Andrea Zanon
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Empowering leaders & entrepreneurs with strategy, partnerships & cultural intelligence | 20+ yrs international development | andreazanon.tech | Confidence. Culture. Connection.
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2024 Success Blueprint: 3 Game-Changing Rules for People-Powered Triumph
As I reflect on winning and losing in 2023, the key to my success and losses transcends strategies and innovations, it’s all about the people you surround yourself with. Drawing insights from navigating the ups and downs of 2023, I’ve distilled three essential rules that will guide you towards enduring success and happier living. Prepare for a journey into the world of choices, partnerships, and the transformative influence of aligning yourself with the right people. I define the right people as those that are ethical, energetic, have the complementary skills and align with your value and long term goals. I would stay away from anything else particularly those shiny skill set that promise shortterm financial rewards.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Resiliency Makes Businesses and Countries More Competitive
In today’s globally interconnected economy, the intersection between business and policy is more important than ever. Governments, corporations, and civil society organizations engage with each other like never before, producing sustainable arrangements to promote growth in emerging markets, and pooling resources and know-how to address and mitigate financial crises and shocks. The most resilient countries and businesses are those who understand this reality, and are equipped to measure, avoid, and manage all risk types, whether they be natural disasters, resource scarcity, pandemics, population displacement, political or economic instability, or disruptive technological changes. The World Bank Development Report (WDR) 2017 highlighted the fact that job creation and a stable market occurs not simply because of economic growth, but because a country encounters fewer episodes in which crisis or conflict damages its economy or prevents essential capital and expertise from reaching its local markets.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
“Unleash Your 2024 Transformation: Break Free from Deadlines, Embrace the Power of 1% Daily Triumphs!”
As the clock struck midnight on January 31, 2023, ushering in a new year, it’s time for ambitious souls to embark on a transformative journey into 2024. In this pursuit, it becomes imperative to reassess our approach to success, shedding the weight of artificial deadlines that often do little more than stoke anxiety. Let’s be honest to ourselves, most deadlines are self-imposed and irrelevant. I am here also referring to the silly daily deadlines that we create for ourselves without logic. Think about those late-night texts we send expecting instant responses- it’s time to reclaim your peace, toss away the phone, and regain control.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Guardians of Trust: “The Perils of Sharing Screenshots in the Digital Age”.
As we enter a new year, I want to share my recomendations for a successfull and mentally strong 2024. This blog is particularly dear to me as I focus on one of my favourite topics: Effective Communication.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Igniting Success: Unveiling Strategies from the Power Law Book for Ambitious Entrepreneurs
Welcome to the monthly exploration of impactful books that can steer ambitious individuals toward their goals. In the spotlight for 2024’s first edition is The Power Law, uncovering winning strategies of Venture Capital investors and industry giants like Musk, Thiel, Zuckerberg, and Bezos. These luminaries leveraged the Power Law to achieve unprecedented 100X returns. While I share valuable lessons, I don’t prescribe VC approaches as the sole path to securing investments; instead, I highlight key points, tactics, and cultural shifts that shaped Silicon Valley’s success over the past two decades. This book has valuble lesson to guide entrepreneurs in their puruit of their ambitions and dreams particularly as it relates to fund-raising, strategic partnership and market access.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Climate Challenges and Sustainable Solutions in the UAE: A Leap Towards a Greener Future
In the wake of the conclusion of COP28, a milestone climate summit that engaged oil-producing nations for the first time in a united effort to safeguard the planet, it’s time to celebrate the positive strides made in addressing global climate challenges.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
Learn to Go Sicilian: The Strategic Power of Silence in Negotiations
In the realm of negotiations, the ability to wield silence as a powerful tool is an art often underestimated. To truly master the dynamics of negotiation, we can draw inspiration from an unexpected source, the Sicilian culture. The Sicilian approach to communication, characterized by thoughtful pauses and non-verbal cues, holds valuable lessons for becoming more effective negotiators. As I am Italian, I can assure that the majority of Sicilians tend to be quieter and master the use of limited words.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
Entrepreneurship in Times of Geopolitical and Economic Crises
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020, concerns are growing about how geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, specifically in Palestine and Israel, might impact economic growth and entrepreneurship. It’s important to recognize that many crises, whether they are geopolitical, health-related, financial, or natural disasters, are often beyond the control of entrepreneurs. However, the actions and decisions made during and before a crisis can determine whether a business survives or faces a costly closure.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
From Assertive To Strategic: How Italian Football & Inter Milan Can Benefit From The Changing Global Football Posture Of Saudi Arabia
As superstars Ronaldo, Benzema, and Neymar moved from Europe to Saudi Arabia over the last twelve months, the Kingdom is going on the offensive – and Inter Milan could benefit from this.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Education
From assertive to strategic: Here is how Saudi Arabia global football posture is changing
As superstars Ronaldo, Benzema, and Neymar moved from Europe to Saudi Arabia over the last twelve months, the Kingdom is going on the offensive. The big spending behind the Saudi Pro League, backed by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund-PIF (the 7th largest in the world with US$776 billion under management), aims to get Saudi in the top 10 soccer leagues in the world. Since 2021, the kingdom invested at least US$ 6.3 billion in sport as part of its effort to diversify its economy away from oil promoting tourism, sports, and entertainment. Approximately US$ 2.8 billion went to football to acquire players, coaches, and upgrade stadium infrastructures.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Writers
Cost of living will stay high.Tighten your belt and invest in yourself as more instability looms
Inflation pressure is not going to go away: As we head to the holiday season, cost of living will stay high. If you are young and don’t remember past periods of high inflation, and high cost of capital, get used to it. Data that came in on October 12th, confirms that inflation has increased slightly and that cost of living will stay high for longer than expected. Month over month, overall inflation increased 0.4% in September. In August, the month-over-month rate was 0.6%.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Education
