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Founder and CEO | eBodyGuard® LLC
earReaders,
Inaneradefinedbyuncertaintyandrapidchange,visionaryleadershiphasneverbeenmorevital. ThemostrevolutionaryCEOstodayarenotonlydrivinggrowthwithintheir organizations—they’reredefiningindustries,solvingreal-worldproblems,andinspiringglobal impact.Withcourage,innovation,andunshakablecommitment,theyareshapingafuturewherepurposeand performancegohandinhand.
Fromtechtohealthcare,realestatetosustainability,thesemodern-daytrailblazersaredisruptingtraditional businessmodels,embracinginclusivity,andempoweringthenextgenerationofchangemakers.Theirjourneys serveasblueprintsforresilient,forward-thinkingleadership,pushingboundariesandunlockingnew possibilities.
InthiseditionofMirrorReview,“The10RevolutionaryCEOsof2025,”weareproudtospotlightMelissa FaithHart,thefearlessFounderandCEOofeBodyGuard®.Melissaisonamissiontorevolutionizepersonal safetythroughreal-timetechnologyandlawenforcementintegration.WitheBodyGuard’spatented,AIpoweredplatform,sheiscreatingapowerfulsafetynetforvulnerableindividuals,turningsmartphonesinto life-savingdevices.Melissa’sleadershipisrootedinpassion,innovation,andanunwaveringdrivetoprotect lives—onealertatatime.
AlongsideMelissa,werecognizeothergame-changingCEOs:Dr.SheilaOwens-CollinsofNPMHealthand Consulting,aleaderinneonatalhealthequity;TonyCalamitaofLoveHemp,reshapingthewellnessspace throughpremiumCBDinnovation;KieronFranklinofNunzaRealEstateLLC,bringingtransformativeideas topropertydevelopment;andReemIkram,founderofThriftPlan,avisionarybuildingfinancialwellnesstools fortomorrow’searners.
Joinusasweuncoverthestoriesbehindtheseexceptionalleaders,andhowtheyareforgingabrighter,bolder future.
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Tejas Tahmankar Project Editor
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underconstantsurveillancebycamerasandsensors, safetyhasshiftedfromamereconcerntoan unassailablerightthatdemandsprotectionthroughcuttingedgetechnology.Pictureyourselfconfidentlywalkingdowna bustlingdowntownstreetlateatnight,fullyawarethata sophisticatednetworkofsecuredigitalsystemsisactively workingtoensureyoursafety.Intoday’sworld,where personalsafetyisinextricablylinkedtodataprivacyand digitalinnovation,thechallengeisnotonlytorespondto threats,buttoproactivelyeliminatethembeforetheyarise.
Inthisdynamicenvironment,richwithbothopportunities andrisks,MelissaFaithHart,FounderandCEOof eBodyGuard®,hasestablishedherformidablecareer.Her journeyisoneofpersonalconviction,hard-wonexperience, andarelentlesspursuitofinnovativesolutionsthatprotect individualsandcommunitiesalike.Melissafiercelyasserts thatpersonalsafetyisafundamentalrightandhasdedicated herlifetoenhancingthetechnologicalandhumansystems essentialforsafeguardingindividualsandcommunitiesalike.
TheeBodyGuard’sMission:Keepingyousafe,whereveryou are™.
Melissa’searlycareerwasdecisivelyshapedinthe competitivelandscapeofcorporateAmerica,whereshespent 17yearstacklingcomplexproblemsatleadingcompanies likeXerox.Collaboratingwithresearchscientistsand ethnographersatthePaloAltoResearchCenter(PARC),she learnedthattrueinnovationstemsfromeffective collaborationandaprofoundunderstandingofhuman behavior.HertimeatXeroxnotonlyequippedherwith essentialtechnicalskillsbutalsohighlightedthecriticalneed toaddressreal-worldissuesthroughdiligentresearchand strategicdesign.
Duringthisperiod,Melissatookanactiveroleinsocial initiativesthatdrovechange.HerworkonthePinkTaxon Mobilityinitiative,inpartnershipwithNYU,theNational RenewableEnergyLaboratory(NREL),andLYFT,exposed hertothestarkinequitiesintransportationcostsandpublic safety Thisprojectsolidifiedherbeliefthattechnologycan effectivelymeetthesafetyneedsofindividuals.These foundationalexperiences—wherecomplextechnical challengesmettheurgenthumandemandsforsafetyand fairness—propelledhertowardatransformativejourneyin digitalsecurity.
Melissa’scommitmenttopersonalsafetyhas alwaysbeenadeeppersonalmatter.Asshe explains, “A contract was broken with me when the justice system failed to hold my assailant accountable.” Thispersonalcrisismarkeda turningpointinherlifeandmotivatedherto developsolutionsthatcouldpreventsuch failuresforothers.Withover20yearsof experienceworkingwithlawenforcementand justicesystems,Melissabecamedeterminedto designtechnologythatwouldempower individualsandrestoretrustinpublicsafety mechanisms.
Drivenbyadesiretomakeapositiveimpact, MelissafoundedeBodyGuard®,acompany dedicatedtoimprovingpersonalandcommunity safetytechnology.HervisionisembodiedinWe AretheBridgetoSmart,SafeCities:My eBodyGuardProgram™.Thisinitiativegoes beyondsimplyimplementinganewandunique technology;itaimstorebuildthesocialcontract betweencitizensandtheirgovernment.As Melissastates,theprogramisdesigned “to enable good, ethical government that empowers communities while maintaining the privacy of our citizens and honoring the social contract.”
Melissa’sinnovativeapproachtosafetyledher todevelopacomprehensivesuiteofpatent pending,integratedtechnologyplatforms,which includetheMyeBodyGuardApp™,the eBodyGuardSafetyCard™,MyeBodyCam™, andtheMyeBodyGuardFirstResponder Portal™.Eachofthesesystemsiscarefully designedtosecurelycaptureincidentsandgather evidencebefore,during,andaftercriticalevents.
Thus,eBodyGuardnotonlyprovidesreliable safetysolutionsbutalsoensuresthatincidents areproperlydocumentedandthatoffenderscan beheldaccountablethroughanobjectiveprocess inacourtoflaw Thisintegrationoftechnology andaccountabilityisadirectresponsetothe shortcomingssheencounteredinthejustice system,fuelingherdeterminationtocreate systemsthatworkforeveryone.
Melissa & eBodyGuard building bridges with community stakeholders in Brazil and around the world
MelissahascreatedtheMyeBodyGuardProgram, whichestablishesasecurityframeworkfocusedon privacyanddataprotection.Sherecognizesthat digitalsafetyisonlyasstrongasthesecurity measuresinplacetosafeguardit.Herapproachis bothvendor-neutralandforward-thinking.The companyadherestostrictstandards,includingFBI CJIS,HIPAA,FERPA,andCOPPA,ensuringthat confidentialdataisneversold,shared,ormisused.
Whenausercontacts911,lawenforcementagencies aregrantedaccesstotheinformationonthesafety card.Additionally,datastoredintheuser’sprivate cloudcanonlybeaccessedthroughstrictlegal processesthatcomplywiththelawsoftherelevant stateorcountry.
Thisstrongcommitmenttodataprotectioniscentral toMelissa’svision:toserveasatrustedlinkbetween citizensandthedigitalsystemsthatsafeguardthem, ultimatelybuildingbridgestoSmart,SafeCities whereprivacyisnevercompromised.AsMelissa emphasizes, “The My eBodyGuard Program has built privacy and data security as its foundation across its People, Process, and Technology.”
Melissahighlightsthat “the lack of a safety pillar, in the definition of a smart city, threatens the core of our society and negatively impacts the sustainability of our economy, infrastructure, transportation, vocations, and overall societal vibrancy.” Thisinsight inspiredhermissiontocreatetheSmart,SafeCities: MyeBodyGuardProgram™.TheMyeBodyGuard Programaimstoestablishthefirstcommunityand technology-integratedpublicsafetyprograminthe U.S.andworldwide.ThisiswhytheUSDepartment ofCommerceandtheUSInternationalTrade Administrationhaverenderedvitalservicesinsupport ofthismission.
ByintegratingtheMyeBodyGuardAppwiththeMy eBodyGuardPortalandtheMyeBodyGuardFirst ResponderPortal,theprogramdeliversreal-time alertsandcriticaldatatobothcitizensandfirst responders.Inemergencies,wheneverysecond counts,thisseamlessintegrationenablesefficient coordinationandrapidresponse,therebyreducing
risksandenhancingpublictrustina systemthatservesbothindividualsand firstresponders.Melissa’sinitiative ensuresthatthesafetyframeworkwithin urbanandruralenvironmentsisnotonly robustbutalsoadaptabletothechanging needsofadigitalworldanditssociety.
Inanerawherecyberthreatsanddigital crimesaregrowingmoresophisticated everyday,Melissa’sleadershipisdefined byanuncompromisingfocusonintegrity andinnovation.AteBodyGuard,data privacyisnotjustanafterthought;itis theveryfoundationonwhichall technologyisbuilt.
Melissa’steamoperateswithinaCJIScompliantcloudenvironment,ensuring userdataisprotectedbystrictsecurity protocols.Thisincludestwo-factor authentication,APIencryption,and rigorousrole-basedaccesscontrols,all designedtopreventinsiderthreatsand cyberbreaches.Regularaudits,similarto routinehealthcheck-ups,helpensurethat thesesystemsremainrobustand compliant.ForMelissa,stayingaheadof digitalthreatsmeansprioritizingsecurity withoutcompromise,evenasnew innovationsareadopted.
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OneofthemostexcitingaspectsofMelissa’sworkis hercommitmenttoethicalAIinpublicsafety.Inafield wheredatasensitivityiscrucial,sheinsiststhatanyAI solutionmustincluderobustsecurityprotocolsand policiesdesignedtoprotectnotonlythedatabutalso thementalwell-beingofallusers.Beforeadoptingany AItool,extensiveresearchandfocusgroupsare conductedtoensurethatthesesolutionsareboth effectiveandrespectfulofuserprivacy
Thiscarefulapproachhelpsmaintainpublictrustand setsahighstandardfordigitalinnovationswithinthe justicesystem.Melissaemphasizes, “Ethical AI is something that public safety must approach thoughtfully and considerately when handling community data. AI that uses case data requires the utmost protection.”
Melissa’svisionforeBodyGuardiscontinually evolving.TheSmart,SafeCities:MyeBodyGuard technologyandprogrampromisestorevolutionizehow digitalevidenceisutilizedincourtrooms.These developmentsareexpectedtostreamlinetheprocessof capturingandanalyzingdigitalevidence,providingan objectiveperspectiveoneventsthatcanassistboththe judicialsystemandinsurancecompanies.
Inaddition,newpartnershipsarebeingestablishedto furtherstrengthentheSmart,SafeCities:My eBodyGuardProgram™. “We have technological advancements that we will introduce this year, which will change the way courts rely on digital evidence,” Melissashared. “We are also announcing partnerships that will enhance the Smart, Safe Cities: My eBodyGuard Program™.”
ForMelissa,thesuccessofeBodyGuardisnot measuredsolelybytechnologicalbreakthroughsbut alsobythetrustandengagementofthecommunitiesit serves.AccordingtoMelissa, “The My eBodyGuard platforms are the only CJIS, COPPA, HIPPA, and FERPA compliant personal safety technology, with a commitment to end-user privacy. This requires community engagement and staying ahead of evolving technology and legislation.”
The lack of a safety pillar, in the definition of a smart city, threatens the core of our society and negatively impacts the sustainability of our economy, infrastructure, transportation, vocations and overall societal vibrancy “ ”
Thiscommitmentisreinforcedthroughcontinuous communityengagement,wherefeedbackisactivelysought andintegratedintofuturedevelopments.Melissa’sapproach ensuresthathersolutionsarealwaysalignedwiththe evolvingneedsofthepublic,whilemaintainingabalance betweeninnovationandresponsibility.
Asdigitalthreatsgrowmorecomplex,thechallengeof protectingsensitivedatabecomesevenmorecritical. Melissaiswellawarethatcyberthreatscanoriginatefrom bothexternalattackersandinsiderswithmaliciousintent.
AteBodyGuardȑ®,comprehensivecybersecuritymeasures areinplacetoguardagainsttheserisks.Everypieceofdata isencryptedandstoredsecurelyonAmericanservers, ensuringthatsensitiveinformationremainsprotected.These measuresarenotstatic;theyevolvecontinuouslyinresponse toemergingthreats,reflectingMelissa’sproactivestancein thebattleagainstcybercrime.Melissastates, “To prevent data breaches at eBodyGuard, we implement strict cyber security measures, two-factor authentication for all staff and service users, and strict access-control for all systems, technologies, and personnel, down to the API, encryption, and role level. All data is stored on American servers.”
Lookingahead,Melissaisparticularlyexcitedaboutthe potentialofAIandmachinelearningtotransformpublic safety.SheenvisionsafuturewhereAI-drivenanalytics notonlyenhancedigitalsecuritybutalsosupport proactivecareinthecriminaljusticesystem.By focusingonethicalAI,whichadherestostrictprivacy andsecurityprotocols,wecanensurethatthemental healthanddignityofusersareprotectedwhileproviding essentialsupportduringemergencies.
BeforeanyAIapplicationisimplemented, comprehensiveresearchandmodelingwithfocusgroups areconductedtoensurethatthesetoolsareboth effectiveandethicallysound.Thisthoughtfulapproach iscentraltoMelissa’sphilosophy:innovationmust alwaysgohandinhandwithresponsibility
MelissaemphasizesthatahybridAIsolutionincriminal justicemustincludealignedsecurityprotocolsand policiesgoverninghowtheAIprotectsusers’mental healthandmanagesdata.Giventhesensitivenatureof thisinformation,thesemeasuresarecrucialfor maintainingpublictrustinthepublicsafety environment.
Bianca Bethel-Sawyer, State Department, US Commercial Services, Bahamas
George Brauchler, District Attorney 23rd Judicial District, Colorado
MelissabeyondherroleasCEOisdeeply committedtoherfamilyandembodiesacreative spirit.Sheisalovingmother,asupportivefriend, andadedicatedmentor.Hercreativepursuits includecomposingBroadwaymusicalsand submittingpatents,showcasingherbeliefthata better,saferfutureispossibleforhersonandforall futuregenerations.
Melissa’spersonallifereflectshercorevalues:she believesthateveryindividualdeservestofeelsafe andthattechnologyshouldempowerandprotect, ratherthanexploitorcontrol.Thisconvictiondrives herassheleadseBodyGuard®andworkstirelessly toimprovecommunitysafetysystemsonaglobal scale.
Asarevolutionaryleaderindigitalsecurity, Melissa’simpactisalreadybeingfeltfarbeyondher immediatesphereofinfluence.Hergroundbreaking workindevelopingdigitalevidencesystemshas transformedhowcourtshandlecases,allowing juriestoviewcasesobjectivelywithouttheneedto visitacrimescene.AsMelissaconcludes, “that the Smart, Safe Cities: My eBodyGuard Program™ is truly merited with the notoriety that we not only solve the “he-said/she-said” dilemma, but that by doing so, we can deter and reduce some of the most heinous crimes committed against people in the world today.”
Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (NPM) Health and Consulting
Management-Dr.SheilaOwens-Collins (President,CEO,andConsultant)
URL- www.linkedin.com
Founded-2016
Description-NeonatalPerinatalMedicine(NPM)Health andConsulting,ledbyDr SheilaOwens-Collins, providesexpertneonatalcare,consultation,and managementforhigh-risknewbornsandtheirfamilies.
Management-HarrisonAmit(FounderandCEO)
URL-www.ridehovr.com
Founded-2020
Description-HOVRisapromisingridesharingplatform offeringseveraladvantages,particularlyforbudgetconscioususersorthoseopentosharingrides.Its transparentpricing,convenientfeatures,andfocuson safetymakeitaviablealternativetotraditionalridesharing options
Management-HoumanSalem(FounderandCEO)
URL-www.argylehaus.com
Founded-2014
Description-ARGYLEHausisagarmentmanufacturer inLosAngelesthatprovidesavarietyofservicessuchas technicalfashiondesign,appareldevelopment,pattern making,samplemaking,andfull-serviceproduction.
Management-KarlFriesenbichler(CEO)
URL-www.dereoida.com
Founded-2021
Description-Thecompany’smissionistoreduce humanmistakes,warehousingandlogisticalconcerns, andincreaseproductaccessibilityforeverybody DereOida'spurposeistodevelopthegreatestproductin thebusiness,withastaffcommittedtopushing innovationandqualityinalltheydo.
Management-KieronFranklin(CEO)
URL-www.nunza.com
Founded-2015
Description-Nunza,thelargestdigitalrealestatebusiness intheUAE,blendstechnologyandtraditionalapproaches Nunza,basedmostlyinDubai,employsartificial intelligenceandmarketdatatoassistpropertyownersin fastlistingtheirpropertiesforsaleorrent.
Management-MalikKurdi(CEOandFounder)
URL-www.exemplarymarketing.com
Founded-2015
Description-ExemplaryMarketing,situatedinTinley Park,Illinois,providesexcellentwebandapp developmentservicesworldwide.Theirdiversifiedstaff excelsinappandonlinedesign,marketing,andcustom solutions,asevidencedbyhappyclients.
Management-MelissaFaithHart(Founder andCEO)
URL- www.ebodyguard.org
Founded-2019
Description-eBodyGuard®isapersonalsafetyand wellnessapp.Itactsasadigitalbodyguard,capturing evidenceandsharingyourlocationwith911andemergency contactsduringthecriticalfirstminutesofanemergency
Management-ReemIkram(Co-FounderandCEO)
URL-www.thriftplan.sa
Founded-2017
Description-Withitsinteractivedigitalsavingssolution, Thriftplan,aSaudiFinTechinnovation,transforms employeebenefits ItreimaginesSocialSecurityby enablingbothbusinessesandemployeestoinvestinthe futureinaseamlessmanner
Management-RoseC.Perri(CEO)
URL-www.eastgatebiotech.com
Founded-2011
Description-Tiket.comisapopularonlineplatformin Indonesiathatprovidestravelandlifestyleservicessuch ashotelbookings,flightreservations,andmore.The softwareoffersasmoothexperiencefororganizingand maintainingtravelreservations.
Management-TonyCalamita(Co-FounderandCEO)
URL-www.lovehemp.com
Founded-2021
Description-LoveHempplacesgreatemphasison transparency,providingconsumerswithaccessto detailedlabreportsforeachproduct,whichoutline cannabinoidcontentandotherrelevantinformation
President, CEO, and Consultant
Today’shealthcarefacesatoughreality.Thinkabout unequalaccesstogoodmedicalcare,rapidlychanging technologyandthedifferentneedsofpatients.Neonatal care–caringfornewbornbabies–isespeciallychallenging becausethesetinypatientsarethemostfragile.Totackle theseproblems,weneedmorethanjustmedicalknowledge. Weneedinnovativethinking,strongleadership,andalotof heart.
Dr.SheilaOwens-Collins(President,CEO,and ConsultantatNeonatalPerinatalMedicine(NPM) HealthandConsulting)isonesuchleader.Herstory,from asmallTexastowntoarespectedleaderinnewborncare, showsuswhatcommitment,flexibility,andaclearvision canachieve.
Dr.Owens-CollinsgrewupinPrairieView,Texas.This town,hometoawell-knownhistoricallyBlackuniversity (HBCU),wassteepedinhistoryandastrongbeliefin education.Herparents,bothhighschoolstarswhowon scholarshipstoPrairieViewA&MUniversity,madesure sheunderstoodthepoweroflearning.Theyfilledtheir homewithcuriosityandpushedhertoalwaysdotheirbest. Beyondschool,Dr.Owens-Collinswasactiveingroups
likeGirlScoutsandJackandJill.Theseexperiences openedhereyestothewiderworldandshowedthe importanceofcommunity.
Whilenotthetopstudentinherclass,Dr.Owens-Collins stillgraduatedthird–animpressiveachievementthat earnedherafullridetotheUniversityofCalifornia,San Diego.There,shestudiedbiology,buildingastrong sciencebaseforherfuturemedicalcareer.Later,Dr. Owens-Collinswentontothedemandingmedical programatBaylorCollegeofMedicine.Afterher residency,shebroadenedherexpertiseevenfurther, earningaMasterofPublicHealthfromUCLAandan MBAfromRiceUniversity
Inmedicalschool,Dr.Owens-Collinsdiscoveredhertrue passion:neonatology.Newborncareisaworldwhere everysecondmattersandthestakesareincrediblyhigh. Dr.Owens-Collinswasdrawntothisfast-paced,critical field.IntheNeonatalIntensiveCareUnit(NICU),every decisioniscrucial.Theadrenalinerushofworkingin suchahigh-pressureenvironmentwasmatchedbythe deepsatisfactionofsavingtinylivesandmakingareal differencewhenthingswentwrong.Herloveforchildren
andherbeliefintheirincrediblestrengthmadeher passionevenstronger.Eachtinybabyshecaredfor remindedherofhowpreciousandfragilelifeis,andshe foundpurposeineverychallengetheNICUthrewher way
Herstrongmathskillsalsoprovedvital.Innewborncare, quickandaccuratecalculationsareessential;evensmall errorscanhavebigconsequences.Morethanthat,Dr. Owens-Collinsrecognizedneonatologyasanopportunity totacklebiggerproblems–especiallytheunfair differencesinhealthoutcomesforvulnerablebabiesand theirmothers.Usingbothhermedicalskillsandhersharp mind,sheworkedtirelesslytoensureeverynewborn, regardlessofbackground,receivedthebestpossiblecare.
Ashercareergrew,Dr.Owens-Collinsrealizedher impactcouldgobeyondindividualpatients. Sherealized thatmanyhealthcarechallenges–likeunequalaccessand quality–couldbebettersolvedbyaddressingthesystem asawhole.Thisrealizationledhertomovefromdirect patientcaretothemanagementandbusinesssideof medicine.Thisshiftallowedhertouseherdeep understandingofpatientneedstotacklewiderpublic healthissuesandcreatesolutionsthatcouldhelpentire communities.
Thiswasn’tjustacareerchange;itwasadeepeningof hercommitmenttoimprovinghealthforeveryone,ona largescale.Dr.Owens-Collinseagerlylearnednewskills andwaysofthinkingasshetookonpublichealthprojects
andhealthcaremanagementroles,leadershiprolesin healthplans,andFQHCs,andthebriefstintthatshe hadasCommissioneroftheLexingtonFayetteCounty HealthDepartment.
Thechanginghealthcareworlddemandedleaderswho understoodbothmedicineandbusiness,andDr Owens-Collinsrosetothatchallengewithenergyand vision.Thisshiftexpandedfromcaringforthe vulnerablepopulationsofnewbornstoothervulnerable populations,whichisthesubjectmatterofabookthat shehaspublishedandonethatisforthcoming.
AdefiningtraitofDr.Owens-Collins’scareerisher abilitytoadapttoafieldthat’sconstantlychanging. Whetherit’snewrules,newtechnologies,orchanging patientneeds,she’salwaysbeenreadytoadjustand guideherteamthroughuncertaintimes.Herleadership isrootedinempathy–herabilitytoconnectwith patients,colleagues,andothersonahumanlevel.She believesthatunderstandingandcaringarecrucialfor buildingtrust,especiallyinanindustrywherelivesare atstake.
Dr.Owens-Collinscommunicatesclearlyanddirectly Shetakesthetimetoexplaincomplicatedissues simply,makingsureeveryoneunderstandsthereasons behindimportantdecisions.Incrises,herabilityto makequick,well-informeddecisionshasbeenvitalin balancingpatientcarewiththepracticalneedsof runningahealthcareoperation.
Believe in your abilities and own your unique perspective - healthcare needs diverse voices.
Dr.Owens-Collinsisalsoapassionateadvocateforsenior citizens.Drawingfrompersonalexperience,sheauthored Justice Served,abookthatdetailsherbattleagainsta corruptprobateandguardianshipsysteminHarrisCounty, Texas.Representingherselfasaproselitigant,she successfullyfiledamotionforthepresidingjudge’s recusal—anoutcomeachievedinonly9%ofsuchcases. Hereffortsensuredthatherparents’estateremainedoutside stateadministration.Today,shecontinuesheradvocacyto protecttherightsanddignityofelderlyindividuals.
ForDr.Owens-Collins,buildingtrustisnotanabstract concept—itisadailypractice.Shestrivestocreate environmentswhereopenandhonestcommunicationis normal.Bysettingupwaysforpeopletotalkopenly,she makessureeveryone’svoiceisheard,fromdoctorsand nursesonthefrontlinestopeopleinthecommunity This opennessiskeytobridgingdividesandbringingdifferent viewpointstogethertoachievecommongoals.
Herapproachtotacklinghealthdisparitiesisequally thoughtful.Dr.Owens-Collinsusesdatatopinpointexactly whereinequalitiesexist,lookingathealthoutcomes, populationtrends,andaccesstocare.However,shedoesn’t justlookatnumbers;shealsolistenstothestoriesofpeople inthecommunity,localleaders,andhealthcareworkers. Thiscombinationofdataandreal-lifestoriesallowsherto createsolutionsthatarebothbasedonevidenceanddeeply relevanttothecommunity’sactualneeds.
Dr.Owens-Collins’sadvocacyextendstochildrenwith Type1Diabetes.Asapediatricianandthemotherofason withT1D,shehasusedherexpertiseinmanagedcareto educateparentsonnavigatinginsurancesystemstosecure criticalsuppliesanddevicesfordiabetesmanagement.Her upcomingbook,thefirstofitskindintheparentingand T1Dgenre,aimstofurthersupportfamiliesaffectedbythe disease.
AmajorturningpointinDr.Owens-Collins’scareercame whensheservedonthestateperinataladvisorycommittee. Inthisrole,shecollaboratedwithdoctors,policymakers, andcommunityadvocatestoaddresstheurgentissuesin maternalcare.Theworkwascomplex,ofteninvolving conflictingpriorities.
However,throughpersistentteamworkandtrulylistening topeople,Dr.Owens-Collinshelpedbuildconsensus. Hereffortsledtotheregionalizationofmaternalcare–a crucialchangenowwrittenintoTexaslaw Thisinitiative hasdramaticallyimprovedaccesstospecializedcarefor mothersandbabies,especiallyinunderservedareas.
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Evenasshetackleslong-standingproblems,Dr.OwensCollinsisalwayslookingaheadtothefutureof healthcaretechnology.Shestronglybelievesinthe potentialoftelehealthandblockchaintoimprove healthcareoutcomes.
Blockchain,inparticular,offersasafeandtransparent waytosharepatientinformationbetweenhealthcare providers.Byprotectingsensitivehealthdataand ensuringinstantaccesstovitalrecords,thistechnology improvesaccuracyandaccountabilityintreatment.
Dr.Owens-Collinsisalsoactivelyinvolvedinglobal healthcarediscussions.InApril2025,shewillpresentat theInternationalDiabetesFederationconferencein Bangkok,Thailand,on “Integrating Population Health, Public Health, and Policy to Improve Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes in the US.” Laterthatmonth,shewillspeakat theAmericanAssociationofPhysicianLeadership CongressinBostonon “Physician Leadership in Highly Matrixed Organizations.”
Dr.Owens-Collinshaslearnedvaluablelessons throughouthercareer,andshe’seagertoshareher insightswithfutureleaders.Sheadvisesyoung healthcareprofessionalstobelieveinthemselvesand embracetheiruniqueperspectives.Shebelievesdiverse voicesareessentialforastrongandeffectivehealthcare system.Learningfromsetbacksbuildsresilience–anotherkeylesson,asisstayingfocusedonyourvision, evenwhenthingsgettough.
Dr.Owens-Collinsemphasizestheimportanceof mentorship–bothseekingguidanceandsupporting others–asawaytonurturethenextgenerationof leaders.Aboveall,shebelievesthatleadingwithpurpose andpassionisthesurestpathtocreatinglasting,positive changeinhealthcareandthewiderworld.
LinkedIn,aplatformwhereonecannotjust
findajobbutcanbeyourportfolioaswell, didn’tbecomeamarketleaderovernight.It tookstrongleadershipandrelentlessefforttoget there.So,who’sthemastermindbehindthissuccess? DuringthetenuremarkedbyuniqueJeffWeiner leadershipstyles,LinkedInsawusergrowthof 1945.45%andrevenuesurgeby10094.87%.Imagine ifyoucouldapplyatleast5%ofhisleadershipstyle toboostyourcompany'ssuccess.Soundsintriguing, right?
Inthisblog,we’llexplore5JeffWeinerleadership stylesthatcanhelpyoucreateahigh-performing team.
Imaginealeaderwhocanseamlesslyblenddiverse perspectivesintoacohesivevision.Thisistheessence ofsynthesis-orientedleadership,astyleJeffWeiner hasmasteredtodriveLinkedIn’ssuccess.By harmonizingdifferentideasandstrategies,Weiner createssolutionsthataregreaterthanthesumoftheir parts.
AtLinkedIn,Weiner’ssynthesis-orientedleadershipis evidentinhowhebringstogetherteamswithdiverse skillsetsandbackgroundstotacklecomplex challenges.Forexample,whenLinkedInfacedthe challengeofintegratingwithMicrosoftpostacquisition,Weiner’sabilitytosynthesizethecultures, goals,andprocessesofbothcompanieswascritical.
Insteadofforcingauniformapproach,hecreatedan environmentwherethestrengthsofbothorganizations couldshine.Thisapproachnotonlysmoothedthe transitionbutalsoledtothedevelopmentofinnovative productslikeLinkedInLearning,whichmarries LinkedIn’snetworkwithMicrosoft'stechnological capabilities.
Byfosteringacultureofsynthesis,Weinerhasbeenable todriveinitiativesthatarenotjustsuccessfulbut groundbreaking.TheLinkedInEconomicGraph,which mapsglobalworkforcetrends,isanotherexample.It’sa productofsynthesizingdatascience,economics,and socialnetworking—atruetestamenttothepowerofJeff Weinerleadershipstyles’synthesis-orientedleadership.
Whatifempathywasacoredriveroforganizational success?JeffWeinershowshowtoembedempathyinto anorganization’sDNAandscaleiteffectivelyasit grows.
JeffWeinerLeadershipStyleshasalwaysemphasized theimportanceofempathy,bothinleadershipandinthe corporatecultureatLinkedIn.Underhisguidance, LinkedInhasnurturedaculturewhereemployeesfeel valuedandunderstood.
Thisisnotjustaboutfeel-goodmoments;it’sastrategic advantage.Byprioritizingempathy,LinkedInhasseen higheremployeesatisfactionrates,whichdirectly correlatewithproductivityandinnovation.
Onepracticalapplicationofscalablecompassionat LinkedInisthecompany’sapproachtoemployee well-being.LinkedInbalancesgrowthwithemployee well-beingthroughmentalhealthprogramsand flexibleworkarrangements.
JeffWeinerLeadershipStylesfocusonempathyhas alsoinfluencedLinkedIn’sproducts,likethe introductionoftoolsforjobseekerstosignalto recruitersthattheyareopentonewopportunities discreetly—acknowledgingthechallenges individualsfaceinjobsearching.
Incorporatingcompassionintobusinessmayseem unconventional,butforLinkedIn,it’sbeenkeytoits sustainedsuccess.
ThinkaboutJeffWeinerLeadershipStyleswho alwayskeepsaneyeonthefuture,constantly anticipatingthenextbigmove.The“NextPlay” philosophydrivesLinkedIn’sforward-thinking approach,keepingitaheadofindustrytrendsand futurechallenges.
AtLinkedIn,hehasappliedthe“NextPlay”Philosophy,an outsmartingarrowfromthequiverofJeffWeinerleadership stylestostayaheadofindustrytrendsandcontinuously innovate.
Thisforward-thinkingapproachisevidentinLinkedIn’s proactiveadoptionofartificialintelligenceandmachine learning,whichpowersfeatureslikejobrecommendations andcontentrelevanceontheplatform.Ratherthanrestingon pastsuccesses,WeinerensuresthatLinkedInisalways preparedforwhat’snext.
Onestandoutexampleofthisphilosophyinactionis LinkedIn’sfocusonthefutureofwork.Astheworldof workevolves,LinkedInhasconsistentlyanticipatedthese shifts,offeringresourcesliketheLinkedInWorkforceReport andlaunchinginitiativesliketheEconomicGraph Challenge.TheseeffortskeepLinkedInattheforefrontof industrytrends,enablingittoserveitsusersbetterand maintainitscompetitiveedge.
The“NextPlay”philosophyisn’tjustaboutinnovation;it’s aboutresilienceandadaptability.It’swhatallowsLinkedIn topivotquicklyinresponsetonewchallengesandcontinue thrivinginarapidlychangingenvironment.
Whatifyoucouldtransformfeedbackinto actionableinsightsthatreshapeyour organization?That’sexactlywhatJeffachieves throughhisuseoflisteningtoursatLinkedInand again,nopointsforguessing.Listeningtoursis alsooneofthesharpestJeffWeinerleadership styles.Thispracticeinvolvesengagingdirectly withemployeesandstakeholderstogather valuablefeedback.
Weiner’slisteningtoursatLinkedIninvolve meetingwithemployeesatalllevels,aswellas withcustomersandpartners.Thesetoursarea powerfultoolforbuildingtrustandensuringthat everyone’svoiceisheard.
Theyhavealsoplayedacriticalrolein LinkedIn’sdecision-makingprocess.For example,feedbackfromlisteningtoursledto significantimprovementsinLinkedIn’sinternal communicationplatforms,makingiteasierfor employeestocollaborateandshareideas.
Theimpactoftheselisteningtoursextends beyondinternaloperations.Bystayingintune withwhatemployeesandstakeholdersaresaying, LinkedInhasbeenabletomakemoreinformed andeffectivedecisions,fromproduct developmenttoorganizationalchanges.This practicehashelpedmaintainastrongcompany culture,evenasLinkedInhasgrownandevolved.
Picturealeaderwhoexpertlybalancestheir scheduletomaximizebothstrategicvisionand day-to-dayoperations.Thisistheessenceof intentionaltimemanagement,apracticeJeff WeinerLeadershipStylesexemplifiestolead LinkedIneffectively.
AsperJeffWeinerleadershipstyles,international timemanagementmeansbeingdeliberateabout howheallocateshistime—whetherit’sfocusing onstrategicinitiatives,mentoringemployees,or engaginginpersonalgrowthactivities.This approachhasallowedhimtostayfocusedon LinkedIn’slong-termvisionwhilealsobeing presentforday-to-dayoperations.
Intentionaltimemanagement,oneoftheJeffWeinerleadership styleshelpsleadersavoidburnoutandmaintainwork-life balance.ForLinkedIn,thishastranslatedintoaleadershipteam thatisbothproductiveandsustainable,capableofdrivingthe companyforwardwithoutsacrificingpersonalwell-being.
AsperJeffWeinerleadershipstyles,emphasizedeliberatetime management,focusingonstrategicinitiatives,mentoring,and personalgrowth.Thiscultureofintentionalityhascontributed toLinkedIn’ssuccessbyfosteringafocusedanddriven workforce.
Inconclusion,alloftheseJeffWeinerleadershipstyleshave beeninstrumentalinLinkedIn’ssuccess.Hisapproaches showcaseblendingdiverseperspectives,fosteringempathy, anticipatingtrends,seekingfeedback,andmanagingtime effectively.TheseuniqueJeffWeinerleadershipstylesnotonly driveLinkedIn’sgrowthbutalsosetabenchmarkforvisionary leadership.ImplementthesestrategiesandseehowJeff Weiner’sleadershipcanelevateyourownapproachand organization.
Therealestateindustryhasasignificantrolein
shapingourfuture.Withtherighttoolsand innovativeminds,wecancreateimproved infrastructuretoachieveourgoals.Overthepastfew decades,theindustryhaswitnessedremarkable constructionachievements.Now,it'stimefortheindustryto embraceessentialtechnologytoelevateitselfandmeetthe needsofsociety.Inthiscontext,KieronFranklin,the CEOofNunzaRealEstateLLC,bringshisthreedecades ofexperience,knowledge,andpassionforinnovationto enhancethequalityofhumanlife.Heenvisionspioneering technologicaladvancementsinthefield.Inaninterview,he sharedinsightfulandvaluableinformation.Let’sdelveinto it!
Kieron’s
HailingfromtheSouthofEngland,Kieronembarkedonhis careerwithhisfirstrolewhichwasanadministratorata locallifeassurancecompany.Balancingthedemandsof workandeducation,Kierondiligentlystudiedduring eveningsandweekends,ultimatelyearningthequalification ofCIIDiplomaFinancialServices.Thisearlyfoundation playedapivotalroleinshapinghisfutureinWealth Management.
In2019,afteraccumulatingyearsofexperienceinthe financialservicesandbankingindustryacrossvarious globalmarkets,includingtheUK,HongKong,Saudi Arabia,theChannelIslands,andnowtheUAE,Kierontook asignificantstepforward.HepursuedaMaster’sin BusinessAdministration(MBA)throughLiverpool’sOpen University.Throughouthisextensivecareer,Kieron consistentlycenteredhisfocusoncustomersandtheir financialwell-being.Thisrolenaturallyexposedhimtothe intricaciesofpropertyandmortgages,settingthestagefor hiseventualtransitionintotherealestatemarket.Overthe pastfiveyearsspentinDubai,Kieronastutelyidentifieda compellingopportunitytotransferhisknowledgeand experiencetofocusonbringingpositivechangeandchoice totheRealEstatesectorandlaunchthePropTechcompany Nunzacom.
Furthermore,hestates, “I am passionate about enabling positive change and improving both the experience and value for customers and this is what I am committed to bringing to the market through Nunza.”
Inanerawheretechnologyempowersconsumers,Nunza offersadependablealternativethatharmonizeswith traditionalrealestatemethods.Kieronexplains, “We are here to provide a solution to those consumers and offer an alternative way to buy, sell, or rent a property that complements the traditional methods.”
NunzaofficiallydebutedinJuly2023astheUAE’s pioneeringdigitalrealestateagency TheUAE,witha particularfocusonDubai,wasselectedastheLaunchpad forNunza.Byharnessingmarket-leadinginsights,AI,and advancedtechnology,theirwebsiteandappempower propertyownerstoswiftlylisttheirpropertiesforsaleor rent.
Kieronexplainsthereasonsandmotivationsbehind Nunza’schoicetolaunchitsoperationsinDubai.With governingbodiesandregulatorsliketheDubaiLand DepartmentandtheRealEstateRegulatoryAuthorityatthe forefront,Dubaihasarichhistoryofinnovation.TheUAE isexperiencinggrowth,withrisingdemandforproperty, creatingapositiveoutlookforthefuture.Thishighlights theregion’sattractivenessasadestinationforbothliving andinvesting.
Additionally,Kieronoutlinesthecompany’smissionand visionstatements.Hesays, “Our mission is to help change the Real Estate market for the better by putting the customer first and giving them increased choice, control and trust when buying, selling, or renting a property. Our vision is to be the world’s leading property platform and a one-stop solution for all of your property-related needs.”
AtNunza,customersenjoytheconvenienceofitsAppand websitebutalsoensurecustomersbenefitfromexposureon
theUAE’smajorpropertyportals.TheNunza platformsefficientlyfacilitatedirectconnections betweenpropertyownersandpotentialbuyersor tenants,simplifyingtheprocess,savingtime, reducinghassleandcosts,andensuringfull verificationfortransparencyandpeaceofmind. Additionally,legalintricaciesareexpertlyhandledby conveyancingexperts,furtherenhancingthespeed, ease,andcertaintyofpropertytransfers.Notably,all partiesinvolvedpayonlyafractionofthecost comparedtotraditionalagents,maximizingoverall value.
Kieronemphasizes, “At Nunza, we believe that no one knows your property better than you. This vital component allowed us to build an intuitive, easy-touse platform allowing property owners to speak to buyers directly, book and conduct their own viewings highlighting the real selling points of their property, as well as receive and negotiate all offers directly.”
Inthestartupworld,theroleofaCEOencompasses manyresponsibilities.Kieronjugglesvarioustasks whilewearingdifferenthatssimultaneously. However,atitscore,hisprimaryresponsibilityisto ensurecustomersreceiveexcellentvalueandhavea greatexperience.Nunza'smissionrevolvesaround assistingandservingitsclients,aimingtoprovide themwiththebestpossibleexperienceandmaking propertytransactionsassmoothasproperty ownershipitself.
Kieronrecognizesthattherealestateindustry,which hasremainedrelativelyunchangedfordecades,ison thecuspoftechnologicaltransformation.HeiswellpositionedtoleadNunza’stransformation,notonlyin Dubaibutonabroaderscaleaswell.Clientfeedback hasbeenoverwhelminglypositive,reinforcing Nunza’scommitmenttocontinuousimprovement. Theyactivelyseekfeedback,adapttomarkettrends, andembracetechnologicaladvancementstoenhance clientsatisfaction.
Kieronfirmlybelievesthereisnoconflictbetween whatclientsneedandwhatNunzaaimstoachieve. Hefurtherstates, “My only objective is to ensure the customer gets the very best experience and service from Nunza, and I know if I am able to deliver that, then Nunza as a company will be a success.”
Kieronunderstandsthatprovidingexceptionalserviceisthe bestwaytomarketNunzaandisessentialforthe company’ssuccess.Whenaskedabouthowhemotivates andinspireshisteamtoachievetheirgoalsandobjectives andthestepshetakestoensureapositiveandinclusive workplace,hestatesthat,asanewdigitalrealestate company,theyareasmallbuteffectiveteam,allmotivated byavisiontobecometheworld'sleadingpropertyplatform. Histeamworkstowardsachievingthisvisionbyproviding adigitalsolutionthatempowerspeopleandbringsabout change.Additionally,theteamcaresdeeplyabout individualsandbelievestheycanassistthembysimplifying theprocess,deliveringsolutions,andsavingthemtimeand money.
Kieronbelievesthatintoday’sage,thankstotheinternet andsocialmedia,peoplearebetterinformedthanever However,thereisawidespreadmisconceptionthatone musthireanagenttobuyorsellproperty.Whilethisoption maybepreferableforsomewhoarewillingtopayhigher fees,itisnotessentialforthosewhoareopentodirect engagementwithpotentialbuyers.Thisapproachcanresult insignificantcostsavings,anditispreciselywhatNunza supports.
Furthermore,Kieronemphasizesthattheprimarygoalfor mostpropertysellersistosecurebuyersquicklyandatan acceptableprice.Toachievethis,itisessentialtoconsider theperspectiveofthebuyer.Byconnectingdirectlywith
Real Estate is still commonly the largest and often most emotional purchase any of us will ever make “
propertyowners,buyersgainaccesstoindividualswho knowthepropertybetterthananyoneelse.Theycanreceive promptandknowledgeableresponseswithoutany communicationbarriers.Bookingaviewingbecomesa straightforwardprocess,requiringthecoordinationofjust twoschedulesinsteadofthree.Moreover,whenmakingan offer,thereiscompletetransparencyandpeaceofmind,as nothird-partycommissionisinvolvedintheprocess.
Therealestateindustryisknownforitshighdemands, requiringconsiderablepatienceandtimecommitment. Consequently,findingqualitytimecanbeachallengewhile workingonprojects.Kieronacknowledgesthis,stating, “Work-life balance has always been something I have failed at in the past when working for large financial institutions, and I am very lucky to have a very supportive and understanding wife. As I have aged, I have realized that quality time with the family where you are fully present is what really matters.”
WhiletheroleofCEOisdemanding,Kieronvaluesthe flexibilityitprovidesintermsofworkhoursandlocation. Thisflexibilityallowshimtodedicatemoretimetohis daughterandbepresentforimportantmoments.Itisall aboutstrikingtherightbalancebetweenworkandfamily thatsuitshislifestyle.
Whenaskedforadvicetoofferaspiringleaderslookingto begintheirventuresintherealestateindustry,Kieron explains, “First and foremost, it is important to be yourself. Too often, we try to play a persona or role at work, which can quickly lead us to be unhappy and fatigued, and often people can see through it anyway.”
Furthermore,heemphasizesthattherealestateindustryis challenging,frequentlyrelyingoncommission-basedor heavilycommission-weightedstructures.Headvisesagainst allowingcommissionstodriveyourbehavior;instead, focusontheclientandtheirneeds,andsuccesswillfollow
Additionally,Kieronreiteratesthesignificanceofwork-life balance,whichhementionedearlier.Headvisesaspiring leaderstoallocatequalitytimeforthemselvesandtheir lovedones.Henotes, “Few people look back on their lives and wish they had worked harder or longer hours, but many wish they had spent more time on self-care and with their loved ones.”
On a macro level, Real Estate will always be an important part of any economy and will continue to be impacted by prevailing environmental forces “
18Eye-openingFactsThatRevealWhatEmployeesReallyWant
Youcanovercomethesechallengesto
enhanceteamperformanceandfostera positiveworkenvironment.Ifyouarea managerorateamleader,understandingwhat employeesreallywantcansignificantlyimproveyour leadershipskills.
Inthisblog,wewillunveil18eye-openingfactsthat revealwhatemployeesreallywant,helpingyouto effectivelyaddressleadershipchallengesinyour organization.
1.AGallupstudyrevealsthat85%oftheglobal workforceisdisengaged,leavingonly15%engaged atwork.
2.Amongemployees,59%arepassivelydisengaged (quietquitting),while18%areactivelydisengaged (loudquitting).Theseemployeesoftenpointto workplaceculture,compensation,andwell-beingas areasforimprovement.
3.DisengagedemployeesarecostingU.S.businesses between$450billionto$550billioninlost productivityannually,withtheseemployeesbeing 18%lessproductivethantheirengagedcounterparts.
Imagineacompanyasaship.Employeesarecrew members,theirengagementistheirrowingeffort. Ideally,allcrewmemberswouldbefullyengaged, rowinginsync,propellingtheshipefficiently Thisis 100%employeeengagement.
However,only15outof100crewmembersare activelyrowing.Thisisoneofthesignificant leadershipchallenges.
Amongthenon-engaged,59%are‘quietquitting.’ They’reontheship,holdingtheoarsbutnotrowing. Theymightbedissatisfiedwiththecompanyculture, pay,orwell-being.They'renotcausingtrouble,but they’renotcontributingeither.
Then,therearethe18%whoare'loudquitting.’ They’renotjustfailingtorowbutareactively disruptingtheship.Theymightbecomplaining, arguing,orevendrillingholesintheship.Thisis anotherfacetofleadershipchallenges.
Thislackofengagementisn'tjustaboutslower progress.It'scostly
So,futureleadersmustfindwaysto:
● Engagethe‘quietquitters’
● Neutralizethe‘loudquitters’
● Fosteranenvironmentwheremorecrew membersareactivelyandenthusiastically working
4.TheChaosManifesto2014statesthat33%of projectsfailduetoinsufficientteaminvolvement, emphasizingtheimportanceofclearcollaboration.
5.Theabsenceofcollaborationcanresultin ‘knowledgesilos’causinginformationtobe confinedwithinteams,leadingtoredundantefforts andlostlearningopportunities.
6.Insuch‘siloed’environments,crucialinformation andexpertiseremainisolatedwithinspecificteams, obstructingorganizationalknowledgegrowthand sharing.
Consideracompanyasafootballteam.Ina successfulteam,eachplayerknowstheirroleand theircontributiontothegameplan.Thisis collaboration.
However,someplayersareunclearabouttheir rolesornotfullycommitted,leadingtoa disjointedteamthatstrugglestowingames.This lackofcollaborationcreates‘knowledgesilos,’ whereplayersexcelindividuallybutlack understandingoftheteamwork,leadingtomissed opportunities.
Inthese‘siloed’environments,valuable informationgetstrappedwithinteams,hindering knowledgesharingandgrowth,leadingto duplicationofeffortsandmissedopportunitiesfor teamworkandimprovement.Thispresents leadershipchallengesforthecaptain.
Thechallengeistobuildacollaborative environmentwhereeveryteammember understandstheirroleanditscontributiontothe team’ssuccess.Thisinvolves:
● Breakingdownknowledgesilos
● Promotingopencommunication
● Ensuringthateveryonefeelsinvolvedand valued.
7.70%ofchangeinitiativesfail,underliningthe challengesinexecutingeffectivechange managementstrategies.
8. Prosci’sresearchindicatesalackofchange buy-inandsolutionsupportasakeyobstacle. Thisresistancecanstemfromfearofthe unknown,jobinsecurity,orinadequate communication.
9.31%ofCEOsarefiredformismanaging change,underscoringthecriticalrole leadershipplaysinnavigatingorganizational change.
Thinkaboutacompanyasashipsailingtowards itsgoals.Thejourneyisn’talwayssmooth;itoften needstochangecourseduetovariousfactors, similartoorganizationalchangeinitiatives.
Imagineif70%ofthetime,theshipfailstochangeits coursesuccessfully.It’slikelytohitobstaclesorget caughtinbadweather,delayingorevenpreventingit fromreachingitsdestination.Thismirrorswhen70% ofchangeinitiativesinorganizationsfail.
Thesuccessofacoursechangedependsonthecrew's support.Iftheyresistchangeduetofear,insecurity, orlackofcommunicationtheshipstrugglestochange itscourse.Thisismuchlikethelackofchangebuy-in inorganizations,where37%ofemployeesresist change.
Thecaptain’sroleiscrucialinnavigatingthese changes.Iftheyfail,theymightbereplaced,as31% ofCEOsarefiredformismanagingchange.
Iftheshipconstantlychangesitscourse,thecrewcan becomeoverwhelmed,similartothechangefatigue experiencedbyemployeesinorganizations undergoingconstantchanges.Tonavigatethese changes:
● Clearcommunication
● Addressanxietiesandinsecurities
● Managechangeinawaythatkeepsthe organizationontracktoachieveitsgoals.
Decisiondistress
10. AnOraclestudyrevealsthat90%ofbusiness leadersexperiencedecisiondistressduetodata overload,adverselyaffectingtheirqualityoflife.
11. 26%strugglewithdatacredibility,and80% abandondecision-makingduetooverwhelming data.
12. Thisdecisionparalysisnegativelyimpactsthe qualityoflifefor88%ofpeople,leadingto increasedanxiety(38%),missedopportunities (40%),andunnecessaryspending(42%).
Imagineanovelisttryingtowriteabook.Hehasalot ofinformation-characterbackstories,plotideas, historicalfacts,andsoon.However,thesheervolume ofthisinformationcanbeoverwhelming,leadingto “decisiondistress.”
Thisreflectsleadershipchallengeswheredata overloadmakesdecision-makingstressful.
Insomecases,thenovelistmightquestionthe credibilityoftheinformationtheyhave.Isthe historicalfactaccurate?Isthecharacter’sbackstory believable?Thismirrorsthestruggleofsomeleaders whoquestionthecredibilityoftheirdata.
Sometimes,theoverloadofinformationcanbeso overwhelmingthatthenovelistcannotmoveforward withthestory.Theyarestuck,unabletodecide whichplotdirectiontotakeorwhichcharacterto focuson.
Thisdecisionparalysiscanhavenegativeimpacts.It canleadtoincreasedanxiety,missedopportunities (likeagreatplottwistorcharacterdevelopment), andunnecessaryspending(timespentonirrelevant researchorrewriting).
Similarly,decisionparalysisinleadershipcanleadto increasedstress,missedbusinessopportunities,and wastefulspending.So,thekeyisto:
● Learnhowtomanageandinterpretdata effectively
● Ensuringitscredibility
● Makinginformeddecisionswithoutlettingthe volumeofdataleadtodecisionparalysis.
ConflictResolution
13. 48%ofemployeesbelievemanagersneedmore traininginhandlingconflicts.
14. 76%ofemployeesprefertoavoidconflictwhen possible.Thisavoidancecanleadtounresolved issues,resentment,anddecreasedproductivity
15. 27%ofemployeesquittheirjobsdueto unresolvedconflicts.
Let'sconsiderascenarioofacoachtrainingasports teamtounderstandthesestatisticsbetter.
Acoachoftenfacesconflictsamongteammembers. Theseconflictscouldarisefromdisagreementsabout strategies,roles,orpersonalissues.
Someteammembersmightfeelthattheircoach needsmoretraininginhandlingtheseconflicts,much likeemployeeswhobelievetheirmanagerscould benefitfromadditionalconflictresolutiontraining.
Manyteammembersmightpreferto avoidconflictaltogether,similarto employeeswhowouldratherkeepthe peacethanvoicetheirconcerns.However, thisavoidancecanleadtounresolved issuesandresentment,affectingtheteam's performanceandmorale.
Unresolvedconflictscanleadtoserious consequences.Someteammembersmight choosetoleavetheteamifconflictsare notaddressed,disruptingtheteam’s harmonyandpotentiallyaffectingtheir performanceingames.
That’swhyitiscrucialtolearn:
● Howtomanageandresolveconflicts effectively
● Howtotackleunresolvedconflicts
● Ensureaharmoniousandproductive workenvironment.
16. AHarvardBusinessReviewarticle statesthataclassicsignofinsufficient delegationisamanagerwhoworks longhourswhiletheirteamkeeps “strangelyregularhours.”This suggeststhemanagerisn'tdelegating tasks,leadingtoburnoutfor themselvesandalackofgrowthfor theirteam.
Theseinsightshighlighttheimportanceofeffective delegationintheworkplace,akeyaspectofaddressing leadershipchallenges.Itnotonlyhelpsinpreventing burnoutamongmanagersbutalsofostersasenseof growthanddevelopmentamongteammembers.
Moreover,ithelpsinbuildingtrustwithintheteamand stimulatescreativitybyallowingteammemberstotake onnewchallenges.Onthecontrary,poordelegationcan leadtoalackoftrust,stagnation,andevenemployee attrition.
Therefore,managersmuststrikeabalancebetween delegationandoversighttoensureahealthyand productiveworkenvironment,effectivelyovercoming theseleadershipchallenges.
Herearethestrategiestotackletheproblemofpoor delegation:
● Provideemployeeswiththenecessaryauthorityand autonomytomakedecisionsandcompletetasks independently
● Implementtrainingprogramstoequipmanagers withtheskillstodelegateeffectively.
● Encouragesskilldevelopmentandoffersgrowth opportunities.
17. Whenemployeesdon’thavethe authoritytomakedecisionsor completetasksindependently,they canfeelunderutilizedand unimportant.AstudybytheSociety forHumanResourceManagement (SHRM)foundthatalackofgrowth opportunitiesisamajorreason employeesleavetheirjobs.
18. Whenmanagersmicromanageand hoardtasks,theypreventemployees fromdevelopingtheirskillsand takingonnewchallenges.Thislimits theteam’soverallpotentialandcan leadtostagnation.
Wehopethisbloghasenlightenedyouaboutthe leadershipchallengesandthe18eye-openingfactsthat revealwhatemployeesreallywant.
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Intoday’sdynamicbusiness environment,smallandmediumsizedenterprises(SMEs)are facingadauntingchallengeintheform ofsocialsecurity.Fromtheperspective ofemployees,thisresultsinahard-toswallowdeductionfromtheirsalaries. However,itisnotjustaboutthe financialaspect;employees,regardless oftheirbackground,wantstabilityand security,aswellasaccesstoadiverse rangeofinvestmentoptionstobuild theirwealth.
Meanwhile,companiesarestruggling withtheinternalretentionof employees,losingthemduetosmall increasesinsalaries.Itisclearthatthis isnotjustacommercialchallenge,but alsoasocialonethatbusinessesneed toaddress.AccordingtoanewBoston ConsultingGroup(BCG)study, approximately70%ofUAEemployees areconsideringchangingjobs,with compensation,retirement,and insurancebenefitsbeingthe“topdeal breakers.”
Similarproblemsinothermarketshave beenaddressedwithDefined contributionPlanssuchasthe401kin theUS.Thesechallenges,however,are globalinscope,anditistheroleof exemplaryleaderstochangenotonly themarketbutalsothoughtprocesses.
AnexampleofthisisReemIkram (Co-Founder, CEOand of ThriftPlan).Withhervisionand foresight,sheisredefiningsocial securitybyofferinganinteractive investmentplatformforboth employersandemployeesinthe MENAregion.
Reemhasanimpressivejourneythat beganinherchildhoodinGermany, whereshediscoveredthethrillof creatingherownenterprisebyselling stones.Asachild,shewasfascinated bythefinancialaspectofrunninga business,andthisearlyexperienceleft alastingimpressiononher.
Afterstudyingentrepreneurship,Reem workedininnovationandtookher family’sbusinessfromthefirsttothe thirdgeneration.Shefacedthe dauntingchallengeofbringingthe companyintothedigitalageand transforminganimport/exportbusiness intoe-commerce.Herexperiencein managingfinancesprovedtobe invaluableduringthistransformational journey
UponmovingtoSaudiArabia,Reem encounteredasignificantchallenge duringhertimeworkinginPrivate EquityinSaudiArabia–the complicatedpensionsystemforexpats andthestrugglesofayounggeneration thatisnotpreparedforfinancial hurdlesinthefuture.Assomeonewho
wasusedtohavingadeductionfrom hersalary,Reemfoundithardtoadapt tothenewsystem,andthisrealization promptedhertoaddressamore widespreadproblem.Thisrealization sparkedtheideaforThriftPlan,a revolutionaryplatformthatoffersan interactiveinvestmentplanforboth employersandemployees.
Foundedin2019,atAlYasmeen, Riyadh,ThriftPlan’sgoalistohelp individualsachievefinancialsecurity inaregionwheresocialsecurityisa challengingissue.WithVision2030 addressingtheneedforsaving solutions,Thriftplanisactively highlightingoneofthelargestsources ofsaving,theWorkplaceSaving Plan,whichhascrossedamarket valueofmorethanUSD$7trillionin theUnitedStates.
Moreover,itisthethoughtprocessof companiesandindividualsthatis changing.Oneofthecorestrugglesin encouragingindividualstosavehas beenthecountry’sleveloffinancial
literacy,whichhasproventobea difficultobstacleinamarketwitha largeyoungpopulation.However,by automatingandencouragingdigital learningwhileinvesting,Reemandher teamarechangingthefutureofa generation. “The secret to evoking change is to have believers; my team was the first to believe. They are the ambassadors of saving,” saysReem.
AtThriftPlan,theteamhelps companiescreatedefinedcontribution plansthatincreaseinternalemployee retention.Unlikecompetitors,the company’sapproachinvolvesallowing adirectcontributionfromthe employee’ssalarytothesavingsplan, matchedbytheemployerbasedon theirretentiongoals.Thisencourages employeestoinvestintheirfuture whilebuildingloyaltytotheir employer.
ThriftPlanalsoempowersemployees bygivingthemtheautonomytodecide ontheirinvestmentportfolio,ensuring thatonlytheirdiscretionaryfundsare managedbythem.Additionally, ThriftPlanofferscomprehensive workshops,educationalcontent,and advisoryservicestohelpcreatethe mostsuitabledefinedcontributionplan foreachcompany’suniquehierarchy, objectives,andculture.
Reemisadynamicleaderwho shoulderstheultimateresponsibility foreverythingatherorganization. Withherleadershipstyleofleadingby example,sheensuresthatnotaskis beneathher,regardlessoftheskillset required.Asaleader,sheisrenowned forherabilitytomakethingspossible. Sheapproacheseveryproblemwitha contingencyplan. “Every problem
should have a plan B, a plan C, and if needed all the way to Z,” statesReem.
Asanentrepreneur,Reemunderstands thechallengesofkeepingherselfand herteammotivated.However,she considerstheimpactshehasonthe communityandstakeholderstobethe mostrewardingandrefreshingaspect ofherprofession.Sheisafirmbeliever thatbusinessesmustlookbeyond profitabilityandaddresssocialissues aswell.
Reemremembersatimewhenpeople toldherthatwhatshewasdoingwas impossible.However,sherefusedtolet thenaysayersdiscourageherand insteadpersevered,makingthe impossiblepossible.
Underherleadership,thecompanyhas achievednumerousnotableawardsand achievements.Inrecentyears, ThriftPlanwasawardedtheprestigious titleofthemostinnovativecorporate savingsolutioninKSA.Thecompany hasalsoreceivedmultipleawardsfor itsexceptionaleducationincentive.It participatedinFintechSaudiandwon thefirstprizeduringDemoDay.
“Opportunities come, but they are a gift; as leaders, we need to be able to recognize them and capture them to succeed,” assertsReem.Sheopines thatbeingproactiveisnotonly importantbutalsoanobligationfor leaderstoseekoutnovelwaysto evolve.Itisnotonlyforthebenefitof stockholders,butalsoforthe organization’semployees,the ecosystemthatdependsonit,andthe individualswhohavenoalternative.
Beyondhercabin,Reemindulgesina fewhobbiesthatbringhertruepeace. Shefindssolaceintrainingandriding horses,whichbringsanunparalleled senseoftrustandrejuvenationbetween theanimalandtherider.Forher,itisa refreshingfeelingthathelpsher unwindfromthedemandsofherbusy schedule.Inadditiontohorseriding, Reemalsoenjoysjoggingandreading whichhelpsherreleasestressandcalm hermind.
Reemsharesinvaluableadvicefor aspiringbusinessleaderswhowantto excelintheirfield.Heradviceis simpleyetprofound–“Believe in yourself.”Evenwhenothersdoubt yourabilitiesortellyouthatyourideas areunrealisticorimpractical,she advisesthatyoushouldnotgiveup. Instead,usetheirskepticismasa motivatortoworkevenharderand provethemwrong.
Opportunities come, but they are a gift; as leaders, we need to be able to recognize them and capture them to succeed. “
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●Headquarters-Texas,USA
●Ratings-4.5/5
Oraclesellsdatabasesoftwareandtechnology(particularly itsownbrands),cloud-engineeredsystems,andenterprise softwareproducts,suchasenterpriseresourceplanning (ERP)software,humancapitalmanagement(HCM) software,customerrelationshipmanagement(CRM) software(alsoknownascustomerexperience),enterprise performancemanagement(EPM)software,andsupply chainmanagement(SCM)software.
InadditiontoOracleDatabase,Oracleoffersmanyother productsandservices,includingOracleCloudPlatform, OracleFusionApplications,OracleAnalyticsCloud,and OracleHCMCloud.
InthisindustryofERPsoftwarecompanies,Oracleis knownforitssecurityandcompliancewithindustry standards,ensuringdatasafety.Thecompanyoffers comprehensivesupportoptions,including24/7support, onlineresources,andtraining.
OracleisapowerfulERPsolutionwithamarketshareof 1.64%oftheERPmarketandservesover440,000 customersworldwide.InMarch2023,Oracle'srevenue amountedto$12.4billion.
●AcmeCorporation,amanufacturingcompany, successfullydecreaseditsinventoryby25%.
●Similarly,BestBuy,aretailcompany,experiencedan 18%improvementincustomerservicethroughOracle.
●Furthermore,KaiserPermanente,ahealthcare organization,achieveda14%costreductionbyemploying Oracle.
3.SAP
●Foundation-1972
●Headquarters-Walldorf,Germany
●Ratings-4.3/5
Thecompany'snameis“Systemanalyseund Programmentwicklung,”whichtranslatesto“Systems AnalysisandProgramDevelopment”inGerman.SAP's flagshipproductisSAPERP,anintegratedapplicationsuite usedbyover440,000customersinmorethan180 countries.
InadditiontoSAPERP,thecompanyoffersvariousother productsandservices,includingSAPBusinessSuitefor managingcustomerrelationships,supplychain,human capitalmanagementprocesses,SAPAnalyticsCloudfor cloud-basedanalyticssolutions,andSAPSuccessFactors forcloud-basedHRmanagementsolutions.
SAPisbestknownforautomatingprocedures,increasing efficiency,andsavingtimeandresources.Furthermore,it improvesvisibilitybyofferingaconsolidateddatapicture, allowingformoreinformeddecision-making.Moreover, SAPsoftwaresupportsregulatorycompliance,lowering
organizations'riskexposure.Finally,itimprovescustomer service,allowingfirmstoprovidegreatersupportand,asa result,enhancingcustomerhappiness.
NoteworthydatasupportingthebenefitsofusingSAPinclude itsmarketshareof1.64%intheERPmarket,revenueof $32.571billioninMarch2023,andaglobalworkforceof over150,000employees.
●BellTextronInc.,aglobalaerospacecompany,employed SAPtoimproveitssupplychainmanagement,resultingina 15%reductionininventorylevelsanda99%improvementin orderfulfillmentaccuracy.
●WalmartInc.leveragedSAPtoenhancecustomerservice, effectivelyreducingcustomerwaittimesby50%and increasingcustomersatisfactionratingsby10%.
●KaiserPermanente,ahealthcareorganization,successfully improveditsfinancialreportingbyimplementingSAP, experiencinga75%reductioninfinancialreportingerrorsand a50%improvementinfinancialreportingtimeliness.
4.Sage
●Foundation-2007
●Headquarters-NewcastleuponTyne,England
●Ratings-4.3/5
Sagespecializesindevelopingbusinessmanagementsoftware forsmallandmedium-sizedbusinesses(SMBs).Sage's flagshipproductisSageBusinessCloud,acloud-basedERP, CRM,andaccountingsoftwaresolutionusedbyover3 millioncompaniesworldwide.
InadditiontoSageBusinessCloud,thecompanyoffers variousotherproductsandservicessuchasSageIntacct,an ERPsolutionformid-marketandlargebusinesses;SageX3, anERPsolutionforlargecompanies;SageBusiness Intelligence,aBIsolutionfordata-drivendecision-making; andSagePayroll,apayrollmanagementsolution.
ThebenefitsofusingSageincludescalability,allowing businessestostartsmallandexpandasneeded;flexibility, enablingcustomizationtofitspecificrequirements;cloudbasedaccessibility,facilitatingremoteaccessanddata availablefrommultiplelocations;cost-effectiveness, particularlybeneficialforSMBs;andcomprehensivesupport options,including24/7support,onlineresources,and training.
Asapublicly-tradedcompanylistedontheLondonStock Exchange(tickersymbol:SGE),Sageholdsamarketshare of1.55%intheERPmarket.Itgeneratedrevenueof$1,381 millionbytheendofthefirsthalfof2023.
●AdvancedBeautySystemsisamanufacturerand distributorofbeautyproducts.ThecompanyusedSage100 toimproveitsinventorymanagement,whichresultedina 20%reductionininventorylevels.
●USDigitalMediaisadistributorofdigitalmedia products.ThecompanyusedSage300toimproveits customerservice,whichresultedina15%increasein customersatisfaction.
●TheUniversityofCalifornia,SanFrancisco(UCSF)isa healthcareorganizationthatprovidespatientcare, education,andresearch.TheorganizationusedSageIntacct toimproveitsfinancialreporting,whichresultedina12% reductionincosts.
5.Epicor
●Foundation-1972
●Headquarters-Texas,USA
●Ratings-4.0/5
Epicorisabusinesssoftwarecompanyoriginallyknownas ManufacturingSoftwareInc.In1986,itchangeditsname toEpicorSoftwareCorporation.Epicor'sflagshipproductis EpicorERP,asuiteofintegratedapplicationsusedbyover 40,000businessesworldwide.
AlongsideEpicorERP,thecompanyoffersvariousother productsandservices.TheseincludeEpicorCRM,a solutionformanagingcustomerrelationships;EpicorSCM, asupplychainmanagementsolution;andEpicorIndustry Solutions,asuiteofindustry-specificsolutionstailoredto manufacturing,distribution,andretailsectors.
UsingEpicoroffersseveralbenefits.Firstly, businessescanleverageindustry-specificsolutions thatalignwiththeirspecificneeds.Secondly,Epicor's scalabilityallowsbusinessestostartsmallandexpand asrequired.Thirdly,itsflexibilityenables customizationtomeetspecificrequirements.Fourthly, beingcloud-based,EpicorERPenablesremote accessibilityanddatamanagementfrommultiple locations.Epicorofferscomprehensivesupport options,including24/7support,onlineresources,and training.
Asapublicly-tradedcompanylistedontheNewYork StockExchange(stocktickersymbol:EPIC),Epicor holdsamarketshareof1.49%intheERPsoftware companiesmarketandservesover40,000customers worldwide.Thecompany'srevenueamountedto $273.4millionbytheendofthefirstquarter2023.
●AccudyneIndustriesisamanufacturerofcustommachinedpartsandassemblies.Thecompany implementedEpicorERPtoimproveitsinventory managementandreducecosts.Asaresult,Accudyne reduceditsinventoryby25%andsaved$1millionper year.
●TheHomeDepotisahomeimprovementretailer. ThecompanyimplementedEpicorERPtoimprove customerserviceandreducecosts.Asaresult,Home Depotimproveditscustomerserviceby18%and saved$20millionperyear
●IntermountainHealthcareisanon-profithealthcare system.ThecompanyimplementedEpicorERPto improvepatientcareandreducecosts.Asaresult, IntermountainHealthcarereduceditspricesby14% andimprovedpatientsatisfactionby10%.
ERPsoftwareisthetransformationcatalystinthevast andever-evolvingbusinessmanagementlandscape. Withtheirinnovativesolutionsstreamlining operations,thesecompanieshaverevolutionizedhow organizationsthriveinthedigitalage.Aswebid farewelltothisexploration,onequestionlingers:Will yourbusinessembracethepowerofthese technologicalmarvelsandembarkonajourney towardunprecedentedefficiencyandgrowth?The choiceisyours.Seizetheopportunity,andwatchyour organizationsoartonewheights,guidedbythe expertiseofERPsoftwarecompanies.Embracethe possibilities.
Inthefast-evolvingworldofwellness,fewleaders standoutlikeTonyCalamita,Co-FounderandCEO ofLoveHemp.Sinceitsinceptionin2015,Love Hemphasgrownfromamodeststartuptoahouseholdname, deliveringhigh-quality,naturalCBDproductstosupport mentalandphysicalhealth.Tony’sleadershipandvisionhave propelledthecompanytoprominenceinanindustryprojected toreachaglobalmarketvalueof$20billionby2025.
Tony’sjourneyintotheCBDindustrybeganasaquestfor quality.PartneringwithThomasRowland,hefoundedLove Hempwithamissiontooffersafe,reliableCBDoptionsthat peoplecouldtrust.Thecompanystartedhumbly,withjust £3,000,andoperatedoutofabedroom,sellingproducts online.YetTony’sdedicationtodeliveringeffective, transparentCBDproductsresonatedwithconsumers,helping thebrandgrowintoamultimillion-poundenterprise—without outsideinvestment.
LoveHemp’sguidingprincipleisclear:helppeoplelive betterlivesnaturally.Tonyprioritizestransparencyand qualityineveryaspectofthebrand.Thecompany’srange includesCBDoils,capsules,chocolates,andtopical creams—allfreefromTHC,thepsychoactivecompound associatedwithcannabis.LoveHemp’sproductshavegained significanttractioninover2,000outletsacrosstheUKand Europe,includingprominentretailerslikeBootsandHolland &Barrett.Now,thebrandisgearingupforaglobal expansion,aimingtobringitsofferingstoNorthAmerica, Asia,andAustralasia.
ForTony,successismeasurednotjustinnumbersbutinthe livestouchedbyLoveHemp’sproducts.Heenvisions successaslivingafulfilledlife,alignedwithfouressential pillars:health,wealth,relationships,andpurpose.He believesthatalifewithoutmeaninglacksrealachievement, andhestrivestoimbueLoveHempwithamissionthat extendsbeyondprofit.
Tony’sapproachtoleadershipcentersaroundgrowth throughdiscomfort.Fromanearlyage,hegravitated towardhealthandfitness,apassionthathasshapedhis professionalpath.Asateenager,hediscoveredhisdrivefor self-improvementandhelpingothersachievetheirgoals. Hebeganasafitnesstrainerbutsoonrealizedhewantedto makeabroaderimpact.TheentryintotheCBDindustry offeredhimauniquechancetocombinehisinterestsin wellnesswithabusinessthathadthepotentialtotransform lives.
UnderTony’sleadership,LoveHemphasembraceda disruptiveapproachtothewellnessmarket,usingeducation andtransparencytodifferentiateitselfinacrowdedfield. Hebelievesthatchallengesareopportunitiestopushlimits, encouragingbothpersonalandorganizationalgrowth. “Growthrequiresleavingthecomfortzone,”Tonysays.For him,thisbeliefformsthefoundationofbothhisleadership philosophyandthecompany'smission.Thejourneyof creatingabrandfromscratchhastaughthimthatresilience andadaptabilityareessentialforanyvisionaryleader.
AsCEO,TonyhastransformedLoveHemp’scultureto reflectthevaluesofpurpose,transparency,and customercare.Hisrolehasexpandedasheoversees boththeoperationalLoveHempsubsidiaryandthe publicentityLoveHempGroupPLC,whichislisted ontheAQSEunderthetickerLIFE.Tonydrivesa culturewhereallemployeesunderstandtheirpurpose andfeelinspiredbytheworktheydo.Heemphasizes thataleadermusttakeresponsibilityforthecompany culture,especiallyasitscales.
Hisleadershiphasfosteredasenseofsharedpurpose acrossdepartments,frommarketingandoperationsto sales,ensuringthateveryoneisalignedwithLove Hemp’soverarchingmission.Tonyrecognizesthat whenemployeesseehowtheirworkimprovesothers’ lives,itinstillsadeepersenseoffulfillmentand commitment.“Ourproductsgenuinelymakea differenceforpeople,andthatmakesourteamproud oftheworktheydo,”hesays.
StrikingtheBalancebetweenPassionand Practicality
Tonyhascometounderstandthatatrueleader balancesworkandpersonallife,althoughheadmits thisisoneofthehardestchallenges.Despitehis relentlesscommitmenttoLoveHemp,hevaluesthe needtodisconnect,spendingweekendswithfamily andfriendstorecharge.“Workdoesn’tfeellikework whenyou’repassionateaboutit,”heacknowledges, thoughhealsobelievesintakingtimeofftomaintain perspective.
Thisapproachallowshimtoleadwithfocusand energy.Byprioritizingkeytasksandknowingwhento stepback,hesetsanexampleforhisteam, demonstratingthatachievingbalanceispossibleeven inademandingrole.
Withanambitiousroadmapahead,Tonyaimsto establishLoveHempasaglobalbrand.Withinthenext year,heplanstoreachatleastabillionpotential customersbycreatingdomestice-commercechannels inatleastsixcountries,backedbylocaldistribution networks.Thebrand'sexpansionplanalsoincludes
buildinghigh-streetretailpartnershipsineachnew market,astrategicmovetostrengthenLoveHemp’s internationalfootprint.
AsLoveHempreadiesforamovetothemainmarket oftheLondonStockExchange,Tonyenvisionsthis shiftwillattractincreasedinvestmentandenhancethe company’smarketpresence.Thismilestonereflects hiscommitmenttocontinuousgrowth,notonlyfor thecompanybutforhimselfasaleader
ForTonyCalamita,leadingLoveHempisaboutmore thanfinancialperformance;it’saboutcreatinga legacythatimproveslives.Heseeshisroleasthatof anenabler,bothforhisteamandthecustomersthey serve.Byprioritizinginnovation,maintainingquality standards,andexpandingaccesstohigh-qualityCBD products,TonyaimstomakeLoveHemparecognized leaderinglobalwellness.Hebelievesthattrue successliesinbuildingsomethingthatlastsand positivelyimpactssociety
Tony’sindividualgoalremainstoinspirethosearound himandtopushLoveHemptofulfillitsvast potential.Ashecontinuestosteerthecompany towardnewhorizons,Tony’scommitmenttopersonal andprofessionaldevelopmentdriveshisevery decision.“Inafast-movingindustrylikeours,you havetobereadytolearnandadapteveryday,”he reflects.HisapproachensuresthatLoveHempis poisedtobecomealastingforceinthewellnessspace, andheisdeterminedtoleadthecompanythrough everychallengetosecureitsplaceintheglobal market.
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