Trading approval for impact

Seeking approval is a primal instinct – so deeply wired that we’ll sacrifice authenticity to get it. However, successful scale-ups reveal that teams perform best when leaders care more about impact than being liked. Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry, documented...

Focus: The art of saying ‘No’

The entrepreneurial mind is a bustling marketplace of ideas, opportunities, and tasks. It can be exhilarating, but it can also be paralyzing. The secret to finding focus isn’t in deciding what to do. It’s in choosing what to say no to. As Steve Jobs...

Art in simplicity

We’re drowning in a sea of more. More commitments, more possessions, more information. Yet, we feel less satisfied, less fulfilled, less… everything. Bruce Lee, the martial arts legend, wisely said, “It is not daily increase but daily decrease. Hack...

Life’s formula for success

Aspiring to succeed? Whether in business, a profession, or personal endeavors, a simple formula delivers results across the board. Three elements will get you there: Ambition: The desire and drive to succeed in something you passionately believe in and enjoy. Without...

Blurred lines

We admire and seek confidence in our leaders and ourselves. We’re drawn to those who exude self-belief and navigate challenges with unwavering determination. But when does confidence cross the line into arrogance? The dictionary defines confidence as “a...