Inspiration Without Perspiration = Evaporation
Confession time: In 2025, I set a New Year’s resolution to finish my book. Then I treated it like a gym membership in January. Lots of enthusiasm. Occasional appearances. Zero results. But I started 2026 differently. I walked up 101 floors to match my climb to the top of Taipei 101 in 2018. Given my […]
The Older I Get, The Smarter My Mother’s Words Become
The older we get, the smarter our mothers become. Discover timeless life lessons from a mother’s wisdom and why we only understand them as adults.
Disempowered to Delight
Rigid SOPs are costing you 5-star reviews and loyal customers. Learn why empowering your frontline team is the simplest strategy to delight customers and grow.
Nachat: The Leadership KPI Great Leaders Feel Before 360 Feedback
Discover how Nachat helps leaders predict trust, delegation, and 360 feedback before reviews land. Includes a practical quarterly leadership exercise.
How Asking for Help Can Deepen Bonds
Discover how asking for small favors strengthens bonds, reveals true friends, and helps you recalibrate your personal relationships. A story by Avi Liran.
The Swan That Barked — A Fable by Avi Liran
A short fable by Avi Liran on the danger of false certainty. Be curious, not certain and always verify before you share.
Epieikeia¹ (ἐπιείκεια): The Art of Wise Grace
Epieikeia is not permissiveness. It does not apply to repeated violations, deliberate deception, or avoidance of responsibility. It rests on genuine remorse, a record of integrity, and a will to learn.
Todos Juntos
There are two human values that almost always ignite our inner Hulk when violated: respect and fairness. Break one, and you feel the twitch. Break both, and even saintly grandmas could flip a table.
The Rise of the Ambidextrous Keynote Speaker
Transforming Minds and Hearts Through Mastery of Both Art and Science In today’s fast-paced AI and experience economy, where audiences crave both inspiration and insight, the traditional keynote speaker model is evolving. Gone are the days when a speaker could coast on charisma alone or bury attendees in data-dense slides. Today, the most impactful speakers […]
What Humans Can Learn from Chimpanzees
Can you tap into your inner chimpanzee to lead with more patience, build alliances that matter, set boundaries that protect everyone, and add a playful spark to the day?