Leadership

I am currently reading ‘Team of Rivals’, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and three men who served with him in his cabinet while he was president. One of the things that is very unsettling in history is death. There was so much death. I had never particularly thought about modern medical advances, but while reading this book, I cannot help but feel grateful for our science. – Lincoln believed that economic development was crucial in giving every American an equal and fair chance in life. He saw the ability of democracy to improve the lives of people by removing artificial barriers and opening paths for everyone to pursue their goals. For him, a true democracy would be a meritocracy, where people from lower ranks could rise based on their natural abilities and hard work. ...

A few months ago, in 2022, I was browsing books in a store when one caught my attention. I was flipping through it and found an interesting article about Design Thinking by Indra Nooyi. She explained how design is essential to the product. I hadn’t considered it much before, so I was fascinated by the concept. In 2012, she hired PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, to bring design to the core of their business. She explained how design is critical in every crucial decision they make. ...

What makes introverts great leaders? What do they do differently? I am an introvert. Not a shy type. I am not comfortable with small talk, but I enjoy deep discussions with great personalities. I never asked anyone, but I get this feeling that I scare people whenever I talk to them, a good scare (if that exists). Anyway, on a quest to understand myself, I found a magnificent treasure. I will try to show a small but important part of that in this article, Introversion in leaders. ...