This week, we’re honored to feature Captain Abiy Makonnen Beri, a visionary leader whose journey from the cockpit to the executive boardroom is transforming industries and inspiring global leadership. Captain Abiy is the CEO of JAG-AvDyne, a leading Black-owned aviation maintenance and engineering firm, and CEO...

Most New Leaders Don’t Fail Because They’re Incompetent. They Fail Because They’re Unprepared. It’s a brutal truth: 📊 60% of new managers fail within two years. 📉 Up to 70% of new executives struggle within the first 18 months. Not because they lack ambition or intelligence — but because...

If you’re interested in learning more about the fast-evolving Ethiopian healthcare industry, watch my recent interview with Dr Girma Ababi. (YouTube replay link below). But here’s a quick lesson I wanted to share from behind the scenes: During our session, we faced multiple tech issues —...

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...