Business Video Roundup: Leadership, Teamwork & Productivity Hacks

Posted on 11.June.2021 by Roy Brooks | @amcomcap

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In this week’s roundup of great videos for entrepreneurs and business owners, the former vice chairman of General Electric discusses the leadership lessons he’s learned throughout his illustrious career, the co-founders of Fairygodboss reveal how they keep their remote team connected and productive, and Shark Tank’s Daymond John shares four excellent tips for business success at any level. Plus, Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian predicts what’s next for the U.S. economy, while Evan Carmichael presents the best productivity hacks used by heavyweights like Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, and Grant Cardone.

Columbia Business School: Leadership Lessons with Lloyd Trotter

In this hour-long conversation from Columbia Business School, Professor Joel Brockner talks to Lloyd Trotter, founder of GenNx360 and former vice chairman of General Electric. Trotter ruminates on a wide range of topics connected to leadership, including the intricacies of team communication, organizational motivation, and his efforts to improve diversity at GE starting in the late ’80s.

Entrepreneur: Keeping Your Team Connected and Productive

Nicole Walters (founder and CEO of Inherit Learning Company) talks with Romy Newman and Georgene Huang of Fairygodboss about effectively managing a team of remote employees.

Daymond John: 4 Tips for Business Success

In this quick three-minute video, serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Daymond John lays down a few great nuggets of advice for business owners at any stage of their journey.

Mohamed El-Erian: How the U.S. Economy Will Fundamentally Change

In this 13-minute video from CNBC, Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian gives his thoughts on the future of the U.S. economy. Referring to the pandemic as “the great unequalizer,” he suggests that we’re heading towards an unstable new distribution of wealth that will result in increased inequality across the board.

Evan Carmichael: The Best Productivity Hacks Billionaires Practice Daily

If you ever feel like you have too much to do and you’re not getting enough done fast enough, why not take some advice from mega-successful CEOs and business owners? Evan Carmichael presents this 60-minute compilation of excellent productivity hacks and advice from billionaires like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Cuban, Mark Zuckerberg, and Grant Cardone.

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