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☆ Disney succession plan is a top priority for returning CEO Bob Iger: 'People would struggle to write down three names' at the company who could step up
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is back in his old job, in a move that shocked the media world. From cost cuts to streaming to a solid future succession plan, here's what they hope the CEO will tackle. Following the stunning November 20 announcement that former Disney CEO Bob Iger would be returning to his old job, the happiest place on earth might actually be Wall Street. "What I like about Bob Iger is Bob Iger has always been direct, he's been honest, he's been willing to make tough choices," Michael Nathanson, a senior research analyst and co-founder of the firm, said in a CNBC interview. Are you a Disney insider with insight to share about Bob Iger's return?

But just 31% of that group has gotten updated booster shots. Hospital physicians, state public health officials and advocacy groups for older adults pointed to a variety of factors fueling the low booster uptake. They include feelings of fatigue at the pace of Covid shots and a lack of awareness that the new booster could make the difference between a mild case and a hospital visit. Morell said she experienced dizziness, blurry eyesight and heart palpitations after her first Covid booster in November 2021. Wachter said the majority of people who have gotten the new booster get mild Covid, even if they’re older or have risk factors.

☆ I worked from the beach in Mexico for a week without telling my boss. I thought it would be easy, but I'll never do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Insider spoke to an advertising employee who went to Mexico for vacation but chose not to tell their coworkers. They said after the stress of faking it and taking video calls at 2 a.m., they'd never do it again. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their career, but Insider has verified their identity and former employment. I thought working on vacation would be the fairly easy — but it wasn'tAt one hotel in Mexico, the WiFi kept cutting out, making it really difficult to get my work done that day. I remember thinking: "I'll just stay out and stay up until it's time for the call, then I'll do it and go to sleep."

☆ The divorce lawyer who's represented Johnny Depp, Kim K, and Angelina Jolie charges $1,000 an hour and says tough love is how she gets things done
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Laura Wasser is a divorce lawyer whose clients have included Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. "You'd go to someone's bar mitzvah and say, 'You're Dennis Wasser's daughter,' and they'd say, 'You're at that table,' according to whether my dad had represented the mom or the dad," she said. She'd majored in rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley, and realized quickly that what she'd loved most about those studies was vital in divorce cases, as was her age and gender. She's a spokesperson for Divorce.com, the do-it-yourself split site, as its chief of divorce evolution and has hosted several podcasts, including "All's Fair with Laura Wasser" and "Divorce Sucks! With Laura Wasser," where one guest was the Kardashian momager and matriarch Kris Jenner.

With a shaky economy, some brands have reduced or cut sponsored content deals with creators. "That was definitely a bummer," Williams told Insider. "I think people are wanting to try things before they go all in with larger investments," Samuel told Insider. Taking on speaking engagementsThree creators told Insider that speaking engagements, in-person and virtual, have been a growing income stream for them. "You need to understand where you're spending money," Reed Duchscher, CEO of management company Night, previously told Insider.

☆ Twitter has stopped enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy in another change under Elon Musk's ownership
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID-19 misleading information policy, per a post on its website. The misinformation policy was created in March 2020 as COVID-19 spread worldwide. This is one of many changes around content moderation that has occurred under Elon Musk's ownership. Musk, himself, has a history of using Twitter to spread COVID-19 misinformation and of not following COVID-19 guidelines. It's one of many policy changes around content moderation that's been established since Twitter came under Musk's ownership.

☆ Doing these 4 things can help you bounce back from a layoff: 'Go into preparation and planning mode'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

According to Fana Yohannes, communications lead at Instagram and founder of Here2Help, a job search and mentorship community, reentering the workforce after a layoff can be tough at first, but entering "preparation and planning mode" is a key step to bouncing back. "Not only are there so many talented people who are considered free agents in this tech industry right now. "During the [2008] recession, the social media tools we have now didn't really exist," Yohannes explains. By searching keywords on these platforms, such as "layoffs," "job search help," or "networking opportunities," people can find posts and groups that'll meet their needs. "LinkedIn is kind of like our first go-to platform when it comes to professional networking," Yohannes explains.

☆ How to 'act your wage,' according to 2 millennials who did it: 'If a company is paying you, let's say minimum wage, you're gonna put in minimum effort'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Workers are quiet quitting and acting their wage by doing their jobs as written — and nothing more. Here's how Soto's characters and other workers are quiet quitting, or, as some workers have rebranded it, "acting your wage." "If a company is paying you, let's say minimum wage, you're gonna put in minimum effort," Soto said. "If you're acting your wage, that means that the amount of labor that you're putting in reflects the amount that you're getting paid. And those victories of making work work for you — and acting your wage — can push towards something even greater.

☆ I booked a last-minute trip to Paris on a budget airline called French Bee. Even though it was uncomfortable and included hidden costs at every turn, I might fly it again.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

French Bee is a French airline that bills itself as "low-cost." I flew on French Bee for the first time. French Bee bills itself as a "low-cost airline" and has been operating since 2016, according to its website. French Bee only flies between a handful of destinations, based on its website. Here is my experience flying on French Bee to Paris.

☆ Say these 9 little phrases to 'instantly brighten' someone's day, according to a happiness expert
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Stephanie Harrison | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are nine little phrases you can say to instantly brighten someone's day:1. Illustration: Stephanie Harris of "The New Happy" for CNBC Make ItThis compliment is often reserved for big achievements, like a promotion or graduation. Illustration: Stephanie Harris of "The New Happy" for CNBC Make ItEveryone has unique strengths, but might not know what they are. Illustration: Stephanie Harris of "The New Happy" for CNBC Make ItPeople have a deep need to feel accepted and loved. Illustration: Stephanie Harris of "The New Happy" for CNBC Make ItWe've all struggled with gaining confidence, especially when trying new things.

☆ Bob Iger's return to Disney is fueling concern over future CEO succession plan: 'People would struggle to write down three names inside Disney' who could step up
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is back in his old job, in a move that shocked the media world. From cost cuts to streaming to a solid future succession plan, here's what they hope the CEO will tackle. Following the stunning announcement late Sunday night that former Disney CEO Bob Iger would be returning to his old job, the happiest place on earth might actually be Wall Street. "What I like about Bob Iger is Bob Iger has always been direct, he's been honest, he's been willing to make tough choices," Michael Nathanson, a senior research analyst and co-founder of the firm, said in a CNBC interview on Monday. Are you a Disney insider with insight to share about Bob Iger's return?

☆ 7 signs someone's lying to your face, according to a psychotherapist who's trained the FBI and CIA
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Jonathan Small | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dr. Lieberman is a seasoned psychotherapist who uses science-based techniques to read people's words and actions. In an exclusive interview with the "Write About Now Podcast," Dr. Lieberman shared some tell-tale signs of deceit and manipulation. Liars smile with their mouths, not their faceWatch for the "say cheese" smile on a liar's face. "When somebody's feigning an emotion, it doesn't encompass the entire face," Dr. Lieberman said. Dr. Lieberman said they often start with the most dramatic part, and then sort of fill in the blanks as they go.

☆ Avoid these 10 ‘cringeworthy’ phrases that are annoying your co-workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

These jargony phrases are particularly off-putting because they are vague and can often come across as passive aggressive, Dawid Wiacek, a career and executive coach, tells CNBC Make It. Other phrases translate to thinly veiled criticisms of someone's work. "When we celebrate a win or compliment someone on a job well done, we never encourage them to 'take ownership,'" Davis says. "That phrase is always used in a negative tone, it implies that you need to take on more responsibilities or work harder." ET to learn from money masters like Kevin O'Leary how you can increase your earning power.

☆ Want to sound more confident? Ditch these 10 phrases that make you look 'insecure' and 'arrogant,' say word experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Kathy | Ross Petras | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Here are 10 phrases to ditch if you want to sound more self-assured and likable, according to behavioral experts and psychologists:1. "I'm pretty sure that …"It's fine to be sure about things, but don't overdo it, especially if you're actually not sure. Being confident enough to say that you don't know something can be the best way to initiate trust in your judgment. "You probably don't know this, but …"This phrase is practically guaranteed to irritate the listener. This is another "I know best" phrase, which can make you come off as arrogant instead of helpful.

☆ I just faced my fourth tech layoff. Here are 5 things all the talented workers facing cuts should do immediately to get back on their feet.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Jenna Gyimesi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I've been laid off four times in a row during my tech career. I think it's important to take a few days after you're laid off to take advantage of the rare occurrence where you actually have free time. Every job I've gotten post-layoff has been due to a colleague or acquaintance referring me. Figure out your dream jobUse the time after a layoff to figure out what you really want out of a job. I also highly recommend reading "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans if you're feeling really lost.

☆ Americans plan to wager $1.8 billion on the first World Cup with widespread, legal sports betting
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

An estimated 132 million Americans now live in states where sports betting is legal, compared with just 10 million during the last World Cup four years ago. AGA reports the majority of those betting — 78% — say placing legal bets is important. "As the World Cup kicks off, anyone getting in on the action should have a game plan to bet responsibly," AGA Senior Vice President Casey Clark said in a press release. Legal gambling means you may not find yourself in trouble with the law for wagering on the World Cup or any other sporting event. Before mobile sports betting became widely legal, bettors had to go to a physical sportsbook or work with a live bookie to place bets.

☆ Homebuyers who fled to Florida to escape high taxes are now shocked at their massive tax bills
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Florida law caps property taxes at 3% a year for existing homebuyers. The tax bills have come as a shock for some, who may have to consider moving out of the state. Anyone who bought a Florida property in 2022 will be in the same situation next year. Corporate homebuyers are also getting hit with higher tax billsDeeply resourced, large-scale homebuyers are getting caught off guard, too. Some local governments in Texas have argued for increasing property taxes in order to finance things like hurricane relief, the Texas Tribune reported.

☆ A top-performing fund manager who warned of a huge collapse for stocks 6 months ago shares why he changed his tune and became bullish — and where he's investing now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Salem Abraham, whose fund is in the top 9% of its category in 2022, is now bullish on stocks. But according to the manager of the Abraham Fortress Fund (FORTX), which is in the top 9% of its category in 2022, those worries are overblown. However, now that inflation is slowing down it would be a mistake for the Fed to raise interest rates too far, Abraham said. That explains why Argentina, which has struggled with hyperinflation for years, has seen its stock market grow instead of collapsing under the weight of higher prices, Abraham said. "The game of interest rates is run by central bankers.

☆ How small-town Maine embraced a family that fled the Taliban
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Elyse Lightman Samuels | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Last November, at about midnight, Omid was lying in bed in his new home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine — exhausted, but unable to sleep. On this night, and on many nights during Omid's first few months in Maine, Nasir was soon at his door. Omid's family arrived in Maine just before Halloween in 2021 and recently celebrated one year in Maine. Catholic Charities, the local refugee-resettlement organization in Maine, was working with Omid's family to help them resettle. After Omid's family escaped Kabul, members of his extended family came by to collect some of their more precious items, and gave other things away.

☆ Meet Prenuvo, a company that says its whole-body MRI scan can detect the earliest stages of disease. Experts say it could do more harm than good.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Sarah Braner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Prenuvo, a company offering preventive MRI scans, raised a $70 million Series A in October. Some say healthy people probably don't need whole-body scans, which can lead to risky procedures. On October 18, the company, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, said it had raised a $70 million Series A to provide whole-body MRI scans to consumers. The website says the scans are performed by MRI technologists and analyzed by radiologists trained to read Prenuvo scans. PrenuvoWhole-body MRI scans aren't accessible for everyoneSafavi said whole-body MRI scans have been available for more than two decades for people curious about what might be in their bodies undetected.

☆ How TikTok and the music industry are bound to each other as 'frenemies,' even as they battle over licensing
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

All of these promotional functions have benefited the music industry, boosting streams on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music and helping artists grow their fan bases. The company filed a US trademark application in May for a potential music-streaming product called "TikTok Music," Insider first reported. Licensing negotiations to either expand Resso or introduce TikTok Music into other markets are underway, a person with direct knowledge of the process told Insider. Licensing negotiations are nearly constant in the music industryByteDance and TikTok already have existing agreements in place with major record labels and publishers like Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, the National Music Publishers' Association, and ICE. Last quarter, YouTube's head of music wrote that the company paid out $6 billion to the music industry over a 12-month period.

☆ Retirement savers seek safe havens within their 401(k) plans. They may regret it later
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Data suggests some retirement savers are seeking out safe havens within their 401(k) plans. Investors sold out of target-date funds and large-cap U.S. stock funds in October in favor of "safer" ones, such as stable value, money market and bond funds, according to Alight Solutions, which administers company 401(k) plans. For example, stable value and money market funds captured 81% and 16% of net investor funds in October, respectively, according to Alight data. Target-date funds and large-cap stock funds accounted for 37% and 12% of net investor withdrawals, respectively; company stock funds accounted for 34% of total outflows, according to Alight. Target-date funds, the funds most popular with 401(k) plan investors, offer a mix of stocks and bonds that align with someone's expected retirement year (their target date, so to speak).

Here's everything that happens when you block someone on Discord, as well as a guide on how to block anyone on the desktop and mobile app. What happens when you block someone on DiscordWhen you block someone, a few things happen immediately:If that person was on your Friends list, they'll be removed. When you block someone, that user won't be sent any alert or notification that you did so. How to block someone on DiscordYou can block people on Discord on your computer or mobile device. On the Mac or PC appRight-click the name of the person you want to block and select Block from the menu that appears.

☆ If you need a unique holiday gift, rewards cards like the Amex Platinum and Capital One Venture X let you gift airport lounge access, Global Entry, charitable donations, and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Jasmin Baron | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +38 min

You credit card rewards could unlock a unique gift for a friend or family member this holiday season. Annual travel credit can effectively shave $300 off the annual fee if you use it Check mark icon A check mark. Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card include Priority Pass airport lounge membership for authorized users. With the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, primary cardholders and authorized users can also access Capital One Lounges and over 100 Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide. One method is to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for charitable donations through the Pay Yourself Back feature.

☆ There are 2 types of jealousy. Here's the one that makes us 'miserable and nasty,' say career experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Liz Fosslien | Mollie Duffy West | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Luckily, with the right tools, you can decode what your jealousy is trying to tell you, and then turn your emotions into positive action. But benign envy motivates us to work harder, while malicious envy makes us miserable and nasty. Use these phrases to shift your thinking from malicious envy to benign envy: "I'm inspired by _____. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Illustration: Liz FosslienYou may not always be exactly where you want to be, but chances are you're not where you used to be, either. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Illustration: Liz Fosslien

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