Mike Younes

• 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 clients privately (from content creation & prospecting to mentorship)
• 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 organically
• 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 organically
• 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
• 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 from scratch
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 consistently on the topics of 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 • 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 • 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵
• 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺
• 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 & 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝟳 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 (Download them free in my bio's link)
• Gained writing, networking, marketing, mentorship, social media & listening skills
• Built profound relationships that began on social media
• Gave group seminars

Founder (Mentorship, Personal Growth)

Sequel

• 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗼-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 in KSA ('22)
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟱𝟬+ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 on the Front Office, Risk & Back Office streams ('22)
• 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 in KSA ('21)
• 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟳𝟬+ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 to improve a client's MX.3 business as part of the Front Office team ('20-'21)
• 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬+ 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 internally and externally on interest rate derivatives, commodities, forex derivatives & MX.3 Front Office modules
• Gained in-depth knowledge of the capital markets, money markets, forex markets, fixed income markets, stock markets, commodity markets industries & products
• Gained a good understanding of the xVA/PFE module
• Gained a good understanding of the End-of-Day process

Murex Front Office & Risk Techno-Functional Consultant (Financial Tech, Capital Markets)

Exclusive Management

• 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟱+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝟱𝟬-𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 as part of a fierce sales team
• 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 through referrals
• Built relationships with clients & assisted on post-sale services
• Learned influence, marketing, leads generation, value pitching, client satisfaction, post-sales follow-up, rejections, objections handling & sales life-cycle

Telesales Consultant (Hospitality, Tourism)

BankerWay SARL

• 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 for a Lebanese bank's T24 core banking platform

T24 Technical Consultant (Financial Tech, Core Banking)

Astrophysics Inc

• 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 & 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬+ 𝗫-𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 & walkthrough metal detectors 
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝘀) across EMEA & Africa
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟴𝟬+ 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 via email, phone calls & on-site visits
• Gained knowledge on the safety & security of 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 on how to apply excellent threat prevention standards

Service Field Engineer (Tech, Security)

UNDP

• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 from the 300 largest solar institutions in the Lebanese market
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗣'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 '𝟭𝟳
• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 design & clientele (factories, malls, large infrastructures) in Lebanon
• Shadowed on-site projects

Solar Engineering Intern (Tech, Solar Energy)

Rinov8 Group

• 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (celebrations, after-graduations, public & private commercial parties, venue held events & gatherings)
• Learned management, marketing, public relations, décor, entertainment, delegation, working in a team towards a specific goal & finding solutions in a crisis

Event Manager (Hospitality, Event Management)

American University of Beirut

• 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗺𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬𝟬/𝟭𝟬𝟬 in the final exam of the class "Introduction to Electric Circuits" after a total of 5 hours of private lessons
• 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗨𝗕 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 for programming, math & engineering exams
• Learned teaching, guiding, explaining clearly, preparing well & patience

University Private Tutor (Education, Tutoring)

Siemens

• 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 in XML & JSON coding languages
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 to filter through power stations, contributing to Siemens Power 5's search engine

Programming Intern (Tech, Software)

MobiMind

• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 for the 2014 Fifa World Cup using Adobe Premiere
• 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 to Mobimind's app with thousands of subscribers in the GCC

Video Content Creator (Media, Entertainment)

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝕚𝘁𝕚𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲🌎𝗽𝗹𝗲 ❤️

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• Fit
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• Runner
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• Life Coach
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• Sports Expert
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• Karate Black Belt
• First Aid Certified
• Scuba & Free Diver
• Business Strategist
• Food Knowledgeable
• Rope Jump Freestyler 
• Fasted 7 Days on Food
• Social Media Strategist
• Hiked a Mountain 33 times
• Inspirational Public Speaker
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Empowerment Expert (Personal Development, Coaching)

• 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬+ 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
• 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 organically in 1 year ('23).
• 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 organically in 1 year ('23). 
• 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱.
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 consistently on the 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲/𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀/𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.
• Built a personal website.
• Gained writing, marketing and persuasive skills.
• Built real relationships that started on LinkedIn.

Kevin Box🚀

Function4

Manager - Manage Print Services

Award winning Director for Function4 with over 15 years of experience helping customers save time, money, and becoming more sustainable with their printers and copiers.

2x Presidents Cub Winner:

🏆 2021
🏆 2022
🏆MPSA Leadership Award (Managed Print Services Association)

#printmanagement #managed Print Services #leadership #servantleader

Director - Managed Print Services

Fuel Your Growth 2.0

Social Media Growth Consultancy - I help founders 10x their LinkedIn Growth through my community, Ignite. Link in my featured section. 

Leadership and Personal Growth Newsletter. Link in my featured section as well.

#LinkedIngrowth # Socialmedia #leadership #personalgrowth

Founder

Ricoh USA, Inc.

As an award-winning business consultant, I specialize in putting clients first and addressing their unique challenges and needs. With a proven track record of increasing operational efficiency and improving ROI, I help make the complex simple while delivering excellence in customer service. I take pride in each client relationship and always prioritize their interests. Let's work together to achieve your business goals!

🏆 Bull Award - 196% of Quota - 2011
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2014 - 250+% of Quota
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2015 - 180+% of Quota
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2017 - 178+% of Quota

Major Account Executive

Pinnacle Financial Strategies

Outside Sales (Banking Software) - Managed the Western United States - Leadership, Sales, Technology, SaaS & Marketing.

Senior Account Executive

The Slayter Companies

The Slayter Companies specializes in recycling Grade 11 corrugated cardboard & plastics for companies in the retail and manufacturing sectors. My primary duties included managing the sales staff with the objective of increasing sales by more than 150 tons a month.  I was also tasked with creating customer service and marketing standards for all of The Slayter Companies and its subsidiaries. Finally, I  developed a Marketing Plan and and strategic structure to improve brand awareness and Corporate image. 

198% of quota 2008

Chief Marketing Officer

Bank of America

Countrywide Home Loans - A Division of Bank of America

Sales Manager

Merrill Lynch

Helped clients manage their retirement portfolios. Professional Licenses - Series 7, 63, 65, Group I & IV Insurance licenses. 2001 Graduate of the Merrill Lynch Professional Development Program.

Financial Advisor

Chase

Managed Select Relationships with a primary focus of increasing wallet share with my core clientele.

Relastionship Manager - Bank Officer

Army National Guard

Specialist E-4
Time Service Ribbon
National Defense Ribbon
Humanitarian Medal
La. Meritorious Service Medal
Airborne - Basic Parachutist Badge
Expert Rifleman 
Basic Combat Training - Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, 1992
Quartermaster School - Ft. Lee, VA., 1992 
Airborne School - Ft. Benning, GA., 1993

Logistics Specialist

Tower Loan

Completed the Management Training Program

Assistant Manager

Passionate about Personal Growth🔥Leadership | LinkedIn Top Voice | LinkedIn Creator Growth – ChatGPT Enthusiast⚡️Director of MPS + LinkedIn Engagement | Regis MBA

Most creators post without purpose—and wonder why nobody cares.

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Director - MPS - Social Media Engagement - ChatGPT SME

Managed Print Services Specialist, Printers and copiers subject matter expert, leadership, sales, marketing, technology, ChatGPT Specialist, blogger, technical writing. 

Your boss will impact your mental health more than your therapist.


And no one warns you about that before your first job offer.

A 2023 study by the Workforce Institute found that 69% of employees say their manager has more impact on their mental health than their doctor or therapist. 

Let that sink in. 😯 

If you love your job but your boss is destroying your sanity, here’s how to protect yourself:

1/ Micromanagement
↳ Set boundaries. Request role clarity and define expectations on your terms.

2/ Blame-Shifting
↳ Document everything. Facts beat gaslighting.

3/ Dismissive Communication
↳ Push back. Ask directly for feedback and challenge vague criticism.

4/ Unrealistic Expectations
↳ Negotiate early. Define what’s possible—and what isn’t.

5/ Lack of Appreciation
↳ Celebrate yourself. Share wins with people who value you.

6/ Playing Favorites
↳ Expand your network. Build relationships with neutral mentors.

7/ Inconsistent Feedback
↳ Ask for specifics. Don’t settle for “just do better.”

8/ Mood Swings
↳ Stay grounded. Don’t absorb their chaos—master your own calm.

9/ Undermining Confidence
↳ Zoom out. Focus on your strengths and build external validation.

10/ Discouraging Growth
↳ Take the wheel. Invest in skills and opportunities they won’t give you.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not crazy. You’re just under poor leadership.

What’s one toxic behavior you’ve had to unlearn from a boss?

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When praying for that job, also pray for a work environment that won't lead to depression, burnout, and regret.

Most people pray for the position.

Few pray for the culture that shapes it.

That’s how careers get destroyed from the inside.

"You cannot burn out until you catch on fire." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

A toxic workplace doesn’t just drain your day—it reshapes your mindset.

⚡ Your passion.
⚡ Your drive.
⚡ Your well-being.

When organizations put profits over people, they eventually lose both.

Yet many stay—not out of fulfillment, but familiarity.

Why people stay stuck:

 • Fear of change
 • Misplaced loyalty
 • Comfortable routine
 • Financial pressure
 • Benefits
 • False stability
 • Known discomfort

But here’s the truth:
No one protects your mental health but you.

10 ways to stop sacrificing yourself:

1/ Establish clear boundaries
→ Guard your energy with intention.

2/ Prioritize self-care
→ Treat your health like your most valuable asset.

3/ Stay present
→ Today is the only space you control.

4/ Delegate what drains you
→ If it exhausts you, it dictates you.

5/ Build in recovery time
→ Rest fuels performance.

6/ Set small, steady milestones
→ Progress creates momentum.

7/ Invest in trusted relationships
→ Healthy voices quiet toxic ones.

8/ Keep learning
→ Growth keeps your spirit engaged.

9/ Shape your workspace
→ Your environment influences your energy.

10/ Reach out for support
→ Asking for help is strength.

What’s one practice that protects your peace?

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Real leadership isn’t about being in control. It’s about being worth following.


The leadership move that feels wrong but works every time:

Give away your power. ⚡ 

It would've saved me years of confusion—and a few great employees.

Because people don't leave companies. They leave the way you make them feel.

Gallup's research backs it up: poor management is the #1 reason people quit.

Not salary. Not perks. Not titles.

Here's what changed everything for me:

10 uncommon leadership moves that build real trust, loyalty, and influence:

1/ Give Away Ownership of Ideas
↳ Let others take full credit. It builds confidence and sparks innovation.

2/ Send Unexpected Notes of Praise
↳ These moments linger longer than any formal award.

3/ Protect People Publicly
↳ Own the blame in public. Coach in private. Trust multiplies.

4/ Ask About Their Future, Not Just Performance
↳ "What's your dream role?" might be the most powerful 1:1 question.

5/ Let Them Teach
↳ Give them the mic. Confidence grows when they're trusted to lead.

6/ Create Personalized Growth Plans
↳ Cookie-cutter paths kill motivation. Tailor the roadmap.

7/ Acknowledge Emotional Labor
↳ Say, "I know how much effort this took." It matters more than you think.

8/ Celebrate Their Off-the-Clock Wins 
↳ Career isn't everything. Show them you see the whole person.

9/ Delegate Authority, Not Just Tasks
↳ Don't just assign work—grant decision power. That's leadership.

10/ Be the First to Admit You're Wrong
↳ Humility is strength. And it's contagious.

What kind of leader will they remember you as?

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The hardest battles are fought alone — and that's exactly where champions are made.

Nobody claps for discipline. Nobody cheers for consistency. But one day, they will notice.

Show up every day to fix your life.

✅ Do it alone!
✅ Do it broke!
✅ Do it tired!
✅ Do it scared!
✅ Just do it!

Success is built in silence, long before the applause. Everyone wants recognition. Few are willing to work when no one's watching.

The truth? The results you crave are forged in lonely, unglamorous hours.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." -- Aristotle

Here are 10 principles for building success before anyone notices:

1/ Master the boring.
↳ Success isn't sexy. It's built on repetition, not fireworks.

2/ Create before you consume.
↳ Stop scrolling, start producing. Makers win, watchers fade.

3/ Protect your mornings.
↳ Your first 90 minutes shape the rest of the day. Guard them ruthlessly.

4/ Track invisible progress.
↳ Small wins compound. Measure what nobody else sees.

5/ Work in "deep focus" blocks.
↳ 2-3 uninterrupted hours of intensity beats 10 scattered ones.

6/ Say no more often.
↳ Every yes to noise is a no to mastery.

7/ Do it tired, scared, or unsure.
↳ Discipline doesn't care how you feel.

8/ Build skill, not status.
↳ Recognition comes when your craft is undeniable.

9/ Seek feedback, not applause.
↳ Growth hides in honest critique.

10/ Trust the lag.
↳ Results take time. Silence now means impact later.

Are you willing to stay invisible until your work is undeniable?

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The fastest way to kill your career? Work for the wrong boss!


Most people wait years to realize this—by then, it’s already cost them their confidence, momentum, and growth.

The fastest way to accelerate it? 

Work for someone who brings out your best, every single day.

Gallup found that 70% of the variance in team engagement is directly tied to the manager.

That's more than a stat, It’s a warning sign.

Use these10 signs to know if you’re working for a great leader. 

1/ They Listen—Really Listen
↳ You’re not just heard. You’re understood.

2/ They Respect Boundaries
↳ Your time is protected, not penalized.

3/ They Appreciate the Work
↳ Recognition isn’t rare—it’s routine.

4/ They Invest in Your Growth
↳ Feedback, training, and stretch roles are part of the culture.

5/ They’re Transparent
↳ You’re never guessing where you stand.

6/ They Play to Your Strengths
↳ Your talents don’t go unnoticed—they’re leveraged.

7/ They Show Up in Hard Times
↳ You feel supported, not sidelined.


8/ They Build a Safe Culture
↳ Respect isn’t optional—it’s the norm.

9/ They Care About Your Well-being
↳ Stress isn’t ignored—it’s addressed.

10/ They Lead by Example
↳ Integrity isn’t preached—it’s practiced.

Which of these do you experience most—and which are missing?

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Your KPIs are killing your company. Here's what board members track instead.


Stop Acting Like a Boss. Start Thinking Like a Board Member.

Your team needs leadership. Your business needs stewardship.

Most execs are stuck managing KPIs. Board members are obsessed with future value.

"The job of a board isn’t to predict the future. It’s to ensure the company survives it." — Ben Horowitz

If you want to earn a seat at the table, start asking better questions.

Here are 10 questions board members obsess over that most bosses never even ask:

10 questions board members obsess over that most bosses never even ask:

1/ Is our mission still relevant in this market? 
↳ Mid-levels execute strategy. Board members question its purpose.

2/ What systemic risk are we blind to right now? 
↳ If you're only watching competitors, you're missing the landmines.

3/ What’s our burn rate for innovation? 
↳ You track revenue. A board tracks stagnation.

4/ Which key person could we lose tomorrow—and how would we survive it? 
↳ Succession isn't a plan. It's a lifeline.

5/ How are we protecting the brand when no one's watching? 
↳ Compliance won't save you. Culture will.

6/ What would destroy trust with our customers overnight? 
↳ Revenue follows relevance. Relevance follows trust.

7/ Are we too reliant on a single revenue stream? 
↳ If one domino falls, how many follow?

8/ What would this company look like with zero bureaucracy? 
↳ You manage the machine. The board asks if it's worth keeping.

9/ How are we building moats, not just walls? 
↳ Protection is temporary. Advantage compounds.

10/ If we keep doing what we’re doing, will we still be alive in 5 years? 
↳ The future doesn't care about your current success.

Bosses protect performance. Board members shape legacy.

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The smartest way to beat a toxic personality?
Starve their ego. Don’t react. Don’t explain. Don’t engage.


The more you play, the more power they gain.
But the moment you stop feeding their need for control—you win.

A Harvard Business Review study confirms:
Disengaging from toxic dynamics not only protects your mental health—it dissolves their influence.

Here’s how to outmaneuver 10 toxic personalities without losing your cool:

1/ The Underminer
↳ Backhanded compliments, subtle digs.
Strategy: Stay factual. Let truth expose their games.

2/ The Narcissist
↳ It’s always about them.
Strategy: Stop chasing their approval. Anchor to your values.

3/ The Victim
↳ Drama magnet. Zero ownership.
Strategy: Push toward solutions. Empathize—don’t enable.

4/ The Gossip
↳ Half-truth dealer.
Strategy: Don’t react. Don’t respond. Silence kills momentum.

5/ The Credit Stealer
↳ Vanishes during losses. Shines during your wins.
Strategy: Document everything. Speak up—calmly and publicly.

6/ The Bulldozer
↳ Interrupts, dominates, steamrolls.
Strategy: Set firm boundaries. Reclaim space with clarity.

7/ The Passive-Aggressive
↳ Sarcasm, delay, indirect hits.
Strategy: Bring behavior into light. Ask direct questions.

8/ The Gatekeeper
↳ Hoards info to stay relevant.
Strategy: Build cross-team ties. Never rely on one channel.

9/ The Martyr
↳ Guilt trips masked as hard work.
Strategy: Define roles in writing. Don’t reward the drama.

10/ The Know-It-All
↳ Rejects feedback. Blocks innovation.
Strategy: Ask what they can’t deflect. Let ego do the unraveling.

Which of these personalities have you faced—and how did you outfox them?

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Great leaders build cultures. Good leaders build products. Poor leaders build chaos—and blame their teams for it.

Want to rise beyond management?

Think like a C-Level.

Here’s how they think differently:

1/ They think in outcomes
↳ Not tasks, not effort—impact.

2/ They ask what moves the company
↳ Not just what’s assigned.

3/ They speak in clarity, not comfort
↳ Hard truth over easy consensus.

4/ They define success
↳ Then hold people to it.

5/ They translate vision into targets
↳ Everyone knows the mission and the metric.

6/ They challenge bad ideas
↳ Even from senior voices.

7/ They take full ownership
↳ Results, risks, culture—it’s all on them.

8/ They simplify complexity
↳ Strategy over chaos.

9/ They multiply good people
↳ Great teams don’t happen by accident.

10/ They protect standards
↳ Culture decays when excellence isn’t enforced.

What would you add to this list?

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Your manager has more impact on your mental health than your therapist.


The wrong leader will drain your confidence, energy, and drive.

The right one will elevate all three.

According to DDI, employees with leaders who truly care are 3x more likely to be engaged.

The biggest difference?

It’s how they communicate.

Here’s how great leaders speak versus toxic bosses:

1/ Ownership
↳ Poor Boss: “Figure it out. Not my problem.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s work through this together.”

2/ Collaboration
↳ Poor Boss: “Do what I say. No questions.”
↳ Great Leader: “I value your input. Let’s discuss.”

3/ Support
↳ Poor Boss: “That’s a you problem, not a me problem.”
↳ Great Leader: “How can I support you?”

4/ Time Crunch
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t have time for this.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s prioritize and find a solution.”

5/ Appreciation
↳ Poor Boss: “You’re lucky to have a job.”
↳ Great Leader: “I appreciate your contributions.”

6/ Problem-Solving
↳ Poor Boss: “Fix it, or I’ll find someone who can.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s troubleshoot this together.”

7/ Empathy
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t care how you feel.”
↳ Great Leader: “Your well-being matters to me.”

8/ Accountability
↳ Poor Boss: “That’s not my fault. It’s yours.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s take ownership and learn from this.”

9/ Recognition
↳ Poor Boss: “You should just be grateful.”
↳ Great Leader: “I want you to feel valued here.”

10/ Innovation
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t pay you to think.”
↳ Great Leader: “Your ideas are valuable.”

What would you add to this list?

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As a leader, you have two ears for a reason. You should listen twice more than you speak.


Harvard Business Review found that 74% of employees report feeling unheard at work (Salesforce Research).

Poor listening doesn't hurt morale only - it costs companies an average of $37 billion annually in lost productivity and turnover.

But here's the opportunity: Listening is the skill that unlocks insights, builds trust, and fosters exponential growth throughout your organization.

Here are 10 principles to master the art of listening as a leader:

1. Be Present
→ Remove distractions. Focus fully on the person in front of you.

2. Ask Open Questions
→ Use "How" or "What" to spark deeper conversations.

3. Embrace Pauses
→ Silence allows others to think and share more meaningfully.

4. Listen to Understand
→ Don't plan your response—absorb their perspective fully.

5. Validate Their View
→ Acknowledge their input with phrases like "That makes sense."

6. Take Notes
→ Jot down key points to show you value their input.

7. Notice Nonverbal Cues
→ Tone, expressions, and posture often reveal more than words.

8. Follow Up
→ Act on what you hear and revisit important topics.

9. Stay Curious
→ Enter every conversation ready to learn.

10. Create Safety
→ Foster an environment where people feel heard and respected.

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“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.”
 – John F. Kennedy


Strength isn’t found in comfort.
It’s forged in challenge, discipline, and decision.

You don’t get stronger by wishing life were easier—
You get stronger by choosing to rise anyway.

Study these 10 principles to be a stronger human:

1/ Do the hard thing first
↳ Strength is built when you stop negotiating with discomfort.

2/ Set standards—then stick to them
↳ You don’t rise to your goals. You fall to your systems.

3/ Say what needs to be said
↳ Silence might keep the peace—but it won’t build your spine.

4/ Train your body
↳ Physical strength reinforces mental toughness. Sweat is strategy.

5/ Own your mistakes
↳ Strength isn't pretending you're perfect. It's taking full responsibility.

6/ Delay gratification
↳ Weak people chase now. Strong people invest in later.

7/ Keep promises to yourself
↳ Confidence comes from self-trust. Build it with consistency.

8/ Seek discomfort daily
↳ Your edge lives just beyond convenience.

9/ Stand up for others
↳ Strength isn’t loud. It’s quietly doing what’s right—even when it’s costly.

10/ Lead yourself first
↳ You can’t lead a team, a business, or a family—until you lead your habits.

Don’t chase easy.
Chase growth.
That’s where the real strength lives.


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