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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 26, 202312 min read
Business Across Cultures: Personal Space, Enchiladas and Golden Silence
I was reminded of an odd and funny experience from my college days, when I was standing in front of a what was meant to be a linear queue...


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 28, 20239 min read
Why an MBA?
In my professional network and among my coachees who have around 5 to 10 years of work experience, there seems to be an increased...


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 3, 20237 min read
New Year, Same You: Thoughts on the Growth Mindset
Do you also notice that at the start of every year, there is an abundance of ambition and zeal in people all around the world?


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 23, 20228 min read
Storytelling - A powerful communication tool
We are drawn to stories from childhood through adulthood because they are engaging and captivating. Human brains are programmed to emphatize


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 9, 202210 min read
The Art of Curiosity: The Case for George, Melahat, and the Cat
My daughter woke up from a nightmare the other night and called me over. When I asked what had scared her, she said “Mommy, I had a bad drea


Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 2, 20227 min read
Root to Rise: The Grounded Leader
Today’s Gen-XYZ workforce expects a leader they can look up to, they can count on, a grounded leader who will show core strength, confidence
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