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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Working in the Middle East
I was in my early 30's when my former boss – an American, called me for an offer that changed my life forever.He was offering me a job in the Middle East – Alexandria, Egypt to be precise.I accepted without much thought. I was terrified and excited at the same time.I was going to lead a team of Egyptians –…
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30 Super Easy Ideas to Improve Mental Health
Mental Health is real. And I think it’s one of the most important aspects of our health that need to be taken cared of. Just like we take the time to diet, exercise and eat healthy, taking measures to improve our mental well-being should also be a priority. Your team gravitates towards you for strength and guidance. And while it’s important to attend…
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How to be a Likable Manager – A Guide to Winning at Work Without Too Much Effort
First Published March 10, 2019/ Updated with new content Do you have that one colleague that as soon as that person walks into the room, everyone just gravitates towards him/her?When there is a project, everyone just wants to help her/him out and get the job done?More than charisma, it’s that likability factor that makes people want to work with a…
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How to Bounce Back from an Embarrassing Failure at Work and Use that as Inspiration
Sometimes, when we fail, it can feel like the end of the world. None of us like to be told that we are doing something wrong. None of us like to experience setbacks in our plans. At work, we spend long hours on a project. Sacrifice even our personal lives to get the job done. So, when it our plans do not…
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The Secret in Building a Highly Motivated Team
Building a highly motivated team is not that easy. And if you’re running a team in a fast-paced environment, this is even harder. You’ll have to consider so many factors to even get close. But one thing is for sure, no longer does a one size fits all leadership model really work especially if you want your team to be highly motivated. We…
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How to Deal with Failure in the Workplace
Everybody has a setback every once in a while. This is especially true at work. Project don’t’ go as planned, bad decisions that cost the company money, promotion didn’t happen. At work, there are a lot of these experiences.These setbacks at work are normal. And it doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with you.Nobody is ever a failure.There is always…
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Why Delegating Makes You a Better Boss
First published February 20, 2019. Updated November 11, 2019You probably have realized by now that you can’t do it all.As much as you want to have a long checklist of things to do every day, this will not help you in leading your team effectively.To achieve goals of the organization, your team goals and your personal goals, you need to…
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6 Deadly Behaviors That Will Kill Your Interview
Job hunting is stressful. Not only does it require a lot of will power but the ups and downs of going through the motions of either being called or not is overwhelming. That feeling when you are hoping and praying that you get the call but it’s been days and probably weeks and still there’s radio silence. Yup, that one. That nagging feeling if…
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6 Cute Mugs You Should Get While Quarantined and Working From Home
I love mugs. Like maybe obsessed with it.And I especially have a lot more interest it in lately because my mornings are filled with days waiting for that coffee to brew and I get to have a few meager minutes to myself before I dive into my emails or calls.My mornings are not mundane, let me tell you that. Sometimes,…
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50 Leadership Quotes to Ignite Your Team
First Published: October 12, 2019 Leading a team is a privilege. It is not easy. And has no immediate recipe for success. But it’s the most fulfilling, life-changing and purpose driven gift you’ll ever have in your career. There are so many ways to ignite your team and support their personal development. But I find that sharing quotes with them on a regular basis boosts…
