Asif Ahmed’s viral post argues that most companies confuse planning with strategy. This feature breaks down the implications for founders, advisors, and startup operators.
Category: CEO Voices
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Can the UK Government Adopt a Growth Mindset? Founders Demand Bold Action for SMEs
In a powerful LinkedIn post, Ollie Austen challenges the UK government to rethink SME policy through a growth mindset lens. This 2000-word feature unpacks the founder frustrations, structural roadblocks, and grassroots momentum pushing for reform.
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Is ESG Costing Us or Saving Us? Rethinking the Business Case in a Carbon-Constrained Economy
A viral LinkedIn post by Raja Shazrin Shah reframes the debate on ESG, revealing that governance-backed disclosure may lower capital costs and drive long-term corporate value.
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How ESG Became Financially Material: Lessons from Harvard’s Groundbreaking Study
ESG is no longer an ethical add-on. A new Harvard Business School paper explains how sustainability issues gain financial relevance—and why the C-suite must act.
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5 Powerful Reasons the Sustainability Business Case for CFOs Drives Real Financial Impact
In a bold post, Patrick Obeid argues that CFOs don’t need sustainability reports — they need decision-ready data and business cases that speak the language of finance. His message is reshaping how ESG teams win executive trust.
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5 Essential Truths That Prove Capital Is Not Startup Success
In a market celebrating every funding round, Ahmad Al-Khanji offers a sharp reminder: capital is not the destination—it's just a tool. Here’s why that matters.
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5 Bold Lessons from Hesham Zreik’s Message to Startup Founders
Hesham Zreik’s viral post makes one thing clear: traction beats vision. Here’s what startup founders need to understand if they want to get funded in today’s market.
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3 Powerful Ways a Mining Executive Used LinkedIn Creativity to Redefine Leadership
When mining executive Judea B turned to LinkedIn to share her daughter’s musical journey, it became more than a proud-parent post — it became a lesson in multidimensional leadership.
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Rob Dance’s Viral Post Reminds Leaders Why Lifelong Learning Is Non-Negotiable
When a tech CEO tells 18,000+ people to stay curious or be forgotten, leaders listen. Rob Dance’s viral post reminds us that growth is the only way forward.
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How a Growth Mindset Helped Adam Danyal Turn Failure Into $17K Success
Adam Danyal’s story of how a failed 2020 launch turned into a $17K payday offers a powerful reminder that growth always beats perfection.