As a travel writer, your office is the world—sometimes a bustling airport terminal, other times a quiet café in a foreign city, or even a dusty trail in the middle of nowhere. I’ve been chasing stories across continents for over a decade, from the vibrant markets of Marrakech to the serene fjords of Norway, and … Read more
Imagine standing at the edge of the Thar Desert, the golden sands stretching endlessly before you, or wandering through the vibrant markets of Bhutan, where prayer flags flutter in the breeze. Traveling isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about feeling the pulse of a destination, immersing yourself in its culture, and collecting stories that stay … Read more
Imagine this: You’re at the helm of your business, watching competitors zoom past while you’re stuck in the mud of routine operations. Sound familiar? I felt that sting years ago when my consulting firm was drowning in manual spreadsheets and endless email chains. Then, we dipped our toes into innovative tools like AI-driven analytics, and … Read more
Organizational politics—those subtle, often unspoken maneuvers for power, influence, and resources—are as old as workplaces themselves. Yet, in recent years, employees and leaders alike have noticed a surge in these behaviors, with cliques forming, alliances shifting, and gatekeepers wielding more influence than ever. Why is this happening? What’s driving the rise of organizational politics in … Read more
In the early hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook southern Türkiye and northwestern Syria, leaving a trail of destruction that would mark it as one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region’s modern history. I remember reading about it on X that morning, the posts flooding in with images of crumbled … Read more
What Is the Masculinity Effect? The masculinity effect in American politics refers to how societal expectations of masculine traits—like toughness, dominance, and independence—shape political behavior, candidate perceptions, and voter preferences. It’s a lens through which we can understand why certain politicians resonate with voters and how campaigns leverage these traits to win elections. This phenomenon … Read more