Leadership through history, human behaviour, and hard miles
Managing change in an organization is one of the hardest things to do. While we often get the basics right—like communicating a vision, setting milestones, and tracking progress—we also tend to miss a few crucial elements. First, even scientific revolutions only happen when paradigms shift. Culture—or prevailing paradigms—ultimately determine what can change and what won’t.
Geopolitics is endlessly fascinating. Some countries have flourished for a long time, while others have faltered. Some have enjoyed periods of growth only to later decline. Many have tried to explain these patterns through geography, history, culture, education, or access to resources. Economists Daron Acemoglu of MIT and James Robinson of Harvard explored these questions
How does one transition from an ordinary individual to a leader? There are many paths. Some rise through excellence in their field, demonstrating exceptional qualities and earning the respect of those around them—like military heroes or politicians who gradually assume leadership through their work. However, another path to leadership exists. Some individuals achieve prominence in
If leadership is about showing the way, then Socrates was the ultimate master of the art. In his time, the world was only vaguely understood, and his primary guides were perhaps the great Greek works, such as The Odyssey and the tragedies of Euripides. There was no media to amplify his message, yet he managed