Leaders can learn from climber's take on handling fear | Advertisers finding value in pause ads | 1941 Neutra-designed Bonnet House holds architectural acclaim
Top 25 smart home innovations to watch this year The latest advancements in smart home technology, which were unveiled at this year's CES, offer innovations that combine convenience, security and sustainability. These products are poised to become essential upgrades for tech-savvy homeowners. Real estate agents who are up to date on what’s new are better equipped to help those clients. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (2/12)
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Alex Honnold, who climbed the 3,000-foot El Capitan rock formation without the use of safety ropes, shares his perspective on handling fear in this video. Full Story: LinkedIn (2/6)
Pause ads are gaining traction among advertisers and streaming platforms, with NBCUniversal reporting a 43% increase in site visitation and higher ad memorability. YouTube, Netflix and NBCUniversal have expanded pause ad offerings, and live events offer up to 40% of pause events, NBCU says, creating unique opportunities for brands to connect with engaged audiences without interrupting the viewing experience. Full Story: eMarketer (2/12)
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Citi global real estate outlook sees mix of regional trends in play for 2025 Members of Citi's global real estate research team -- Nick Joseph in the U.S., Aaron Guy in the UK, and Howard Penny in Australia -- joined Nareit's REIT Report podcast to share their thoughts on regional outlooks and sector performance. Macro fundamentals, interest rates and geopolitical sentiment are mixed globally, resulting in stock preferences that are heavily driven by regional teams' micro analysis, Joseph said. Full Story: Nareit (2/6)
How leaders can overcome delegation obstacles Leaders often struggle with delegation, either holding onto tasks too long or assigning them prematurely, writes Leadership Development Group President Dick Daniels, who emphasizes effective delegation involves giving team members both responsibility and authority. Delegation can save time and improve professional growth, Daniels writes, urging leaders to focus on strategic tasks and prioritize effectively. Full Story: StrategicCHRO360 (2/12)
Fair & Equitable Housing
Vermont report tracks housing discrimination, progress The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development has published the 2024 Fair Housing Analysis, the first comprehensive update since 2012. The report reveals that 30% of respondents have experienced housing discrimination, primarily from landlords, with disability and public assistance being common grounds. The report also notes a 312% increase in homelessness. Full Story: Vermont Business Magazine (2/11)
Legislation & Regulation
Fed's Bostic wants more clarity before further rate cut Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic emphasized that the central bank needs clearer insights on trade and immigration policies before adjusting interest rates. Bostic warned that without more information, it remains difficult to determine the timing and pace of rate changes. The next cut "is going to happen later than it would have otherwise ... It may be that the fog lifts quickly or it may be that complexity increases and the fog stays with us," he said. Full Story: Bloomberg (2/12),Reuters (2/12)
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