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  • The AHA moments …

    Do what you want to do and this is never too late. Great infographic showing some AHA moments …

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  • 10 Steps to Happiness for 2018 and This works for every Years …

    We have started 2018 and it is funny to see tons of infographics showing new resolutions. I like this one as this is simple and it is focused on things we can easily control to enjoy even better our journey. I wish you all the best for 2018 and don’t forget to enjoy your journey

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  • What are you resolutions for 2018 ?

    I hope you will enjoy your 2018 Journey. With my family, we have taken some key decisions to leave Belgium and come in the U.S. Our moto has always been to enjoy, embrace the journey wherever we go, be positive and never give-up. I’ve learnt that Life is like a theatre. But question is not

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  • [infographic] Leaders delivering vs. Leaders destroying.

    Working at Microsoft, I have the chance to be inspired by Satya Nadella, our CEO. He has brought the concept of “Growth Mindset” and we are living this concept every day at Microsoft. When Satya Nadella took the reins as CEO of Microsoft in early 2014, he made no secret of the fact that he

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  • 20 Tips for a Positive Year 2018.

    A new year starts often with new resolutions. I like this one as it is a good summary of some tips to be positive in 2018. One of the most important steps you can take toward achieving your greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor your attitude and its impact on your work

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  • Latin America is back to growth

    I have the chance to work for Microsoft as PC Category Lead for Latin America. In that context, this article gives a great overview on how Latin America is evolving as an amazing region of opportunities. Analysts see regional GDP growing 2.4% in 2018. A recovery of confidence in the region is expected to fuel

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  • You want to be a Great Leader ? Follow Satya Nadella’s 3 Rules for Extraordinary Success

    I am working for MICROSOFT for more than 10 years and must say that the transformation we are living in this company is just amazing and very inspiring. I am very proud and thankful to be part of this journey initiated by our CEO Satya Nadella. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is one of the most

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  • [Infographic] What is the Latte Index ?

    Working at Microsoft and covering Latin America, I have many conversations regarding pricing and definitely in these markets where we have devaluation and high volatility of local currency vs. USD. In that context, I wanted to share this new way of Using the price of a coffee to estimate currency value. Like any other market,

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  • What are the Top 10 Technology Trends ?

    Artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, digital twins, event-thinking and continuous adaptive security create a foundation for the next generation of digital business models and ecosystems. The continuing digital business evolution exploits new digital models to align more closely the physical and digital worlds for employees, partners and customers,” says David Cearley, vice president and Gartner Fellow,

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  • Animation: Look at the Rapidly Aging Population.

    As the population shifts grayer, potential consequences include higher dependency ratios, rising healthcare costs, and shifting economies and cities. Chile and Brazil, in particular, are trending older. Canada is not far behind with an expected median age of 45 in 2060. Interestingly, the United States is anticipated to only hit a median age of 42 by

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  • 31 cities in China as big in terms of GDP as countries.

    With 1.4 billion people and the third-largest geographical area, the country is a vast place to begin with. Add in explosive economic growth, a market-oriented but Communist government, a longstanding and complex cultural history, and self-inflicted demographic challenges – and understanding China can be even more of a puzzle.   Here’s a list of top

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  • Do you have the Growth Mindset or Fixed Mindset ?

    Enterprises cannot innovate as quickly and at the scale necessary to succeed in digital business disrupted markets without a change in mindsets (see “Reframing Your Mindset to Match Digital-Era Reality” ). But leadership thinking and broader culture are notoriously hard to change. A concept called “growth mindset,” described in Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset: The New

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  • What are the growing sectors ?

    Over recent years, there has been no bigger opportunity for investors than technology. The FAANG stocks alone have gained over $1 trillion in market capitalization since 2014 While there’s no shortage of hype around tech or battery metals, it is also clear that all of these markets will only grow in importance over time. In

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  • All of the World’s Money and Markets in One Infographic.

    This infographic was initially created to show how much money exists in its different forms. For example, to highlight how much physical cash there is in comparison to broader measures of money which include saving and checking account deposits. Numbers represented in the data visualization range from the size of the above-ground silver market ($17

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  • What is the Percentage of World Debt by Country ?

    If you add up all the money that national governments have borrowed, it tallies to $63 trillion. In an ideal situation, governments are just borrowing this money to cover short-term budget deficits or to finance mission critical projects. However, around the globe, countries have taken to the idea of running constant deficits as the normal

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  • This is my motto 

    It’s amazing how many managers spend their time either making excuses for or justifying the non-productive behavior of the people they are managing. What many fail to realize is — as long as they make excuses for or refuse to confront the excuses of their people, the people have no reason to face their behavior.

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  • 20 Awesome Benefits of Learning a Martial Art.

    I am practicing Martial for more than 20 years. I have also developped an approach in Business called Close Contact Marketing. Close Contact Marketing is based on the following belief: once you convince the consumer, he becomes your best ambassador. Close contact marketing has its roots in eastern values of the martial arts such as

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