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Theaster Gates x Art Review

!YG — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:51:40 +0000

How to Be a Connector…..

!YG — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:43:16 +0000

I stumbled upon a really great article via LinkedIn published by Entrepreneur.com about the importance of cultivating genuine relationships vs looking for an ends to a means through networking. People always ask me, 'How are you able to connect with so many people?' The answer lies in that fact that I'm truly interested in people. It is this sincere interest in cultivating holistic relationships that has been the catalyst in my development of dynamic connections and friendships.

Not everyone can be a connector, but developing this skill to the best of your ability is imperative to hone, particularly in this murky economic climate. Whether you are looking for a gig, starting a business or looking for a mate the ecosystem of relationships that you build will be an essential factor in the success of any those endeavors. Friends(or Loose ties) depend on Friends (or Loose Ties) to make things happen. Read article here. – YG (@youngglobal)

Companies Ask Candidates to Submit Links to Social Networks Instead of Resumes

!YG — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:27:02 +0000

Time to update you LinkedIn pages ladies and gentlemen. – YG (@youngglobal)

CEO of MegaUpload Arrested at his Mansion

!YG — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:15:27 +0000

The story of Kim Dotcom is totally fascinated to me. This dude was not shy about displaying his wealth, power or ambition. Dotcom made millions and had celebrity co-signs from people like Kanye West to Will.i..am for MegaUpload. The irony of his arrest with the controversial SOPA Bill a hot topic of discussion in Washington makes this an even more riveting story to follow. Stay Tunes. -YG (@youngglobal)

This Is Generation Flux: Meet The Pioneers Of The New (And Chaotic) Frontier Of Business

!YG — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:22:19 +0000

If you haven't picked up this month's issue of Fast Company, please make sure to check it out. Robert Safian wrote a brilliant piece on 'Generation Flux' which the article defines as, "a mind-set that embraces instability, that tolerates–and even enjoys–recalibrating careers, business models, and assumptions."

The chaotic pace of our global economy has forced a generation of individuals to learn how to quickly adapt in order to keep up with "the Jones", feed their curiosity and continually challenge themselves. All you freelancers, creatives and entrepreneurs know exactly what I'm talking about. The zig zag in your career path/resume is not a bad thing and this article reaffirms that school of thought. I encourage you to read this article because it contextualizes much how people like "us" think and have been operating naturally for years. Check it out and let me know what you think. -YG (@youngglobal)

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Cee-Lo Strikes Pop Culture Gold

!YG — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:03:53 +0000

Check out this really interesting article by Ben Sisario in today's business sections of the NY Times about how Cee-Lo Green in partnership w/ Primary Wave has figured out how to leverage his musical talents and celebrity to generate various streams of income to the tune of $20 million dollars a year. – YG (@youngglobal)

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Ducking through a crowd of tourists at Rockefeller Center, the singer Cee Lo Green took a breather during rehearsals for NBC’s annual tree-lighting concert on Nov. 30. But between a shopping detour at Swarovski Crystal and last-minute talks with the show’s producer, there wasn’t much time to rest.

It’s a pace that Cee Lo, as he is also known, is accustomed to. In the last year, he has won a Grammy Award for a song that became a blockbuster hit despite its unprintable title (officially bowdlerized as “Forget You”), become a celebrity judge on NBC’s talent show “The Voice” and, through a calculated media blitz orchestrated by his managers, broken through as a face of mainstream pop culture after nearly two decades as a cult figure.

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Shala Monroque on the Cover of Town & Country

!YG — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:20:42 +0000

David Adjaye, Design Miami’s Designer of the Year

!YG — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:55:25 +0000

During Art Basel last week, I got a chance to briefly chat with David Adjaye and I walked always from our conversation not only energized, but totally inspired. Beyond being a follow Ghanaian, Adjaye is quickly redefining the landscape of what is possible in the architectural and design space. On top of that to be named Designer of the Year, provides me with an added layer of motivation to strive for excellence in all my future endeavors. Check out his write up in the NY Times. – YG (@youngglobal)

The 2011 Designer of the Year chosen by Design Miami, the annual design fair that runs concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach, is not just a designer. This year, the selection committee picked an architect — albeit one who works frequently with artists and art collectors.

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THR’s Women in Entertainment 2011: Power 100

!YG — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:41:30 +0000

The Hollywood Reporter recently released their list of the top 100 most powerful women in the entertainment industry.
Anne Sweeney who is the Co-Chairman of the Disney Media Networks. Check out the enter list of women who was showing
whose boss in show biz. – YG (@youngglobal)

Google Taps Palestine For New BIZ Development

!YG — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:43:20 +0000

Here is a really interesting article that I read on the plan. It is a very clear affirmation that economic growth and business development in the next decade will emanate from emerging markets seeking to make their mark on the world stage. – YG (@youngglobal)

Bazinga Ramallah started the way most coworking spaces do–with too much coffee. "We were building mobile and web apps and we spent our time working in cafes, but we felt we were being too unproductive. And it was too expensive," says Mohammad Khatib. So he and some friends rented a storefront and invited others to join them–a space, among the first of its kind, to foster tech startups in the Palestinian territories. But even now, nearly a year later, nobody has joined.

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