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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 265 min read
The Tragedy in Kartalkaya Ski Resort: A Reflection on Leadership, Responsibility, and the Cost of Negligence
On January 21, 2025 , I woke up to the devastating news of a fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a cherished ski resort in...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 86 min read
Air Travel is Worse Than Ever—Here’s What Needs to Change
I remember when air travel used to feel special. Not just tolerable— special . I looked forward to flying. There was a sense of ritual to...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 30, 20246 min read
Best of 2024: Growth, Achievements, and Learnings
2024 has been a year of remarkable growth, thoughtful reflection, and lessons that will shape the years ahead. It’s been a journey of...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Work, Art, and Amore: Leadership Lessons from the Streets of Rome
I recently spent four unforgettable days in Rome with my book club, where we soaked up art, history, and pasta in every possible form....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 7, 20245 min read
My 40th Birthday, Lisbon, The Food Temple and Rediscovering Purpose and Passion in Leadership
I just celebrated my 40th birthday with a group of close friends in Lisbon, and it was all the things I had hoped it would be (and...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 30, 20245 min read
Embracing the Learner Mindset: Lessons from my First time Skiing
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're the novice among experts? That's exactly how I felt on my recent family ski...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 19, 20237 min read
Roots and Routes: Musings on the Concept of 'Home'
I've been thinking a lot about the concept of 'home' and what it signifies, as of late. A Turkish language podcast called 'Bir Gidene...
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