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Reflecting on the power of organization today, my thoughts went to my 3rd youngest son, Brian. He brings to life the quote, "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." - Benjamin Franklin. Brian's talent for organizing not only his tasks, but his surroundings too, is a lesson in the importance of preparation and order. His ability to tackle any project with a clear, organized approach has taught me that being organized is not just about saving time; it's about making room for excellence in execution. Brian's example is a constant reminder that the best way to accomplish anything is to first get organized.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH), has successfully advised Villeroy & Boch, a renowned German ceramics manufacturer, on their new partnership with Keramika Magenta. This collaboration marks Villeroy & Boch’s strategic move to start manufacturing its products in Egypt. The MBH team, led by Omar Bassiouny, Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A, and Saifallah Kadry, Senior Associate, played a pivotal role in the negotiation and drafting of the transaction agreements. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/eiSDbFXe #LegalcommunityMENA #legaladvisor #partnership

Once, I was reading an article that stated Mont Blanc is about 15,000,000 years old; it’s a very old, big rock. The article said: “Can you imagine the world without this massive rock?” And when you see a photo of Mont Blanc, it looks like a very strong, raw, rough rock. Wow, the feeling that I'm going to climb that rock, that I’m trying to summit it, makes me very humble. Wow, it’s impressive. Many people have done it before, but now it’s my turn. I’m wondering, can I make it? Can I not make it? I’m going with friends and my two daughters. We go as a team. We all go, or we all fail. And now I’m getting a feeling of excitement and a feeling of worry because it’s not like going to the beach and enjoying the sun with a very nice caipirinha. This is a different thing that we are doing. So, the excitement and the worry, I think, is a good combination for success. Whether you’re going to reach the summit or not is secondary. The primary thing for all of us is that we’re going to try and have the experience of trying, no matter what the outcome is. We know we have to be respectful to this 15,000,000-year-old massive rock. When you look at it, it demands respect; it demands humbleness. I cannot imagine, I cannot wait for the moment that we see Mont Blanc for the first time in all its strength and beauty. That’s something.   Thank you Much Better Adventures for organizing the ascent of Mont Blanc, which we are sure will be an unforgettable and inspiring experience for our entire team. By Herman Hanssen #ConqueringMountains #LeadershipJourney #InspireOthers #LeadByExample #AchieveGreatness #InspireLeadership #FearlessLeadership #MountainTopSuccess #InspirationEveryday #MontBlanc

🌟 At Martinelli, embracing Excellence isn't just a goal—it's our guiding principle! 🏆✨ It goes beyond achieving exceptional quality; it's woven into the fabric of our culture. From fostering strong client relationships to collaborative teamwork, we infuse Excellence into every facet of our operations. It's not just what we do; it's who we are—the catalyst propelling our triumphs and defining our success narrative. 💼🌐 We're curious: How do you infuse Excellence into your workspace? Share your strategies and insights in the comments below! #Martinelli #LibertyPartner #CoreValues #Excellence

It took pressure from an activist investor for Macy's to finally nominate real estate professional Doug Sesler to sit on Macy's board after years of no real estate representation on the board. Real estate is often a retailer's most valuable asset after its inventory. If the retailer leases space rather than own it, the real estate function dictates expenses the retailer is committing to for many years on the lease. Real estate was once a key position in a retail chain's executive structure, then over the years, the top real estate professional was brought down a few notches to report to the CFO or COO. That's very short sided. Real estate is so important to retail that every retail chain should have a real estate person on its board.

Whether you’ll be rolling sushi like a pro, relaxing in the luxurious Nobu Hotel, or speeding around the Porsche race track, we can't wait to welcome you to PRGXchange™ Atlanta tomorrow. If you’ve not registered and have regrets, it’s not too late: prgxchange.com/americas #PRGXchange2023 #PRGXchange #S2P #Networking #BusinessInsights

This was a fun piece I pulled together after multiple dinners with some of the West Coast's leading marketing and brand leaders. The conversations focused on the state of our economy and the trends shaping day-to-day brand and marketing decisions. The dialogue was honest and far reaching, and too good not to share. 2024, for many, is proving to be uncharted waters. Influences such as AI, return to the office, an election year, interest rates, and other trends are forcing marketers and their brands to think differently. #Branding #Simplicity #AI

Sometimes it’s something as simple as attending your works annual party that is organised by your brilliant store team, that makes you realise that what you do is absolutely worth all the blood, sweat and tears. A very comical awards ceremony at the @marksandspencer White City store party culminated in the spotlight turning on the store manger (me) to present a video message from the team to award me with a ‘lifetime achievement’ award. Some humbling and very touching messages were recorded which was all very unexpected and completely unnecessary, but gave me a realisation that how you engage, behave and interact with the people you work with has a lasting impact. Being courteous, having manners, leading with transparency is something I have learnt to do by understanding that ultimately, people work for people. Heirachy is necessary but is only truly affective when applied in the right way. This should never stop you from connecting with the people that ultimately make the machine work and deliver the results. Get to know your team, regardless of how many of them there are, know their names, roll your sleeves up, work shoulder to shoulder and be appreciative of what they do for you. Tonight has taught me that leadership of people is a constant, but a constant privilege. And if your teams give you the nod of appreciation, which they did tonight, it makes it all worthwhile. #whitecitymarksandspencer #centrallondon #centrallondonacademy

As a Pinnacle Business Guides it's exciting and rewarding to see the value great companies place on culture to achieve their vision. Businesses must adapt and change to grow and to do that effectively through #peoplefirst, you need a system. Pella Windows & Doors, Pella Northland is making a move, how about you?

Last week, at the Koch Associate Program's Innovation Summit in Arlington (21-22 Feb), my team won the Marshmallow Challenge. We know that this challenge is not just about nailing it on the first try but about the courage to experiment, iterate, and prototype. In innovation, the willingness to fail and learn is your greatest asset. However, we banked on willingness to delegate. Picking the most confident and skilled among us to lead the construction, we rallied as cheerleaders, offering input and posing questions but avoiding interference. This approach mirrors the economic principle of specialization, proving it's not just theory; it works in practice too. Our win wasn't just luck; it was a testament to the power of letting specialization drive team dynamics. Our takeaway: Embrace delegation based on comparative advantage. #KAP #Innovation #marshmallow #pbm #standtogether Lyda Stokes Theo Banaszewski Benjamin Giltner @Melisa Gonzalez