Leadership

How Growing Wealth (Really) Works — And What It’s Really About — Thanks Umair :) I have increased income by asking for a little more, cut costs dramatically by being happy with and enjoying what I have, home cooking mostly and buying great clothes at charity shops for a few euros :) All you have mentioned works so far, I just need…

Also: why successful people struggle to find happy and healthy relationships Working as an independent executive coach for over a decade now, over the past years much has changed in how I behave, think, and feel. Although the focus is always on the process of coaching others, taking these daily…

Finding agreement and building trust — Conflict in the workplace is so common it’s become a job interview cliché: “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with [someone on your team | someone on a different team | someone from a different planet].” As a technical program manager, it’s often my job to…

Forging the first operational pillar that will allow your teams to perform with true agility. — We aim to document our most relevant work. We read our documentation avidly. We write clear documentation — We prefer prose over poetry. No fancy lingo. We keep it consistent — Following a unified terminology and nomenclature. We strive to publish with quality — Our best possible writing and grammar. …

How I Became A Global Top 40 Voted CEO The truth is that, despite what is often presented to us, the utopian vision of packing in the 9 to 5 and becoming an immediately successful entrepreneur, is a downright lie. It takes a lot of dedication, commitment, passion, and often…

I finished the book The Confidence Myth by Helene Lerner this morning. 3 reasons why I recommend this book. The book is full of practical advice and experiences of women leaders in positions of power. The anecdotal format makes it engaging and relatable. The Confidence Sparks section at the end of each chapter is amazing. Make sure…

From Good to Great: The Path to Powerful Leadership — Leadership is an essential skill that’s necessary for success in any area of life. Whether you’re leading a team at work, managing a household, or serving in your community, the ability to lead effectively is crucial. …

Why do people of color often struggle to bring their authentic selves to job interviews in white-dominated spaces? What is the “fear tactical,” and how does it affect the mental and emotional well-being of people of color during job interviews? Wondering what strategies can job candidates and employers use to…

A note from Andrew Farnum, CEO of Variant Bio: Variant Bio is what it is today because of Kaja. Her founding vision — including both her compelling scientific thesis and her commitment to more ethical and equitable genomic research — is the reason I, and so many others, joined the…