It happens every four years — "World Cup fever." With the U.S. co-hosting this summer's tournament, employers are expecting workers to call out sick on match days so they don’t miss the action. U.S. businesses alone could hemorrhage $4.5 billion in lost productivity during the five-week tournament, per one estimate: https://lnkd.in/gA5kfv2q How do you think the World Cup will impact your workplace or industry? Please take our poll and leave a comment below with your professional insights.
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How did “The Point God” CP3 pivot from basketball to the boardroom? Considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, Chris Paul is part of a growing movement of “Executive Athletes” positioning themselves for long-term success. He went from being a 12x NBA All-Star and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist to businessman and entrepreneur at a breakneck pace. Now, Chris is joining LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth for a fireside chat to discuss the keys to his success on and off the court. You’ll learn the real, practical strategies athletes like Chris rely on to: 👉 Navigate two worlds 👉 Think like owners 👉 Build business credibility and influence throughout their careers 💬 Questions for Chris? Share them in the comments and they may be answered live.
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