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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 10, 20235 min read
The Asshole Genius: Exploring the Myth of the Artistic Temperament
Good (and appropriate) song to listen to while reading this article I recently joined a book club, which was a new experience for me....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 12, 20235 min read
Leaders Don't Climb to the Top, They are Carried to the Top: Tour de France & Thoughts on Leadership
Over the past 10+ days, we have been biting our nails watching Tour de France unfold. Thanks to my husband who is an avid cyclist, I've...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 20, 202316 min read
From Novice to Ninja: 10 Common Mistakes New People Managers Make and How to Avoid them
I was both excited and nervous when I landed my first job as a people manager at Google. I had gotten promoted in my sales job but there...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 14, 202310 min read
Getting your First 100 Customers Part V: Perfect your Customer Service
I have been writing about how to get your first 100 customers the last four weeks. So far during this beautiful journey, we covered:...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 8, 202311 min read
Getting Your First 100 Customers Part IV: Spread the Word by Doubling Down on Marketing
In Part 4 of the series "Getting your first 100 Customers", we will deep dive into marketing. At this point you have 1. Established what...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 2, 20239 min read
Pizza or Pasta? How to Turn Constructive Customer Feedback into an Opportunity to Grow and Thrive
Recently, I noticed some red flags at my daughter’s childcare center - more of some of the worrisome signs that had already presented...
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
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