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Ali Aydan: Progress is not a straight line. Be patient with yourself.
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Growth isn’t predictable. It doesn’t come in tidy, upward trends. Some days, you leap forward. Other days, you feel like you’re sliding back. But you’re still moving. Let me share 3 lessons: 1- Setbacks don’t mean failure.Progress is full of detours. What feels like a step back is often a step towards clarity or…
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Ali Aydan: The only true way to grow? Make mistakes.
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I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Some were small, like forgetting to loop someone into an email chain. Others were much bigger, decisions that cost time, money, and sleepless nights. But I wouldn’t be where I am today without those missteps. Mistakes are your greatest teacher. Here’s why: 1️Mistakes reveal the gaps.When you mess up,…
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Ali Aydan: What Matters Most Is Living in the Present
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Ali Aydan says;❓ Have you ever caught yourself dwelling on the past or obsessing over the future, only to realise you’ve missed the moment right in front of you? The truth is that life and leadership happen in the present. I used to believe that success was all about planning for the future or…
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Ali Aydan: How to See Life as a Challenge and Embrace It
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Life isn’t easy. It’s full of unexpected twists, tough decisions, and moments that push you to your limits. ⚠️ But here’s the thing: life isn’t meant to be easy. It’s meant to challenge you. Early in my career, I used to shy away from challenges, thinking they were obstacles to success. Now I realise…
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Ali Aydan: How Fear of Failure Stops Dreams Before They Start
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Did you know that most dreams don’t fail because they’re unrealistic or impossible? They fail because they never get off the ground. 💡 Fear of failure is the silent killer of 92% of dreams. I’ve seen this play out countless times in my career and others. Bright ideas, bold visions, and ambitious goals get…
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Ali Aydan: How Not to Be Misled by What You See Around
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In leadership and life, things rarely seem as they seem. It’s easy to be influenced by surface-level appearances, but the truth is often hidden beneath the surface. 💡 I’ve learned this lesson repeatedly over my career. Whether it’s a seemingly successful competitor, a calm-looking colleague, or an overnight success story, what you see isn’t…
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Ali Aydan: Putting People in a Group Doesn’t Create a Team
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If you think assembling talented individuals in a room automatically creates a winning team, think again. After years of leading teams across industries and continents, I’ve discovered that a group is not a team until it shares purpose, trust, and accountability. 💡I learned this the hard way when I once assumed that hiring the…
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Ali Aydan: Growth Often Means Outgrowing a Role
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Growth isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes, it means stepping into the unknown and letting go of what feels safe and familiar. 💡 But here’s the truth: staying in your comfort zone too long can hold you back from the growth you’re capable of. Ali Aydan says; I’ve seen this in my own leadership journey. There…
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Ali Aydan: The Trap That Stops Most Entrepreneurs from Succeeding
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They stop just before the breakthrough. 💡 Here’s how it happens: You’ve been working tirelessly. You’ve invested time, energy, and resources. But the results? They’re slow. Frustration creeps in. Doubts start whispering, “Maybe it’s time to pivot or give up altogether.” So, you stop. ❓ What you don’t realise is this: the breakthrough you’ve…
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Ali Aydan: Don’t Use Kindness as a Strategy. Be Real About It
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Ali Aydan says; Kindness isn’t a tactic; it’s a value. 💡 Yet, in business, we often see kindness weaponised as a “strategy.” A tool to win people over, manage reputations, or soften negotiations. Here’s the problem: when kindness is performative, people see right through it. True kindness has no agenda. It’s authentic, uncalculated, and…