💌 Sep 11: jackson hole guide, gorg fitness equipment, open roles

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, SEP 11

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: health shrinkflation, business etiquette training, Nordstrom wants to go private
• listen to this: the way i love you
• in collaboration with: bala
• job seekers: creative project manager, corporate partnerships manager,
growth marketing (consumer)
• extra stories
• quote: on claiming your power
• bon voyage: jackson hole, wyoming

WELLNESS: HEALTH SHRINKFLATION
The healthcare system is experiencing "shrinkflation," where patients are paying more but receiving less in return. Despite high healthcare spending, we’re facing longer wait times and reduced face-time with clinicians. This is most often happening in primary care and some specialties, with some patients waiting of over two months for appointments. Healthcare providers are struggling to balance patient volumes with staffing shortages, resulting in shortened appointment times and frustrated patients.

WORK LIFE: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TRAINING — DO YOU NEED IT?
Following the pandemic & the adopted hybrid work arrangements, companies have noticed a shift in etiquette standards, which has led to an increased demand for professional conduct training. The president of the Protocol School of Washington, Pamela Eyring, advises organizations to include etiquette training in onboarding processes and stresses the need for leaders to model professional behavior. It’s a noted trend for younger bosses to be more lenient and allow their employees to “get away” with a bit. Gen Z has quite the desire for authenticity in the workplace, but according to professionals, also should adapt to their organization's culture (while maintaining their individuality).

BUSINESS: NORDSTROM FAMILY BIDS TO TAKE THE COMPANY PRIVATE
The founding family of Nordstrom has made a $3.8 billion bid to take the struggling department store chain private. They offered $23 per share which is their second attempt to revitalize the company away from public scrutiny, after a failed $50 per share bid in 2018. Nordstrom has faced challenges due to changing consumer habits and increased competition from online retailers. There has been a trend of department stores going private to avoid the pressures of public markets and allow for longer-term strategic decisions. Hopefully, after going private, Nordstrom can make some drastic changes to regain growth.

The Way I Love You is that love letter you don’t want to write, but to sing at the top of your lungs. It’s a heartfelt melody thats making it to a lot of folks’ wedding playlist!

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Long gone are the days where fitness equipment is boring and only stays in the gym. Bala creates fitness equipment that is not only beautiful but also functional — take it with you on walks, while getting grocery, or around the house. From weight bangles to mats and pilates balls, and much more. The bala bangles come in 1 lb, 2 lb, and 3 lbs.

Creative project manager, HOUSE OF APEX (remote): Your role is to bring order to creativity, turning ambitious ideas into actionable plans and successful outcomes. Deliverables can vary from business/marketing collateral, high-level branding projects, animation, and web/product.

Corporate partnerships manager, THE TREVOR PROJECT (remote): You will help drive word-of-mouth awareness and visibility through unique, creative, and strategic events and activations in the US & Canada. Leaning on your knowledge of what’s relevant and keeping a pulse on cultural trends, you should deliver on-the-ground experiences that put Bumble at the center of dating culture in local cities.

Growth marketing - consumer, FITMATE COACH (hybrid, Menlo Park, CA): your responsibilities include managing paid channels (google, Apple Ads and eventually Meta), optimizing funnel conversion (web signups and app installs), managing social media channels, and leading other user acquisition and brand initiatives such as email marketing.

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ON CLAIMING YOUR POWER: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? — Marianne Williamson

It’s important to recognize and embrace your inherent power. Challenging the notion that we should shrink from our own potential is a difficult journey to embark on, but quite the destination! Our greatest limitation is often our fear of our own capabilities, rather than any external obstacles.

JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

EAT: If you’re in Jackson Hole, the Persephone Bakery is a must for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. You can also grab lunch at the Palate which is next to the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Head to The Grill located in the Amangani hotel for a posh breakfast, lunch or dinner.

STAY: For a luxurious stay check out the Four Seasons or The Cloudveil. There is also the Virginain Lodge if you want a cabin-like feel. Gravity Haus is another option located close to the Mountain Resort.

DO: Jackson Hole is beautiful year-round and during fall, there are less crowds. Yellowstone National Park is closely as well as Grand Teton National Park. You can also head to a wildlife safari or go snowmobiling and dog sledding during the winter months. A popular (less physical) activity is riding the tram.