Optimism

New Study: Majority of Americans Believe Stores Should Reopen by End of May, 2020

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Women, Discount, Variety, Seniors, Department Stores, General Health, MEN, Family, Supermarket, Specialty, Restaurant, Bar, Consumer, Retail, Teens, Public relations, Investor relations, Infectious diseases, Marketing, Communications, Convenience store, Home Goods, Health, Articles, Demographics, Motivation, Optimism, Personality, Philosophy of life, Coronavirus, Millennials, Philosophy, Human behavior

Some Coronavirus Hot Spots Showing Optimism: While overall, 32 percent of respondents felt stores should open by the end of April/beginning of May, optimism was higher in several Coronavirus Hot Spots.

Key Points: 
  • Some Coronavirus Hot Spots Showing Optimism: While overall, 32 percent of respondents felt stores should open by the end of April/beginning of May, optimism was higher in several Coronavirus Hot Spots.
  • Forty-three percent of respondents living in Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles and San Francisco felt stores should reopen by the end of April or early May.
  • The greater Seattle area in Washington State showed to be the least optimistic, with only 28 percent of respondents agreeing.
  • Millennials Hopeful About Shopping Sooner: Between 59-63 percent of respondents across every generation felt stores should be open by the end of May.

Economic Optimism Index Ends Record Run; Drops Below 50 for First Time in Trump Presidency, According to New IBD/TIPP Poll

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Communications, Professional services, Publishing, Finance, Consumer confidence, Articles, The Conference Board, Optimism, Philosophy, Human behavior

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell by 11.3% in April after dropping 9.9% in March.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell by 11.3% in April after dropping 9.9% in March.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.
  • In addition to the Economic Optimism Index, IBD/TIPP surveyed respondents on key political issues for the separate Presidential Leadership Index and National Outlook Index as well as the Financial Related Stress Index.
  • This month, the Presidential Leadership Index rose 12.4% overall, moving from 44.2 in March to 49.7 in April.

Examity Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Articles, Motivation, Mental health, Human behavior, Psychological resilience, Self-sustainability, Optimism

NEWTON, Mass., March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Examity today announced that it has been named the sixthmostinnovativecompanyin education onFastCompany's prestigious annual list of the World'sMostInnovativeCompanies for 2020.

Key Points: 
  • NEWTON, Mass., March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Examity today announced that it has been named the sixthmostinnovativecompanyin education onFastCompany's prestigious annual list of the World'sMostInnovativeCompanies for 2020.
  • The list honors the businesses making themostprofound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today'sfast-changing world.
  • "Our work is about validating the online testing experience and making the future of education more secure for thousands of test-takers worldwide."
  • "At a time of increasing global volatility, this year's list showcases the resilience and optimism of businesses across the world.

Optimism about current conditions pushes farmer sentiment index to all-time high

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Articles, Consumer confidence, Motivation, Optimism, Personality, Philosophy of life, Philosophy

This month's increase was attributable to an improvement in the Index of Current Conditions, which rose 12 points from January to a reading of 154.

Key Points: 
  • This month's increase was attributable to an improvement in the Index of Current Conditions, which rose 12 points from January to a reading of 154.
  • Meanwhile, the Index of Future Expectations fell just 4 points below the record high set in January to a reading of 175.
  • "Optimism about the agricultural trade outlook was underpinned by recent trade agreements and appeared to be the primary driver behind the improvement in sentiment."
  • Photo Caption:Optimism about current conditions pushes farmer sentiment index to all-time high.

15Five Announces Simon Sinek to Headline First Annual Best-Self Conference

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Articles, Psychology, Human behavior, Mindset, Carol Dweck, Simon Sinek, Sinek, Hassell, Optimism, Vocus

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 15Five , a leading people management solution announced today that Simon Sinek, optimist and author, will be the headline keynote speaker for the first annual Best-Self Conference on May 18-20 in Scotts Valley, California.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 15Five , a leading people management solution announced today that Simon Sinek, optimist and author, will be the headline keynote speaker for the first annual Best-Self Conference on May 18-20 in Scotts Valley, California.
  • Simon will be covering some of his latest book, "The Infinite Game," that questions, "How can we win a game that has no end?"
  • "I co-founded 15Five because I truly believe we can help organizations and everyone in them reach their full potential," said David Hassell, CEO of 15Five.
  • "Our Best-Self Conference is more of a business retreat that will help leaders create a culture of psychological safety, growth mindset, and strengths-based management.

Americans Seek Fundamental Change To Support Longer, Successful Lives

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Articles, Longevity, Population, Senescence, Optimism, Philosophy, Human behavior

In the new poll, Americans displayed heightened awareness of the trend toward increased longevity and expressed general optimism about the benefits of living longer.

Key Points: 
  • In the new poll, Americans displayed heightened awareness of the trend toward increased longevity and expressed general optimism about the benefits of living longer.
  • Most Americans see positive value in longer lives, with 52% identifying more time with their family as a positive impact and 41% citing new experiences as a positive result of living longer.
  • Americans are strongly in support of a more age diverse workforce, but few see their employers making effective efforts.
  • "Americans are looking forward to longer lives," said Ken Stern, chair of the Longevity Project.

Coach Launches "Originals Go Their Own Way"

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Articles, Branches of philosophy, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Authenticity, Martin Heidegger, Philosophy of music, Brand, Optimism

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Coach launches "Originals Go Their Own Way," its campaign for Spring 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Coach launches "Originals Go Their Own Way," its campaign for Spring 2020.
  • In all it creates, Coach promotes individuality and optimism in its style as well as a sense of authenticity and inclusion.
  • Founded in 1941, Coach has a longstanding reputation built on quality craftsmanship and is defined by its confident New York style.
  • The brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach.

Small Businesses Are Adding Staff, Showing Signs of Optimism Heading Into Holiday Shopping Season

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Friday, December 6, 2019
Professional services, Small business, Insurance, Human resources, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Articles, Business, NFIB, Small business, Optimism, Payroll

November small business hiring has historically mirrored levels of optimism among small business owners, says Philip Noftsinger, Executive Vice President, CBIZ, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • November small business hiring has historically mirrored levels of optimism among small business owners, says Philip Noftsinger, Executive Vice President, CBIZ, Inc.
  • Managing the payrolls for small businesses across the country gives us a firsthand look at this correlation.
  • The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index cited higher optimism among small business owners in November 2017 and 2018, and small businesses invested in labor in advance of the holidays in those same periods.
  • The holiday shopping season is off to an effective start and could lead to growth in the labor market moving forward.

November IBD/TIPP Poll Shows Economic Optimism Holding

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Publishing, Finance, Consulting, Communications, Professional services, Consumer confidence, Articles, The Conference Board, Optimism, Philosophy, Human behavior

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 0.6%, from 52.6 in October to 52.9 in November.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 0.6%, from 52.6 in October to 52.9 in November.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.
  • In addition to the Economic Optimism Index, IBD/TIPP surveyed respondents on key political issues for the separate Presidential Leadership Index and National Outlook Index as well as the Financial Related Stress Index.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of 900-plus adults chosen at random nationwide.

Economic Optimism Rebounds Despite Political Turmoil According to October IBD/TIPP Poll

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Other Consumer, Publishing, Finance, Consulting, Professional services, Communications, Consumer, Consumer confidence, Articles, The Conference Board, Optimism, Philosophy, Human behavior

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 3.5% to 52.6 in October, reversing two months of decline.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 3.5% to 52.6 in October, reversing two months of decline.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.
  • In addition to the Economic Optimism Index, IBD/TIPP surveyed respondents on key political issues for the separate Presidential Leadership Index and National Outlook Index as well as the Financial Related Stress Index.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of 900-plus adults chosen at random nationwide.