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Ali Aydan: The smart security market is noisy.
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We are betting on silence. In 2025, the access control industry obsessed over adding more. More integrations. More flashing lights. More complexity. Competitors raced to pack functionalities into door handles until they looked less like architectural hardware and more like toys. We took a different path at DORIX. We analysed the market and realised…
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Ali Aydan: Think you’ve got it all figured out?
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Early in my career, I was convinced I had the answers. I’d seen what worked, what didn’t, and I truly believed I knew how to build the perfect cross-functional team. Then reality kicked in. Like many others, I hit the peak of Mount Stupid — high confidence, low actual understanding. And as I tumbled…
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Ali Aydan: Running a business or just running yourself into the ground?
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Most small businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because the structure is broken from day one. Michael Gerber said it best:People start businesses thinking they’ll have more freedom, but end up trapped in a job they built for themselves. So how do you break that cycle? Here are 3 shifts that…
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Ali Aydan: Got a clear direction for your business?
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Most businesses don’t fail for lack of effort. They fail because they’re busy moving without knowing where they’re going. A solid roadmap doesn’t just show you the path. It keeps you focused when things get noisy. Here’s how to build a roadmap that actually works: 1. Get clear on your vision Where are you…
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Ali Aydan: Learning a lot but not seeing results?
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Knowledge isn’t power. Applied knowledge is. I’ve met plenty of people with impressive credentials and endless ideas, but they stay stuck. Then there are those who take what they know and put it into action. Guess who makes progress? Here’s what separates action-takers from information collectors: 1. Execution beats endless learning It’s tempting to…
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Ali Aydan: Got a clear map for where you’re going?
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Movement isn’t the same as progress. I’ve seen so many people stay busy, work late, chase ideas, and still feel stuck. Why? Because effort without direction just leads to burnout. What changed everything for me was having a strategy that actually pointed somewhere. Here’s what I’ve learned makes the biggest difference: 1. Be clear…
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Ali Aydan: Feel like you’ve hit a plateau?
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Mastery isn’t something you stumble into. It follows a cycle, and most people get stuck halfway through it. It’s not about talent. It’s about sticking with the process long enough to level up. Here’s how the cycle works: 1. Attitude sets the tone Mindset comes first. Without it, nothing sticks. I’ve seen highly skilled…
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Ali Aydan: Want to grow faster?
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Here’s something most people avoid talking about — mistakes. I’ve made plenty. Some were minor slip-ups. Others came with a heavy cost in time, money, and stress. But without them, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Mistakes have taught me more than any course, book, or win ever has. Here’s why they matter:…
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Ali Aydan: Want to lead better?
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Most leaders focus on strategy and performance. The best ones go further. They build real trust, strong teams, and lasting impact through emotional intelligence. Over the years, one thing has stood out to me. EQ isn’t a bonus skill. It’s the difference between managing a team and truly leading one. Here’s how it changes…
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Ali Aydan: Leading through change?
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Change is part of business. Progress isn’t. That takes leadership. After 20+ years in senior roles, one truth stands out, how a CEO shows up during change can either stall progress or accelerate it. You don’t need every answer, but you do need to keep the direction clear and the team steady. Here are…