10 LINKEDIN ARTICLES NOT TO MISS FROM JANUARY 2022

From July 2019 onwards, I had decided to highlight the most interesting and inspiring articles that I found on LinkedIn each month in order to give them higher visibility. I took this decision due to findings on the current algorithm on LinkedIn, which is relevant with regard to highlighting the best posts but relatively weak while highlighting the best articles. I find these to be the result of a much more thorough approach, thereby creating a greater editorial added value.?The articles from this month reflect?the commitment of business leaders while guiding their companies towards a more sustainable path.?

1)????THE REAL TRAGEDY OF ELIZABETH HOLMES, by Bill George (click here )

In the context of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction for criminal fraud, Harvard Professor Bill George analyses the impact of ‘fake it till you make it’ as a losing leadership strategy.?

2)????DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – WHERE IS THE ROI??By Geoffrey Moore (click here )?

When it comes to digital transformation, Geoffrey Moore believes that many businesses are doing it the wrong way. He believes that focusing on a material net gain in ROI and then simultaneously focus on a digital form that delivers it. Through the article he details the forms of material net gain in ROI from digital transformation.?

3)????SOCIAL IDENTITY WILL MAKE OR BREAK YOUR TEAM. HERE'S HOW TO SHAPE IT., by Katya Andresen (click here )

Katya Andresen interviews?Dr. Jay Van Bavel, associate professor of psychology and neural science on his book ‘The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony, co-authored with?Dr. Dominic Packer. They explore the science of identity, and how these lessons can be applied at the workplace to promote collaborative working.?

4)????QUESTIONS MANY NEW INVESTORS ARE AFRAID TO ASK: PART 1, by?Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz?(click here )?

Carrie Schwab- Pomerantz, President of the Schwab Foundation offers some tips in this three – part series to new investors as they negotiate the world of building portfolios.?

5)????THE DIFFICULT SHIFT FROM?COMMITMENT TO ACTION, by Adena Friedman (click here ?)

In this article, Adena Friendman (CEO, Nasdaq) shares her thoughts on the year gone by and setting goals for the future. She discusses how capital markets can help chart the path for a sustainable future.??

6)????COVID HAS MADE COMMUNICATIONS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER: HERE’S WHAT EVERY COMMS AND MARKETING LEADER NEEDS TO KNOW, by Shama Hyder (click here )?

LinkedIn Top Voice Shama Hyder defines what’s next for communications and marketing leaders – and how they can adapt in a world where communications from businesses has been severely disrupted, and is required to change both publicly and at an unprecedented frequency.

7)????6 HIGHLY EFFECTIVE HABITS FOR NEW EXECUTIVES, by Sabina Nawaz (click here ?)?

In this article, Sabrina Nawaz (CEO, Nawaz Consulting, Speaker) provides advice to new executives on their transition to being a part of the C – Suite team and the change in mindset that might strengthen their position.?

8)????SAYING “YES” INSTEAD OF “NO”: MY NEVER STAND STILL CONVERSATION WITH HOWIE MANDEL, by Dan Schulman (click here ?)

For his podcast, ‘Never Stand Still’, Dan Schulman interviewed comedian and host Howie Mandel on f building his career by saying ‘yes’ to things that came his way, and the power of mental health.??He summarizes the discussion and the lessons learnt from the podcast in this article.?

9)????FOUR MOMENTS THAT HELPED ME KEEP PERSPECTIVE IN 2021, by Vas Narasimham??(click here )

Vas Narasimhan reflects on moments from the past year that shaped his perspective and his belief that science based progress is the best way forward in order to advance the human race.?

10)?CRITICS OF 'WOKE' CAPITALISM ARE WRONG, by Paul Polman (click here ?)?

In this must-read article, Paul Polman discusses the outcry from some quarters of the political establishment regarding ‘woke capitalism’ in the United States. He supports the rise of corporate leadership that stands for their convictions and he role and responsibility of businesses in creating a better impact to the world.?

With this, we come to the end of the selection for this month. As always I would be happy to hear your opinion or to know of any articles I may have missed in the comments section.?I hope to see you next month with the collection of articles from?February?2022.