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Tariff deadline sparks action; IPO pop not a Figma of your imagination > Mexico gets 90-day trade extension | Kevin Breuninger CNBC  [https://lnkd.in/e3bxNMCc]  >> Figma prices at $33, pops 250% Jordan Novet CNBC [https://lnkd.in/emy-MUAf] >>> AI boom fuels marketing scrutiny | Patrick C. The Wall Street Journal [https://lnkd.in/efSxJnxh]  _______________________ @Perspectives:  > Diego Marroquin [https://lnkd.in/emmaeCVY] >> PitchBook [https://lnkd.in/eRpmD9nW] >>> Fred Schott [https://lnkd.in/erhahfsi] ____________________________ By: John C Abell James Callan Max Lockie

What if the key to career satisfaction isn’t climbing higher and achieving more but shifting your perspective? Let Dr. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and leading expert on happiness and leadership, show you how. With decades of research and real-world insight, Arthur will help you rethink what success means and how to keep your career meaningful as you grow. Whether you’re deep in your career, stepping into leadership, or thinking about a change, you’ll walk away with immediate strategies to stay motivated, avoid burnout and build lasting satisfaction. Here’s what you’ll take away:  👉🏽 How to define what success means to you at every career stage 👉🏽 Easy ways to build stronger relationships at work 👉🏽 Daily habits to prevent burnout and make space for what matters most in your life 💬 Have a question for Arthur? Drop it in the comments for a chance to have it asked live! This conversation is exclusive to Premium subscribers. Subscribers, click ‘Attend’ to save your spot! Can’t join live? Register by clicking ‘Attend’ to access the replay after the event goes live. Not yet a subscriber? Discover how LinkedIn Premium can help you achieve your goals faster and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djNtgBdr ⏯️ Visit  linkedin.com/events for more can’t-miss conversations featuring prominent leaders like Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor.

Are workers being underestimated? The majority of U.S. professionals (58%) believe they have a wide range of skills that are being underutilized in their current roles, according to LinkedIn's latest Workforce Confidence survey. This sense of untapped potential is especially strong in certain fields: Nearly two-thirds of workers in the administrative and support services industry (65%) say they're being underutilized, along by 63% of those in retail and 62% of those in transportation. Education and oil, gas and mining follow, both at 60%. Even though the numbers suggest a mismatch between what workers can do and what their jobs actually require of them, some workers still aren't confident in how to overcome this and get ahead. The survey also found that professionals in the retail and transportation industries were less likely than Americans across other industries to say they understand the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Let us know in the comments: What advice would you give to someone who feels underutilized in their role — and how can they advocate for their abilities to reshape their role or career? ✍️: Taylor Borden 📊: Allie Lewis

🚨 Welcome back to Linkedin News Tech Stack 🚨 As AI chatbots and agents take over the web, search is no longer about rankings and keywords — but rather, showing up in AI-generated answers and citations. From companies creating structured content for crawlers to dashboards that track brand mentions on chatbots like ChatGPT and even those reimagining shopping with AI-native discovery in mind, a new crop of startups is emerging to solve the question: how do you stay relevant in the age of AI? Read the full story week's edition of LinkedIn News Tech Stack. 👇 Plus: 🤖 Catch up on the latest in AI, including The White House's sweeping "America's AI Action Plan;" 🤑 Track the latest deals, including AI marketing startup Hightouch's oversubscribed Series C round; 👨💼 And see who's making moves, including a slew of Meta AI researchers jumping ship to startups including WRITER and Axiom Math. Click 'Subscribe' to be notified of future editions. ✍: Tanya Dua

You’re dead set against an idea—and someone on your team changes your mind. How? Former PGIM CEO David Hunt had one of those moments—and it involved puppies. We caught up with him in May, where he shared the story behind PGIM’s now-beloved “Puppy Playtime" at the Milken Institute Conference. “I was thinking yesterday as I held the puppy, if everybody had listened to me, I wouldn’t be doing that,” Hunt said. “Back your people and don’t enforce your view necessarily on what you think the right answer is.” Sometimes, the best leadership move is knowing when *not* to stand your ground. When’s the last time someone on your team changed your mind—and you were better for it? Drop a comment.

Tired of sending out job applications and hearing nothing back? Let’s get strategic. Join us on August 18 for Get Hired Office Hours, a live Q&A and strategy session to help you map out your next move. Hosted by Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn’s Editor at Large for Jobs and Career Development, this conversation will guide you in building a personalized job search roadmap to identify the right roles, target them effectively and take action. We’ll cover: 🗺️ How to build a personalized weekly job search roadmap  🔑 Key metrics to track your progress 💪 Accountability hacks to stay motivated Whether you're just getting started or need to refocus your efforts, bring your questions and leave with a plan to move your search forward. 💬 What questions do you have for Andrew? Drop them in the comments for a chance to get them answered live! This conversation is exclusive to Premium subscribers. Subscribers, click ‘Attend’ to save your spot! Can’t join live? Register by clicking ‘Attend’ to access the replay after the event goes live. Not yet a subscriber? Discover how LinkedIn Premium can help you achieve your goals faster and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djNtgBdr ⏯️ Visit linkedin.com/events for more can’t-miss conversations featuring prominent leaders like Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor.

Amazon, NYT in breakthrough AI content deal; Why being a millionaire is meh > Amazon, NYT nail mega content deal | Alexandra Bruell, The Wall Street Journal [https://lnkd.in/eeEyTF8t]  >> Fed holds rates amid dissent | Jeff Cox, CNBC [https://lnkd.in/eUgTrJKE] >> More millionaires, but meh … Matt Sedensky, The Associated Press [https://lnkd.in/evEF6P6e] ____________________________ @Perspectives: > Mike Mallazzo [https://lnkd.in/eP4PeFQj] >> Faheem Siddiqi [https://lnkd.in/ew2hJpQX] >>> Tom Gartner, MSAPM, CFP® [https://lnkd.in/e8GMW2bX] ____________________________ By: John C Abell James Callan Max Lockie

On average, we spend a third of our lives at work. So why does fun so often feel like it’s off-limits? At this week’s Office Hours, we’re taking inspiration from our Hello Monday episode with "Today Was Fun" author Bree Groff to explore what it means to bring more play, creativity, and lightness into our professional lives. Not as a perk or distraction, but as a powerful way to build connection, resilience, and better outcomes. Come and chat with us about joy on the job: where to find it, how to protect it, and why it matters more than ever in today’s workplace. RSVP now for a reminder, and join us on the LinkedIn News Page, Wednesday at 3 PM ET.

⏰ Got 60 seconds? That’s all you need to reset your entire day. According to Deepak Chopra MD (official) — world-renowned expert in well-being and alternative medicine — it only takes one mindful minute to find your center again. Here’s how you can get started: 🧠 Close your eyes and tune out the noise. Find a quiet spot if you can, and let yourself disconnect — even just for a moment. 🧠 Focus on your breath. Try the 4-4-8 technique: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 8. Let your breath anchor you. 🧠 Reconnect with the present. It’s easy to spiral into the past or future during a busy workday. Instead, gently guide your focus back to the here and now. Have you taken a moment today to recenter? What other quick strategies help you stay grounded? Share in the comments below! 👉 Want more tips from Deepak Chopra on how to stay focused when stress peaks? Join our Premium-exclusive event on Wednesday, August 6 at 11 AM ET. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-WMZ8yd

Many investors start by evaluating the founders. Yuechen Zhao starts by asking whether he can add value. That lens — shaped by years as an engineer, founder and product manager — is central to his investing philosophy at Informed Ventures, where he leads investments in patient-first digital healthcare and vertical AI. He joins Tanya Dua for VC Wednesdays this week. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNPwJk7p