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Do you still go to stores much for holiday shopping? Comment below! Intel's CEO steps down | CNBC  [https://lnkd.in/gjBttFmp] Cyber Monday could set record | The Associated Press [https://lnkd.in/gDtkmXWx] Whole Foods tries small shops (again) | The Wall Street Journal [https://lnkd.in/e5rCykrY] By: John C Abell Cate Chapman Jake Perez Max Lockie

How do you get Silicon Valley techies and suited bureaucrats to work together? For Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and the visionary behind Aadhaar, it was making a public promise that seemed impossible. As chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, Nilekani spearheaded the creation of Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric ID system. “Within a month of joining, I said, ‘We will achieve 600 million unique IDs by the time I step down,’ and people thought I was crazy. In government, you don’t make commitments like that. It sounded outrageous and implausible," Nilekani said. But this goal galvanized his team, and everyone came together to make it happen. Today, Aadhaar has reached over 1.3 billion people in India. How do you motivate your team? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Watch Ryan Roslansky’s full interview with Nandan Nilekani here:  https://lnkd.in/e4Dqzeg9

Are you part of the sandwich generation? Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults fall into this category, “sandwiched” between the needs of aging parents and young children. Financial Therapist Aja Evans, LMHC has an invaluable piece of advice for anyone navigating this position: set the right boundaries. “How do you feel strong in your ‘no’?” Aja says. Sometimes, saying no is the key to balancing the financial needs and wellbeing of parents, children, and yourself. Interested in untangling your own relationship with money? Check out Jessi Hempel’s full conversation with Aja Evans. Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eFuWSRUr Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaJzRHnB 

If this opening line doesn’t grab your attention, does the rest of this post even exist…? 🫠 Seriously though, your *opening line* is the most important part of your LinkedIn post, says LinkedIn Senior Tech Community Manager Iris Mansour. Here’s how your opening line could be better: ✍️ Share personal stories to build instant trust. ✍️ Ditch the fluff. Ask bold questions or spark curiosity with examples. ✍️ Add emotion or vulnerability — people connect with authenticity. What’s your secret to writing a scroll-stopping opening line? Drop your tips below! 👇 🗣️ Want more expert advice from Iris Mansour? Join us for a live session on how to create LinkedIn content that gets you noticed — exclusive to Premium subscribers on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Click “Attend” to sign up for Premium and save your spot: https://bit.ly/3ZqnS52

Intel (CEO) outside: Struggling iconic chipmaker goes for new leadership Intel’s Chief Executive Is Out Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles [https://lnkd.in/e93kqWDx] Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is out, stock up 5% [https://lnkd.in/ec9AvsPV] The Wrap Newsletter [https://lnkd.in/e-CigPfS] The Wrap archive [https://lnkd.in/e-CigPfS]

Welcome back to Gametime, a weekly newsletter recapping the week in LinkedIn Games, and happenings in the puzzle world. In this edition, Games Editor Paolo Pasco presents a series of bonus puzzles for the American Thanksgiving weekend. Want to solve some more? Play the latest LinkedIn Games at linkedin.com/games. #Gametime #LinkedInGames

AI starts inviting itself to Thanksgiving dinner. What are your thoughts on mixing tech and turkey? Comment below! OpenAI's $1.5B boost from Softbank | CNBC [https://lnkd.in/guAKx-QE] Inflation picked up last month | U.S. Commerce Department [https://lnkd.in/gcekZQRJ] AI comes for your holiday turkey | WSJ [https://lnkd.in/ejiF58Mu] Happy Thanksgiving to all! We’ll see you Monday. By: John C Abell Mary Wilson Cate Chapman Jake Perez Melissa Cantor Max Lockie

How do you succeed in an industry that wasn’t designed for you? Uncle Nearest, Inc. CEO & Founder Fawn Weaver faced an uphill battle in the whiskey industry. Her calls were ignored—until her husband stepped in and got instant callbacks, beer invites, and golf meetings. Instead of letting frustration derail her, Fawn adapted: “I never called myself founder and CEO. I was chief historian... This is how they play the game? No problem. Let me play by their rules." What lessons can her journey teach us? 💡 Know the game: Understand the dynamics and challenges of your industry. 💡Play it strategically: Adapt your approach without losing focus on your goal. 💡Keep your eyes on the prize: As Fawn says, “I knew people would know who I was, but did I need them to know it in its infancy? Absolutely not.” What strategies have helped you overcome barriers in your career? Share your thoughts below! 📝Are you a This is Working regular or maybe this is your first time? We'd love it if you'd take this survey and let us know what you think of the show: https://lnkd.in/eeSnexVw 📝

Do you know what accounts for 70% of your happiness? Hint: it’s not getting a promotion, buying your dream home or dropping 10 pounds. According to intimacy expert Shasta Nelson, having high-quality interpersonal relationships is the primary predictor of your happiness and well-being. If you're looking to form new friendships or deepen existing ones, Shasta says to remember one key thing: your social health lies on the other side of a little “social sweat.” So, take comfort in the temporary discomfort that comes with investing in your relationships. For more tips on forming healthy friendships, check out this week’s episode of #EverydayBetter: 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/e8jw6pDD  🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eB_D8k2w

Who has enough time for a side hustle? About 31% of U.S. employees are balancing a side hustle or project alongside their primary jobs — whether that’s part-time work like consulting, making deliveries, managing rental properties or something else. But remote employees are more likely to have a side job that provides extra income than either their mostly onsite or hybrid peers, according to the latest findings of LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey. Over one-third of remote employees (34%) said they have at least one side hustle, compared to just 29% of hybrid workers and 29% of onsite workers. One reason could be that workers who commute to their jobs simply have less time. What’s more, workers employed full time are less likely to also be juggling a side hustle; one quarter of full-time employees said they have a side gig, compared to 46% of self-employed workers, 46% of contractors and 52% of freelancers. If you’ve ever taken on a side project or gig outside of work, how did you make it worth your time? And if not, why haven’t you? Weigh in below. ✍️: Rachel Cromidas 📊: Allie Lewis, Bud Rashidian