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Ali Aydan: What’s really holding you back?
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This quote should be framed on every leader’s desk:“No one can destroy iron, but its own rust can.” Likewise, no one can destroy a person, but his own mindset can. It’s always easier to blame the pressure outside.But the real threat is usually inside. Over 20 years, I’ve seen this play out in every…
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Ali Aydan; Waiting for happiness? You’re looking in the wrong place.
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This image made me pause.It’s funny at first glance — then it hits deeper. Not something you find.Not something you’re given.Something you build. Here’s what I’ve realised: 1. Success doesn’t guarantee happiness.You can hit the numbers, close the deals, and still feel stuck inside.Happiness isn’t a finish line. It’s a habit. 2. Your reflection…
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Ali Aydan; Looking sharp is easy. Being useful is harder.
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This one made me smile:“It’s easy to look sharp when you haven’t done any work.” Truth is, real impact wears you down a bit. The polished surface might impress some.But it’s the wear and tear that tells the real story. Here’s what I’ve seen in 20+ years of building businesses: 1. The most valuable…
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Ali Aydan; Stuck? You’re still not standing still.
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This quote is gold:“When fishermen cannot go to sea, they repair nets.” It’s a quiet reminder that progress isn’t always loud.And momentum doesn’t always look like action. In business and leadership, there will be slow seasons.Markets shift. Deals stall. Teams go through transitions.You can’t always “go to sea”, but you can prepare. Here’s what…
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Ali Aydan; Are you watching others or working on your own win?
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Most leaders don’t lose because of the competition.They lose focus because of the competition. This quote hits hard:“Losers focus on winners. Winners focus on winning.” Over the years, here’s what I’ve learned: 1. Comparison is a distraction.Looking sideways takes your eyes off your own race. The energy you waste watching others could be better…
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Ali Aydan; What’s fear stopping you from starting?
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Most dreams don’t fail because they’re impossible. They fail because they never begin. Fear of failure quietly shuts down more ideas than any obstacle I know. I’ve seen it in my own work and in others. Brilliant visions shelved because of “what ifs”. What if I fail? What if they judge me? What if…
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Ali Aydan; Got a group… or a real team?
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Bringing talented people together doesn’t guarantee success. After leading teams across industries and continents, I’ve learnt that a group becomes a team only when it shares purpose, trust and accountability. Early in my career, I assumed hiring the best talent was enough. Instead, I faced stalled projects, mixed priorities and low morale. That’s when…
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Ali Aydan; Are you judging too quickly?
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In leadership and in life, things aren’t always as they appear. It’s tempting to take what we see at face value. The successful competitor. The calm colleague. The “overnight” success. But the full story is usually hidden. Here are three lessons that have helped me look past appearances. 1. Success isn’t the full pictureWhat…
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Ali Aydan; Are you running from challenges or rising to meet them?
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Life isn’t meant to be easy. It’s meant to test you, stretch you, and prepare you for what’s next. Early in my career, I saw challenges as obstacles to success. Now I know they are the path. Every difficult moment has shaped me and taught me lessons I couldn’t have learnt any other way.…
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Ali Aydan: Ready for your next big leap?
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Growth rarely feels comfortable. It often asks you to leave behind what’s safe and step into the unknown. I’ve experienced this myself. I’ve had roles I loved, teams I thrived with, and environments where I felt completely at ease. Yet there came a point when staying meant standing still. And that’s when I knew…