GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
Upswing In Global Manufacturing Growth Could Be Good News For World Economy
Via Business Standard: Nations that are important nodes in factory supply chains enjoyed an acceleration in March Read More
The Fiscal And Financial Risks Of A High-Debt, Slow-Growth World
Via The IMF: Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
No one knows what Kenya was called before it was named when the British colonized it. But why is it named Kenya, and what does Kenya mean?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
If We’re Always Busy, Here’s Why We Need to Slow Down
Via VeryWell Mind: Being busy doesn’t always mean being productive. Find out how always staying busy can negatively impact our well-being, and ways to find a better work-life balance. Read More
Sales
26 Habits Of Incredibly Successful Salespeople
Via HubSpot: Want to become one of the best reps at your company? Use these highly effective strategies in your life, sales process, and mindset. Read More
17 Sales Tips To Boost Your Success
Via Rain Group Sales Training: Sales success takes hard work, commitment, and skill. Follow these 17 sales tips to boost your results. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Is Diversity Disappearing At The Top – What Needs To Be Done?
Via Maddyness: More women than ever before have made the choice to leave their jobs, on their own terms – a trend called the Great Break-up. Read More
Employers Now See Neurodiversity As A Strength In The Workplace, This Is Why
Via World Economic Forum: Many of the world’s biggest companies are now encouraging neurodiversity in order to benefit from the unique skills and abilities of neurodivergent workers Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Kenya
Kenyan Business Culture
Via Cultural Atlas: Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings in Kenya. Read More
A Journey Into The History and Symbolism of Kenyan Ornaments
Via Google Arts & Culture: The origins of ornamentation among Kenyan communities is undocumented but is believed to have begun hundreds of years ago. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Sauti Sol- Short n Sweet
Via YouTube: This Kenyan Afropop band, that formed in Nairobi in 2005, was originally an a cappella group until they added a guitarist. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
New Laws Proposed To Boost UK Business Cyber Security
Via Yahoo Business: Government proposals would see more firms required to put better cyber security measures in place. Read More
The EU Advances A Watered-Down But Nonetheless Landmark Human Rights Draft Law – What This Means For Global Employers
Via JD Supra: This summer, the European Union is expected to finalize and pass a law…that will place substantial human rights obligations on global employers. Read More
Malaysia’s $100 Billion Ghost Town Really Wants To Draw In Tourists. It’s Not Working.
Via Business Insider: Forest City, a $100 billion luxury development in Malaysia, is banking on tourism to shed its “ghost town” image. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Kenya, technically known as the Republic of Kenya, is named after Mount Kenya. Originally known as Kirinyaga by the Kikuyu, the name meant “mountain of whitness” because of its white peak. However, the British could not pronounce the name; thus, Kenya.
