Author Archives: Farnaz Hedayati

There are plenty of similes out there that talk about characteristics of good leadership, or the unique aspects, which are conducive to being a good leader.  I, on the other hand, have often wondered about characteristics, which describe the opposite kind.   There is a certain type of dialogue that is a give away.  And I Read More

  What Qualities Make a Company to be the Best to Work For? To be named “the Best Company to Work For” is a highly esteemed honor and it’s only achievable if employees vote on this distinction. To pick the 100 Best Companies, FORTUNE partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the Read More

Just the other day, I learned that there is a crime gang out there, that tattoos the necks of their victims with a barcode, which serves as an identifier.  Aside from its obvious terroristic approach, and dehumanizing effects, it got me thinking how this crazy idea could be applied to leadership.  As experienced leaders know, Read More

  Research after research has tried to capture the spectrrum of skills necessary for the entrepreneurial competencies.  We believe it’s a spirit; a drive for a way of being if you will.. Here are 10 exercises for practice : Increase your capacity for enthusiasm, each and everyday. Do keep your eye on the ball, but Read More

  Human beings, young and older, function in this world according to one principle: to succeed, you need others.  This doesn’t mean you have to be liked by everyone, or to change everything about yourself to appeal to others of course, but it is the basic understanding that you can’t be all thing to all Read More

What defines a good leader is often misunderstood as someone who is capable of “running the show.”  The reality is that mobilizing others is what makes leaders.  Leaders need to be able to innovate and grow others so that they can move forward together. To do this best, one has to be quiet and just Read More

What’s the most valuable outcome of your college years?  If you think it’s your degree, you’re only partially right.  Beyond the knowledge you gained in school, your alumni network is one of the most important benefits you earned.  In the years since college, your classmates have become experienced professionals, industry experts, potential clients and trusted Read More

  Strategic Planning similar to a box of chocolates?   Corporate strategic planning involves getting a “temperature read ™ “ of where the organization is today so that it is possible to plan effectively for moving from the current reality to the urgent desired results. The planning yields many benefits, however human nature yearns for Read More

  In a marketplace of seemingly abundant talent, why is there not much hiring happening? In an uncertain economy, passive candidates who are either employed and looking just to look, or are available yet unenthusiastic in obtaining the training, education, or experiences necessary for the right fit may provide a “false positive” when assessing the Read More

The current events which took place in Libya over the past couple of days, have not only created a dangerous climate for everyday citizens of the country, and killed innocent lives, but have also catapulted the malicious reign of  medieval religious conflicts across the globe.     You have read various articles on conflict in the Read More