They say we have three options when a big wave, real or metaphorical, is roaring our way: 1) Ride it and face the challenge with courage. 2) Run away, if we’re fast and clever enough to escape it. 3) Dive under the water and let it pass overhead. We all like to think of ourselves […]
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Fitting in doesn’t always mean you belong. Many professionals experience this at some point, stepping into roles where they tick all the boxes yet find themselves questioning if it’s really “their place.” While this is often true for young professionals, it can also affect those with years of experience. Staying in a space where you
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There are two types of people: those who don’t know and stop there, and those who don’t know but trust they’ll figure it out. The second type transforms challenges into opportunities for growth, realizing that not knowing is just the starting point for progress. In a world of uncertainty, conflict, and ambiguity, becoming the person
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It is better to lose with style and integrity, having truly deserved it, than to win without earning it. We’ve all experienced moments when we prepared diligently, worked hard for weeks or months, executed with excellence, did everything right, and still couldn’t achieve a critical mission or target. Meanwhile, others, who did the same or
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Recently I´ve been thinking a lot about the principles “Agree and commit, disagree and commit, or get out of the way.” They emphasize the importance of alignment and action within a team. In a nutshell, it means that regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with a decision, once a course of action is chosen,
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Think luck is just random? I once did too. But then, I stumbled upon the insightful book “Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty” by Dr. James H. Austin. Delving into his dual expertise as a neurologist and Zen practitioner, Austin unveils the nuanced layers of luck, revealing the ‘four types of luck’
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Picture this: as the calendar flips to the next chapter, you stand on the brink of transformation, armed not only with a list of aspirations but also a newfound determination to shed old habits. While we often emphasize what to start in the New Year, there’s an unsung hero in personal growth—what to stop. In
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During my career, I’ve observed many talented and smart people who couldn’t build a successful and fulfilling career. Why? They failed to cultivate the most critical aspect of success: Building trustful relationships with key stakeholders. On the other hand, I’ve had the privilege to work with and observe extraordinary individuals and leaders skilled at establishing
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When we say “leave your ego at the door,” we are referring to the idea that one should check their sense of self-importance at the “door” before entering a situation or conversation. This means letting go of the need to be right, to be in control, or to be recognized for one’s accomplishments. Not easy,
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Most of us have heard about OKRs. Some of you might even apply them in whatever form in your organization. Originally pioneered by Andy Grove at Intel and later brought to the world by John Doerr with his remarkable and trailblazing work at Google. OKRs, short for Objectives and Key Results, is a collaborative and
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