I think the best learning happens when students ask more questions than teachers do. One good question can open up a whole new way of thinking. Do you agree?
Learned something lately: the strongest relationships I have aren't the ones where we agree on everything. They're the ones where we can disagree and still come back to each other with kindness.
One practical tip for anyone working with suppliers across Asia: confirm the decision-maker before you send your proposal. In many markets, relationship-building happens before the paperwork, so a warm introduction can save you weeks of back-and-forth.
Hot take: in the UAE job market, a solid portfolio often opens more doors than a long list of certifications. Hiring managers want proof you can actually do the work. Curious, what's landed you more interviews here, skills or certificates?
Cross-border trade across Asia keeps proving that relationships still matter more than contracts. Curious how others are building trust with partners in new markets lately?
Hot take: in the UAE job market, a solid portfolio often opens more doors than a long list of certifications. Hiring managers want proof you can actually do the work. Curious, what's landed you more interviews here, skills or certificates?
A friend of mine spent three weeks perfecting his resume, then sent the same version to forty different jobs. Only two replied. When he finally tweaked it for each role, his callbacks jumped. Small edits, big difference.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Watching young builders across Africa turn everyday problems into working prototypes keeps me hopeful. The next big thing often starts small, in a room with more ideas than resources.
