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
War and Fragility: Global Economic Dominance At A Turning Point
Via Al Jazeera Centre For Studies: In physics, a disturbance, or stress, is represented by the pressure wave of a shrill scream in the night similar to the one below: Pictured is an economic wave portraying the quarterly GDP growth of the United States over the last twenty years. To the left is the 2008 crisis; to the right, the Covid-19 crisis. Read More
What Is A Rolling Recession? And Are We In One Right Now?
Via World Economic Forum: The phrase rolling recession is being used to describe the current economic situation, particularly in the United States. But what exactly does it mean? Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
In 1755, Lisbon, Portugal, endured a 9 point earthquake. Following the earthquake, the town also suffered through a huge fire and a tsunami. What did they do to help earthquake-proof the city afterwards?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
Ditch The Fear: 4 Reasons Why Failure Can Actually Boost Business Growth
Via Yahoo Finance: Personal growth, innovation and resilience. Here’s why failure is actually good for business growth. Read More
Sales
From Likes to Sales: Using Instagram to Boost Your Business
Via Social Media Examiner: A communications manager, a CEO, and a social strategist discuss ways for small businesses to motivate their employees organic social media promotion. Read More
Building A Better Business
Via BenefitsPRO: Running a business requires a completely different skill set than earning it. Here are some tips and tricks to help you build a better business. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Want To Advance Diversity? Avoid These Three Pitfalls
Via Nasdaq: The business case for DEI is dead. Long live the business case. If it feels like you’ve been through whiplash on how companies view DEI these days, you’re not alone. Read More
Building A Psychologically Safe Workplace For A Diverse Workforce
Via Times Of India Blog: In today’s globalized world, diversity has become a major concern for organizations. A diverse workforce can bring a variety of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that can drive innovation and creativity. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Portugal
Portuguese Business Culture
Via Cultural Atlas: Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings. Read More
Lisbon’s Electricity Museum
Via Atlas Obscura: Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating. Read Here
[Video] Song Of The Week: Filipe Sambado: Jóia da Rotina
Via YouTube: Filipe Sambado is a Lisbon-born musician with three alternative pop albums. 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
UK Companies Grow More Optimistic About Outlook As Orders Rise
Via Bloomberg: UK companies signaled a return to growth in the first quarter and are the most confident they’ve been since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
How Can Singapore Businesses Support Women Leaders?
Via The Business Times: The spotlight on diversity and inclusion is now brighter than any other time in history. Companies and individuals over the last few decades have been working to enable more women to thrive in leadership positions. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Portuguese authorities got soldiers to march around tiny models of buildings to simulate the ground shaking in an earthquake to test the strength of new buildings.
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