‘Think before you tweet’ CEOs told after Just Eat spat with Uber

Chief executives are being warned to “think twice before they tweet” after the boss of takeaway company Just Eat Takeaway was told his Twitter spat with Uber threatened to undermine the firm’s reputation.

Jitse Groen this week became the latest in a growing list of chief executives to be rebuked by customers, investors and even regulators over ill-judged tweets.

Cat Rock Capital Management, an activist investor which has a 4.7% stake in Just Eat, highlighted Groen’s Twitter battle with Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi as an example of outbursts that damaged the brand. The investor said Groen’s tweets had partly led to the firm being “deeply undervalued and vulnerable to takeover bids at far below its intrinsic value”.

Earlier this year Groen had a rant at financial analysts on Twitter, claiming that “some can’t even do basic maths”. He tweeted that he was “amazed how bad these analysts have become … … Read more

Jen Du Plessis: Empowering Mortgage Professionals to Achieve Personal and Professional Breakthroughs for Success

Jen believes“You can Live your Legacy while building it and when you work on purpose you can easily play with passion.” Jen is an industry Influencer, Keynote Speaker, Mortgage Lending Expert, Podcast and TV Show host, and #1 Best Selling Author.

Known as America’s Mortgage Mentor, she guides mortgage and real estate sales professionals who feel overwhelmed in their daily routines; resulting in sabotaging their personal lives for the sake of their business, to multiply results in record time – while having the courage to say YES to their personal lives!

With 4 decades in the Mortgage industry, Jen reached the top 200 of nationally ranked originators, was in the top 1% for over 15 years, and she has personally funded over $1 Billion in mortgage loans.

Jen is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as a #1 Amazon best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to … Read more

Margaux Fiori: An Empowering Leader and an Astute Investment Advisor

From taking care of families to taking care of organizations, women have taken huge strides in breaking through the glass ceiling in many industries. Many sectors have witnessed the marks of women. When it comes to the finance sector, there are a number of successful women professionals who are playing key roles in shaping the landscape of the industry. With their exemplary leadership skills and extensive knowledge, they have not only made noteworthy contributions in the finance sector but have also inspired other women to step up. Among those women, who have left an indelible impact on the finance industry, one such woman is Margaux Fiori. Margaux has worked in the investment and financial services industry since 1997. She is the Founder and CEO of Fiori Financial Group and is a registered representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

Margaux has a tactical investment style that includes … Read more

Leanne Myles: An Expert Mortgage Broker Obsessed With the Client Experience

Like every other industry, the mortgage industry is experiencing changes in the use of technology, and evolving to meet client and partner needs. Brokers are searching for the best ways to collaborate with lenders and customers by finding unique opportunities to leverage modern technology.

Although the mortgage lending industry has always been a profession of uncertainties, companies and loan originators are facing a more unprecedented market than ever.

With a compassionate approach, Leanne Myles is changing the face of the mortgage industry. Leanne is a Senior Mortgage Advisor at the Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team. Additionally, she has founded the More than Mortgage Brokers Society as a way for all brokers to work together towards a common fundraising goal.

A source of inspiration

Clinton Wilkins, owner of the Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team and a top producer in the industry, has been a big source of encouragement for Leanne. For the past … Read more