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EDITOR’S LETTER

Mapping Triumphs Along side Innovative Leaders.

Inourever-changingglobalbusinessarena,leadershipissignificantlyinfluencedbykeytrends. Thesetrendsincludetheneedtoembracedigitaltransformationinresponsetoadvancing technology,aheightenedfocusonsustainabilityandsocialresponsibility,increasedrecognitionofthevalueof diversityandinclusion,andthemasteryofagilityinarapidlychangingworld.Thesefactorsarecentralto contemporaryleadership.

Intoday'sdynamicbusinesslandscape,leadersfacebothsignificantchallengesandabundantopportunities. Thosewhosucceedareadeptatharnessingtechnology-driveninnovation,actingasresponsiblestewardsof societalandenvironmentalimpacts,andpromotinginclusivitywithintheirorganizations.Theyexhibitqualities suchasvisionarythinking,unalterablecommitment,innovativeprowess,aproventrackrecordofexecution, adeptrelationship-buildingskills,andresilienceinthefaceofadversity.Despitetheirdemands,thesetrends providefertilegroundforsuccessandgrowth.

Withakeenfocusonindustrytrends,wearepleasedtopresentourlatestmagazineissue,“The10Prominent BusinessLeadersof2023.”Withinthesepages,youwillencountervisionaryindividualswhohavesuccessfully harnessedtheforcesofinnovation,sustainability,diversity,andadaptabilitytoleadtheirorganizationsto unparalleledlevelsofsuccessinthisdynamicbusinesslandscape.

OurcoverfeaturesNishadAzeem,theFounderandCEOofCoastalQatar.Withawealthofexpertiseanda commitmenttoexcellence,Nishadembodiesdistinguishedleadershipinourdynamicbusinessenvironment. Histransformativejourneyinmanufacturing,highlightedbyhisinnovativestridesleadinguptotheQatar AsianGames,servesasatestamenttohisvisionaryimpact.

Furthermore,ourmagazineproudlyintroducesyoutootherexceptionalleaderswhosharethespotlightwith Nishad.TheseincludeBogdanRadulescu,ElayneSoh,LeilaCentner,andMirellaHansen.Eachofthemhas lefttheirmarkonbusinesshistorywithvisionaryjourneysthatalignseamlesslywiththedynamicspiritwe celebrateinourbusinesslandscape.

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Excellence in Qatar’s Construction Industry Driving Innovation and

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Nishad Azeem

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Business leadership has undergone significant transformations in recent years, marked by unprecedented uncertainties and challenges. Leaders must navigate uncharted territories in this rapidly changing landscape and provide guidance, stability, and confidence during trying times. The demands on leaders have evolved, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices, inclusivity, and sustainability. Adapting to these shifting paradigms requires leaders to stay well-informed about industry trends, embrace agility and open-mindedness, seek diverse perspectives, commit to lifelong learning, and harness technology to enhance decision-making and collaboration. Furthermore, building a formidable team based on trust, transparency, adaptability, and innovation is crucial to staying ahead of the competition.

One leader who stands out for his commitment to excellence and impact on the construction industry is Nishad Azeem, Founder and CEO of Coastal Qartar, a multifaceted company operating across various sectors. With his extensive expertise and passion for his work, Nishad embodies the essence of a distinguished leader who consistently raises the bar in this dynamic environment

Nishad’s journey in manufacturing took a defining turn when he recognized a significant gap in the industry just before the Qatar Asian Games. This pivotal revelation became a watershed moment in his career, propelling him to become a transformational leader in the construction business. Driven by his firm values and innovative mindset, Nishad emerged as a pioneering force dedicated to driving positive change and transforming the landscape of his chosen industry.

Drawing upon his deep knowledge and experience, Nishad has successfully spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives, revolutionizing traditional construction practices and introducing innovative approaches. His visionary leadership has not only propelled Coastal Qatar to new heights but has also inspired a paradigm shift within the industry itself.

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Expert Advice for Aspiring Business Tycoons

Nishad offers valuable advice to aspiring individuals who aim to become successful business leaders by implementing their innovative and determined business ideas. According to him, budding business leaders should start by asking themselves two crucial questions in today's ever-changing business landscape:

1. How relevant is your business in the current times?

2. How resilient is your business in overcoming future challenges?

Additionally, Nishad emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with competent and trustworthy individuals. He believes that building a successful business starts with building a strong team. Finding the right people, whether from within or outside and nurturing their potential through molding and challenging them is a crucial step towards forming the ideal team.

Furthermore, Nishad highlights the significance of practicing essential leadership traits. These include continuous learning, cultivating strong relationships, adopting a growth mindset, leading with integrity, developing effective communication skills, embracing innovation, fostering emotional intelligence, taking calculated risks, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and maintaining a healthy

work-life balance.

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Baird Inc
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BairdInc,headquarteredinSarasota, Florida,isaleaderinsecuredlending,privateequity,and commercialrealestate.Theyofferinventivefinancial optionsforbusinessgrowthandrealestateinvestments throughacompetentworkforce Beyondmedical
ElayneSoh(CEOandFounder)
www.beyondmedical.com.sg Founded-2013
BeyondMedicalGroupstandsas Singapore'spremierhealthcaredestination, distinguishedbyhighlyqualifieddoctorsandadvanced facilities Ourexcellenceisaffirmedbymultiple awards,promisingyouaseamlesshealthcarejourney. 20 | AUGUST 2023 10 The PROMINENT Business Leaders 2023
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Centner Academy

Management-LeilaCentner

(Founder)

URL-www.centneracademy.com

Founded-2019

Description-CentnerAcademyinMiami,Florida,fosters compassionateleadersthroughrigorousacademics, personalizedlearning,andsocial-emotionaldevelopment Servingpreschooltoninthgrade,itoffersfinancialaid, thoughnotedforstrictdiscipline

COASTALQATAR

Management-NishadAzeem(CEOandFounder)

URL-www.coastalqatar.com

Founded-2005

Description-CoastalQatar:Apremierintegrated engineeringspecialistinQatar,supplyingsteel, manufacturing,andengineeringsolutions Theyarea trustedindustrypartnerduetotheircommitmentto innovation,sustainability,andadiverseproduct/service offering.

Coop Danmark A/S

Management-MirellaHansen(DirectorofGroupFinance)

URL-www.coop.dk

Founded-2001

Description- Denmark'ssecond-largestretailer,Coop DanmarkA/S,operatessupermarkets,discountstores,and hypermarkets.Itstressessustainabilityandacustomer-centric approachthroughits"TheCoopoftheFuture"concept, whichhas1.9millionmembers.

Exemplary Marketing

Management-MalikKurdi(CEOandFounder)

URL-www.exemplarymarketing.com

Founded-2014

Description-ExemplaryMarketing,situatedinTinley Park,Illinois,providesexcellentwebandapp developmentservicesworldwide.Theirdiversifiedstaff excelsinappandonlinedesign,marketing,andcustom solutions,asevidencedbyhappyclients.

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Freight Save

Management-ShereeSmiltnieks(Founder)

URL-www.freightsave.com.au

Founded-2008

Description-FreightSave,Australia'sleadinglogistics firm,providesawidechoiceofshippingservices, affordablepricing,auser-friendlywebsite,andgreat customerservice.Trustedfordependablecountrywide shippingsolutions TheAustralianLogisticsCouncilhas approvedus.

UNTOLD Universe

Management-BogdanRadulescu(CBO,Co-Founder)

URL-www.untold.com

Founded-2015

Description-UntoldUniverse:Europe'sleading entertainmentfirm,hostsUntoldFestivalinRomania,a topelectronicmusicevent.Committedtoinnovation, socialresponsibility,andunforgettablemusic experiences.

ROUNDB

Management-RuiMartins(CEOandFounder)

URL-www..roundb.pt

Founded-2019

Description-ROUNDB,headquarteredinLisbonwith globaloffices,isahigh-techconsultancyspecializingin telecomnetworks Over100expertsofferconsulting, technicaladvisory,outsourcing,engineering,geoservices,andcustomapplications Aimingtoexpand, innovate,andexcelintelecomsolutions.

Utilities One

Management-SergheiBusmachiu(CEO)

URL-www.utilitiesone.com

Founded-2016

Description-UtilitiesOne,acompleteinfrastructure supplier,servesthetelecommunications,electric utilities,oilandgas,wirelesscarriers,engineering,and technologyindustries Theyenableworldwideprogress bycommittingtosafety,quality,andnewsolutions.

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Ifyouwanttoexperiencepower,armyourselfagainst

authority,orclaimyourpassion,read“The48Lawsof Power.”RobertGreene,oneofthewell-knownauthors ofsixinternationalbestsellers,wrotethisbook.Robert’s booksareintenseandhavevaluablelessonsthatstillhold valueintoday’sworld.Hisbestseller,The48Lawsof Power,highlightsthephilosophiesofvariouspersonalities suchasMachiavelli,SunTzu,CarlvonClausewitz,Queen ElizabethII,etc.Inthisblog,wewilldescribeeachlawin hisbook.Let’sbegin!

Law1:AlwaysKeepYourMasterAboveYou.

Hideyourtalentsandmakethoseaboveyoufeelsuperior, sotheywillneverfeelthreatenedbyyouandwillinstead promoteyou.

Law2:BeWaryofYourFriends.

Friendsaremorelikelytobetrayyouinhastethanenemies, astheyaremorepronetoenvy.Makefriendswithaformer enemy,astheywillhavemoretoprove.

Law3:ConcealYourIntentions

Keeppeopleoff-balanceandinthedarkbyneverrevealing thepurposebehindyouractions.Iftheyhavenocluewhat youareupto,theycannotprepareadefense.

Law4:AlwaysSayLessThanNecessary

Thelessyousay,themoremysteriousyouappear.Silence makespeopleuncomfortableandforcesthemtofillinthe blanks,revealingmoreaboutthemselvesthanintended.

Law5:SoMuchDependsonReputation-GuardIt WithYourLife

Donotleaveyourreputationtochanceorgossip;itisyour life’sartwork,andyoumustcraftit,honeit,anddisplayit withanartist'scare.

Law6:CourtAttentionatAllCost

Appearmoreprominent,colorful,andmysteriousthanthe blandandtimidmasseswhojudgeeverythingbyits appearance.

Law7:GetOtherstoDoYourWork,butAlwaysTake theCredit

Thislawstatesthatitismoreefficientandeffectivetouse theskillsandknowledgeofotherstofurtheryourown goals.Bydoingso,youwillappearmorepowerfuland efficient.

Law8:MakeOtherPeopleComeToYou-UseBaitif Necessary

Itisalwaysbettertomakeyouropponentcometoyouina powerstruggle.Thisputsyouincontrolandgivesyouan advantage.Useanybait,ifnecessary.

Law9:WinThroughYourActions,NeverThrough Argument

Argumentsarecounterproductiveandcancreateresentment. Itisbettertodemonstrateyourpointthroughactions,without sayingaword.

Law10:Infection-AvoidtheUnhappyandUnlucky

Theunhappyandunluckycanbringtheirmiseryonyoulike aninfection.Associatewiththehappyandfortunateinstead, astheirpositiveenergywillruboffonyou.

Law11:LearntoKeepPeopleDependentonYou

Tomaintainyourpower,makeothersdependentonyou.The moretheyneedyou,themorecontrolyouhaveoverthem.

Law12:UseSelectiveGenerosityandHonestytoDisarm YourVictim

Asingleactofhonestyorgenerositycandisarmeventhe mostsuspiciousperson.Oncetheyaredisarmed,youcan manipulatethematwill.

Law13:WhenAskingForHelp,AppealtoPeoplesSelf Interests,NevertoTheirMercyorGratitude

Appealtopeople’sself-interest,nevertotheirmercyor gratitude.Peoplearemorelikelytohelpyouiftheyseeitas intheirbestinterest.

Law14:PoseasaFriend,WorkasaSpy

Togainpower,youmustlearntogatherinformationabout yourrivals.Thebestwaytodothisistobefriendswiththem andgaintheirtrust.

Law15:CrushYourEnemyTotally

Destroyyourenemiesnotonlyinbodybutalsoinspirit. Leavethemnoroomtomaneuverornegotiate.

Law16:UseAbsencetoIncreaseRespectandHonor

Toomuchpresencemakesyoucommon,sowithdraw strategicallytoincreaseyourvalueandmakepeoplecrave yourpresence.

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Law17:KeepOthersinSuspendedTerror-Cultivate anAirofUnpredictability

KeepOthersInSuspendedTerror:CultivateAnAirOf Unpredictability.Soyoucanthrowthemoffbalanceand eventerrifythembycultivatinganairofunpredictability.

Law18:DoNotBuildFortressesAroundYourselfIsolationIsDangerous

Isolationisdangerousbecauseitmakesyoublindtothe threatsaroundyou.Itisbettertostayconnectedwith othersandbuildanetworkofallieswhocanprotectyou.

Law19:KnowWhoYouAreDealingWith-DoNot OffendtheWrongPerson

Becarefulwhoyouoffend;somepeoplewillneverforget orforgive.Therearemanydifferentkindsofpeoplein theworld,andeachwillreactdifferentlyifyoulieto them.

Law20:DoNotCommitToAnyone

Youshouldonlypartiallyalignyourselfwithoneperson orgroup,whichwilllimityourpowerandinfluence. Beingindependent,youcanplaypeopleandbeatan advantage.

Law21:PlayaSuckertoCatchaSucker-Play DumberThanYourMark

Togainpower,makeothersfeelsmarterthanyou.This willdisarmtheirsuspicionandmakethemmorelikelyto trustyou.

Law22:UsetheSurrenderTactic-Transform WeaknessIntoPower

Whenyouareweaker,surrenderratherthanfightforthe sakeofhonor.Itgivesyoutimetobuildstrengthand undermineyourvictorwhileyouwaitforhispowerto weaken.

Law23:ConcentrateYourForces

Conserveyourresourcesandenergiesbyconcentrating themwhereyou’llbenefitmost.Focusonminingthe richestmineratherthanawholestringofmines.

Law24:PlaythePerfectCourtier

Theperfectcourtierhasmasteredtheartofindirection, flattering,andassertingpoweroverothersgracefully

Law25:Re-CreateYourselves

Donotaccepttherolesthatsocietyimposesonyou.Instead, re-createyourselfbyforginganewidentitythatcommands attentionandneverborestheaudience.

Law26:KeepYourHandClean

Nevergetpersonallyinvolvedinanythingmessyor unpleasant.Alwaysuseothersasscapegoatsandcat’spaws todisguiseyourinvolvement.

Law27:PlayOnPeople’sNeedstoBelievetoCreatea CultlikeFollowing

Mimicisareligiousstructurewithahierarchy,rituals,and requestsforsacrifice.Createacultlikefollowing,andyou willhaveuntoldpoweroveryourfollowers.

Law28:EnterActionsWithBoldness

Hesitationisdangerous.Onlyattemptitifyouaresureofthe courseofaction.Yourdoubtsanduncertaintieswillaffect yourexecution.

Law29:PlanAlltheWaytotheEnd

Planallthewaytotheendandfocusonyourultimategoal. Don’tbeswayedbywishfulthinkingortemptedto improvise.

Law30:MakeYourAccomplishmentsSeemEffortless

Hidetheeffortthatwentintoyouraccomplishments.People willbemoreimpressedbyyourachievementsiftheyseem effortless.

Law31:ControltheOptions:GetOtherstoPlayWith theCardsYouDeal

GetOtherstoPlaywiththeCardsYouDeal:Thebestwayto deceivepeopleistomakethembelievetheyhaveachoice andareincontrol.Inreality,youareincontrol.

Law32:PlaytoPeople’sFantasies

Fantasiesmoreeasilyswaypeoplethanreality.Ifyoutapinto people’simaginations,youcangaintheirtrustandsupport.

Law33:DiscoverEachMan’sThumbscrew

Discoveringandexploitingweaknessescangiveindividuals poweroverothers.Everyonehasaweaknessthatcanbe exploited.

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Law34:BeRoyalinYourOwnFashion:Act LikeaKingtoBeTreatedLikeOne

Peopletreatyouthewayyoutreatyourself.Ifyou carryyourselfwithconfidenceanddignity,people willrespectandtreatyouasnecessary

Law35:MastertheArtofTiming

Takeyourtime.Alwaysbepatient,aseverything willcometoyoupromptly.Liveinthemoment.It willtakeyoutogreatheightsofpower

Law36:DisdainThingsYouCannotHave: IgnoringThemIstheBestRevenge

Thelessinterestyoutakeinthingsthatirritateyou, themoresuperioryouseem.Byacknowledging yourenemy,yougivetheirexistencecredibility and,therefore,power

Law37:CreateCompellingSpectacles

Peoplearemorepersuadedbywhattheyseethan whattheyhear.Usestrikingimageryandgrand symbolicgesturestocreateanauraofpower aroundyou.

Law38:ThinkasYouLikebutBehaveLike Others

Inwardly,youcanthinkandbelievewhateveryou want,butoutwardly,itisbesttoblendinand behavelikeothers.

Law39:StirupWaterstoCatchFish

Yougainadecidedadvantageifyoucanangeryour enemieswhilestayingcalm.Itwillrattlethemand putthemoffbalance,givingyoutheupperhand.

Law40:DespisetheFreeLunch

Everythinghasaprice,sobewaryofanythingthat seemsfree.Bewillingtopayyourwayandstay clearofgratitude,guilt,anddeceit.

Law41:AvoidSleepingIntoaGreatMan’s Shoes

Growingupasthesonordaughterofafamous personforcesyoutooutshinetheirpopularity Don’tbeinfluencedbythat,andcreateyourown identity.

Law42:StriketheShepherdandtheSheepWill Scatter

Donotsuccumbtoornegotiatewithtroubles. Neutralizeormakethemirrelevantsotheydon’t multiplyandcauseproblems.

Law43:WorkontheHeartsandMindsofOthers

Togainpower,youmustwintheheartsandmindsof others.Youcanachievethisbyplayingwiththeir emotions,appealingtotheirself-interest,and garneringbroadsupport.

Law44:DisarmandInfuriateWiththeMirror Effect

Bymirroringyouropponents’actionsandwords, youcandisarmthemandinfuriatethem.Reflecting ontheiremotions,interests,andvaluescan accomplishthis.

Law45:PreachtheNeedforChange,butNever ReformTooMuchatOnce

Peoplearecreaturesofhabitandresistchange.If youwanttoimplementchange,dosograduallyand makeitseemlikeagentleimprovementfromthe past.

Law46:NeverAppearTooPerfect

Appearingtooperfectwillmakepeopleenviousand resentful.Itiswisetodisplaydefectsandadmitto harmlessvicesoccasionally

Law47:DoNotGoPasttheMarkYouAimed For;InVictoryLearnWhentoStop

Learnwhentostopandconsolidateyourgains.It willallowyoutomaintainyourpowerandavoid makingmistakesthatcouldjeopardizeyourposition.

Law48:AssumeFormlessness

Beflexible,fluid,andunpredictablesoyour opponentscan’tgetafixonyouandfigureouthow torespond.

ThesearesomeessentiallawsthatthebookThe48 LawsofPowerhastaughtus.Wemusttrytofollow theselawsaswegrowinlife.Doingsoallowsusto createthebestversionsofourselvesandgrow rapidlyasourcareersadvance.

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Chief Business Officer & Co-founder | UNTOLD Universe

Bogdan Radulescu

Trailblazing the Advertising & Events Industry with Dynamic Leadership
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Inacrowdedmarketplace,standing outasaleaderrequires exceptionalskills,vision,and adaptability.BogdanRadulescu(CoFounderandChiefBusinessOfficer ofUNTOLDUniverse)has establishedhimselfasatrailblazerin theadvertisingandeventsindustry.His dynamicleadershipstyleandunique approachtoconnectingwithpeople haveearnedhimareputationasarole modelforentrepreneursandbusiness leadersalike.

Bogdan’sleadershipapproachisbuilt onthecombinationofcharismaticand transformationalpractices.Hisability toconnectwithhisteamonapersonal levelhasenabledhimtomotivateand inspirethemtoperformattheirbest. Heunderstandsthateffective communicationrequiresahuman connection,whichfosterspersonal motivationandbetterperformance.His approachhasearnedhimthe admirationofhisteamand stakeholders,allowingUNTOLD Universetoemergeasaleading companyintheadvertisingandevents industry.

“Everybody talks about different leadership styles, but they all have something in common: the people. When you talk to your PM or Chief Officer, you don’t talk to the position; you speak to the man/woman. When you have a huge team to lead, it is essential to understand that they are humans with diverse personalities and interests. The only proper way to communicate with all of them at once is to establish a human connection. People work better when they are personally motivated. And so do I,” statesBogdan.

Inanexclusiveinterviewwithour magazine,Bogdansharedhisinsights

onleadership,entrepreneurship,and thefutureoftheadvertisingandevents industry.Hespokeabouthisjourneyas anentrepreneur,hisvisionforthe industry,andhisplansforthefutureof theUNTOLDUniverse.

FromPlayingFieldtoBoardroom

Bogdan’sjourneytosuccessissortof different.Asachild,hewaspassionate aboutsports,particularlyfootball.Like manyotherboyshisage,hedreamed ofplayingforthefirstleague championsandbaskinginthegloryof aferventgame,withtheaudience cheeringhimon.However,hisdestiny laidelsewhere,andhislovefor businesswasborn.

Attheageof21,Bogdanventuredinto theadvertisingindustry,markingthe beginningofhisentrepreneurial journey.However,thingsdidnotgoas planned,andhefacedhisfirst bankruptcyattheageof23. Undeterred,Bogdandidnotletthe setbackdefeathim;instead,heusedit asmotivationtobouncebacksmarter.

Many cars are on the market, but only some make you feel special. There are many festivals, but the magic is in UNTOLD!

Asthesayinggoes, “Negotiation starts after the first NO,” andBogdanused thismantratohisadvantage.He attendedBusinessSchoolat Babeș Bolyai University inCluj-Napoca, Romania,whichprovidedhimwitha solidfoundationinthefield.Therest, hehadtodiscoverthroughpractical experience.Withhisnewfound knowledgeandexperience,he rekindledhisbondwith entrepreneurshipattheageof26,and UNTOLDUniversewasborn.Hecalls himself“UNTOLDERsinceday1!”

UNTOLDUniverse:Uplifting EmotionsandSparkingEvolution

ThestoryoftheUNTOLDUniverseis oneofpassion,creativity,anda commitmenttounitingpeoplethrough entertainment.Foundedin2015in Cluj-Napoca,thisdynamiccompany hasquicklybecomeaforcetobe reckonedwithintheindustry Their motto,“UNITINGTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT,”encapsulatesthe essenceoftheirwork.

TheUNTOLDUniverseteamdelivers incredibleprojectsthatallowdiverse communitiestoconnectandspeakthe samelanguage–thelanguageof music,unexpectedfriendships,and togetherness. “Unlike sports, live entertainment has no winners or losers, and the audience is always united”,addsBogdan.

WhatsetsUNTOLDUniverseapartis itscommitmenttothedemocracyof creativity Theyarebold,passionate, andhungryforself-improvement, alwayspushingthemselvestobebetter andtocreateexperiencesthatuplift emotionsandsparkevolution.Theyare devotedto“thedream”,andwork tirelesslytobringthatdreamtolifefor theiraudiences.

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Redefining

theLiveEntertainment

IndustrywithUniqueExperiences

Exclusiveservicesandunparalleled solutionsarewhatmakeUNTOLD Universestandoutfromthe competition.Ledbythevisionary Bogdan,thispowerhousebrandis redefiningtheliveentertainment industrywithitsinnovativeapproach. AstheGermanadagestates, “measure 3 times, cut once”,andthecompanytakes thistoheartwithitsmeticulous assessmentofeverysinglecampaign. Theyinvestineachprojecttoensureit alignswiththebrand’suniqueselling proposition,theendconsumers’needs, andthefestival’soverallvibe.

TheUNTOLDUniverseincludes:

● UNTOLDFestival:Launched in2015intheheartof Transylvania,Cluj-Napoca, Romania,thisfestivalquickly becameaglobalphenomenon. Itwontheawardforthe Best Major Festival in Europe after thefirsteditionand consistentlyranksinthe Top 10 Best Festivals worldwide

● NeverseaFestival:Launched in2017inConstanța,Romania, itisthelargestEuropeanbeach musicfestival,rankingamong DJMag’sTop100Festivals.

● NeverseaBeach:Openedin 2020duringthesummer,itisa stunningbeachthathoststhe NeverseaFestival.

● MassifFestival:Launched withthefirsteditioninMarch 2023,itisthefirstwintermusic festivalintheRomanian mountains,inPoianaBrașov station.

● WestSideChristmas MarketinBucharest:

Launchedin2022,itisvoted themostbeautifulChristmas MarketinRomania.

BeyondMusicFestival

TheUNTOLDFestivalhasbecomea definingforceintheglobalmarket, exhibitingthebrand’sstrengthand influence.UNTOLDismorethanjusta musicfestival;itisapowerfulbrandin itsownright,anditalsorunsCSR campaigns.Asaresult,ithasbecome thego-toreferencefornewlive entertainmentconcepts.

“Oh, sort of like an UNTOLD Festival, huh?” Whenaneweventislaunched, peopleimmediatelycompareittoan UNTOLDFestival.Andwithitsproven trackrecordofsuccess,peoplecantrust thatitwilldeliveranamazingnew concepteverytime.ForBogdan,being areferenceinthefieldisanhonoranda personalrewardfortheentireteam, includinghisproductioncompany, communication,andpartnerships agencies.

OverdeliveringandExceeding Expectations

Bogdanaimstorevolutionizethe entertainmentindustrybycreating uniqueexperiencesthatcaptivate audiencesworldwide.Heleadsateam thatprimarilytargetsindustriessuchas events,communication,production, sales,andpartnerships,allgeared towardprovidingunparalleledlive entertainmentexperiences.

UndertheUNTOLDUniverse umbrella,Bogdanishappytointegrate MagicMakerCommunication,afinetailoredcommunicationagency,Magic MakerMediaHouse,adynamic productioncompany,andThe SponsorshipAgency,ateamofsales andpartnershipsprofessionals.Their expertisecoversalmosteverything relatedtoeventsandentertainment, whetherliveordigital.

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“We like to over deliver,” Bogdan continues.Histeamofpartnership managementprofessionalsplaysa crucialroleinshapingthemarketto meettheirclients’needs.Theyassist partnerbrandstodevelopaclear businessstrategyandeffectively communicatingit.Bydoingso,they increasetheirpartner’sawareness, exposure,andfeedbackonamacro scale.

LeadingtheChargeinPartnership Management

Bogdan’sabilitytoestablishsuccessful cooperationwithvariousbrandsis unmatched,andhecontinuestoleadhis teamtonewheightswitheachpassing day.Heunderstandsthattaking responsibilityisnoeasyfeat;however withtherightamountofeffort,work, passion,anddedication,everythingis achievable.

Bogdanknowsthathisteamistheir mainasset.Thatiswhyhehandpickeda groupofwell-driven“magicmakers” whoarenotonlypassionatebutalso highlycreative,ensuringthattheir festivalsreachtheirmaximumpotential eachyear Thisteamhasearnedthe groupinternationalrecognitionasthe firstpartnershipsmanagementteam fromRomania,awardedfor Best Practices in Brand Integration.

Thankstotheirhardwork,thegroup hasdevelopedthemostcomplex commercialpartners’ecosystem, ensuringthatalltheirinitiativesasan entertainmentgrouparesupportedby partnerswhoconstantlycomeforward tolendtheirsupport.Thishasprovento beasignificantadvantagecomparedto otherEuropeancompanieswithsimilar profiles,makingthemstandoutinthe industry

RisingAbovetheCompetition

Bogdanfirmlybelievesthatbeing proactiveandleadingbyexampleis oneofthetopthreequalitiesofatrue entrepreneur,especiallyina competitivebusinessenvironment.To

riseabovethecompetition,onemust knowtheirbusinessinsideout,beaware oftheirstrengthsandweaknesses,and beabletocoveranyoftheiremployees’ tasksifneeded.Heunderstandsthata healthy,competitivebusiness environmentcanalsostimulate production,andheisalwaysupfora goodchallenge.

FindingNormalcy

Whenheisnotinthecabin,Bogdan’s biggestpassionismusic,whichalso helpshiminhiswork.Heisalsoanavid fanofdiverseleisureandentertainment experiences,constantlyseekingunique socialenvironmentsandculturalevents. Beinginthebusinessofbrand activationsonadailybasis,heoften findshimselfpicturingwhathecould createinavenueifitwerehisproject.

Bogdanknowsthatachievingaperfect work-lifebalanceisaconstant challenge,andthereisnosuchthingas perfection.However,hehasfounda waytomaintainasenseofnormalcyin hislife.Heloveshiswork,andtime seemstoflybyduringmeetings,buthe alwaysremembersthathehasalife outsidetheoffice,andhemakessureto shifthisfocusthereforawhile.

UntoldAdvice

Asanaccomplishedleader,Bogdanhas invaluableadviceforbuddingbusiness leaderswhoaspiretoexcelinthe industry Accordingtohim,good marketingforamediocreproductisa disadvantagetothecompany.

● “First, make your product the best one on the market. Only then focus on how to sell it.”

● “Keep in mind that you sell ideas, stories, and emotions, not a basic product.”

● “When you pitch high, deliver high!”

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HABITSOF 7 THE EFFECTIVE PEOPLE HIGHLY

[SummaryandTakeaways]

“We came to the realization that in order to change the situation, we needed to initiate a transformation within ourselves.” Centraltothiseffectiveselftransformationwastheneedtomodifyour perceptions.Manyindividualsareconstantlystriving forself-improvement,asourhabitsgraduallyshapeus throughoutourlives.Thesebehavioralpatternsplaya crucialroleinforminginitialimpressionswhen interactingwithothers.Ifyouareanadultseeking waystoenhanceyourpersonalgrowth,‘The7Habits ofHighlyEffectivePeople’isavaluableresourcefor you.

StephenR.Covey,theauthor,profoundlyimpactedthe livesofnumerousindividualswiththisbook,which hasamassedover40millioncopiesinsales.This articleprovidesacomprehensivesummaryofthebook andhighlightsitssignificanttakeaways.

AbouttheAuthor

● StephenR.Covey(1932-2012)wasanAmerican educator,author,businessman,andrenowned speaker.

● Heauthoredseveralbest-sellingbooks,including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” “The 8thHabit,”and“TheLeaderinMe.”

● Covey’snotablework,“TheSevenHabitsof HighlyEffectivePeople,”standsasoneofthe mostimportantbusinessbooksofthetwentieth century.

● Headvocatedforwhathereferredtoas“The CharacterEthic,”emphasizingthealignmentof one’svalueswithso-called“universaland

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timeless”ideals.Additionally,heheldthedistinctionofbeing America’sfirstprominentnonfictionauthor

Inthisbook,Coveyinformsusaboutthe7habitsthatcan transformindividualsintohighlyeffectivepeople.

1. BeProactive

Theauthorstressestheimportanceoftakingresponsibilityinour lives,especiallyaswetransitionintoadulthood,whereothers perceiveusasindependentindividuals.Therefore,wehold completeresponsibilityfortheactionsandchoiceswemake.

Theauthorfurtheremphasizesthatwecannotshifttheblamefor ourbehaviorontoexternalfactorsorcircumstances.Ultimately, ourpersonallifedecisionsreflectourownchoices.

Hence,itiscrucialtotakeownershipofyourchoicesandstand firmlybythem,regardlessofthecircumstances.

Whethertheoutcomeispositiveornegative,youshouldfind reassurancewithinyourself.Avoidlettingexternalfactors influenceyourinternalstate;concentrateonhowyourespond.

Proactivepeopletakeownershipoftheirdecisionsandfocuson theactionstheycantaketoeffectchange,whilereactive individualstendtocomplainandadoptavictimmentality.Itis essentialtostaycommittedtoone’sgoals,andperhapsthemost vitalcommitmentanindividualcanmakeistotheirownselfimprovement.

2. BeginWiththeEndinMind

Tounderstandtheessenceofthishabit,Coveyurgesusto envisionafuneralscenario,promptingustocontemplatehowwe wouldwantourlovedonestorememberus.

Byundertakingthisthoughtexperiment;individualscanidentify theircorevalues,providingasturdyframeworkforguidingtheir actions.

Eachday,itiscrucialtoalignyourdailyactionswithyourlife’s overarchingvision,asthispracticecultivatescrucialvalues.By doingso,youequipyourselftoconfrontchallengesproactively andwithintegrity.

Toeffectivelyadoptthishabit,askyourselfthefollowing questions:1.Whatdoyouaspiretobecome?2.Whatactionsdo youintendtotake?3.Uponwhatprincipleshaveyoubuiltyour values?

Engaginginthisactivitywillhelpyoudevelopyour life’sprinciples,whichwillserveasyour guidebook.

Thisisanexceedinglycrucialundertaking,asthese principlesbecomethebedrockofyourlife,leading todailyflourishing.Regardlessoflife’schallenges, itisessentialtokeeptheseguidingprinciples steadfastandunwavering.

3. PutThingsFirst

Inthissection,theauthorpresentstwocrucial questionstocontemplate:

1. Whatistheonethingyouareneglecting thatcouldenhanceyourlife?

2. Whatistheonethingthathasthepotential toimproveyourbusiness?

Habit3canbesetinmotionbypracticingthefirst twohabits,asitcentersaroundself-management throughone’sstrongwill.

Havinganindependentwillmeansbeingthecaptain ofyourownship,whereyourintegrityguidesyour choices.Itiscrucialtoprioritizeimportantaspects oflifeandremaincommittedtoachievingthem.

However,adoptingadetrimentalhabitofsaying “No”tocertaintasksmightundermineallthe progressmadethroughprevioushabits.

Centeryouractionsaroundprinciplesand conscience,defineyourkeygoals,achievelife balance,andensureweeklyorganization.

Thesefocalpointsemphasizeenhancing relationshipsandresultsratherthanmerely maximizingyourtime.Byadoptingthisapproach, youwillbecomeahighlypracticalandeffective individual.

4. ThinkWin/Win

CoveyemphasizesthatWin-Winisnotmerelya techniquebutratheraphilosophythatindividuals shouldincorporateintotheirlives.

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Thisapproachentailsseeking mutuallybeneficialagreementsor solutionsthatleaveeveryone satisfied,regardlessofthesituation. Thegoalistoensurethatallparties involvedfindtheoutcomefavorable.

Adoptingthishabitofcultivatinga Win-Winmindsetisvitalin fosteringhealthyinterdependence, astheauthorsuggestsittobethe mostfavorableemotionalstate.

EmbraceaWin-Winapproachto provebeneficialinadaptingto interpersonalrelationships.

Toachievethis,onemustexercise traitssuchasself-awareness, imagination,conscience,and independentwill.

TobecomeaWin-Winperson, embracefiveindependent dimensionsthatconstitutethishabit. ThesedimensionsincludeCharacter, Relationships,Agreements,WinWinPerformance,andprocessesfor cultivatingWin-Winsolutions.

5. SeekFirsttoUnderstand, ThenBeUnderstood

Theauthoremphasizesthe significanceofunderstandingothers beforeseekingtobeunderstood,as itgreatlyenhancesinterpersonal relationships.Cultivatingthishabit isoneofthemostvaluabletraitsone candevelop.

Whileweteachchildrentoread, write,andspeakfromayoungage, manyindividualsoftenoverlook listeningskills.

Coveyemphasizesthatindividuals withgoodinterpersonalskillsdonot manipulateothers.Instead,they conveytheirtruecharacter,andthis

authenticitynaturallydrawspeople towardsthem,leadingtoopenand engagingconversations.Wecallthis particularskillempatheticlistening.

Anempatheticlistenerhasthe abilitytoperceivetheworldfrom theotherperson’sperspectiveand genuinelyfeelwhattheotherperson isexperiencing.

Byunderstandingtheotherperson’s viewpoint,youcaneffectively communicateyourownthoughtsand bebetterunderstood.This heightenedlevelofunderstanding alsoenhancesthecredibilityofyour ideas.

6. Synergize

Synergyinvolvesacombinedaction whereapersonachievesmaximum synergyfromtheharmonious combinationofWin-Winhabitsand empatheticcommunication.

Embracingsynergyunleashesthe powerofprinciplesandisfounded ontheideathatthewholeisgreater thanthesumofitsparts.

Applyingsynergyinsocial interactionsisachallengeformany Coveyarguesthatsynergetic interpersonalinteractionsshouldbe apartofaperson’severydaylife.

Synergyrequiresvulnerability, openness,andcommunication.It balancesthemental,psychological, andemotionaldifferencesbetween people.

Synergyisallaboutcollaborating withotherstoaccomplishsomething thatwouldbeunattainableonyour own.

Itencompassesteamwork,teambuilding,andfosteringunitywith

otherhumanbeings.Synergy representsaninterdependentreality ofhumanlife.

7. SharpentheSaw

Tocontinuouslyenhanceyourwellbeingandperformance,focuson sharpeningthesawthrough regularlyandconsistentlyutilizing thefourdimensionsofmotivation: Physical,Emotional,Spiritual,and Mentalhealth.

Theauthoremphasizesthatyou driveyourlife’sperformance, makingitcrucialtoembracethis essentialability.

Balancingeachdimensioniscrucial becauseoverindulginginonearea leadstoneglectingtheothers. Sharpeningoneofthesedimensions willnaturallyfosterpositivityinthat particularaspectandtheother dimensionsaswell.

Asyouexperiencepersonalgrowth, yourself-awarenessalsoincreases. This,inturn,leadstoinevitable changesinyourpersonality

Asyouprogressandmoveforward, itbecomescrucialtocontinuously learn,dedicateyourselfmore,and consistentlyadherestoprinciplesto enhanceyourefficiencyand transformyourperspectivetowards others.

Inconclusion,personaldevelopment createsatransformativeperception ofoneselfintheeyesoftheworld. Actingwithmaturityearnsrespect andapproachabilityfromthose aroundyou.Thecoremessageofthe authoristoprioritizeself-respect andrespectforothers.Wetrustthat thisarticlehasgivenaconcise summaryof“The7HabitsofHighly EffectivePeople.”

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Empowering Healthcare Transformation

Dr. Lee Mun Heng & Elayne Soh Lead with Warmth and Personalized Medical Services to Shape a New Era of Care

Dr.LeeMunHengisthe AestheticDoctorand FounderofBeyond MedicalGroup.Hisjourney beganattheprestigiousUniversity ofCambridge,whereheearnedhis BachelorofMedicine&Surgery thankstoascholarshipfromthe CambridgeCommonwealthTrust, withthepatronageofHisMajesty KingCharlesIII.Thisprivilege greatlyinfluencedhisremarkable careerinhealthcare.Dr.Lee’s turningpointcamewhenhe becameafoundingpartnerandthe firstoneontheground,pushing himoutofhiscomfortzone.This experiencehonedhisleadership skillsandpreparedhimtothrivein thedynamichealthcareindustry.

AsstatedbyDr.Lee,ahealthcare leadermustpossesstraitsprevalent acrossallindustries.Theyshouldhave outstandingcommunicationand executionskillsandbeapproachable, resilient,andcharismatic.Additionally, theymusthave“translational”skillsto successfullybalancetheinterestsofall

partiesinvolved,fromtheBoardand Shareholderstopartners,workers,and clients.Dr.Leeexemplifieshowto achievethechallengingtaskwith finessethroughhisleadership.

BeyondMedicalGroup:Visionary BeginningsWithUniquePurpose

Dr.Leeandhisangelinvestor,veteran entrepreneurofThaiExpressMr.Ivan Lee,establishedBeyondMedical Groupnearlyadecadeagoin2011 underBeyondWellnessGroup.Their sharedvisionwastocreatea specializedgroupthatwouldelevate theservicestandardsofthehealthcare industry,drawinginspirationfromthe hospitalityandairlinesectors.

“We noticed that many private medical facilities felt cold, clinical, and impersonal,”statesDr.Lee. WhileSingaporeboastedamature privatehealthcaresystem,Dr.Leeand histeamrecognizedaprevalentissue. Manyprivatemedicalfacilities seemeddevoidofwarmthand personaltouch,leavingpatients

feelinglikemerenumbersina mechanicalprocess.Thisobservation drovethemtofillacrucialgapinthe marketbyprovidingbespoke, personalizedmedicalservices.

BeyondMedicalGroupassembleda prestigiousteamofspecialist colleaguestoachievetheirvision withinaluxuriousandwelcoming environment.Bymergingexpertise withpersonalizedservice,they redefinedthepatientexperience.After adecadeofdedication,Beyond MedicalGrouphasblossomedintoa comprehensivespecialistgroup encompassingmanyspecialties.From InterventionalCardiologytoPlastic Surgery,OrthopedicSurgery,and Neurosurgery,theyofferanextensive rangeofhigh-qualitymedicalcare services.WhatsetsBeyondMedical Groupapartfromitscompetitorsisits commitmenttodeliveringexceptional standardsofmedicalcare.With16 specialistclinicsoperatingundertheir parentcompany,theyhaveestablished themselvesasaprominentregional force.

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MultifacetedLeaderGuidingtheFuture

Dr.LeehasheldmanyvitalroleswithinBeyondMedical Group.AstheCEO,COO,CFO,andCMO,hefaced numerouschallengeswhileassemblingateamtolaythe organization’sfoundation.Sleeplessnightsandmomentsof doubttestedhisresolve,makinghimquestionwhether startingBeyondMedicalwastherightdecision.

However,Dr.Lee’sdeterminationgrewstrongerwitheach setback,andeveryaccomplishmentfueledhisambition. Althoughhispersonallifeandwell-beingsuffered,he remainsresolute,assertingthathewouldwillingly undertakethisjourneyagainwithouthesitation.Asthe groupexpandedandmatured,theburdenonDr.Lee graduallyeased,allowinghimtostepdownasCEOafter sevenyearsoftirelessdedication.

Dr.Leeentrustedthereinsofleadershiptothecapable handsofMs.ElayneSoh,thecurrentCEO,whohas excelledinpropellingthegrouptonewheights.Under heroutstandingleadership,BeyondMedicalGrouphas expandedrapidlyfrom5to16clinicstodayandis gearinguptoventureoverseas.Thistransitionhas allowedDr.Leetoredirecthisfocustowardhisclinical work,leveraginghisexpertisetoprovideinvaluable strategicguidancetotheboard.

TheTransformedTeamandPathwaystoTeamSuccess

Inearly2020,Elayneassumedtheleadershiprole, succeedingDr.Leeastheheadoftheorganization.Under theremarkableguidanceofDr.LeeandMr.IvanLee,

ElayneSoh,thecurrentCEOofBeyondMedicalGroup, hasexperiencedanextraordinaryperiodofexpansionand growth.Fromfiveclinicsandmedi-spawhenshejoined, theorganizationhasrapidlyflourished,nowproudly standingasarobustnetworkof16clinics,eachdelivering exceptionalhealthcareservicestoagrowingnumberof patientsinlessthan3years.

Thismeteoricriseinbothsizeandinfluenceisatestament toMs.Soh’sunparalleledstrategicacumen,herabilityto fosteracultureofinnovationandcollaborationandher dedicationtothewell-beingofbothpatientsandstaff.With asteadfastfocusondeliveringhigh-qualitycare,Ms.Soh haspropelledBeyondMedicalGrouptotheforefrontofthe healthcareindustry,garneringwidespreadrecognitionfor itsexceptionalstandardsandpatient-centricapproach.“The Group is strategically positioning to bring its groundbreaking healthcare services and transformative expertise to more global audience,”saidElayne,whohas recentlystartedtworegionalrepresentativeofficesin VietnamandIndonesia.Thisboldmovenotonly showcasesMs.Soh’sastutebusinessacumenbutalso highlightsherdeepcommitmenttoensuringthatBeyond MedicalGroupremainsattheforefrontofinnovationand excellence,bothlocallyandinternationally.

AchievingtheremarkableaccomplishmentsofBeyond MedicalGroupnecessitatedthepresenceofahighperformingteam,whichcanbeattributedtothe organization’sfocusonemployeemotivationand development.Akeyfactorinmaintainingamotivated workforceatBeyondMedicalGroupistheprovisionof clearcareerpathwaysandopportunitiesforprogression.By offeringemployeesawell-definedtrajectoryforgrowthand advancement,theorganizationensuresthatteammembers areengaged,motivated,anddriventoexcelintheir respectiveroles.Thiscollectivecommitmenttoexcellence andpersonalgrowthfuelstheperformance-driventeamat BeyondMedicalGroup,enablingthemtoachieve remarkableoutcomesanddrivetheorganizationtowards evengreatersuccess.

InsightsintoTechnologyandTrends

Dr.LeeandElayneSoh,reflectingonthechanging healthcarelandscape,acknowledgethetransformative impactofsocialmedia.Gonearethedaysofsolely relyingonclassifiednewspapercolumnstoreach potentialpatients.WiththeadventofGooglesearches, Facebook,Instagram,andTikTok,BeyondMedical Grouphassuccessfullyexpandeditsoutreachtoawider

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A leader should simply be someone your people would want to follow.

audience.Throughinformativevideos andinterviews,theirdoctorscannow connectwithpotentialpatientsfromthe comfortoftheirhomes.Dr.Leepredicts thatTelemedicinewillbethenext frontier,gainingwideradoptionsoon, enhancingtheaccessibilityand convenienceofhealthcareservices.

EmbracingthebuzzsurroundingAI,Elayne Soh,emphasizesthepracticalbenefitsit bringstothefieldofsurgery Witha commitmenttoinnovation,theorganization hasrecruitedexperiencedsurgeonswith cutting-edgeroboticsurgerytraining, enablingthemtoharnesstheprecisionand dexterityofroboticarmstoperform intricateprocedureswithenhanced accuracyandreducedinvasiveness.Asa result,patientoutcomeshavebeen enhanced,withshorterrecoverytimesand minimizedpost-operativecomplications becomingareality.BeyondMedical Group’sadoptionofsuchadvancements alignswiththeirvisionofprovidingthe bestpossiblecare,leveragingAIto optimizesurgicaloutcomesandpositively impactpatientrecovery

WiseBusinessAdvice

Asaseasonedleaderinthehealthcare industry,Dr.Leesharesvaluableadvice foraspiringentrepreneursandbusiness leaderslookingtoenterthischallenging field.Drawinguponthemetaphorical wisdomthatentrepreneursaretheones whojumpfirstandfigureoutthelanding alongtheway,Dr.Leeemphasizesthe importanceoftakingthatinitialleapof faith.Ontheotherhand,administrators meticulouslyplantheirlandingstrategies beforedecidingwhethertojump.He underscoresthesignificanceof entrepreneurialandadministrative mindsets,asbotharenecessarytobuilda thrivingcompany.ElayneSoh,onthe otherhand,attributeshergroup’s achievementstoherunwaveringgritand determination,recognizingitasavital qualityneededtoovercomecorporate challenges.

“Embrace your passions, set your goals, and make sure you have the conviction, and then enjoy the ride no matter how tough it gets.”concludesDr.Lee.

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10 Best EV Companies

you’ll wish You Knew Sooner

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Didyouknowtheglobalelectricvehicle(EV)

marketisexpectedtoreach$823.75billionby 2028?Withtheincreasingdemandforfueland environment-efficientvehiclesrising,moreandmoreEV companiesareemerging.Butwhichonesarethebest?This blogpostwillexplorethetop10EVcompaniesyoumay havemissedoutonandshouldknowabout.These companiesareleadingthewayininnovationand technology,andtheyaresuretomakeabigimpactonthe futureoftransportation.

HereareafewfunfactsaboutEvs:

● Thefirstelectriccarwasinventedin1834.

● Thelongest-rangeEVonthemarketistheTesla ModelSPlaid,whichcantravelover520mileson asinglecharge.

● ThefastestEVonthemarketistheRimacNevera, whichcanacceleratefrom0to60mphinjust1.85 seconds.

TypesofElectricVehicles

Herearethe10bestEVcompanies:

● Founded:2004

● CEO:ElonMusk(2008)

● TypeofVehicle:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:04

Teslaisonthelistofthetopautomobilecompanies globally ThecompanymanufacturesBEVs,EVchargers, Inverters,andRenewableEnergy ThisAmerican automotivebrandhasachievedamilestonebyselling 1,313,581carsalonein2022.Ithasfourcarsonthelist ModelS,3,Y,andX.Tesla’sfirstcar,theRoadster,was discontinuedin2012aftertheintroductionoftheModelS. Thecompanyhasplannednewmodels;TeslaCybertruck, Semi,Model2,andRoadster2ndGen,tolaunchsoon.It servestheglobalmarketwithadominantpositionintheEV industry,withsalesof4,061,776vehiclesfrom2008toQ1 of2023.

2. BYD

● Founded:1995

● CEO:WangChuanfu(1995)

● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV

● No.ofEVModels:7+4

BYDhasbeenaChineseautomobile manufacturerintheindustrysince2003.In 2015,itannouncedafullMarketEVstrategy withsevenconventionalandfourspecialized vehicles.Thecompanyhaselectricpassenger vehicles,electricbusesandcoaches,Trucks, RailTransit,Batteries,andElectronic productsinitsportfolio.BYDstandsnextto TeslaregardingEVsalesintheGlobal Market.Itsold1.86millionelectricandpluginhybridvehiclesin2022.Thecompanyis workingonfournewtypesofvehiclesfor airports,warehouses,mining,andports.

3.Hyundai

● Founded:1967

● CEO:JaeehoonChang(2022)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV,PHEV, HEV,andFCEV

● No.ofEVModels:4(BEV),3 (PHEV),4(HEV),1(FCEV)

Hyundaiisasignificantplayerintheglobal automotivesectordedicatedtoongoing expansionandinnovation.Thecompanyis increasingitsworldwidemanufacturing presencebyinvestingsignificantlyinthe latestinnovationslikeautonomousdriving andelectrifiedcars.Hyundaifirstoffered electricvehiclesin2011.Hyundai’sfirst electriccarmodel,theBlueOn,wasonly availableinSouthKorea.Lastyear,in2022, thecompanysoldmorethan240,000electric cars,withalmost195,000beingbatteryelectricvehicles(BEVs).Thecompany aggressivelyplanstobethelisttopperofev companiesinthenearfuturewithits ambitiousfleetofEVs.

1.Tesla
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4.BMW

● Founded:1916

● CEO:OliverZipse(2020)

● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV

● No.ofEVModels:4(BEV),5(PHEV)

DidyouknowthatBMW,amultinationalGerman automotivemanufacturer,begansellingelectriccarsin 2013withthedebutoftheirbattery-electriccar,theBMW i3?Lastyear,in2022,BMWsold215,755battery-electric carsglobally,a108%increasefromthepreviousyear However,thecompany’splug-inhybridelectricvehicles (PHEVs)salesdecreasedby3%year-over-year,with 218,040soldduringthesameperiod.By2040,BMWplans toofferonlyelectriccarsaspartofitscommitmentto electrifyitsfleet.Amongthenewelectriccars,thecompany hasintheworksarethei7,iX1,andiX2.

5.Volkswagen

● Founded:1937

● CEO:OliverBlume(2022)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:7(BEV)

Volkswageniscurrentlytheworld'slargestautomakerin termsofsales.They’vebeensellingelectricvehiclessince 2013,startingwiththee-Golf,anelectricversionofthe Golfhatchback.Volkswagenhasexcitingplanstolaunch newelectriccarsliketheIDsoon.Aero,asedanthatcan travelupto435miles,andtheID.Life,asmallSUVwitha startingpriceofonly$20,000.BasedontheVolkswagen MEBplatform,theseelectricvehiclesareunder Volkswagen’sIDfamily Thisplatformisspecifically designedforelectricvehiclesandallowsVolkswagento offerdifferentelectricvehiclesatvaryingpricepoints.In 2022,Volkswagensoldanimpressive325,100BEVs globally.

6.Nissan

● Founded:1933

● CEO:MakotoUchida(2019)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:5

Nissanwasoncetheleaderintheelectriccarindustry,but Teslatookoverin2014.However,Nissanstilloffersthe Leaf,theirmostpopularEV.In2022,theLeafwasthetopsellingelectriccarworldwide,with51,800unitssold.The

Ariyawasthesecond-bestsellerwith23,400unitssold, whilethee-NV200cameinthirdwith13,000unitssold. Nissan’ssalesofelectricvehiclesincreasedby80%from 2021to2022.

7.Volvo

● Founded:1927

● CEO:JimRowan(2021)

● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV

● No.ofEVModels:4

Volvoisaluxuriouscarbrandrenownedforitsinnovative technologyandtop-notchvehicleconstruction.In2018,the companyintroduceditsfirstBEV,theXC40Recharge,and hassinceexpandeditselectricvehicleportfolio.Despitea 12%decreaseinoverallsales,Volvosawaremarkable11% increaseinelectriccarsales,selling66,749unitsin2022. TheXC40Rechargewasthebest-sellingmodelforVolvo duringthisperiod.

8.Rivian

● Founded:2009

● CEO:RJScaringe(2009)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:2

RivianisoneofthepromisingAmericanEVcompanies basedinIrvine,California.Witharobustteam,ample funding,andagoodrangeofproducts,Rivianisamongthe mosthighlyanticipatedEVstartups.Thecompanyboasts animpressiveportfolio,includingtheR1Tpickuptruckand theR1SelectricSUV,makingitwell-positionedtobecome amajorplayerintheEVmarket.In2022,Rivianproduced andsold24,337and20,332EVs,respectively

9.Audi

● Founded:1910

● CEO:MarkusDuesmann(2020)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:3

Audicurrentlyoffersthreebatteryelectricvehicles(BEVs) initscollection:thee-Tron,Q4e-Tron,ande-TronGT, eachwithuniquespecifications.In2022,Audiachievedits firstsix-figuresalesresult,selling118,196all-electric vehiclesworldwide,representingaconsiderableincreaseof 44.3%fromthepreviousyear(81,894).Additionally,the percentageofBEVssoldbyAudigrewfrom3.9%to7.3%

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comparedtolastyear.Audiplansto introducemoreelectricvehicles,suchas theQ6e-TronandtheA6e-Tron,inthe yearsahead.

10.Renault

● Founded:1903

● CEO:LucadeMeo(2022)

● TypesofVehicles:BEV

● No.ofEVModels:6

RenaulthasemergedasEurope’sthirdlargestsellerofelectricvehicles,with 228,000vehiclessoldin2022.The companyiscommittedtosellingover65% ofelectrifiedvehiclesby2025,establishing Europe'smarketastheworld’sgreenest.In contrasttotheindustryaverageof31%, Renault'sE-Techrangeofbatteryelectric andhybridpowertrainswillcontribute

39%ofsalesofRenaultpassenger vehiclesinEuropein2022.Moreover, theMeganeE-TechElectricwill completeitsbattery-electricvehicle offeringinEuropeinthesecondhalfof 2022.With33,000sales,itwillquickly emergeasoneofthemostsought-after BEVvehiclesintheretailmarket,with mosthigh-endmodelsboastinga450kmrange.

Byreadingthisblog,youmayhave learnedabouttherecentgrowthofthe automotiveindustryduetonewplayers andtheincreasingdemandfor environmentally-friendlyvehicles.We encourageyoutofollowustostay updatedonthelatestdevelopments.We hopethisbloghasprovidedinsightinto the worldwide. top10EVcompanies Thankyouforreadinguntiltheend.

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The Visionary Leader Revolutionizing Education and Empowering the Next Generation

Everygreateducationalleaderunderstandsthat

buildingacommunityrequirestheeffortof many.Theypossessanunquenchablethirstfor self-improvementandapassionforenhancingthelives ofothers.Theystrivetocultivatealoveforlearning, embracemistakes,andpushthemselvestobecome betterforthebenefitoftheworld.Theseleadersbelieve thatstudentsthrivewhentheyusetheirmindstosolve problems,createsolutions,andcollaboratewithpeers tomakeadifference.

Tocultivatefutureleaders,itiscriticalthateducation focusesondevelopingcriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskillsratherthanjustmemorizingfacts.The futureofeducationrequiresleaderswhounderstand thatcultivatingdisciplineinchildreniscrucial.These leadersunderstandthatacommitmenttosupporting childrenwithtoolssuchasmindfulness,selfawareness,andself-regulationisnecessaryforthemto growintoemotionallyintelligentandresilientadults.

LeilaCentner(FounderofCentnerAcademy)isan exemplaryeducationalleaderwhoistransforming educationandempoweringthenextgeneration.Her visionaryapproachtoeducationisrevolutionizingthe wayweteach,learn,andgrowandismakingalasting impactonthelivesofcountlesschildren.

FromAdversitytoAmbition

Leila’sjourneytowardeducationalleadershipisrooted inhertumultuouschildhood.Growingupinarough neighborhoodwithoutafatherfigure,shewas surroundedbynegativeinfluences.Herfriendswere becomingpregnantatthirteen,andsheevengotchased homebyagangwithknivesonce.Itwasachallenging environment;however,itmotivatedhertostrivefor moreandtocreateabetterlifeforherselfandher family

Leila’sambitiontoimprovethingsforherselfand othersfueledherpassionforeducationalleadership. Whensearchingfortherighteducationalinstitution forherdaughter,shefoundthatnoschoolmether highstandardsforengaginginacademicsandthe holisticdevelopmentofchildren.Ratherthan settlingforless,Leiladecidedtocreateherown school,CentnerAcademy,aConsciousDiscipline schoolthatempowerschildrentobecomefuture leaders.

CentnerAcademy:RedefiningEducationfor FutureLeaderswithHeart

Leila’sbrainchild,CentnerAcademy,isa trailblazingeducationalinstitutionthatfocuseson buildingfutureleaderswithheart.Foundedin2019, CentnerAcademyislocatedinMiamiandhasthree campuses,withnewconstructionintheworksto furtherexpanditsreach.

TheAcademy’sapproachtoeducationiscenteredon developingcriticalthinkingandproblem-solving skillsoverrotememorizationandfactrecall.Their signatureEntrepreneurshipProgramisan excellentexampleofthis.Studentsexperiencethe entireprocessofbringingaserviceorproductto market,includingcreatingabusinessplan,makinga SharkTank-styleinvestmentpitch,andbringingthe productorservicetothepublicattheBeeHappy Marketplace.

CentnerAcademyisknownforitsforeignlanguage program,whichincludesHebrew,Mandarin, Spanish,Italian,andFrench.Theschoolalsohas competitiveLegoRoboticsandSpeech&Debate Teams,aswellasTennisandSoccerprograms.They haveauniquepartnershipwithCentner’slocal regenerativefarm,Regener8Farm&Retreat.

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LEILA CENTNER FOUNDER

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Centner Academy

Moreover,theschoolprioritizes developingemotional intelligenceandresilienceinits students.AsaConscious Disciplineschoolthatfocuseson thedevelopmentofdiscipline withinthechild,Centner Academyiscommittedto providingtoolssuchas mindfulness,self-awareness,and self-regulationtosupporttheir students’growthinto emotionallyintelligentand resilientadults.

TheAcademy’sBrain Optimizationprogramis anotherstandoutfeature,with nutritiousandhealthyfoodanda physicaleducationprogramthat supportsneurodevelopment.The academicsareequallyrigorous

“At Centner Academy, our academic approach is designed to prepare our students for success in a rapidly changing world.”

andengaging,withacrosscurricularproject-basedlearning approachthatallowsstudentsto divedeeplyintotopicsofinterest whilemasteringessentialskills.

CreatingaThrivingLearning Community

LeilaseesherselfastheChief HappinessOfficerandfocuseson motivatingherteamandleading byexample,alwaysemphasizing theimportanceofkindness, compassion,andhumilityin everythingtheydo.AstheCEOof theschool,shetakesonavariety ofrolesandresponsibilities,allof whichareaimedatcreatinga thrivinglearningcommunity.Her toppriorityistoensurethateach student’sindividualneedsaremet,

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whichsheachievesbyprovidinga broadrangeofacademicprograms andextracurricularactivitiesthat fostercriticalthinking,problemsolving,andcreativity

Leila’sapproachiscenteredon cultivatingfutureleaderswithhearts whocannavigatetheuncertainand ever-changingworldwithintegrity, grit,andagrowthmindset.Inaddition toshapingtheacademicprograms offeredbytheschool,Leilaalsotakes ahands-onapproachtocultivatinga cultureoflearningandgrowthwithin theinstitution.

“We have a strong culture of learning, growing, and problem-solving.” “If we model this for our students, we are successful!” addsLeila.

EducationfortheFuture

Leilaiswellawareoftheflawsinthe currenteducationsystemandthedire needforchange.Accordingtoher,the educationsystemwasdesignedfora differentera,anditnolongercatersto theneedsoftoday’sstudents.The traditionaldefinitionofsuccess, namelyfinishingcollegeandpursuing traditionaloccupations,isnolonger theonlyoption.Sheunderstandsthat happinessleadstosuccessratherthan theotherwayaround.

Inlightofthis,CentnerAcademyis focusingondevelopingskillsthatwill helpstudentsthriveinany circumstance.Emotionalintelligence, resilience,agrowthmindset,and criticalthinkingareemphasizedto helpstudentsbecomesuccessful regardlessofthechallengestheymay faceinthefuture.

Leilaunderstandsthattomakea positivechange,heracademyneedsto beagileandresponsive.Beingastartupinstitution,theycontinuously

“We empower our learners with research-backed learning strategies that foster problem -solving and critical-thinking skills.”

iterateandrespondtonewinformation toensurethattheeducationsystem theyprovideisrelevantandbeneficial tothestudents.

LivinglifetoFullest

Leilaisoftenaskedabouthowshe maintainsahealthywork-lifebalance. Inherresponse,shehighlightsher personalpassionforherworkandher commitmenttomaintainingher physicalandmentalhealth.Having spentyearsoptimizingherbrainand

health,Leilahasahighlevelofenergy comparedtotheaverageperson.This enableshertoworklonghours,asshe isdeeplycommittedtoherworkat CentnerAcademyandCentner Wellness&Spa.

Despiteherbusyschedule,Leilamakes timeforherhobbiesandinterests outsideofwork.Sheenjoysspending qualitytimewithherlovedones, exploringnewplacesandcultures,and throwingpartiestobringpeople together

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TALK LIKE TED The9PublicSpeakingSecrets

of the World’sTopMinds

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Intherealmofmoderncommunication,theabilityto

captivateanaudienceandconveyideaswithimpactis paramount.Enter“TalkLikeTED:The9Public SpeakingSecretsoftheWorld’sTopMinds”by CarmineGallo.Thisbookunveilsthestrategiesemployed byrenownedTEDTalkspeakerstodelivercaptivating andinfluentialpresentations.Gallodissectsnineessential principlesthathavetransformedpublicspeakingintoan artform,offeringreadersthekeystoinspiring, connecting,anddrivingchangethroughthespokenword. Inanagewhereeffectivecommunicationisalinchpin skill,thisbookoffersaroadmaptomasterthecraftof compellingpublicspeaking.

AbouttheBook

“TalkLikeTED:The9PublicSpeakingSecretsofthe WorldsTopMinds,”authoredbyCarmineGallo,servesas anilluminatingguidetothecaptivatingartofpublic speaking.Drawinginspirationfromtheglobally acclaimedTEDTalks,Gallodistillstheessenceofwhat makesthesepresentationssoimpactfulandmemorable. BydissectingthetechniquesofsuccessfulTEDspeakers, thebookunravelsnineessentialprinciplesthatunderpin theirabilitytoengage,inspire,andinfluenceaudiences. Throughpracticalinsights,real-lifeexamples,and actionableadvice,Galloequipsreaderswiththetoolsto transformtheirowncommunicationskills,enablingthem toconveyideaswithcompellingauthenticityandleavean indeliblemarkonanyaudience.

Thisbookisdividedintosectionsmentionedbelow:

● Emotional

● Novel

● Memorable

Joinusaswerevealthelessonsfromthebook.

1. StartWithaStrongStory

Acaptivatingstoryatthebeginningofyourpresentation immediatelydrawsyouraudience’sattention.Narratives havethepowertoemotionallyengagelisteners,making themcuriousaboutwhatcomesnext.Awell-craftedstory createsapersonalconnectionbetweenyouandyour audience,settingthestageforamemorableandrelatable presentation.

2. HaveaClearMessage

Yourcoremessageisthecentralideayouwantyouraudience tograsp.It’sessentialtoarticulatethismessageclearlyand succinctly.Afocusedmessagehelpsyourlistenersunderstand thepurposeofyourpresentationfromtheoutset,guidingtheir thoughtsandallowingthemtofollowyourpresentationmore effectively

3. UseSimpleLanguage

Effectivecommunicationhingesonclarity.Usingsimple languageandavoidingunnecessaryjargonensuresthatyour audiencecomprehendsyourcontenteasily Whenyouspeakin astraightforwardmanner,youcreateaninclusiveatmosphere whereeveryonecanunderstandandengagewithyourideas.

4. BePassionate

Passionisamagneticforcethatdrawspeoplein.Whenyou genuinelycareaboutyourtopic,yourenthusiasmbecomes contagious.Youremotionalinvestmentcapturestheattention ofyouraudience,makingyourpresentationnotonly informativebutalsoinspiringandimpactful.

5. UseVisuals

Visualaidsenhanceyourspokenwords.Theyprovideavisual representationofyourideas,makingthemeasiertounderstand andremember Visualsbreakdowncomplexconceptsandadd depthtoyourmessage.Justremembertousevisualssparingly andensuretheycomplementyournarrativeratherthan overshadowit.

6. Practice

Practiceisthekeytoapolishedpresentation.Rehearsingyour talkmultipletimeshelpsyoubecomemorecomfortablewith theflowandstructure.Itallowsyoutorefineyourpacing, gestures,andtoneofvoice.Themoreyoupractice,themore confidentandpoisedyou’llappear,whichinturncaptivates youraudience.

7. Don’tUsePowerPoint

Whilevisualaidsarevaluable,relyingsolelyonPowerPoint slidescanmakeyourpresentationfeelmonotonous.Instead, emphasizedynamicstorytellingandengaginginteractionswith youraudience.Yourabilitytoconnectpersonallyandconvey yourmessagepassionately

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willkeepyouraudience’sattention farbetterthanaseriesofslides.

8. MakeItPersonal

Sharingpersonalanecdotes humanizesyourpresentation. Personalstoriescreateanemotional connectionbetweenyouandyour audience,fosteringrelatabilityand empathy Whenlistenersfeela personalconnectionwiththe speaker,they’remorelikelytobe investedinthemessagebeing delivered.

9. EndWithaCalltoAction

Acompellingconclusionisvitalto leavealastingimpact.Encourage youraudiencetotakeactionbased onyourmessage.Thiscouldbe anythingfromadoptinganew mindsettoimplementingaspecific behaviorchange.Awell-craftedcall toactionmotivatesyourlistenersto applywhatthey’velearned,ensuring thatyourpresentationhasatangible impactontheirlives.

KeyTakeaways

“TalkLikeTED:The9Public SpeakingSecretsoftheWorld’sTop Minds”byCarmineGalloisabook thatoffersinsightsintoeffective publicspeakingbyanalyzingsome ofthemostpopularTEDTalks.The bookdistillsthestrategiesand techniquesusedbysuccessfulTED speakersintoninekeytakeaways:

● PassionandEnthusiasm

Bepassionateaboutyourtopic. Enthusiasmisinfectiousandmakes yourmessagecompelling.Amarine biologist’sgenuineloveforthe oceans,evidentinherTEDTalk, drewtheaudienceintoherworldand inspiredaction.

● StartwithaStory

Beginwithacaptivatingstory Storiesconnectwithyouraudience andmakeyourmessage memorable.Thinkofthedyslexic entrepreneurwhoturnedhis challengesintosuccessby developinganinnovativeapp.

● ThreeStories

Includethreestoriesthatillustrate yourmainpoints.Shareapersonal journeyoftransformation,lessons learnedfromadversity,andastory thatcombinesnumbersandhuman experiencetoreinforceyour message.

● UseNumbers

Numbersprovidecredibilityand clarity Theyanchoryourideasin reality.Forexample,ascientist usedstatisticstohighlightthe impactofqualityeducation, complementingastoryofayoung girlsjourneyfrompovertyto university.

● BeVisual

Supplementyourstorieswith visualslikeimages,charts,and graphstoclarifycomplexconcepts. Aneuroscientist,forinstance,used brainscanstoillustratetheeffects ofmindfulnessmeditation.

● ClearandEngaging Delivery

Speakclearly,avoidmumbling, andmaintainasteadypace. Practiceextensivelytoboost confidence.Amathematician’s TEDTalkseamlesslycombined storytellingandmathematical insights,leavingtheaudiencein awe.

● EngageYourAudience

Connectonapersonallevel.Make eyecontact,smile,andusegestures. Apsychologist’swarmandfriendly demeanormadeheraudiencefeel liketheywerehavingaconversation withafriend.

● EndwithaCalltoAction

Finishwithacalltoaction.Tellyour audiencewhatyouwantthemtodo next.Forinstance,ifyou’re advocatingforsustainability, encouragesimpleactionslike reducingplasticusageandplanting trees.

● LeaveanIndelibleMark

CraftingacaptivatingTEDTalk involvessharingyourpassion, startingwithengagingstories, incorporatingthreeillustrative stories,usingnumbersforclarity, beingvisual,speakingclearly, practicingdiligently,engaging authentically,andinspiringaction. Leaveanindeliblemarkonyour audience,ignitingcuriosityand inspiringchange.

“TalkLikeTED”offersa transformativeguidetopublic speakingbydissectingthesecrets behindrivetingTEDTalks.Gallo’s insightsemphasizethepowerof emotionalconnection,storytelling, andauthenticity.Throughpractical strategieslikeharnessingpassion, incorporatingvisuals,andmastering bodylanguage,thebookempowers readerstocraftimpactful presentations.Bydistillingthe essenceofTED’ssuccess,itequips speakerswiththetoolstocaptivate, inspire,andleaveanindeliblemark ontheiraudiences,ultimately transformingcommunicationintoa compellingartform.

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Astheworldbecomesmore

interconnectedanddiverse, thebusinessworldischanging rapidly Womenaretakingonmore leadershiproles,bringingafresh perspectivetomanagementstyles,and pavingthewayforaneweraof business.Onesuchexemplarywoman leaderisMirellaHansen(Directorof GroupFinanceat ). CoopDanmark

Mirella’suniqueapproachto leadershipisbasedonemotional intelligenceskills,whichfocuson employeeengagementand commitment,creatinginnermotivation forchange,andimproving organizationalemotionalcapabilityand energy.Herleadershipstyleiscentered onprovidingpsychologicalsafety, clarity,anddirection,empoweringall teammemberstoperformtothebestof theirabilities.

PavingtheWayforaNewEraof Leadership

Mirella’sjourneytoleadershipwasnot awalkinthepark.Toreachthe pinnacleofhercareer,shehadto navigatemanyhurdlesandweathera fewstorms.Themostsignificant challengewassecuringherfirst leadershippositionanddemonstrating thatshewastherightfitfortherole. Theenvironmentwaschallenging, requiringquickdecisionsinuncertain times.Mirella,nevertheless,rosetothe occasionandfocusedonmotivating, supporting,andupliftingherteam membersinordertofosteracultureof empowerment.

Reflectingonherexperience,Mirella realizedthatemotionalinvolvement andperspectivearecrucialfactorsina leader’ssuccess. “Do I focus on the right leadership tasks? “Sheconstantly asksherself. “Do I use the right

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Mirella Hansen

Transforming Business through Emotional Intelligence

emotional leadership style?” “What is my strategy for ensuring highly productive energy in my team?”

FromRevolutiontoFinance

Mirella’sjourneytosuccessisoneof grit,determination,andanunwavering passionforfinance.Shewasfascinated bytheideaofthefreemarketanda freeeconomy.Herchildhoodin Romaniaduringthecommunistperiod didnotallowhertopursueherpassion. However,changecametoRomania.In 1989,Mirellaparticipatedinthe revolutionagainstthecommunist regime,andplentyofnewpossibilities turnedup.Fuelledbythisnewfound freedom,shewasdeterminedtopursue acareerinfinance,andnothingcould stopher.Aftercompletingherdegree in International Business atthe prestigious Academy of Economic Studies inBucharest,shehadhersights setonworkingininternational business.

However,fatehadotherplansfor Mirella.Shegotmarriedandmovedto Denmarkin1994,whereshehadto findanewcareerpath.Undeterredby

thechallenges,Mirellapursueda MasterofSciencein Business and Administration at Copenhagen Business School,allwhileworking full-timeintheauditindustry.She becameaPublicCertifiedAccountant in1997andfinishedhermaster's degreein2003.

DrivingComplexTransformations

“The leadership challenge is the one aspect I could not live without, and I became aware that helping organizations and succeeding with complex transformation projects is my passion,” Mirellasays.

Mirellaisawomanwhoknowshowto turnherpassionsintoathrivingcareer Afterworkingintheauditindustryfor severalyears,Mirellarealizedthather truecallingwasinleadership.She joinedthe Danish Broadcasting Corporation,wheresheservedasthe HeadofGroupFinancialReportingfor fouryears.Duringherfour-yeartenure, shegainedvaluableexperienceand insightsthathavehelpedherbecome thesuccessfulleadersheistoday.

“I try to give back by being a mentor for the younger generation.”

In2018,Mirellatookonhercurrent roleastheDirectorofGroupFinance atCoopDenmark,whereshecontinues tomakeasignificantimpact.Her commitmenttohelpingorganizations succeedwithcomplextransformation projectshasbecomeherpassion.She alsocreditsherexecutiveMBAfrom Henley Business School asasignificant contributortoherdevelopmentasa leader.

CoopDanmarkA/S:Leadingthe WayinSustainableRetail

Mirellaisaproudmemberofa companythatismakinganimpacton thesustainabilityagendainDenmark. TheCoopgrouphasbeenadriving forceintheDanishretailindustryfor overacentury.Establishedin1866, Coopisaconsumercooperativethat prioritizescreatingvalueforits membersandmakingapositiveimpact inthepublicdebate.

AttheheartofCoop’smissionisa commitmenttocontributingtoabetter foodcultureinDenmark,withafocus oncreatingabetterandhealthierretail experienceforconsumers.Ithasa

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numberofinitiativesinplacetoteach thenextgenerationabouthealthier foodculture,aswellasacooking conceptthatcanbetaughtinschools. Thegroupalsopostsinspirational videosandrecipesonsocialmediato helppeoplemakehealthierfood choices.

Moreover,Coopisalsoleadingthe waywhenitcomestosustainability Thecompanywasoneofthefirst moversintheareaoforganicproducts inDenmarkandhadasignificant impactonthedevelopmentofamarket fororganicfoodandproducts,aswell asonlegislationagainsttheuseof chemicalsinconsumerproducts.

Coophassetitselfambitious sustainabilitygoals,andinNovember 2021,itsclimateplanwasapprovedby theScienceBasedTargetsinitiative (SBTi)andthenon-profitorganization, CarbonDisclosureProject(CDP).This positivefeedbackonCoop’s sustainabilityplansisatestamentto thecompany’scommitmenttocreating abetterworldforfuturegenerations.

BreakingtheMold

AstheDirectorofGroupFinanceat CoopDanmark,Mirellaisresponsible forfinancialreporting,compliance, riskassessment,andmitigation. However,herleadershipapproach extendsbeyondherjob responsibilities.Shecontinuously pushesherselfandherteamtostayone stepahead,developingnewmethods andwaysofworkingtomeetthe demandsofamodernfinance department.Herleadershipstyleis centeredondeterminingwhat motivateseachindividualandensuring thattheyaregiventasksthatchallenge anddevelopthem.

Furthermore,Mirella’scommitmentto helpingherteamgrowhasbeenapillar

ofherleadershipstyle,andshetakes prideinseeingpeopleadvanceintheir careers.Shebelievesthateveryonehas theabilitytogrowiftheyare passionateabouttheirworkandfocus ontheirstrengths.

“As a leader, I continuously ask myself: What has the greatest impact on the company?” Mirellaadds.

KeenEyeforCustomerSatisfaction

Mirellaagreesthatcustomer satisfactionisatthecoreofthe company’ssuccess.Despiteworkingat thebackoffice,shebelievesinbuilding personalizedrelationshipswithits customersbyimprovingtheiroverall experience.AtCoopDanmark,her teamfocusesonprovidingservicesthat

addvalueandassistthecompany’s shopsandheadoffice.They continuouslystrivetoseethingsfrom thecustomer’sperspectiveandworkto improvethecustomerjourney.

AtCoopDanmark,theyleavenostone unturnedintheirquestforcustomer satisfaction.Mirellaandherteam conductregularcustomersatisfaction surveysfortheirback-officeservices andtakefeedbackseriously.

FosteringInnovationand EmpoweringWomen

ThecultureatCoopDanmarkisoneof innovationandcollaboration,with everyemployeeencouragedtomakea differenceregardlessofpositionwithin thecompany.Mirellaisastaunch

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advocateofwomen’sempowerment andhasimplementedseveralinitiatives toencouragemorewomentotakeon leadershiproles.Onesuchinitiative wasa“womenaway”day,where womenemployeeswereinvitedto brainstormideasonhowCoopcan encouragemorewomentostep forwardandstarttheleadership journey.Theeventwasahugesuccess andgeneratednumeroussuggestions, whichweresharedwiththecompany’s management. Inaddition,Mirella activelyparticipatesinthecompany’s mentoringprogram.

BeyondtheBoardroom

Mirellarecognizesthatbeyondthe cabin,shehasinterestsandhobbies thatbringjoyandfulfillmenttoher

personallife.Shevaluesthe Scandinavianapproachtowork-life balanceandhasalwaysmadeita priorityinherlife.Duringher daughter’searlyyears,shewouldleave workearlytospendqualitytimewith herandmakeupforitbyworkingin theevenings.

Oneofherpassionsistravelingand exploringnewdestinations,often embarkingonbicycletourswithher husbandonatandembike.Mirellais alsoafoodloverandamemberofthe internationalgourmetassociation, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs,whichoffers excitinggourmetexperiences.

RisingAbovetheDoubts

Toinspireandmotivatewomen, MirellaquotesNelsonMandela’s famouswords, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” She encourageswomentotrustin themselvesandtheirabilities, remindingthemthatself-doubtcan hindersuccess.

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