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Forbes
5 days ago
- General
- Forbes
To Start Your Day With A Smart Move, Eat That Frog!
In today's world of personal development, there are lots of influential voices. But none of them is more deserving of the title of 'icon' than Brian Tracy. Over the past four decades, he's transformed how people around the world approach time management, productivity, self-discipline, and goal setting. He's consulted for more than 1,000 companies. He's addressed millions of people in talks and seminars in more than 70 countries. He's helped leaders at every level perform at their peak. Tracy is the author of more than 80 books. That's not a typo. More than 80 books, many of which have been translated into dozens of languages. One of his international bestsellers, now available in an updated fourth edition, is titled Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time. That title is quite the mouthful (no pun intended) and it lives up to its promise. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, or someone striving to achieve more while staying grounded in values, Brian Tracy offers a wealth of common sense that can enhance both your professional and personal life. A key to productivity, Tracy says, is to tackle your hardest, most important task first—your 'frog'—to set the tone for a productive day. In other words, 'take action' is the unspoken motto of successful people. Tracy recommends making a written—not typed and not dictated, but a written—list of the things you want to accomplish each day. Then decide which one thing on that list will contribute most to a goal that's particularly important to you. Then do it. This world-renowned coach and consultant says he realized when he was 10 years old that there's a direct link between productivity and success. What is one mental shift that consistently helps people overcome doubt, particularly self-doubt? Tracy says it's the ability to 'let go.' He demonstrates by gripping a pencil in his hand with his arm outstretched. He asks: 'If I squeeze that pencil for an hour, what would happen? What would happen if I squeezed it for a day, or for a month or a year? It would of course ruin my hand and my arm and my whole body. Unpleasant and unhappy baggage can do the same to the human spirit. So just let go and move on.' Three simple words, Tracy says, can make a huge difference in how a person navigates life. Those three words are 'I am responsible.' 'Being mad at somebody in your past is like drinking acid and expecting the other person to die,' Tracy says. 'Just let go. Move on. You aren't responsible for everything that happens in your life, but you are responsible for how you respond.' For decades Tracy has been regarded as a leading expert on time management. So, what's his advice on how to distinguish between what's urgent and what's truly important? Write down all the things you're doing or feel you need to do. Study the list carefully—and honestly—and the most important thing(s) will become obvious to you. (There's that frog again!) Tracy recommends a tip from management guru Peter Drucker: Take your business card and cross out your title. Replace it with 'Problem Solver.' With that orientation, Tracy says, you can make continuous progress. 'You don't complain, or grouse, or get angry or upset about your workload,' he says. 'You just solve problems. Then what happens? You get bigger problems to solve, and you earn a reputation for getting things done. That's an important key to success in any environment.' Some leaders, eager for top performance from their teams, are tempted to micromanage. Tracy offers a simple replacement behavior. 'Good leaders have an open-door policy,' he says. 'They're always willing to talk with their people, but they won't try to solve their problems. They teach their people to approach problems or operational failures with a series of simple questions: What exactly happened? What did you learn from it? What are you going to do about it? What is your first action?' Honest responses to those questions, Tracy says, cause people to take more responsibility for their own actions. They also reduce the leader's temptation to micromanage. 'One of the most important qualities of a leader is to make people feel valuable,' Tracy says. 'Smart leaders are generous with their praise, and they offer it in public. But if there's a need for correction or criticism, they offer that in private. Then they ask the four questions: What exactly happened? What did you learn from it? What are you going to do about it? What is your first action?' Effective leadership, Tracy says, is always based on respect, trust, and straight talk about expected standards of performance. It's really common sense. But unfortunately, as Will Rogers famously said, 'Common sense ain't all that common.'
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) Launches AI-Powered Lab to Transform Workforce
We recently compiled a list of ManpowerGroup Inc. stands third on our list. ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN), a global workforce solutions leader operating in over 70 countries, is advancing its role in AI-driven workforce transformation. In May 2025, it launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a research hub leveraging real-time data from more than 70 countries and 22 billion data points. The lab focuses on analyzing AI and automation's impact on jobs, skills, and hiring to help organizations navigate the evolving labor market. In July 2025, ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions partnered with recruitment AI leader Carv to embed generative AI into its Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) operations. This integration automates routine tasks, speeds up hiring, and improves candidate experience, enabling recruiters to focus on strategic talent engagement. With its commitment to innovation and digital transformation, MAN is increasingly seen as one of the best mid-cap stocks for investors looking to capitalize on the intersection of AI and human capital. Despite mixed demand in Q2 2025 amid economic uncertainties, ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) is committed to using AI and data analytics to anticipate employer and worker needs in a shifting labor market. A close-up of a busy executive's hand tapping the screen of a digital device, signifying the development of a digital retail banking solution. By combining big data intelligence with AI-enabled recruitment, ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) is positioning itself as a leader in workforce digitalization and skills evolution. While we acknowledge the potential of MAN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 stocks to consider buying in July for the long-term travel boom
When looking for travel stocks to buy, many investors might — understandably — look to airlines like Ryanair or blue-chip hotel chains like Hilton Worldwide. However, there are a few different ways to invest in the long-term global travel trend. Here are a couple of less obvious plays that I think will ride the wave, making both worthy of consideration. Uber (NYSE: UBER) is available in more than 15,000 cities across 70 countries, carrying out around 34m trips per day on average. At the end of March, the ridesharing giant had 170m monthly active customers. And Q1 revenue grew 14% to $11.5bn — or 17% on a constant currency basis — while $2.5bn in free cash flow was generated. Strong stuff. Airport trips are a goldmine for Uber. Personally, I don't use any other firm abroad, assuming the app is available. The reason? Because, like many other tourists, I've been ripped off by local taxi drivers in the past. Not a great experience. So I value the cashless payment and transparent pricing on the Uber app. However, it's not just taxis. On Uber nowadays, you can also book train and coach trips, plane tickets, boat rides, and hire cars. Meanwhile, Uber and Emirates have just signed an agreement to allow customers to book flights and Uber rides together in one go. Arguably then, the app is on the way to becoming a diversified travel‑booking powerhouse! As always with Uber though, adverse regulation is a risk in certain cities. Also, competition from local rivals in Asia and Latin America is fierce. Nevertheless, the company looks perfectly placed to benefit from the long-term growth in global tourism. Uber has solidified its position as the global leader in both the rideshare and food delivery industries. As the dominant platform in both categories, Uber is now benefiting from scale, pricing discipline, and powerful network effects that create a near-impenetrable moat. Next up is Hostelworld (LSE: HSW), which caters to a specific niche: young and budget-conscious travellers. Think backpackers, solo explorers, and digital nomads staying in hostels. This is a niche that's booming right now, especially in Asia and Latin America. The Dublin-based company has hostel partners in over 180 countries. However, it's evolving from simply a booking platform into a social network. The app now connects travellers before they arrive, encouraging group meetups and driving more engagement on the app. In March, it had 2.6m social network members. Management says they make 2.2 times the bookings compared to non-members over the first 91 days after signing up, and are 3.2 times more likely to book on Hostelworld's app. The firm expects low double-digit revenue growth in revenue in both 2026 and 2027. And it's just brought back the dividend for the first time since it was axed during the pandemic. A £5m share buyback has also just commenced. Now, one risk here is that Hostelworld is quite small, with revenue of £92m last year and a £173m market cap. Were something to negatively impact global travel demand, the business could quickly come under pressure. This happened during the pandemic. That said, the firm's balance sheet is in much better shape nowadays, with no debt. I think the stock is worth a look while it's still trading cheaply. The post 2 stocks to consider buying in July for the long-term travel boom appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Ben McPoland has positions in Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Uber Technologies. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
