Leadership Insights
How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Hear and Act On
by: Nejat AbdurahmanPublished on: 24/07/2026Learn how to give effective feedback that reduces defensiveness, focuses on observable impact, and helps employees turn feedback into action.
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Why Good Ideas Get Ignored by Senior Leaders
by: Nejat AbdurahmanPublished on: 16/07/2026Strong ideas do not always gain support. This article explores three practical communication pillars that help professionals present ideas clearly, connect them to organizational priorities, and earn greater buy-in from senior leaders.
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From Foundation to Springboard: Why Executives Get Pulled Into the Weeds and How Organizations Fix It
by: Nejat AbdurahmanPublished on: 20/01/2026Why Senior Leaders Get Pulled Into Operational Work and How Organizations Fix It
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How Managing Up Looks When Leadership Is Shaped by AI
by: Nejat AbdurahmanPublished on: 16/12/2025What effective Managing Up looks like in AI-driven organizations and how leaders turn data, judgment, and context into better decisions.
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