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 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
Experts Explain: How To Make Your Business Future-Ready
Via World Economic Forum: SMEs are integral to the global economic and social fabric. To be future-ready they must build resilience while also generating long-term value for society. Read More
Global Business Is Enduring A Synchronized Slowdown
Via Bloomberg: Days after global finance chiefs described the widespread economic fallout inflicted by Russia’s war in Ukraine, business surveys may show an increasingly synchronized slowdown. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Lamu Island, founded in 1370, is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Kenya. It only has 2 cars. What is the primary form of transportation there?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
Open Your Eyes To Leadership Blind Spots
Via Times-Standard: Conventional wisdom dictates that leaders with the most experience and seniority have the highest levels of self-awareness. Read More
Sales
Business Tips From SCORE: Selling Starts With Good Questions
Via Cape Cod Times: Planning for sales growth should be an ongoing activity. Examine your sales records to determine what is selling and what is not. Read More
5 Tips For Building Customer Trust During The Supply Chain Crisis
Via MarTech: The supply chain crisis isn’t going anywhere just yet, but here is some advice for sales, marketing and customer success teams on how to navigate it. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Kenya
Business Etiquette In Kenya
Via Aetna International: All countries have their own specific habits and customs for carrying out business transactions, or holding meetings, and Kenya is no exception to this. Here are some business etiquette tips. Read More
Meet Wisetwo, The Kenyan Street Artist Who’s Left His Mark Around The World
Via Culture Trip: A look at Wisetwo, a Kenyan street artist who has worked on campaigns, and walls, around the world. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Rongai: Serro
Via YouTube: Serro, born Hulda Adhiambo, is a Kenyan musician. She writes and sings in Sheng Slang, a Swahili and English based slang language. 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
What Europe’s AI Act Could Mean for Marketers
Via CMS Wire: On April 21, the EU officially proposed the Artificial Intelligence Act, outlining the ability to monitor, regulate and ban uses of machine learning technology. Read More
‘I Can’t See the Light’: War Fuels Surging Prices In Europe
Via US News & World Report: Russia’s war in Ukraine has accelerated inflation across Europe, with prices for energy, materials and food surging at rates not seen for decades. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Donkeys! Of the two cars on the island, one is an ambulance for the donkeys.
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