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Character Matters More in College Admissions
It is graduating season. Congrats on YOUR next big thing! As newly grads are celebrating their big milestones, there is that underlining curiosity about college admission, and the battlefield they are attending during (and throughout) their learning journey. We summarize the core arguments and key insights on this topic, with the central theme as the…
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The ZENtrepreneur’s Advantage
Elite entrepreneurs view triggers very differently than most people. Instead of seeing triggered moments as negative events or disasters, they reframe them as valuable sources of information and opportunities. Here’s how I describe their perspective on triggers: • Data, Not Disasters: Elite entrepreneurs view triggering moments as data, not disasters. When something “pushes their buttons,”…
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Recovery Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Sustainable entrepreneurship isn’t about working more, but about recovering better, shifting the focus from pushing harder followed by catch-up recovery, to consistently and intentionally managing one’s capacity. There are several hidden costs associated with unchecked pressure and being constantly “on the go” in leadership roles: These are described as costs that entrepreneurs pay when they…
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You Are Not Alone: A message for the quiet courage
In Susan Cain’s blog post, “You are not alone: a message to the quietly courageous,” explores themes of quiet resilience and the shared experience of facing daily challenges. Cain introduces the work of novelist Eric Malpass, highlighting a passage from his book “Morning’s at Seven” that resonates with the feeling of dread many people experience about their…
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The Power of Your Authentic Personal Brand
Personal brand is defined as how you show up, the values you lead with, the strengths you embody, and the energy you bring – manifests in various settings where others experience you. It’s about being consistent, intentional, and aligned in how you present yourself in different contexts. Personal branding is considered essential in today’s environment…
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Adversarial Behavior Among Leaders
Anyone can experience adversarial behavior at work, but when adversarial behavior occurs between members of the leadership team, it can have severe consequences. Initially, these behaviors may manifest as attempts to suppress or obstruct an executive’s actions. However, they can escalate to more serious levels resulting in serious personal and professional consequences for the targeted…
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Coaching or Cutting? A Framework for Decision-Making
This deep-dive outlines the CORVETT framework, a tool designed to help leaders make informed and fair decisions regarding struggling employees. Developed by an instructor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, CORVETT provides a structured set of questions to evaluate an employee’s potential for improvement through coaching versus the necessity of termination. The framework emphasizes the…
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Embracing Chaos for Transformative Results
Yuval Noah Harari once said, “In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power.” This will be the basis to close my 3-part chaotic series, and box up 2023 for storage. Thanks to those who messaged me from the first two write-ups and shared a common theme: we need to acknowledge that chaos is…
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Making Sense of Chaos – part 2
We have recently witnessed “chaos in the making” inside the board room all the way to staff lounges and hallways at OpenAI. The speed of the decisions, the number of players in the “decision-making” game, the impact rippled across platforms, and the outcomes of it – all within 72 hours. In part 1, I provided…
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Making Sense of Chaos – part 1
A perfect one-word to describe the year 2023: Chaos. It is a perfectly opposite word that I had in mind when starting the year, which in business context, I can equate its meaning as: unexpected outcome to a planned strategy. Let’s take stock on the happenings around us: the multiple wars that weight on the…