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So worth the listen as to what we say to someone and how we say it. It could make all the difference in the world. https://lnkd.in/eSTkNbht

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July and Happy UK General Election Day! 🇬🇧 Today, as we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we cherish, and as our friends in the UK exercise their democratic rights, let's reflect on the significance of freedom and the ongoing fight against human trafficking. Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery, exploiting vulnerable individuals through force, fraud, or coercion. It's a stark reminder that the fight for freedom is ongoing. Whether in the US, the UK, or anywhere in the world, freedom and democracy must be protected and extended to all. This 4th of July and UK General Election Day, let’s honor the spirit of independence and democracy by committing to actions that help end human trafficking: 🔹 Educate ourselves and others about the signs of trafficking. 🔹 Support organizations working tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate victims. 🔹 Advocate for stronger laws and policies to combat trafficking. Freedom is not just a right—it's a responsibility. Let's use our voices and resources to ensure that everyone can experience the liberty and justice that define our nations. Happy Independence Day and Election Day! Let's work together to make freedom a reality for all. 🎇🗽🗳️ #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #ElectionDay #FreedomForAll #EndHumanTrafficking #LibertyAndJustice #Democracy

The output is only as good as how you prepare, set up, practice, collaborate and consider all the details. Performance, in anything, largely depends on creating the most optimal environment and conditions for success. In all the years of working is design and helping to build resonating, impactful brands, I have always shared with my teams the incredible importance of pre-production. Taking care of all the details, setting everything up for the most effective, beautiful and engaging output. This too applies to setting ourselves up for our best performance and, while, as it relates to apparel, this has largely been focused on performance wear for athletes and those engaging in an active lifestyle where performance of the apparel is key (gear for extreme weather, gear that allows full movement, gear that allows breathability, moisture-wicking, non-chafing etc), it has not (largely) translated into performance wear for your best, most supported and considered performance as a teacher, a lawyer, a CEO, a business leader, a TV presenter, particularly as a women. The clothes that women wear for all of these roles and so, so many more, need to be as carefully and thoughtfully designed as the performance wear for a runner, a climber, a dancer - because, setting up for success, the pre-production, of getting dressed each day, should be that thoughtful, that easy and that considered. For the best, strongest and most successful performance possible. behind the desk, at the boardroom table, in the courtroom and in the TV station. Check out SophieGrace at the Magic Show, New York Feb 20-22 and see thoughtful, beautiful design, made to perform on a different kind of mountaintop. #magicnewyork #Sophiegrace #appareldesign #apparelmanufacturing #forwomen #bywomen #performancedesign #beautifuldesign

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🎆 Happy 4th of July from Direct Strategies! Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence. Enjoy the fireworks, family gatherings, and festivities. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday! 🎇 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #DirectStrategies #KCMO #KansasCity #SimpleSolutions #DigitalMarketing #SmallBusiness

Is your manufactured housing community falling apart? Are you struggling to balance resident happiness with long-term infrastructure upgrades, especially with a tight budget? The story of Sunset Meadows offers a roadmap for MHC owners. From worn-out signage to crumbling infrastructure, this park was facing a crisis. But with strategic thinking and resident engagement, they found a way to improve morale AND tackle essential repairs. In this video, we break down their story and present a framework to help you: Assess your MHC's financial health and resident needs Prioritize repairs based on long-term impact and resident morale Find creative solutions and communicate openly with residents https://lnkd.in/ecFhqjed

Here is a good sermon on how to kill sin in your life https://lnkd.in/g4ECfQAs

The US passed a law mandating Airlines to refund tickets in the event of cancellations, delays and lost baggages. These new risks for the Airlines are a huge opportunity for Insurance firms. I envision an insurance product sold to Airlines to cover the refunds in these events. This would help spread the risk between airlines and make the costs more predictable for the airline (regular premiums). The premiums will most likely be a percentage of tickets fares. Although costs would certainly vary by carrier, airport, season, time, airplane, etc, I imagine these would be computed and then averaged out to charge a flat rate on all tickets to a carrier, based on their historic flight data. Would airlines simply build this into the ticket price? Most certainly. But, I venture people would mind the price hike far less than the absolute relief of getting a hassle free refund when things go south. All in all, it’s a very interesting application of Society of Actuaries ‘ motto: Risk is Opportunity.