panoramas from all missions to the moon. Click through the handful of slideshows, and scroll down to see charming footage of various lunar-landed astronauts tripping, falling, and losing their fight against lunar gravity.
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» TLV Industry: Save the World, or Make Money?
- July
- 16
- 2019
TLV Industry: July 16, 2019
“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an
intellectual could ignore or evade it.”
- Thomas Sowell
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Economy
Manufacturing’s future
The next era of growth and innovation.
McKinsey’s view on declining labor share of income
It’s not just globalization and technology’s fault.
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» TLV: This Year's Best Graduation Speeches
- June
- 29
- 2019
TLV: This Year's Best Graduation Speeches
June 29, 2019
It’s that time of year when we get to hear pearls of wisdom from this year’s crop of commencement speakers. We’re never too old to feel bright eyed and bushy tailed.
This Year's Best Graduation Speeches
Robert F. Smith at Morehouse College
Even if you heard about billionaire Robert F. Smith’s commencement address to Morehouse graduates—because of his jaw-dropping commitment to pay all of their college loans—it’s still well worth watching. Read More » -
» TLV Industry: We Need MORE Capitalism, Not Less
- June
- 14
- 2019
TLV Industry: June 14, 2019
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
- Kenny Rogers
NEWS FROM OUR WORLD
Economy
We need MORE capitalism, not less
All those chicken littles are wrong!
US births fall…again
General fertility rate at lowest since the start of record keeping.
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» TLV Careers: Long Live Late Bloomers
- May
- 31
- 2019
TLV Careers: May 31, 2019
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.”
- Winston Churchill
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How to turn bad moods into good ideas
Your most frustrated employees might be your most creative. Here’s how to harness their frustration.
Never hire leaders based on word of mouth
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» TLV Industry: We Need to Get Us a Pot Farm
- May
- 17
- 2019
TLV Industry: May 17, 2019
“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.”
- Aristotle
NEWS FROM OUR WORLD
Economy
Is there a “Youth Boom” ahead?
Gen Z and Gen Y are coming.
Did tax reform unleash the US economy?
Kind of hard to argue it didn’t.
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