“The Language Advantage,” tackling global opportunities in sales and business
The days when language was optional in business In the not-so-distant past, learning additional languages was often considered a “nice-to-have” skill in business rather than a necessity. In many industries, especially those focused on domestic markets, English (or the local language) was often sufficient to manage most transactions. Large and small corporations could thrive with […]
Hunters vs Gatherers
Walk into almost any typical Monday morning sales meeting, and the contrast is immediately noticeable, long before anyone speaks. There is the energetic, charismatic salesperson who is already talking before the meeting even starts. Impatient and competitive, always chasing the next opportunity. Their calendar is packed with prospecting calls, new meetings, and follow-ups with potential […]
Navigating the awkward promotion you didn’t expect
It happens more often than people admit. You walk into the weekly meeting expecting the usual routine. Same team. Same dynamics. Same everything. Then the announcement comes: a colleague — someone who sat next to you, someone who used to share the same level, frustrations, and even jokes about management — has just been promoted. […]
The World has changed — And we’re the ones struggling to keep up (if you are above 40, this is for you)
I still remember walking my daughter into her preschool for the first time. In my mind, I carried a vivid image from the 80s and 90s: teachers in formal blouses, modest dresses, sensible shoes, and aprons. They bled seriousness—a clear “adult” look, with authority carved into their posture and clothing. No phones in hand. No […]
Too senior to execute, too Junior to decide
Why So Many Capable Professionals Get Stuck in the Most Dangerous Career Zone I would like to take this opportunity to discuss something I frequently observe in the corporate world. Modern organizations are filled with talented and experienced professionals who often feel powerless. They bear responsibility without authority, face pressure without control, and meet expectations […]
Why ignoring AI is a career risk
Let’s be clear: there is currently one major topic dominating the corporate world. The question many leaders face is whether to allow their staff to use AI and, if so, how to ensure their safety in doing so. Should they permit them to use ChatGPT, Gemini, or stick with Copilot? Artificial intelligence has become one […]
Thriving Through Job Transitions
The Different Stages of Transitions In life’s journey, transitions mark significant milestones that shape our path and define our growth. As William Bridges illuminates in his book “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes,” understanding the stages of transitions is essential for successfully navigating through life’s twists and turns. Bridges delineates three fundamental phases inherent in […]
Why Less Is More and Impact Is Everything when presenting a PowerPoint?
I still remember one of the most humiliating moments of my early career. I was a junior manager, eager to prove myself, and I had spent days preparing a presentation for a senior leadership meeting. My slide deck was filled with detailed tables, endless bullet points, and paragraphs explaining every nuance of the project. In […]
The power of non-verbal communication
We’ve all heard a few things about non-verbal communication. For example, more than 50% of what we say (some say more than 60%) is not said with words but with the body or the way (tone) in which we say the message is more important than the words themselves. Non-verbal language does not come from […]
The real currency of a long career
A few weeks ago, I came across an interview with The Undertaker, one of the most iconic WWE professional wrestlers of all time. In the conversation, he criticized the new generation of wrestlers for portraying one character on television and a completely different one on social media. He explained that in his era, wrestlers lived […]