Business Video Roundup: Kindness, Financial Accounting & Getting Media Coverage
In this week’s business video roundup, Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the importance of kindness (and how manipulation often masquerades as kindness), Marie Forleo gives sage advice to three struggling entrepreneurs, and Columbia Business School’s Doron Nissim presents a webinar on understanding the basics of financial accounting for businesses. Plus, Restaurant Influencers talks to Rabia Karmara of Ruby Scoops about getting media coverage, while Inc. CEO Eric Schurenberg sits down for a fascinating interview with Aicha Evans, CEO of autonomous vehicle company Zoox, about business, leadership, and a whole lot more.
GaryVee: Top Fundamentals of Business and Life
In this 17-minute keynote from Atlanta last month, Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the importance of kindness in business and in life. And none of that manipulation masquerading as kindness either. “Don’t give me stuff I don’t want and then ask for something immediately after,” he says. “That’s not kindness, that’s manipulation.”
Marie Forleo: How to Turn On Your Inner Beast & Accomplish Anything in Business
In this remote coaching session with Marie Forleo, three entrepreneurs receive rock-solid advice on how to develop a thick skin, get attention from influencers who can help get your business more exposure, attract the right customers, and start making profits.
Columbia Business School: Understanding the Basics of Financial Accounting
If you need a quick overview of the basics of financial accounting, this 36-minute webinar just might be the thing. Columbia Business School’s Doron Nissim, the Ernst and Young Professor of Accounting and Finance, goes over the main financial statements reported by businesses, the objectives of financial accounting, accrual accounting versus cash accounting, and more.
Restaurant Influencers: Rabia Kamara of Ruby Scoops on Getting Media Coverage
In the latest episode of Restaurant Influencers, Ruby Scoops owner Rabia Kamara reveals a few tips on getting media coverage, building a brand with smartphone storytelling, and staying true to your convictions.
Inc.: How Zoox CEO Aicha Evans Led Her Company to an Amazon Acquisition
Inc. CEO Eric Schurenberg chats with Aicha Evans, CEO of autonomous vehicle company Zoox, about her journey from engineer to CEO. Fascinating 43-minute conversation with lots of eye-opening insights about business, leadership, and life in general.
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