Great conversation yesterday with Tirusew Asefa, Ph.D., P.E., BC.WRE, F.ASCE — an incredibly thoughtful and accomplished leader in the water resources and civil engineering space. We dove into some relevant and timely topics, unpacked real-world challenges, and explored practical policy recommendations that could make a...
Many professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs still underestimate the power and effects of soft skills—and it’s costing them more than they realize. I had a great live conversation with the host of Hardcore Soft Skills podcast Yadira (Yadi) Caro on why soft skills are often dismissed, which...
As the year gets underway, something important is happening again - quietly, deliberately, and often out of public view. Some leaders are rushing into January reacting to emails, meetings, and expectations. Others are doing something more intentional. They are working on how they show up, speak,...
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...
