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“It” begins with behavior
“It” begins with behavior
If culture eats strategy for breakfast, then behaviors eat culture for lunch.
Mohammad Anwar
Feb 12, 2021
Toxic transparency
Toxic transparency
The dark side of being an open book
Mohammad Anwar
Feb 1, 2021
Dear leaders, we’re not getting back to normal
Dear leaders, we’re not getting back to normal
As 2020 continues to run its course, and likely careen into 2021, there is solace in one unpleasant, but honest reality: Things are not…
Mohammad Anwar
Jan 22, 2021
An introspective look back at 2020.
An introspective look back at 2020.
What a year. Days felt like weeks, weeks felt like months, and then — seemingly, out of nowhere — it’s December 2020. To say that this…
Mohammad Anwar
Jan 13, 2021
Five reasons leaders should crave feedback
Five reasons leaders should crave feedback
Over the course of our company’s 17 year history, “receiving feedback” evolved from a very negative experience motivated by contempt…
Mohammad Anwar
Dec 10, 2020
Gender bias
Gender bias
Why vulnerability can be so hard
Mohammad Anwar
Dec 1, 2020
Note to modern leaders
Note to modern leaders
Vulnerability matters
Mohammad Anwar
Nov 20, 2020
Leaders vs gatekeepers
Leaders vs gatekeepers
Knowing the difference
Mohammad Anwar
Nov 11, 2020
Servant leadership:
Servant leadership:
Making room for everyone at the table
Mohammad Anwar
Nov 5, 2020
The lesser-known side of leadership: being a student
The lesser-known side of leadership: being a student
I was standing in the checkout line at the grocery store a few months ago. Buying I don’t know what, probably some sugary cereal for my…
Mohammad Anwar
Oct 30, 2020
Leadership is a privilege, but it’s not always a pleasure
Leadership is a privilege, but it’s not always a pleasure
The year 2020 has been exceptional and unexpected.
Mohammad Anwar
Oct 20, 2020
The 2020 CEO Playbook:
The 2020 CEO Playbook:
tackling your meanest opponent yet
Mohammad Anwar
Sep 22, 2020
Empathetic leadership
Empathetic leadership
Empathetic leadership: it’s more than a feeling — it’s about action
Mohammad Anwar
Sep 16, 2020
Humanizing technology: My mission and your responsibility to humanity
Humanizing technology: My mission and your responsibility to humanity
How approaching tech with empathy, forgiveness, and Love for the human condition leads to better business outcomes — and better human…
Mohammad Anwar
Aug 24, 2020
Why your digital transformation failed: You forgot about Love.
Why your digital transformation failed: You forgot about Love.
Tech isn’t at the center of Digital Transformation, people are.
Mohammad Anwar
Aug 11, 2020
Servant leadership is getting a digital transformation.
Servant leadership is getting a digital transformation.
How we are still looking to this leadership model to get us through a global pandemic.
Mohammad Anwar
Jul 14, 2020
My controversial decision to treat love as a business strategy.
My controversial decision to treat love as a business strategy.
The role humanity plays in business, and how Softway is working to bring it back to the workplace — with love.
Mohammad Anwar
Jul 7, 2020
As a Brown CEO, I owe “Black Lives Matter” a thank you.
As a Brown CEO, I owe “Black Lives Matter” a thank you.
As an Asian President and CEO, I have a responsibility to use my power and platform to help dismantle racism.
Mohammad Anwar
Jun 17, 2020
Put meaning back into meetings with this free Q&A web tool
Put meaning back into meetings with this free Q&A web tool
This web tool fosters more engagement, collaboration, and inclusion in meetings—and it’s free to use!
Frank Danna
May 13, 2020
3 ways companies can help work-at-home parents feel supported
3 ways companies can help work-at-home parents feel supported
Setting guidelines that bring clarity to prioritizing family time makes for better morale and more colleague engagement.
Softway
Apr 7, 2020
One thing WFH parents need to stop doing immediately
One thing WFH parents need to stop doing immediately
Working from home and parenting during a pandemic is hard, but it doesn’t have to be.
Frank Danna
Mar 30, 2020
Good benefits don’t equal good culture
Good benefits don’t equal good culture
At some point, company culture became synonymous with employee benefits—that has to change.
Frank Danna
Mar 4, 2020
Do you have the votes?
Do you have the votes?
It’s Super Tuesday in the United States and no matter how you identify politically, the country is inundated with the question: Who is…
Softway
Mar 3, 2020
Love Don’t Come Easy
Love Don’t Come Easy
Love as a successful business strategy
Mohammad Anwar
Feb 14, 2020
Happy Black History Month!
Happy Black History Month!
Black History is U.S. History. It is our shared history. At Softway, we recognize the achievements of African-Americans every day, and it…
Softway
Feb 1, 2020
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