In the recent “Talk on The Beach with AZ” episode, I recounted the epiphany I experienced during my first trip to my native country, Ethiopia, after 13 years, in 2018. And what I have been doing since then...

When you lose badly, the least you can do is reinvent yourself as soon as possible! The 2024 election was a blood bath where the Democratic Party lost all swing states, the Presidency, and both Houses. I’m an INDEPENDENT without affiliation to any party, but I firmly...

Numerous surveys show that many people hate engaging in SERIOUS THINKING. Only a few regularly think critically and strategically. But, even for those few who practice deep thinking, the DAILY PRESSURE of life and work causes many, including executives, to default to tactical thinking. The challenge is...

Today is Polar Bear Day! On this day, let's draw three business and leadership lessons to honor these majestic creations: 1. Patience. Polar Bears are known for patient hunting. They take their time painstakingly and calculate the optimal time to hunt. Leaders and entrepreneurs make the...

Without knowing, many executives and senior leaders dedicate their scarce time, energy, and other resources to tactical thinking and execution… I don't blame them. Daily pressures such as immediate needs, acute problems, emergencies, deadlines, and short-term priorities predispose them to let go of strategic thinking. By the...