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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Management

Investing in the Future: How the UAE Should Create the Next Generation of Future Leaders by Omar M. Almahmoud

The United Arab Emirates is a country with a bright future. It is well on its way to becoming a global powerhouse, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its people. However, no country can rest on its laurels; if it wants to maintain its place at the top, it must continue to evolve and innovate. One way to do this is by investing in the next generation of

5 ways to make tough decisions faster (and not regret them later)

Decisions–or, more accurately, indecision–can cause a drag on your time for days, weeks, months, or even years. But choosing well doesn’t always have to mean choosing slowly. As an experienced time-management coach, I’ve developed a handful of strategies for cutting down the time it takes to make tough decisions. First you need to lay the groundwork, then you can pick and choose your tactic, depending on the type of tough

Listening to People

Recently the top executives of a major manufacturing plant in the Chicago area were asked to survey the role that listening plays in their work. Later, an executive seminar on listening was held. Here are three typical comments made by participants: “Frankly, I had never thought of listening as an important subject by itself. But now that I am aware of it, I think that perhaps 80% of my work