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Some of the latest books from Dr. AZ
11 antidotes to thrive beyond first-time leadership pitfalls
Discover the 3 traits of the great ones commonly possessed to become the best version of themselves
12 soft skills to manage yourself, become a team player, and lead your team to absolute success
Recognize, embrace, and improvise your personality to excel in what you do and in whichever industry you may be “No! You cannot be an introvert!” That is how many of my workshop attendees or coachees reply whenever I reveal my preference for introversion. When...
3 Takeaways from the 2022 Word Cup, which you can translate into your personal, professional, organizational, and business life, even if you’re not a footballer nor a fan of soccer Congratulations to Qatar to be the first Middle Eastern country to host World Cup! Congrats...
You may be where I was in the early 90s. Or you may be well advanced on the spectrum of greatness. You could even be at the higher end of the continuum… If you are just beginning or in the middle of the greatness scale,...
It took me over two decades of study to fully understand true greatness and the great ones from diverse cultures and generations. I was obsessed not with just mere greatness that feeds the ego alone. But rather… 1. I was passionate about true greatness that...
“Time Back home, coming late is tolerable. It doesn’t matter who comes first. Since the relationship is valued more than time, none of us make coming late a big deal. We smile and hug each other affectionately and continue our business. In the US, coming...
How to Overcome Stress to Have HOLISTIC HEALTH and Lead a Vibrant Life Filled with Constant Joy Unspeakable, Unending Creativity, and Innovation, and More… If you’re a person who is stressed out due to toxic relationships, chaotic work, or marketplace, you should read my latest...
How to Leave the Ego’s World, and Enter the Metaphysical and Spiritual to Create Daily No Matter How Tired, Sleepy, and Hungry You May Feel If you haven’t yet noticed, there has been a constant war for ages between the two life forces. Our ego...
Once in a generation visionary and world-class Scientist “…Since this could be the first time you might have heard this great man’s name, let me give you a little background. Carver was born in slavery in the early 1860’s, in Missouri- USA. He experienced prejudice,...
Contrary to what many experts suggest, life is not all about seeking PLEASURE and evading PAIN. Not at all! The ego is temporal. It unturns all stones to secure survival by all means. On the contrary, the eternal soul seeks fulfillment based on a grand...
Don’t waste your time in relationships and partnerships that drain your energy. In the quick 3 min video below, I shared my excitement to drive one hour to attend an important event in Washington DC on November 15, 2022. The event was Contractors Appreciation Night....
How to Finetune Your Communication Abilities & Emotional Fitness to Handle Tensions & Chaos Like a Pro Without Losing Your Cool, Destroying Relationships, and Burning Bridges While also Solving Problems Without Delay “What a F*ck!!!” My colleague lost his cool. I had never heard him...
Who Else Wants to Meet One’s Own Standards, Goals, and Expectations? It was a Saturday morning, and the place was packed. Let alone on the weekend, this Starbucks in Alexandria is jammed even during weekdays. Since I arrived early, I was sipping my coffee while...
Does It Worth Paying Dire Prices to Pursue Your Purpose in Life? Hold on to your answer for now. First, listen to my story. I was about to become homeless. Insult to injury, a previous couple of years since I came to the US in...
“…Some years ago, Global Health Research (GHR) faced a valuable opportunity for growth when one of its managers- Dan Murphy, entered into conflict with his boss due to a lack of certain soft skills. Dan is an excellent researcher. He is intelligent and creative when...
Restoring the greatness of humanity one person at a time is my mission in life… “…Since the early nineties, unaware of why I was obsessed with greatness, my life has been dedicated to studying greatness and the great ones. However, I wasn’t interested just in...
A Conversation with a Friend on Why I’m Passionate About Sales A former colleague of mine read my recent blogs and reached out of the blue. Surprised by getting a call from an old friend, I picked up the phone happily… After we exchanged pleasantries,...
How to Sell Your Ideas, Products, & Services with Unshakable Confidence without Sounding like a Typical Salesperson You can’t succeed in anything significant without excelling in selling your: Ideas, Proposals, Projects, Products, and/or Services like a pro. Your dreams cannot translate into realities...
How to Open Hearts, Inspire, and Lead Change Using Stories Facts stimulate the intellect; stories open the heart! No question about it. There is a decent place for facts. Some undertakings require getting the facts straight before we do anything else. Or else we will...
How to avoid disaster on the stage, change minds and hearts, and achieve what you want at your next public speaking engagement You may already know that most people are scared of public speaking. Many surveys over the years revealed that public speaking is one...
If you closely observe successful people in your community or organization or in the marketplace, it doesn’t take you long to realize that they don’t shut up 🙂 They fully understand that with a shut mouth, a shut destiny is inevitable… I’m not talking about...
“Within the first 24 months of taking a new position, 60% of new supervisors fail.” Corporate Executive Board (CEB) This could have been avoided. However, many organizations throw their first-timers into deep water and watch to see if they swim or sink. They either don’t...
I passionately hate the status quo, poverty (not poor people), and mediocrity! I unashamedly love transformation, excellence, wealth (not just rich), significance, and fulfillment, and I also love empowering others to enjoy these. But, neither I HATE nor LOVE what I DO (skills and actions)...
To avoid being politically incorrect, they’re mute publicly and on social. In private conversations, these duds can become very blunt without any self-consciousness. They’re not ashamed to let you know what they think of you. The conversation could go in any direction depending on whom...
How To Stand Out Among Your Peers By Just Doing One Thing Differently Close your eyes (unless you’re driving right now) for a moment and imagine this… Picture yourself holding in your hands that book you have been dreaming writing about for years. Tap into...
How to give your 1st or next book a fighting chance to become a bestseller even if you may think that you’re not a good writer It feels like it was ages ago… “Are you crazy?!” My former classmate screamed at the top of...
It is possible to have a terrific, productive, enjoyable, and unforgettable than a horrific, unproductive, stressful, and dreadful first-time experience. Now, more than ever, the transition has been made easier. You are reading a book away. Reading a book that equips you to defeat first-timer...
Do you want to outsmart your rookie self that makes you pay unnecessary prices, delays your advancement, or even sabotages you when you take your first leadership role? Are you interested to outgrow your current novice status to think, talk, decide, behave, and act like...
Going beyond 1st timer syndrome, increasing confidence, getting along well, and quickly delivering results from the get-go… Are you a founder or just landed your first leadership role and pressure is getting to you? Are you worried you may fail, perform poorly, and let down your...
A Brutal ‘Winter’ Is Coming! Are you prepared? How to prepare, survive, outlast, and thrive in the aftermath of the coming merciless ‘winter’… Happy New Year if you’re a fellow Ethiopian! I wrote this blog this morning as I was preparing to call back home...
The Quality of Your Life is Determined by the Quality of Your Decisions How to Become Strategic Problem Solver and Effective Decision Maker We’re biological decision-making machines and face decisions daily. Everyone makes decisions, many of these decisions could be minute while some are tough....
You may be ultra self-aware. Or, you may be like my former self. You may be clueless about so many things everybody around you is aware of except YOU. How awkward can it get than being a stranger of one’s self 🙂 You may be...
It was on April 26th, 2022, at the Hotel at the University of Maryland. The room was full of event professionals. I was on stage with two other panelists and a moderator for the morning keynote panel. We were fielding questions from the moderator. One...
Why should you develop and improve your soft skills? Well, I have so many statistics and reasons that could convince you to give it a top priority arguing that it makes or breaks your success in any endeavor. However, in this blog, let me just...
Unlock Your Full Potential and Break Past the Barriers That Have Been Holding You Back! – The 4 Stages Every Great One Passes Through to Unleash Their Inner Greatness Everyone is destined for greatness in their own unique ways. However, only a select few are...
Here are some highlights from ReConEx 2022 on April 2022 at the Hotel of the University of Maryland. I was part of the Keynote panel and a presenter.
This morning, Facebook reminded me of a post from 6 years ago. In that post, I shared the letter below. I know it is controversial. Many people claim that it is fake. It could be. However, it doesn’t change the fact that thousands, if not...
Here is my interview with The African Passport. Listen to it when you get a chance and let me know your thoughts. Below is the interview: Some of the discussion points were: 1. What are your vision and objectives at Success Pathways? 2. What advice...
Don’t miss this engaging conversation I had with the host of The African Passport podcast, Godfrey Madanhire. The interview will be released this coming Thursday. Some of the discussion points were: 1. What are your vision and objectives at Success Pathways? 2. What advice would...
If your team isn’t performing as you desire, could it be because you haven’t yet set the tone and created a pro-feedback culture? Could it be you wait to provide feedback at the end of a quarter or a project or a fiscal year? Could...
Join FCSHRM for it’s May Chapter Meeting, where Dr. Assegid Habtewold will provide an informative session on how HR professionals can create a pro-feedback culture and enjoy continuous improvement. This event will be in-person at Dutch’s Daughter, but attendees who prepay will receive a link...
I wasn’t thinking and aiming high the way I do these days until one day. It was May 1998 in Addis Ababa. I was a 3rd-year student at Addis Ababa University (AAU), the largest university in my native country Ethiopia. It was a logical progression...
Recently, somebody bashed my car on the side, causing a minor dent. It did upset me. Who doesn’t?!It did actually do more than that. Since then, I began to see many other cars with dents. I hadn’t been that super sensitive and highly alerted for...
If you feel like you hit a wall in your career or business; if you think that you don’t have what it takes to go to the next level; if you lowered your bar because of continual setbacks; if believe that you’re unprepared or ill-prepared...
An acquaintance who watched my recent interview with #helenshow called gave me constructive feedback and asked how he may get one-on-one coaching. In our conversation, he was surprised when I shared how hard I had tried to develop the discipline I have had these days....
James Allen wrote a tiny but powerful book, borrowing the concept from King Solomon, entitled ‘As a man thinketh.’ This truth is ageless and priceless. The question is what kind of thinking Solomon and James were talking about? I don’t think they were implying the...
For those of you who don’t understand Amharic, I will share the 3 key takeaways from my interview with Helen of ebs in the coming days starting from today with the 1st one: Be disciplined by developing empowering habits of the successful. I never met,...
If you are a professional, entrepreneur, or a leader of your team, organization, or community and you’ve been unhappy about where you’re and you know that you have to make a serious change, you need to watch the interview I had #helenshow. Do you want...
1. Do you already know or others told you that your personality, performance, and/or leadership sucks but you don’t know (or not sure) how to improve it within a short period of time, and as a result, you’re paying dire prices? 2. Have you been...
What do you call someone who had erected a building and then wondered: “Now, I have this building, what am I going to use it for?” lol I can imagine the word or phrase you just used to describe such a fool builder ? It’s...
Is your group or organization or community struggling chronically? Are you bleeding internally and experiencing poor performance, toxic conflicts, blaming, bickerings, scapegoating, and so on? Are you losing market share, loyal customers, and A players? If your answer is yes to one of the above...
Are you hired as a new supervisor, project manager, or team leader and struggling as you make a transition from just being an employee and team member to a leader for the first time? Have you been just or recently promoted to lead your former...
Do you genuinely desire to ‘preserve’ your culture? I hear you! It is your identity. It defines who you’re. However, do you know that not touching your culture and letting it run on autopilot isn’t the right way to preserve it? Actually, the opposite is...
Once I realized the superpower of culture, I never remained the same. I got obsessed and began researching. My research showed me its undeniable influence and impact at various levels. I studied successful communities and organizations. Though they have many things working for them, the...
One grand reality that makes humanity uncomfortable from the start of its history is time. It is so dictatorial and stubborn that it never stopped, waited, nor slowed for anyone, even to dictators, kings, queens… Time keeps on dictating the pace of life on earth...
Don’t miss this event. For more check out the article posted on Winchester Star. Register and join me and other great speakers as we talk about How to lead in times of change. https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/virtual-leadership-event-set-for-feb-25/article_d3b5c75d-2fc3-5597-a389-06b7f3e38be7.html PrimereLeadershipEvent #LeadingInTimesOfCrisis #Feb252022
On this Sunday, think of, if you’ve not yet, the grand purpose of the Creator when He created the universe. I don’t know about you, it blows my mind, sometimes ‘fries some fuses in my brain’ whenever I take time to understand what kind of...
Are you a new leader stressed out as you struggle to fulfill all your leadership responsibilities and as a result hurting your health, affecting your performance, and relationships? Are you a boss of new timers and wondering how you may assist your direct reports to...
If you’re a new (aspiring) new business owner, team leader, project manager, supervisor, or human resources professional who onboards new leaders or a senior leader who coaches and mentors emerging leaders in your organization, you should take advantage of this jam-packed free webinar based on...
In the short video clip above, I shared 3 tips to reform your onboarding process to equip your new supervisors, managers, and executives to overcome first-timer syndrome. If you’re an HR professional or a senior leader responsible for coaching or mentoring new leaders in your...
You can’t manifest your uniqueness and serve your organization and community with your burning passion and God-given gifts if you don’t know yourself intimately, well beyond the surface. You can’t release to the max your potential and demonstrate world-class excellence without recognizing, fully grasping your...
We, whether we are aware of it or not, humans traverse in and out of the metaphysical and spiritual universes (the degree varies from person to person) because we have the necessary portals other creations don’t. Those of us who are alive now, we’re legit...
Regardless of acquiring the latest technologies, owning fat bank accounts, having great products and services, and hiring world-class people, unless you create and nurture a unique and robust culture that aligns with your mission and brand, inspires your people to give their best, creates collaboration...
If you would like to empower your new team leaders, supervisors, and managers to overcome 1st Timer Syndrome and thrive beyond first-time leadership pitfalls, I can support you by providing follow-up programs based on my recently published Amazon’s #1 bestseller book. I can support you...
If you’re a learning professional and would like to succeed where you’re and even take your career to the next level, you should excel in receiving and providing effective feedback. Click this link to read my blog post on the ATD DC Chapter website: https://dcatd.org/2021/12/how-to-excel-in-providing-and-receiving-feedback/...
If people around you haven’t yet called you ‘crazy’, you’ve not yet found yourself. You’re not living according to your uniqueness. You’re not yet thinking, deciding, and acting out of the ordinary. You’re not yet different. You’re like everyone else- the ones called normal 🙂...
Do you desire to go to the next stage of your life, career, leadership, and/or business? Work on a couple of critical soft skills (people skills). In my book ‘Soft Skills That Make or Break Your Success’, I proposed 12 soft skills professionals/leaders/business owners should...
We’re the products of our habits. We can’t go beyond the habits that run us on a daily basis. They’re the master of our life whether we’re conscious and aware or not; whether we would like to admit it or not. They either empower or...
I love this quote from one of my favorite motivational speakers Les Brown “Life is a fight for territory and once you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will automatically take over.” We should remind ourselves again and again that life...
The final and 3rd episode with Troy Peters, host of The Potomac Cast podcast. In this episode, we talked about the best practices when it comes to articulating your leadership philosophy, developing a successor, and the value of volunteerism as a key element to promotion....
The 21st century needs world-class, not any kind of, leaders at all levels to tap into the opportunities the century offers and overcome the challenges it presents. We inspire everyone to become a ‘true’ leader. We’re committed to equipping world-class leaders by designing holistic leadership...
After having an interesting offline chat with a colleague, I thought expanding on my earlier post about re-engineering your genetic blueprint and playing your part in reforming your culture. The reason is simple. Your DNA, which you inherited from your parents, is stubborn that it...
What I am thinking on this 1st Saturday since I arrived on this side of the Atlantic ocean? One is robbing his bloodline in particular and the human race at large if he/she fails to improvise his/her own genetic blueprint (including their epigenetics), and the...
Regardless of adopting the latest technologies, producing great products and services, having a hardworking workforce, why do many organizations struggle to remain competitive? On the other hand, why do those organizations that have average people, products, services, and technologies continue to thrive even in bad...
Smart leaders and organizations (think of Google, Apple, etc.) understand that a spiritually awaken workforce is creative, innovative, passionate, caring, loving, and more. As a result, they create and nurture a conducive environment that allows their people- regardless of their religious affiliations, to tap into...
You can’t go beyond your self-imposed limitations. Sadly, these are deeply located at the subconscious level. It takes increasing your self-awareness to uncover & get rid of them. Check out our Personal Development Program to see how we may help you in this journey https://www.successpws.com/personal-development...
“True change does not begin with declarations, legislation, and grand action. These are its effects. Great change occurs somewhat quietly, almost imperceptibly, but always first in the minds of people.” Noah Samara, Chairman and CEO of World Space and Yazmi USA. #NoahSamara #Worldspace #Yazmi #TrueChange...
If you’ve been committed to a passion for awhile, let’s say for over a decade, your ego is nothing to do with sponsoring it, especially if you have been persisting against all kinds of odds. Ego can only commit to things that render immediate gratification....
This morning at the Ministry of Education, I facilitated a discussion on the theme ‘Leadership in Times of Crisis’. The session was opened by the State Minister H.E. Dr. Samuel Kifle. We talked about the need to continual grow as leaders, especially in times of...
Here is an interview I had with Dr. Scott Allen based on my latest book ‘Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome’. Listen to it when you get a chance and let me know your feedback. You may also share the interview to those who may benefit from...
This afternoon in the office of State Minister, Ministry of Education, H.E. Dr. Samuel Kifle. We had a brief but very fruitful discussion… #MinistryOfEducation #HigherEducation #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment
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One of life’s empowering lessons I learned some years back was the ability to differentiate between ambition and conviction in myself and others. Everybody has ambition to do certain great things, especially this time of the year as we recieve a new year. But, the...
You might have predicted one of the crazy things that happened in 2020 – 2021 at personal, organizational, community, national or global levels. If you did know what were coming at all levels, you must be a unique witchcraft 🙂 We all don’t have any...
“…Once someone shared with me an illustration a journalist used. He told the group about a mountain climbing competition among frogs. Those frogs at the bottom of the mountain shouted deafeningly against the frogs that were climbing fast and higher. Without fail, almost all of...
Are you looking for a guest speaker for your next event, a blogger for your website/newsletter, an interviewee for your podcast/show? The one-sheet contains the follow-up programs based on the recently published book “Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome“. Click here to read 3 potential topics (Synopsis...
Two years since the release of ‘The Highest Level of Greatness’. If you haven’t yet, check it out. You emerged from eternity to time and space in this generation for a grand purpose than just to make ends meet, follow the boring path others laid...
Part two of my discussion with Troy Peters on Potomac Cast. In this series, I shared some tools that enable new supervisors, managers, and executives to jump in and deliver quick results by building their team through coaching, mentoring, and cross-pollination. I also talked about...
In this short video clip, Dr. AZ offers follow-up programs based on his recently published book ‘Overcoming 1st Timers Syndrome’, which became Amazon’s #1 bestseller within the first week of its release on August 26th, 2021. The book is available on Amazon. Click here to...
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I had very engaging three-part conversations with Troy Peters, host of the Potomac Cast podcast. The first episode is just released. Based on my recently published book ‘Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome’, we talked about some relevant leadership concepts that may interest you. Check it out...
My first in-person presentation will be tomorrow noontime @ The George Washington Hotel in Winchester, VA (if you’re available to join us, click here for details). Unbelievable! Before COVID, I only delivered virtual presentations once, max twice, per quarter. In the past more than a...
If you are in the DC metro area and available, join us on Nov 17 at lunchtime. I will be delivering a keynote entitled “Empowering New Leaders to make a smooth transition and excel in their 1st Time Leadership Role” for Winchester Area Society for...
Reports show that millions are joining the Great Resignation. Interestingly, the overwhelming majority quit their existing jobs without securing the next. Though this is a huge headache for employers, this is a golden opportunity for employees to take their career and leadership to the next...
One of the questions I was asked in the interview below was: What is leadership means to you personally? Though I acknowledged the fact that leadership is different things for different people, I defined leadership from the perspective of the Individual. In my first book...
My friend Dr. Dave interviewed me in his podcast ‘Conversations on Leadership with Dr. Dave’ that runs on KLDR online radio. In this very dynamic discussion, we briefly talked about my new book, and some other fundamental and deep leadership concepts. Some of the discussion...
You’re loaded. You joined this universe to have an undeniable impact. You were created to manifest the greatness of the One who designed you extraordinarily. You didn’t show up in this magnificent and gigantic life-sustaining universe to just survive and make ends meet. You’re here...
If we only depend on our physical eyes to measure our potential, we are doomed. We cannot value ourselves any better than other animals. Unfortunately, the two beautiful and sophisticated eyes we have on our foreheads are too obvious and so active throughout the day,...
“… Except our organization is values-driven, our chance to remain competitive in our industry is nil. Even though we may be able to compete, we cannot outshine and outlast our competitors without creating and leading a values-driven organization. More than any single factor, the lack...
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Free webinar based on ‘Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome: 11 antidotes to thrive beyond first-time leadership pitfalls’. Click here to register and attend this jam-packed webinar, which is designed to equip you to make a smooth transition and excel at your first-time leadership role as a...
In this video clip, Dr. AZ Habtewold- Transition & Transformation Strategist at Success Pathways, LLC explains the different programs he provides. AZ explained the challenges new supervisors, middle managers, and executives face, and how he empowers them to make a smooth transition into their new...
Get a free sample one-pager leadership philosophy I shared in the Overcoming 1st Timer online course. The link below provides some valuable info about: What leadership philosophy is about, The benefit of having one, What should be included in the doc, and more. You can...
“…Let me show you the difference between making decisions using gut feeling and insight. Gary Klein, who has done a great deal of research on decision-making, said: “Intuition is the use of patterns you have already learned, whereas insight is the discovery of new patterns.”...
“…Realize that the more leaders advance in their leadership and therefore make tough and consequential decisions without enough data and time, the more they rely on their gut feeling. The founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, once said, “I believe in the power of...
“…Depending on whether you’re a CEO at the top of the food chain, a manager in the middle, or a new supervisor, the decisions you have to make will be different in scope and consequences. But regardless of where you are in the hierarchy, you...
…By now, you might already know and even own your place. You might have already begun building your team speedily. You might also already be working on your communication. These all deserve your efforts if and only if you deliver quick results. Leadership, at the...
“Knowing and owning your place and building your team set you up for success. Nonetheless, nothing will work unless you communicate effectively with key stakeholders. You won’t benefit from knowing and owning your place without communicating confidently and articulately. And you can’t build your team...
If you have a TV or Radio show, or a podcast, I’d love to be your next guest to talk about one or more of the topics covered in the book. For more, please check out the attached media one sheet. Looking forward to engaging...
“Once you know your place and develop confidence based on your knowing, you own your place. These two antidotes focused on working on self, as effective and sustainable leadership begins with self. Though it is a good start, self-leadership isn’t adequate by itself, especially for...
“…Even if you don’t think you are unique or haven’t figured it out yet, you can still carve a path for yourself to shine where you are. You simply need to be creative to come up with approaches that position you to be invaluable. Regardless...
“Knowing your place adequately:1. Allows you to start your first-timer position on the right footing.2. Paints a positive first impression in the mind of the people you work with.3. Positions you to begin your leadership from high round.4. Prevents you from too much guessing, inadvertently...
“…The most urgent antidote you need as a first-timer is knowledge. You need to ‘know your place’ to overcome the first-timer syndrome. This knowledge will be the foundation to build on as you overcome the syndrome expediently. This knowledge should begin from: 1. Knowing who...
“…Providing feedback is very important, but many leaders don’t do it at all or do it badly. In both cases, they shouldn’t be blamed. Providing feedback is hard, especially negative feedback. However, as a first-timer leader, if you haven’t yet, you should begin to provide...
On top of the book, which is now Amazon’s #1 Best Seller just within a week it has been released, you can reach out if you would like to have 1-on-1 or group coaching, keynote, and/or workshop/webinar based on the theme of the book or...
Thank you to everyone who contributed (by providing feedback on the manuscript, endorsements, reviews, liking/sharing on social media, etc.) toward the success of the Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome book. Before it even hit the 1-week mark since its release on August 26th, it has achieved...
Chapter 2 (Own Your Place) of Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome began quoting Edith Eva Eger, Holocaust survivor and psychologist, who asserted: “To be passive is to let others decide for you. To be aggressive is to decide for others. To be assertive is to decide...
One of the leadership experts who influenced me the most is John C. Maxwell. I read his books, listened to many of his interviews, and still watch his videos on a regular basis. Here is an excerpt from page 105 of Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome,...
The 1st Timer Syndrome affected, and may still be affecting most of us, whether we’re emerging or seasoned leaders. The difference is the degree to which it impacts us and how long it takes us to overcome it whenever we are placed into a new...
Thank you very much, Mark Levin, for offering great feedback and endorsing my book! Mark was elected President of the National Speakers Association (NSA) DC Chapter, where I’ve been a member since 2014, at a very difficult time. The pandemic did hit all industries, but...
Thank you very much, Sylvia Baffour, for providing invaluable feedback and endorsing my book! I 1st came to know Sylvia through her 2014 World Championship of public speaking Semi-Finals speech- ‘Put It in Perspective’. Over the years, she appeared on two of my shows. Sylvia...
Thank you very much, David Burkus, for endorsing my book! It seems like yesterday. Dave and I met when we were doing our doctoral degree. Since then, he has been making extraordinary impacts through his books, TED Talks, and Keynotes. David is Thinker50 ranked thought...
Thank you very much, Eddie Turner, for endorsing my book! I’ve known Eddie for quite some time. Some years back, I interviewed him in my community show. Over the years, I’ve watched him achieving incredible success on many fronts. Eddie is a Preeminent Authority on Emerging...
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Thank you very much, Marshall Goldsmith, for endorsing my book! It is a great honor to get his support for the new book. I’ve read and quoted his books and benefited greatly from his invaluable and world-class insights and perspectives. He is the New York...
What is your writer challenge? I’ve mentors & colleagues who could write better books than what I’ve already published. When I ask why they don’t write, almost all tell me that they don’t have time or the discipline to sit down and write consistently. Of...
One of the humbling experiences I learned as I publish and promote my upcoming book was the age-old truth: Ask, it shall be given to you! I was compelled by promoters to ask favors. I resisted it for weeks (my ego and the fear of...
It is a great honor to get the endorsements of special people that I admire tremendously. I’m grateful that they have taken their precious time out of their crazily busy schedule to read the book (some to provide feedback) and offer blurbs. I’ll highlight some...
In the past two days, I facilitated a two-day webinar on one of my favorite topics- presentation skills. It was filled with insights, demos, practices, group, and one-on-one feedback, etc. I love it! Not only do I empower my audience to take their presentation skills...
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Are you an emerging leader aspiring to take your first leadership role? Are you a first-time supervisor, manager, or business owner? Are you an experienced leader who is coaching and mentoring emerging leaders in your organization? If you answered yes to any of these questions,...
Below is an excerpt from my upcoming book entitled ‘Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome in Leadership’: Overview on the 11 Antidotes Below are 11 antidotes you need to make a smooth transition in your first leadership position. They facilitate your healing quickly from the syndrome. If...
My upcoming book: Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome (Preface) Why I wrote the book? I know what fear can do to you I wrote this book because I know what it feels like to be afraid. We all have fears of certain things, especially when exposed...
I was interviewed at Helen show, ebs. We talked about the power of positive culture, attitude, and habits. In this video clip, I shared the 3 main discussion points of the interview with Helen: Which lesson you liked the most and why? If you understand...
One question that frequently surfaces whenever I facilitate Emotional Intelligence workshops for leaders is the struggle some leaders have to balance between showing empathy and fulfilling their leadership obligations by making some of their team members accountable. They lament saying that ‘I really empathize with...
In my show Pick Yourself Up, which runs on MMCTV channel 16, I interviewed the former President of the ATD DC metro chapter Mashaal Ahmed. In this ~30 minutes interview, she talked about her highest value, her experience as she crossed cultures, what she learned...
In my show Pick Yourself Up, which runs on MMCTV channel 16, I interviewed Montgomery Council Member Will Jawando. In this ~30 minutes interview, he shared his childhood memories, some of the lessons he learned as a public servant, and some of the legislative initiatives...
In my show Pick Yourself Up, which runs on MMCTV channel 16, I sat down with Dr. Wondwesson Gebreyes, Executive Director of Global One Health Initiative. In this ~30 minutes interview, he shared his humbling immigrant journey from parking attendant to global health advisor of...
The world is brutal, unfair, challenging & messy, especially for underdogs such as blacks, women, immigrants, and people with disabilities. A long time ago, regardless of being a typical underdog myself born in one of the poorest villages in Ethiopia, I made a decision to...
Many people don’t recognize the personalities that reside in them. They just think that they are their bodies. Such individuals don’t aspire much. They look at themselves and find so many weaknesses and limitations, and as a result, they limit themselves with the limitations of...
The fact that you joined this universe and walking on this planet qualifies you to manifest the greatness of your Source, God- the ultimate measure of greatness! You’re His image. You are designed to be great at what you do. What is required from you...
Success in any field requires tapping into one’s spiritual side. I’m not talking about being religious here. Being religious is predictable and limiting. Being spiritual, for me, on the other side, is being limitless like the universe is limitless. The universe operates with quantum laws...
Thanks to technology and social media! One can access the world and compete globally sitting in one remote corner of the world with a laptop and Internet connection. The price for such worldwide access, however, is the need to become world-class in everything you do....
Title: Leadership Lessons from Black Millionaires Date: Saturday November 14th, 2020 Time: 3 pm EST Duration: 1 hour Place: Virtual via Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Assegid Habtewold Summary: Though becoming self-made millionaire is a daunting task, compared to their counterparts from other communities, there are...
Title: Reasons Holding Back Many from Becoming Successful in the Black Community Date: Saturday November 7th, 2020 Time: 3 pm EST Duration: 1 hour Place: Virtual via Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Assegid Habtewold Summary: Every community has its own native challenges that deter the majority of...
Title: The Power of Positive Mental Attitude: Developing the Mindset of successful black millionaires Date: Friday October 30th, 2020 Time: 3 pm EST Duration: 1 hour Place: Virtual via Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Assegid Habtewold Summary: More than any one single factor, one’s attitude makes or breaks. When...
In my show Pick Yourself Up, which runs on MMCTV, I sat down with Dr. Willie Joley, the legendary speaker and former President of the National Speakers Association, DC Chapter. In this ~30 minutes interview, he shared great stories and insights on how he dealt and...
I had a wonderful opportunity to interview Rocky Kandola, CEO of Hair Maiden India, in my show Pick Yourself Up that airs on MMCTV Channel 16. If you’re an underdog, you would love the story of Rocky’s transformation from prison to having a Show Room...
The underdogs turned topdogs had typical psychology, which we need to adopt if our desire is to transform our status from underdog to topdog. In Episode 17, I shared the four elements of topdog psychology. The topdogs:1. Were fearless. They didn’t get scared of the giants...
Everyone is greatness material. We all are endowed with unlimited potential. Greatness is chained within us waiting to be unleashed. Unfortunately, in every generation, very few unchain their greatness. The overwhelming majority fails to attain any level of greatness at all. There are four stages...
In my recent blog ‘What is & isn’t Greatness’, I demystified misunderstandings around the concept of greatness, and redefined true greatness. In that episode, I also pointed out that while the world has been rattled by the COVID19 pandemic and mourning the loss of lives...
We are facing two major crises at the same time. While our hands were full as we dealt with the global pandemic that was caused by COVID19, we were greeted by another national crisis following the brutal murder of George Floyd. Since then, the world...
Emotions are heightened in times of crisis where we are prone to lose our cool so easily. Times of crisis may allow some of our unproductive emotions to reign over us hurting our health, relationships, and performance. This webinar increases your awareness about emotions, how...
One of the differentiating factors between novice and seasoned leaders is their predictability. Seasoned leaders articulate and share their leadership philosophy to the people they lead from the get go. They may not call it Leadership Philosophy. They might not even put it in writing....
Hope, you and your family are safe and okay in this tough time. While we are facing a global pandemic that has affected almost everyone alive in this generation, directly or indirectly, I thought to share with you some free resources that may empower you...
Let me be the bad guy here as many would like to avoid talking tough topics especially at this point where no one is sure what will happen next. Regardless of how this crisis will end, there will be WINNERS and LOSERS! That is the...
We all have been facing crises, some personal while others corporate level. We aren’t new to a crisis. It was and it’ll continue to co-exist with us. At this moment, we are dealing with one of the toughest crises in human history. So far, it...
On April 25th, 2020, PRO Leadership- a nonprofit organization I helped found, arranged a webinar entitled “Managing Emotions in the COVID19 Era.” The webinar was the first of a series of webinars. It aimed at equipping leaders to understand and develop their emotional fitness during...
Crisis comes on all of us. It doesn’t have any favorites. It is stingy Experiencing crisis is part of life and being human. However, those who understand emotions (what emotions are, how they are formed, what triggers them, etc.), and most importantly, those who are...
Have you worked for or followed leaders who succeeded in the midst of crises? What differentiates those leaders who happened to remain victims of a crisis and those who led during chaotic circumstances well? What kind of leaders are successful during times full of dilemmas?...
Have you wondered what distinguished great leaders from ordinary? Do you know what happened to leaders who failed to meet the demands of the Hour of crisis? What about those who stepped up during times of distress? Nobody attained individual and collective greatness without passing...
The theme of Episode 11 will be leadership during times of crisis. Crises birthed the leadership of the great ones I studied. As they stepped up to serve their generation selflessly during tough times, their leadership birthed. Because they ventured to lead during times of...
One of the most important competencies we all need to survive, outlast & even thrive during a crisis is our emotional fitness. If you have invested in your emotional fitness ahead of the curve, you’ve now the emotional resilience and the ability to withstand the...
Have you experienced crises before? I’m sure you did as far as you live on this planet. What did you feel when you face a crisis? How did you view the crisis at the height of the moment? How did you react? I relate to...
A Facebook friend of mine forwarded to me a comment he got from one of his followers on social media. To give you a little background, this friend of mine is one of the dedicated journalists in Ethiopia. From my reading of the comment he...
If you’re an underdog Team Lead, Project Manager or Supervisor & your organization isn’t investing in your leadership development, you should use this opportunity to grow yourself. Check out the video clip below to learn whether this online course is right for you, watch/read some...
Our Personal & Collective Leadership have been tested with Coronavirus. This setback blindsided us testing our readiness, growth, and resilience personally & corporately. We’ve a choice, either to panic, complain & lose hope or take this setback to regroup & use it as a steppingstone...
Some colleagues of mine asked and also supported me to produce the Dr. AZ Show for underdogs, and also craft some online courses for those supervisors and managers whose organizations won’t pay for their leadership development, and owners of small businesses. Regardless of being crazily...
You could be a leader just promoted as a team lead, supervisor, manager, or promoted yourself into opening your own business. Or, you could be an aspirant to take your next new leadership position. Or, you could be someone who has been in your current...
Your first-timer opportunity should have been a celebratory moment but ended up becoming a source of constant stress? Do you experience constant nagging within that you aren’t ready or competent enough for the current leadership position or the one you are aiming at? Do you...
Have you heard people saying ‘Know your place’? People use it negatively. When people think you are where you don’t belong or deserve, they tell you to know your place. When it comes to a first-timer leadership position, the skepticism could come from your own...
In the past episodes, I focused on the principles mandatory to transform our status from underdogs into greats. No underdog can experience any meaningful transformation without dealing with your underlining principles, beliefs, and philosophies. They dictate how you think, talk, behave and act. Many people...
There are countless success laws. Out of these myriad success principles, I found out that there are 3 top foundational success principles. I discovered these when I was young in the early ’90s and practiced them in my own life and harvested some results. I...
Have you been asking yourself why people- some even aren’t smarter than you, achieving more than you do? Have you been wondering why you aren’t getting what you believe and speak about? Have you been sick and tired of the inconsistencies between what you talk...
This weekend, there will be 2 empowering growth opportunities that are coming your way: 1) Weekly blog 2) Episode 4 To get the blog via email, you need to sign up. To get notified when the Episode is uploaded, you need to subscribe to my...
Do your words and results mismatch? You have been talking and talking great things but they never fruition? Have you been asking yourself, again and again, why am I having realities that don’t align with my dreams? Are you having manifestations that you don’t like?...
If you are feeling inadequate, not ready to step up and go to the next level, struggling within and questioning your worth and achievements, you need to watch this short clip I recorded on my phone while I was traveling. To get these kinds of...
Have you been struggling to stand out? Have you wondered why some people and companies are so competitive and always at the top? Are you wondering how you may excel in what you do? If you said yes to one of these questions, you need...
Underdogs have a messed up past and maybe present. Otherwise, they won’t qualify as underdogs. Unfortunately, many underdogs preoccupy themselves with what they don’t have and what is missing in the now. Few underdogs focus on their potential, who they can become, and where they...
As we approach the New Year, we all have some approaches that we have been using to get prepared for the New Year. Many of us strategize, plan, prioritize what we’re going to do in the New Year. In this video clip, I’m sharing with...
I’m excited to announce to you the coming of my new show as a New Year gift. The show aims at transforming underdogs into greats. It provides insights, tools, and tips that empower the great ones of the 21st C. Every week for 10 –...
Have you noticed that almost all the great ones in history and now were underdogs before they began their greatness journey? Have you appreciated how they turned their misfortunes and inadequacies as fuel to attain greatness? What about you? Have you stopped and identified yourself...
Have you ever wondered and asked which discovery changes everything? Have you looked back in your life and compared which search was nobler than others that you have taken? After leading so many interesting ventures in life in search of the truth, I could say...
Your best days are ahead because the one who thought about you, excited, and finally released you to this universe in this generation isn’t yet done with you. It is because you haven’t yet scratched your limitless potential. Think, behave, decide, act, and interact as...
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