(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be a photographer. My journey behind the camera started in 2011 in Fresno, CA, when I picked up one of my dad’s old film cameras. I… Read More »How Photography Sharpened My Creative Problem Solving
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) Individuals who are inherently more empathetic tend to be better problem solvers, which makes them more intuitive leaders. Empathy is the ability to comprehend the feelings of others. People who successfully lead with empathy develop an… Read More »Three Benefits of Leading with Empathy
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) One of my favorite get-to-know-you questions is, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” This question is one of the easiest ways to invite people to open up and think big. The responses… Read More »The Importance of Starting
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) It once took me four months to find a pen. Decision-makers are often plagued by decision paralysis, which is the inability to make a decision given the overwhelming number of choices. This is usually coupled with… Read More »The Eisenhower Matrix and Decision Paralysis
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) Following the end of Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency, he embarked on an international tour to Africa and Europe. Perhaps it was to escape the failings of his successor or maybe he needed to keep himself occupied with… Read More »What does it mean to be ‘in the Arena’?
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) You might be surprised to learn that Christian Bale’s preferred mode of transportation is a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. If a Toyota is cool enough for Batman, it’s cool enough for me. Admittedly, I was slow to… Read More »How Toyota Dominates with Kaizen
(JJ Redick’s post, source: X) New Lakers coach JJ Redick dropped a bombshell in his introductory press conference last week, revealing, “I have never coached in the NBA before.” After drawing laughs from the room full of reporters at the… Read More »NBA Coach JJ Redick on Culture
(Austin Reaves and LeBron James, source: NBA on TNT Broadcast) If you’re dealing with imposter syndrome—I’m going to let you in on a secret: most professionals are figuring it out as they go. They channel experience into confidence, but that… Read More »Five Leadership Tips for Young Professionals
(source: Nassef Mohsen Ali) Becoming a skilled leader is an art form that takes time and experience to cultivate. It’s not simply a box you can check off your to-do list. It’s a process that demands grit, tenacity, and consistency.… Read More »Key Leadership Traits
(Castle Bravo Nuclear Test, source: United States Department of Energy) In September 1983, a Soviet nuclear early-warning system reported that the United States launched a nuclear missile headed for Moscow. That night, Stanislav Petrov, the officer on duty, disobeyed orders… Read More »What’s a Leader?