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“Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.” – Naguib Mahfouz

We all have a relationship with fear. The only question is: What kind of relationship is it?

Some people are paralyzed by fear, avoiding risk, overthinking every decision, and numbing their desire. Others are motivated by it, using fear as a trigger for action or a compass toward growth. But here’s the thing: fear itself isn’t the problem. It’s our response to it that defines what comes next. Fear is part of our biological design. I…

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry

There’s something timeless and humbling about the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, it was never meant to last. And yet, more than a century later, it still stands - an enduring testament to what happens when human imagination is allowed to stretch beyond function into beauty. This structure isn’t just a monument; it’s a metaphor. In leadership, we often b…

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the discussion surrounding Ethical AI—ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and used responsibly and fairly—is more critical than ever. Join us for a compelling conversation with Faisal Hoque, a distinguished best-selling author, innovation leader, and transformation expert. Faisal shares his remarkable journey, tracing his path from humble beginnings in Bangladesh to becoming a global voice on the intersection of technology and huma…

I used to think
my power lived in the broadcast
in the sound of my own signal
cutting through the noise.

But I’ve come to learn
that clarity does not come
from constant transmission.
It arrives in the quiet
between pulses.

I am not here
to shout into the void.
I am here
to attune.

So now
I wait.
I open.
I gather the subtle static
of things not yet said.
The whispers of what wants to be born
but hasn't found its shape.

This is not absence.
It is calibration.
A tuning of the inner dial
to the frequency of emergence.

I re…

"The future belongs to those who make space for it."

We often tell ourselves that time is the limiting factor in our lives - there’s never enough of it! But what if time isn’t the real constraint? What if the real scarcity is space? Not just physical space but mental, emotional, and strategic space - the kind that allows us to think deeply, imagine freely, and make decisions with clarity.

In an era where busyness is worn like a badge of honor, we’re conditioned to believe that productivity is meas…

The Plastic Bank is more than an organization; it's a global movement, and at its helm is David Katz. This episode dives into David’s inspiring journey to combat both poverty and plastic pollution by revealing the value in waste. We explore how Plastic Bank empowers underserved communities to exchange plastic for income and benefits, fostering a circular economy that uplifts both people and the planet. David’s innovative vision has led to partnerships with over 500 brands and enabled over 50,0…

An ambassador of light and love,
not self-appointed, but revealed by my soul,
called not to conquer but to connect.

I carry the knowing that I belong.
Not in one place, but in all places
where presence is honored.

My worth is not a ledger,
but a current ever-flowing,
undeniable.
I do not arrive to prove it.
I arrive to share it.

Wherever I go,
I give and receive
in sacred exchange
not for approval,
but for alignment.
Not for applause,
but for resonance.

I sit at the table
of Work and Worth,
no longer choosing sides…

“The minute you label me, you negate me.” - Søren Kierkegaard

Recently, I found myself thinking about boxes. Not cardboard ones, although let’s be honest, they do pile up fast with online shopping. I’m talking about the conceptual boxes - the ones we put ourselves in and the ones we put other people in. And here’s the thing: it’s not because we’re judgmental - it’s because we’re human.

Our brains are wired to categorize. It’s a survival mechanism. A shortcut. He's a hunter. She's a healer. They're…

There is a light you carry
quiet, unwavering
not a spotlight,
but a soul-light,
the kind that lives beneath the surface
waiting to be named.

You've felt it flicker
when you followed wonder,
when you lost track of time
doing something that made you feel
entirely, unapologetically you.

But somewhere along the way,
the world asked you to dim
to trade clarity for convention,
curiosity for certainty,
and light for approval.

Still, your brilliance never left.

It lingered in your longing,
hid in your hesitation,
and now,…

What if the very challenges that shaped your past became the fuel for your success? Neri Karra Sillaman’s journey from child refugee to globally recognized entrepreneur and thought leader is a testament to the power of resilience, cultural innovation, and an unstoppable immigrant mindset. Named to the Thinkers50 Radar List for 2024 and a leading voice in strategy and leadership, Neri shares how growing up in communist Bulgaria, learning English against all odds, and navigating life as a refuge…