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But WHY: Insights from Richard Branson This week's ECD Thought of the Week features a thoughtful quote from Sir Richard Branson, iconic founder of the Virgin Group: "Business to me isn't about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. It's about being true to yourself, your ideas and focusing on the essentials." In a world obsessed with profits and quarterly reports, Branson's words offer a genuine perspective. True success, he argues, comes from authenticity and a deep connection to your core purpose. Here’s what we can learn from his approach: 🔥Dare to Be Different: Embrace your unique voice and don't be afraid to challenge the status quo. The most impactful work comes from those who dare to be bold and authentic. 🔥Why Are You Doing It: Before diving into execution, take a step back and define your "why." What problem are you solving? What story are you trying to tell? 🔥Prioritize Quality Over Quantity: Don't get caught up in the hustle. Focus on creating high-quality work that resonates with your audience and aligns. Success isn't just about the bottom line, it's about building something meaningful and staying true. Are you passionate about the work you're creating? Does your brand reflect your core values? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

🚀 3M Soars to New Heights: A Turnaround Tale Under New CEO Bill Brown 🚀 Exciting news from 3M Co.! The iconic conglomerate has just witnessed its biggest stock surge in over 40 years, thanks to the bold vision of its new CEO, Bill Brown. Since taking the helm on May 1, Brown has set the stage for a transformative journey that has investors buzzing with anticipation. In his debut earnings report, Brown didn't hold back. He acknowledged 3M's recent struggles and laid out a dynamic plan to reignite the company's innovative spirit. His call for a faster pace in new product development and a fresh approach to tackling past challenges resonated deeply, leading to an incredible 23% stock gain – the largest single-day jump since 1980! Under Brown's leadership, 3M is not only focusing on exciting growth sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors but also addressing internal complexities and waste. With a renewed commitment to innovation and efficiency, the future looks incredibly bright. Despite some ongoing challenges, including potential liabilities from "forever chemicals," 3M's second-quarter results surpassed expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.93 per share on $6.26 billion in net sales. The turnaround story is just beginning. Stay tuned as 3M embarks on this exciting new chapter! #3M #Leadership #Innovation #Turnaround #BusinessNews

3M Company (NYSE: #MMM) Surges 4.82% Yesterday After Major Leadership Shakeup https://lnkd.in/gR3afUXd #3M #NYSE $MMM #Leadership #CEOs #Changes #Stocks #TradeIdeas #StockTrader #Investors #Stocks #BreakingNews #Traders #DayTraders

💥 We are thrilled to welcome James W Watson as our new Chief Revenue Officer, based in London! With over 30 years of leadership experience from global institutions like Tradition Data, FXall, Reuters, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, and GFI, James will lead the expansion of NowCM's product adoption while overseeing sales, customer relationships, and onboarding teams. James shared: "Timing is everything, and I’m excited to join NowCM as we scale up and pioneer full automation in the debt capital markets. My focus is on providing our clients with seamless, secure, and efficient solutions that help them achieve their goals." Robert Koller, CAIA added: "James' leadership is crucial to our growth. Being trusted by key leaders across the market, we are blazing a trail toward a fully digital future. What we do next matters, because what we do next will change the world." Welcome aboard, James! 🎉 Read full Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/dykyzTVS #Leadership #CapitalMarkets #NowCMExperts #Innovation #Growth

Hey Nasdaq and NYSE and OTC Markets Group-listed CEOs and CFOs... take a read and then tell me you you're still good with your #IRO and #CMO ignoring your retail investors. They're all consumers! And they want to support you and buy from you and invest in your company. Your next Board deck should have "Discuss Shareholder Loyalty Program" on it. P.S. I got fired up writing this because it's an everyone-wins scenario that keeps getting overlooked. Am I right Broadridge, Notified, TiiCKER, Stakeholder Labs, Stockperks?! Thanks for the platform IR Magazine.

Our President and CEO, Michael J. Alkire, recently sat down with Robert Reiss on The CEO Forum Group podcast to discuss how Premier is committed to building healthy markets through supply chain resiliency, technology and data, the future state of our company and trends #healthcare CEOs should be aware of while utilizing AI in this industry. Click the link below to hear the full episode.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🕵️♀️ Shareholder activism is making its way to the Middle East, and Americana’s latest performance is telling the story. 📉 With Q3 profits down 54%, there’s been a strong push from shareholders and consumers alike – calling for more accountability. It’s a reminder that in today’s market, silence is rarely golden – investors are speaking up, and it’s pushing companies to listen. And it’s not just the big institutional players anymore (aware that I sound like a broken record here, but hey... it is true). With more retail investors joining the table (aka, our average consumers), companies are feeling pressure from every angle. This influx of individual voices is adding a new layer of accountability, as they look to influence the very brands they buy from (& eventually will become more impactful as our markets mature with short selling). One thing's clear – equity stories aren’t built purely on financials; sentiment (and values) play a much larger role than most might think. Will companies lean in, or will they resist? After all, only so much can be done to stabilize share prices through buybacks alone… A for Americana or Activism? #MiddleEast #ShareholderActivism #Investing #Accountability #RetailInvestors #Americana #Transparency

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I'm hoping that prediction markets' spotlight during this election cycle will stoke interest in Robin Hanson's idea of creating "Dump the CEO" markets. The basic gist is to establish a parallel stock market for each company where trades only execute if the CEO steps down within a year. A consistently higher price in this market would indicate that traders expect the company to be more valuable under new leadership. This approach can offset the opacity and politicking that so often degrades corporate governance--and increase CEO accountability. https://lnkd.in/eNcYWft3

"I am extremely proud of what we have achieved over the past decade and remain incredibly excited about Newmark’s future. On behalf of the entire leadership team, I thank our employees, partners, clients, and stockholders for their continued support and shared optimism for the Company’s growth for years to come." - CEO Barry Gosin, Letter to Stockholders Explore Newmark's 2023 Annual Report ➡️ https://nmrk.re/3B4vujy #Newmark #NMRK #CRE #AnnualReport #InvestorRelations #CapitalMarkets #BusinessInsights