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  • Ali Aydan: Think you’ve got it all figured out?

    Ali Aydan: Think you’ve got it all figured out?

    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…

  • Ali Aydan: If you want your team to go the extra mile, show them the route.

    Ali Aydan: If you want your team to go the extra mile, show them the route.

    Leading by example isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up in a way that earns effort, trust, and loyalty. Here’s how I approach it:⤵️ 🔸 Stay consistentYour team watches how you handle highs and lows. Steady leadership builds trust. 🔸 Be clear and openWhen people understand the “why,” they’ll walk with…

  • Ali Aydan: Great Leaders Don’t Need All the Answers

    Ali Aydan: Great Leaders Don’t Need All the Answers

    For a long time, I thought strong leadership meant having everything figured out. But experience taught me something far more valuable. Leadership isn’t about having every answer. It’s about staying one step ahead of the questions. The real strength lies in preparing for what’s next, encouraging open thinking and building a team that knows…

  • Ali Aydan: Nobody Expects You to Have All the Answers

    Ali Aydan: Nobody Expects You to Have All the Answers

    Early in my leadership journey, I thought I needed to be the person with all the solutions. I believed that being a CEO meant having every answer ready at a moment’s notice. But reality taught me something very different. Here’s why not knowing everything is one of your greatest strengths:⤵️ ➡️ 1. Collaboration thrives…