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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.

Psychology

Why the UAE should be Seriously Investing in the Future Data Economy by Omar M. Almahmoud

The United Arab Emirates is in a unique position to become a world leader in the data economy. With a young, tech-savvy population and a rapidly growing economy, the UAE is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by big data and data-driven innovation. In order to realize its vision of becoming a leading global hub for data-driven innovation, the UAE must make significant investments in data infrastructure and capabilities.

The 4 Personas by Omar M. Almahmoud

I was asked by a member of my team how to be less turbulent and more in control of ourselves and not be influenced by external factors as a way to be in control of our lives, so I explained my way of perceiving life around us and how to be selective and in control with how we respond to our surroundings  Firstly, I explained that you need to perceive

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