ARE WE ALL BIASED? Yes, indeed, even the West, while extensively critiquing bias and endeavoring to educate society through films and narratives… I remember encountering that cry for the first time in those poorly translated films from my childhood: “YOU CAN’T JUDGE ME!” It wasn’t until I grew older that I truly understood its significance. […]
HOW SHOULD WE COMPETE IN THE FUTURE?! In a recent interview with the magazine of the Exporters Assembly (İhbir Haber), I was asked, “What should manufacturers and exporters prioritize in their growth strategies?” Here’s how I responded: “First and foremost, the foundation of the business must be solid. Whether in the domestic market or exports, […]
CAN RULE-BREAKING BECOME A RULE? Here’s how Reed Hastings, the founder of Netflix, opens his story: “In the 1990s, I was a regular at Blockbuster, renting a few VHS tapes at a time and always returning them quickly to dodge late fees. But one day, I found a forgotten tape on my desk that I’d […]
MISCONCEPTIONS ARE CONCERNING In this article, we’ll dive into daily misconceptions and their impacts, based on the new book Misbeliefs by Prof. Dan Ariely (*). In a time when everyone clings to their own version of truth, this topic has been on my mind lately. Dan Ariely, the James B. Duke Professor at Duke University, […]
Yesterday, we attended the opening of GODIVA’s new store at Dubai Mall! 🎉 I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team for their outstanding work! Everyone was smiling, which strengthened my belief that even greater successes lie ahead. I reminded my friends of the words of Pierre Draps, GODIVA’s second-generation chocolatier: “I […]
Miss the Trend, Miss the Train! I wanted to summarize Rohit Bhargava’s “Non Obvious Mega Trends” quickly because it covers important undiscovered needs. The book offers a method to continuously uncover these needs and raises awareness about it. The latest edition, translated from the 2020 publication, even includes our GOYA (Gez Oturma Yerinde Artık) tactic, […]
Rome Inc.: The Roman Empire Was Like a Multinational Corporation! Today, I was inspired by the book Rome Inc.: The Rise and Fall of the First Multinational Corporation. Written by Gil Schwartz, a contributor to the well-known economic magazine Fortune, the book was published under the pseudonym Stanley Bing. It humorously draws parallels between the […]
Did I Misunderstand You, Or… When people communicate—whether by talking, writing, listening, or even reading—problems can often arise in ways that are hard to predict. You could probably think of many examples from your own experiences that illustrate these challenges. In truth, achieving genuine communication is rare and often difficult. Even with strong language skills […]
