The goal is not to get a deal. The goal is to get a good deal. — Negotiation is a daily task, from negotiating with your toddler to eat breakfast, distributing house tasks with your husband, getting a new customer, or negotiating the right price or exchange of value. In my country, we negotiate everything, even the price of the bread at the bakery. After living in…

Failing brings new experiences to adjust our direction to get closer to our goal. — We are failing. No, no, it won’t. It’s going to be great! The truth is that according to a study by CBS Insights, 95 percent of startups fail. But don’t let that put you off. That’s why I want to share today the seven most common reasons I see when…

And the story of an old peanut butter cup success — During the pandemic lockdown, we adopted a dog. The newcomer spent hours catching the little lizards in the garden without any luck. I guess he could have wished for an easier or faster way to catch them, but he enjoyed the journey. I remember the last time we had a…

A better understanding of Disruption and learning from others’ experiences can help you in these challenging times to define your next position. — In the current uncertain times, many companies face the test of redefining their strategy in a short time frame, not even weeks but days. This redefinition had become the only solution to economic pressure and the way the consumer has started to think.

We’ve been reading about temperature records, geopolitical conflicts, and even the current pandemic on the news. Like many of us, we wonder what we can do to change. Yet, as the global population increases and the demand for raw materials expands exponentially, supplies decrease. …

Take a step back and look at your business as a whole. — “I think that inside any business, there is something slowly going crazy.” Joseph Heller There are several truth nuggets about being an entrepreneur. I was an intrapreneur in different corporations implementing change and gaining buy-in while developing innovative ideas for years. So many of my friends were curious why I…

Failure can be an excellent opportunity to learn and grow. — We’ve all had to learn from our mistakes and practice until we succeed. It’s the story of our lives. I recall a previous job interview, which took place on a lovely Paris afternoon. I told the interviewer about my career’s successes to make an excellent first impression. …

Rethink the way we design, manufacture, and use products to minimize our impact on the environment. — When I was a kid, my mother used to take me to the market if second-hand objects. It was an adventure for me, as I loved exploring the mountains of treasures. We would find toys, broken furniture, and many objects still in good condition. My parents would tell me that…

Pursuing your dreams is not easy, but it is so worth it. — In today’s world, entrepreneurship is not just a job or career. You think about it all day long, dream about it at night, and most importantly, live it every waking moment in between. You don’t do entrepreneurial things once or twice a year; they become a part of your every…