I first learned about Javier Milei, who was elected president of Argentina this week, in 2018. In August of that year, the radical libertarian economist had delivered a lecture explaining the turbulence facing the Argentine economy. After presenting his views on the current economic policy, questions from the audience were…

During this month, I had the opportunity to visit several African countries. And as I hopped around, it occurred to me that I could be more deliberate about these trips and have my observation antennas up. In Nairobi, Kenya, for example, we were caught up in the dark for more…

One of the students in my career coaching class shared his challenging journey through secondary school. His father, despite holding a lowly office position, insisted on sending his only child to one of the state’s best schools. Each term, roughly every three months, the father sought a substantial pay-ahead loan…

On Wednesday, I finished reading “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” by Chris Miller. Published in 2022, this book masterfully unfolds the intricate story of how semiconductors evolved to become the linchpin of our modern existence. Pause for a moment, and redirect your gaze from this…

On Saturday morning, during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, Hamas, considered a terrorist organization in several countries, launched an attack on Israel. Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist, militant, and nationalist organization. Established in 1987 and affirming its charter in 1988, Hamas declared its mission to liberate Palestine, including…

This morning, I found myself reminiscing about one of my previous bosses who has transformed into one of my dearest friends and a cheerleader in my professional journey. The story I want to share revolves around a massive project, one so substantial and fraught with the potential for failure that…

I listened to the interview Sam Adeyemi had with Teju Babyface this morning. The discussion about the leadership culture in Nigeria caught my attention. There is a lot to unpack there. The part where he admitted to his mistake when a church member told him that contrary to what he…

In the realm of the oil industry, a stark divide often exists between the popular image of companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell and the intricate realities they navigate. This division is frequently painted with broad strokes, where oil giants are either cast as nefarious villains, horned devils feasting on…

I wasn’t expecting Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire mogul behind Fox News and News Corp, to retire so soon. Even when the 92-year-old had a fall in 2018 while on vacation, requiring emergency back surgery, he told anyone who cared to listen that he was going nowhere. This was reinforced in…