John Mattone, Bestselling Author and the World’s #1 Executive Coach
SANFORD, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 20, 2024 / John Mattone has been selected as the World’s #1 Executive Coach and Coaching Authority for the fifth time in the past six years by the research organization Globalgurus.org. Dr. Peter Chee was #2 and Tony Robbins was #3. As a bestselling author and globally renowned coach, speaker, and educator, John Mattone will be honored at the 2024 Annual Gala in Bali by Global Gurus.
John Mattone – World’s #1 Executive Coach John Mattone has been selected as the World’s #1 Executive Coach and Coaching Authority for the fifth time in the past six years
As a reputable research organization, Global Gurus first honored Mattone in July 2019 at the Annual Gala in Toronto. While inclusion in the Global Gurus Top 30 Global Coaches is an honor in itself, being distinguished as the world’s best professional executive coach for three consecutive years, and five out of the past six years, is a very special honor. This selection is based on professional accomplishments, contributions to the field of coaching, leadership, research, peer respect, and pioneering thought leadership.
John Mattone is the founder of one of the world’s leading coaching and leadership development firms, John Mattone Global (JMG). JMG is also an industry-leading coach certification company that provides ICF-approved and accredited certification programs to coaches and leaders through its trademarked and licensed brand, Intelligent Leadership. John Mattone Partners, Inc. (JMP) owns an industry-leading 15 registered IP trademarks awarded by the USPTO.
John Mattone is the pioneer of Intelligent Leadership (IL), a transformative, results-oriented leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates, and polishes an individual’s heart, mind, and soul in support of creating exceptional leadership and cultural capability in an organization. The IL "movement" began in 2010. Since then, John Mattone’s IL coaching system has transformed the lives of nearly one million people and impacted the success of thousands of organizations from every corner of the globe – 55 countries to date.
Since 2017, John Mattone has personally coached and mentored over 750 global executive coaches and 45 of the world’s top CEO’s and government leaders. John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.
John is the author of 10 books, including five best-sellers: Talent Leadership (2012), Intelligent Leadership (2013), Cultural Transformations (2016), The Intelligent Leader (2019), and The Executive Coach’s Handbook (2022).
John has a Bachelor of Science in Management & Organizational Behavior as well as a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board (College of Sciences) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Hult International School of Business.
John Mattone and his family are paying it forward through two scholarships at the University of Central Florida: The John Mattone Endowed Graduate Scholarship Fund for Executive Coaching and Leadership (for Graduate students in Industrial/Organizational Psychology) and The Mattone Family Endowed Scholarship for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
About John Mattone
John Mattone is a bestselling author, the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership and one of the world’s most in-demand CEO coaches and leadership speakers. He is the founder of John Mattone Global, one of the world’s leading executive coaching firms.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 20, 2024 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh(Pacho) of Jaipur, India, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
Sawai Padmanabh Singh is a member of the Royal Family of Jaipur and is the current Maharaja of Jaipur. A professional polo player, Singh has played for and captained the Indian National Team and has participated in tournaments across Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and more.
Pacho’s passion and enthusiasm for the sport of polo has helped popularize it beyond the field, and today the tournaments in Jaipur draw visitors from around the world. With the royal patronage of the Rajasthan Polo Club, Singh continues to further the cause of supporting this unique and historic sport.
"It’s an honor to be selected as Global Brand Ambassador for U.S. Polo Assn., a brand that is so popular and respected in my home country of India and so authentic to the sport of polo," said His Highness, Padmanabh Singh, Maharaja of Jaipur. "I look forward to representing the brand with great enthusiasm at sporting and fashion events and on social media for fans and consumers around the world!"
The Role of a U.S. Polo Assn. Global Brand Ambassador
The scope of Pacho’s role as Global Brand Ambassador is broad and designed to shine the spotlight on talented polo players and the authenticity of the brand around the world. He will be outfitted in U.S. Polo Assn. apparel and performance gear both on and off the field, share his polo-related and other daily activities on social media, participate in sporting and fashion events on behalf of U.S. Polo Assn., as well as engage in media requests for interviews and campaigns.
"U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to welcome Pacho to our outstanding roster of Global Brand Ambassadors," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, which manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "U.S. Polo Assn. is a brand that spans 190 countries, including more than 400 brand stores in India alone, and Pacho is a perfect representative of a global polo player that encompasses what our sport-inspired brand is all about – global, vibrant, authentic, and exciting."
U.S. Polo Assn. will also launch a Capsule Collection of elevated polo shirts, white sports pants, oxfords, and sport-inspired accessories inspired by Pacho that he will promote as a U.S. Polo Assn. Global Brand Ambassador.
His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and the Sport of Polo
His Highness brings to U.S. Polo Assn. his spirit of sportsmanship and distinctive style that he displays both on and off the field.
Pacho is passionate about the sport of polo and has represented India in the sport across the world. He was named Captain of the Indian National Polo Team in 2022. His journey began while he was at school in the U.K., where he joined the prestigious Guards Polo Club and played at different levels in the U.K. He has won almost every major polo tournament in India and was also the youngest player to win the India Open.
He is also working towards promoting polo in Jaipur through various initiatives like high-goal tournaments, Ladies’ Polo, and Junior Polo. He has recently revived the historic Jaipur Polo Team to keep the rich legacy of his family’s contributions to the sport alive. The Jaipur Polo Team was revered as one of the greatest in the world and reigned supreme during its time, winning every major polo tournament including the World Cup in 1957 at Deauville, France.
As patron of the Rajasthan Polo Club, Pacho has instituted various training programs for young sportspersons to enable them to learn riding and polo at very nominal rates, with special programs for girls. It is also thanks to Pacho’s efforts that every polo season now includes low-goal tournaments, Ladies’ Polo, and Out of Hat series for aspiring young players to participate in, encouraging greater participation and inclusivity in a sport perceived by many as elitist. As a result, and unlike any other polo center, Jaipur sees polo fans from many different demographics rush to see and support the game. This is encouraged by His Highness through free access for all games organized at the polo club.
U.S. Polo Assn., an India Power Brand
U.S. Polo Assn.’s popularity in India has only grown with the population, making India prime to be the global brand’s fastest-growing market. The tremendous growth in popularity and ultimately market share is not without effort, which includes a strategy focused on both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce, as well as overall brand marketing through storytelling.
"We are thrilled to have His Highness, the Maharaja of Jaipur, as a Global Brand Ambassador for U.S. Polo Assn., one of the most important brands in India," said Shailesh Chaturvedi, Managing Director and CEO of Arvind Fashions Ltd. "Pacho’s stature, popularity, sportsmanship and passion are all an excellent representation of our global, sport-inspired brand."
"The combination of having His Highness as our Ambassador, alongside our new, iconic Legends Campaign, our exciting India website, as well as our revamped stores – it’s an incredible time for U.S. Polo Assn. consumers to be immersed in our unique brand story in India and around the world," added Chaturvedi.
As one of India’s leading casual wear power brands, the multi-billion-dollar, global, sport-inspired U.S. Polo Assn. brand has launched an exclusive brand-specific website USPoloAssn.in to further enhance digital offerings for customers and provide easier access to its product offerings. Its brick-and-mortar growth is exploding in India as well, with 100 more stores in the coming years.
Currently, the brand’s retail footprint in India is at more than 400 brand stores, and over 2,000 shop-in-shops, across more than 200 cities in India. Globally, the U.S. Polo Assn. brand is in 190 countries and has global retail sales of more than $2.5 billion.
About U.S. Polo Assn.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the country’s oldest sports governing bodies, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through over 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. A recent, multi-year deal with ESPN to broadcast the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., has made the thrilling sport accessible to millions of households globally for the very first time.
U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized around the world with awards for global growth, expansion, licensing, and digital presence. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, particularly in the last five years, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.
About Arvind
Arvind Fashions Ltd., based in Bengaluru, is India’s No. 1 casual and denim player in the country’s retail industry, a lifestyle powerhouse with a strong portfolio of fashion brands catering to consumers across various sub-categories and price points. With a host of renowned brands, both international and indigenous, like U.S. Polo Assn., ARROW, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Flying Machine, Arvind has a presence across lifestyle brands and value fashion. Visit Arvind, USPoloAssn.in, and follow @uspoloassnindia.
Contact Information
Stacey Kovalsky VP Global PR and Communications skovalsky@uspagl.com +001.561.790.8036
Shannon Stilson VP, Sports Marketing & Media sstilson@uspagl.com +001.561.227.6994
Deepansh Bhargava Vice President, Marketing, U.S. Polo Assn. India at Arvind Fashions Limited deepansh.bhargava@arvindbrands.co.in +91 9343897011
Hyris’ molecular diagnostic technology has been adapted to enable real-time surveillance of mosquito vector insecticide resistance, which will aid in malaria control campaigns.
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / February 20, 2024 / Hyris, working with an international team of researchers, has developed a prototype field-deployable surveillance system to detect insecticide-resistant malaria vector mosquitoes in the field without the need for transportation to sophisticated laboratories. The prototype can diagnose a mosquito for insecticide resistance at the field site three or less hours after capture. Current approaches can take up to six months since samples must be collected in remote areas and then transported to centralized laboratories for testing.
Hyris fights malaria Disease vector mosquito
The early and cost-effective detection of mosquito resistance to insecticides is essential for planning and implementing effective malaria control strategies. Mosquito-killing insecticides remain key weapons in preventing malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and other malaria-endemic parts of the world. However, mosquitoes often develop resistance to insecticides, rendering them ineffective in disrupting the spread of the disease.
The newly developed Hyris technology of pre-filled dried cartridges enables running the diagnostic assay by simply adding the mosquito sample to a well already containing all other reagents, simplifying the testing workflow. The stability of the dried reagents enables their storage at room temperature for up to six months thereby not requiring freezers which are lacking at most sample collection sites in the field.
"This new test is deployable right in-field," explains Lorenzo Colombo, CTO and Managing Director at Hyris. "Our technology enables researchers to collect a mosquito sample in the field and conduct the molecular diagnostic assay right there, with real-time acquisition, from a central lab, of insecticide resistance data from the disease-endemic area."
The team is currently exploring the path for nationwide deployment of the mosquito insecticide resistance surveillance system in Cameroon, something that would enable real-time informed decision-making on malaria mosquito control campaigns using the most effective insecticides.
Stefano Lo Priore, Founder and CEO at Hyris, further explains the advantages of this new test: "The necessity of cold chain has always been a critical roadblock for any test distribution in remote areas. This new malaria mosquito insecticide resistance test does not require any cold chain for shipping, making it one hundred percent field-deployable." Lo Priore also highlights how such projects perfectly align with Hyris’ commitment to developing advanced biotech solutions for critical environments. "We work to provide increasingly efficient ways to manage outbreak readiness and health prevention, especially in the most challenging situations."
For more information, feel free to contact a Hyris specialist at info@hyris.net.
Bangkok, Lower Isan Region lower central region and eastern region There will be thunderstorms in some places, while in Bangkok and surrounding areas there will be thunderstorms in 10% of the area. The weather is hot during the day.
Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours Southerly and southeast winds blow over the lower northeastern region. lower central region and eastern region This characteristic causes thunderstorms in some areas. Ask people in upper Thailand to take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions. And be careful of dangers from thunderstorms. Strong wind gusts that may occur during this period are also included.
For the easterly and southeast winds blow over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region and the Andaman Sea. This characteristic causes the southern region to still have thunderstorms in some places. The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are weak. In the Gulf of Thailand, the sea has waves about 1 meter high. In areas
with thunderstorms, waves are more than 1 meter high. In the Andaman Sea, waves are less than 1 meter. Away from the coast and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 1 meter high. Boat sailors in the Gulf of Thailand are requested to and the Andaman Sea, avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Dust in this period: Northern, Northeastern regions and the upper central region has moderate to high levels of dust/smog accumulation. Because the wind that blows over it is weak.
Regional weather forecast
Bangkok-Metropolitan area: Partly cloudy and hot during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area. Lowest temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southern wind speed 10-20 km/hr.
Northern Region: Cool to cold weather with morning fog. and it is hot during the day Lowest temperature 12-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-38 degrees Celsius. The mountain tops are cold to very cold and there is frost in some places. Lowest temperature 4-1
2 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 5-15 km/hr.
Northeastern region: Cool with some fog in the morning. and it is hot during the day There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area with strong wind gusts in some places. Mostly in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom provinces, minimum temperatures are 22-24 degrees Celsius, maximum temperatures are 36-38 degrees Celsius. Cool to cold at mountain tops. Lowest temperature 13-17 degrees Celsius. Southeast wind speed 10-15 km/hr.
Central region: Some fog in the morning. with hot weather during the day Lowest temperature 21-25 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 10-20 km/hr.
Eastern Region: Hot weather during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. The sea has high waves of approximately 1 meter in areas with th
understorms, waves higher than 1 meter.
Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
Minimum temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius, southeast winds 15-30 km. ./hr. The sea has waves about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms the waves are more than 1 meter high.
Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, mostly in Krabi, Trang, and Satun provinces, with hot weather during the day. Lowest temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius, easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter high. Far from the coast and in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 1 meter.
House,, The Cabinet resolved to approve extending the period of visa exemption for tourism for Kazakhstani passport holders until 31 August 2024.
Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet meeting approved the exemption of tourist visas for passport holders. Or a document used in place of a passport for the nationality of ‘Kazakhstan’ in special cases. and is temporary From the original end of February 29, 2024, it was extended to August 31, 2024 after it was found that in 2023 there were more than 172,282 Kazakh tourists traveling to Thailand, considered a record high. With an average cost per trip of 75,080 baht/person/time, it is a group of tourists with potential and high purchasing power.
The Cabinet has also assigned relevant security agencies to monitor and monitor. and evaluate the impact of issuing this announcement of the Ministry of Interior after the 6 month period announced, if it has an impact on national security and interests. Relevant security
agencies can propose to the Cabinet to consider canceling the said announcement.
Government House, Cabinet approves draft ministerial regulations. Allow employers to pay medical expenses from 50,000 baht to 65,000 baht in the case of an employee with a severe head injury. Pay additional medical expenses not exceeding 100,000 baht.
Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet approved Draft ministerial regulations on medical expenses that allow employers to pay medical expenses from the original 50,000 baht to 65,000 baht and amend the nature of severe head injuries. In the case where medical expenses are not paid enough Employers are required to pay medical expenses as much as actually paid as necessary, with an additional amount not exceeding 100,000 baht for suffering serious head injury or illness.
‘Adjusting the medical care rates that employers pay It is an adjustment of medical treatment rates to be in line with the economic situation and increased medical treatment costs. In addition, medical science progress Therefore, it p
rotects employees to receive medical treatment as appropriate for danger or illness,’ Mr. Karom said.
Hanoi: State President Vo Van Thuong offered incense to King An Duong Vuong at the Co Loa special national relic in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh on February 20.
An Duong Vuong, succeeding the era of the nation founders Hung Kings, is credited with establishing Au Lac, an ancient state in Vietnam. His strategic vision and unwavering determination in national construction and defence led him to relocate the nation’s centre from the northern mountainous region to the vast and fertile plains where he established the ancient capital, known today as Co Loa.
Through extraordinary efforts, An Duong Vuong and the people of Au Lac completed the construction of the Co Loa Citadel, featuring a unique spiral three-tiered architectural design, within a remarkably short period.
During the visit, President Thuong planted a tree at the site and toured community centres of residential groups in Dong Anh district and the local culture, information and sport centre.
Earlier in the morning, the leader visited and pre
sented gifts to Phuc Loc kindergarten in Uy No commune. Covering an area of over 8,000 sq.m, it is the first public kindergarten in Dong Anh district oriented toward a high-quality preschool model./.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
In the case where the husband announced he was looking for his wife “Nong Noon”, the husband recently opened his mouth and confessed. Claiming to have accidentally killed Before the body was secretly cremated in a rubber plantation in Prachinburi Province, officials questioned him hard until he admitted it.
From the incident, Mr. Sirichai, age 33, reported to the investigator at Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, that Ms. Chollada or Nong Noon, age 27, his wife, disappeared after a quarrel in the car. Then his wife opened the door, got out of the car and called a taxi. before disappearing and unable to be contacted The incident occurred on the night of February 18th.
Most recently, Pol. Maj. Gen. Prathana Phaenpha, Provincial Police Commander of Nonthaburi Province. Forces were sent to inspect a house in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, which is the home of Nong Noon’s husband, who is missing. A white BMW luxury car was found parked inside the house. Before the police detained the husband
Come to the investigation room, Pak Kret Police Station, for further questioning.
After being questioned for more than an hour, Nong Noon’s husband confessed that he had killed his wife. Using a stone to hit the head After having an argument and returning from a party Before putting the body in a sedan and dumping it at Ban Maab Hiang, Nong Phrong Subdistrict, Si Maha Phot District, Prachinburi Province
Initially, police investigators are in the process of conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of this murder. Until this evening (Feb. 20), the body of the deceased was found burned to conceal the case in a rubber plantation in Si Maha Phot District, Prachinburi Province, with the body having jewelry similar to Ms. Chollada’s bracelet. This is the point where the GPS signal from Ms. Chollada’s phone disappeared.
The investigative team at Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, is investigating heavily. Until this cruel husband opened his mouth and made a preliminary confession. He accidenta
lly assaulted Ms. Chollada until she died before burning her body to conceal the case at the said rubber plantation. Then come back and report it. To cover up the guilt.
Bangkok, Stock Exchange Raise the level of supervision of listed companies in the entire process. To increase the strength of listed companies in terms of financial position and operating results. As well as raising the level of information disclosure to ensure investors receive complete information. And there are signs to warn investors that are more comprehensive. As well as improving the consideration of Backdoor Listing and Resume Trading qualifications to be equivalent to New Listing, gradually effective from March 25, 2024 onwards.
Mr. Phakorn Peetathawatchai, Director and Manager The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) revealed that the Stock Exchange Continuously work with the SEC to study, review and improve various criteria to be appropriate and consistent with the current situation. Latest Stock Exchange The criteria have been improved to enhance the supervision of listed companies in the entire process. Since registration Maintaining status as a listed company as well as revocation To increase the
quality of listed companies along with increasing disclosure of information and warning investors To build confidence and stability in the Thai capital market. After improving the disclosure of the names of securities holders to provide investors with more information. which came into effect on February 19, 2024
This time, the Stock Exchange Criteria have been revised in 4 important matters as follows:
1. Improve the qualifications of companies to be listed on both the SET and mai by increasing the value of profits and shareholders’ equity. To strengthen both the financial position and operating results of the companies that will be listed. Which will come into effect on January 1, 2025 so that companies that will be listed and those involved can prepare to comply with the new criteria. The new criteria will consider factors from the current situation. Size and financial status of companies in Thailand Competing and competing with regional markets and having a supporting market that covers fundraising for c
ompanies of all sizes, including SET, mai, and LiVEx.
The new criteria for companies to be listed on the SET are as follows:
-Profit (Profit) last year from 30 million baht increased to 75 million baht.
Total 2-3 years from the original 50 million baht increased to 125 million baht.
– Financial position (Equity) from the original 300 million baht increased to 800 million baht.
-Paid-up capital from the original 300 million baht was reduced to 100 million baht in order to support companies with little paid-up capital. but has good financial status
-Increase the proportion of free float and the percentage of shares offered for IPO in companies with paid-up more than 50-300 million baht, from 25% to 30% and from 15% to 20%.
The new criteria for companies to be registered with mai are as follows:
-Profit (Profit) last year increased from 10 million baht to 25 million baht.
Total 2-3 years, from previously unspecified, increased to 40 million baht.
– Financial position (Equity) remains unchanged at 50 mi
llion baht.
-Paid-up capital remains unchanged at 50 million baht.
-Increase the proportion of free float and the percentage of shares offered for IPO in companies with paid-up more than 50-300 million baht, from 25% to 30% and from 15% to 20%.
2. Raise the level of warning to investors Effective March 25, 2024, adding reasons to warn investors with the following signs:
2.1 In the case where a listed company is at risk in its financial position Performance financial liquidity In both cases there is no business. There is continuous loss. or default on payments to financial institutions or debt instruments
2.2 In the case where the auditor does not express an opinion on the financial statements
2.3 In the case where a listed company does not meet the specified criteria, such as being a cash company, having an audit committee or free float that does not meet the criteria, or not organizing Opportunity Day as specified.
The warning to investors will be displayed with different symbols according to each eve
nt. This new mark will replace the current C (Caution) mark.
3. Add reasons for delisting in cases where a listed company has not had continuous business for many years. or unable to fix Free Float within the specified period To ensure that listed companies are of suitable quality to be listed companies.
4. Increase intensity in considering the qualifications of companies that are listed indirectly (Backdoor Listing) and in the case of moving back to trading after correcting the grounds for possible delisting (Resume Trading) to be equivalent to new listing (New Listing) in order for the company to be listed. They are of similar quality.
However, these criteria have been passed through listening to opinions from those involved. and has been approved by the SEC. Those interested can see details of the updated criteria at the Stock Exchange’s website. www.set.or.th under the headings “Rules/Supervision” and “Rules – Circular regarding listed securities”.
for molecular testing that is based on a simple portable battery-powered device rather than a heavy laboratory-based benchtop machine.