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Nobody Settles After 40. Except the People Who Were Told To
Career  ·  Mindset By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #34   I was standing on the rooftop of my building in Jacksonville, Florida. My friend lives on the 21st floor and invited me up for a 4th of July party. I was 47 years old, surrounded by people who made me feel small in the b...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 25, 2026
Your Team Doesn't Need AI. They Need to Lead First.
Career  ·  Leadership By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #32   It was almost 9pm. I had already turned off half the lights in my house, getting ready for bed. My phone buzzed. A text from one of my directors. "I need help managing someone on my team." The Easy Answer I ...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 18, 2026
The People Who Aren't Afraid of Their Boss Anymore
Career  ·  Mindset By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #31   Iused to run side businesses while working full-time. More than one, for years. I built them quietly, on weekends and after hours, never making a big deal out of it. Then I left Citi for CSX. A different role, new ...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 11, 2026
Navigating Office Politics: Lessons Learned from My Own Mistakes
Career  ·  Promotions By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #25   Office politics is something many of us dread. It can feel like a minefield, full of unspoken rules, hidden agendas, and power dynamics that can be difficult to navigate. But if you want to grow in your career, learning to l...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
From Manager to Director: 4 Key Shifts You Need to Make
Career  ·  Promotions By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #24   The jump from manager to director isn't as simple as doing more of the same. As a director, you enter the first tier of executives, and your impact on the organization becomes much greater. Most managers miss the mark becaus...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
Director to VP: 5 Principles to Make the Transition Smoother
Career  ·  Promotions By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #23   Moving from Director to VP is one of the biggest leaps in any career. It's not just about doing what you've been doing on a bigger scale. It's about becoming a different kind of leader. Many people think that simply getting ...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
Working Hard Is Ruining Your Career. Do These Strategies Instead
Career  ·  Mindset By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #22   We've been taught to believe that hard work is the ultimate key to success. Put in the hours, give it your all, and you'll climb the ladder. But what if working hard is actually holding you back? Just being physically present a...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
5 Tips to Step into Executive Presence and Own Every Room You Walk Into
Career  ·  Leadership By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #21   When you're promoted to an executive position, you might think it will automatically make you act like an executive. But that is not the case. Having the title is one thing, but acting like an executive is a completely diffe...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
Nobody Taught You to Manage Up. That's Why You're Stuck
Career  ·  Leadership By Feras Asakrieh  ·  5 min read  ·  Issue #20   Today I want to teach you one of the most powerful career skills that almost nobody talks about. Managing up. Not managing your team. Not managing your peers. Managing the person above you. Your manager controls your next op...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
The Filter Behind Every Promotion (and How to Pass It)
Career  ·  Promotions By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #19   Iwas sitting in a promotion meeting years ago, watching the names appear on the screen one by one. Every person on that list worked hard. Every one of them hit their numbers. But when the leaders in the room started talking ...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
Why Some People Break Through and Others Don't
Career  ·  Mindset By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #18   The trap of "Why me?" It sounds innocent. Even humble. But it's one of the sneakiest mindset traps I've seen. It creeps in right when you're about to raise your hand, speak up, apply, or lead. And just like that, you shrink bac...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026
They Got Promoted. You Didn't. Here's Why
Career  ·  Promotions By Feras Asakrieh  ·  4 min read  ·  Issue #17   We've all felt it. You're working long hours. Crushing your numbers. Helping everyone on the team. Then someone else gets promoted, someone who's been here half as long and knows half as much. You stare at the announcement t...
by Feras Asakrieh — Jul 06, 2026

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