At the recent Italian Tech Week, Jeff Bezos shared timeless lessons that every leader, inventor, and investor should pay attention to: 1. Hire for your weaknesses. Bezos intentionally brought in senior executives as “tutors”, a reminder that the best leaders learn from people who know more...
I’m excited to share some news I’ve been working on behind the scenes: my next book on public speaking and presentation skills is almost here. If you’ve been following my work, you know I believe that public speaking isn’t just about giving talks. It’s about leading,...
When most people think about entrepreneurship, they picture starting from scratch — building an idea into a business through sheer grit and creativity. But that’s not the only way. In fact, there’s another path to entrepreneurship that’s often overlooked yet can be more strategic, less...
Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining Your Ethiopian Professionals Network (YEP) for an engaging and eye-opening session: From Diaspora Dreams to U.S. Business Ownership. The conversation was filled with energy, practical insights, and meaningful discussions that matter deeply for aspiring and established Ethiopian entrepreneurs in...
...Every interviewee faces questions they’d rather not answer. Maybe it’s too personal, off-topic, or simply not where they want the spotlight to shine. Inexperienced guests often stumble here, sometimes blurting out: “I don’t want to answer that!” Not only does this create an awkward moment,...
