After years of hard work and dedication, Olympic gold medalists experience the joy of standing on the top step of the podium with a gold medal around their necks. However, due to "obviously economic reasons," as reported by the French press, these medals have not been made of solid gold since the London Olympics in 1908. In fact, they contain only 1.1% gold and are made up of 98% silver. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) specifies that gold medals must have a minimum

Crédit Pablo Heimplatz sur unsplash The ability to discern is often what sets excellent leaders apart from merely good ones. This quality is particularly important when misfortune strikes. That is when making the right choices at the right time becomes crucial. This is likely why David Solomon was appointed CEO of Goldman Sachs in 2018. The board was attracted by his last name, his Greek wrestler looks, his legendary flair, and his appreciation for sentimental music. They wer

Faced with the war in Ukraine, some French companies are leaving Russia and others are staying. Sébastien Bazin, CEO of Accor, first European hotel company, and former boss of the investment fund Colony Capital in Europe, argued that he was staying in Russia because of his values and not out of financial interest. This deserved a thorough explanation/analysis. Until recently, earning money was highly valued. In the village of my grandparents, someone who had succeeded in life

Ariana and I met thanks to Socrate, the booking algorithm of the French public transportation, which had placed us side by side on the train. Probably because we both listened to Aya Nakamura, a Deezer musical icon, on our respective phones. We both enjoyed this synchronicity. Aya represents the “visibly felt leadership” of those who take bold steps forward and wish to soar. Aya warns us against backstabbers who disrupt teamwork within companies. “This pretty chick is full of

Le licenciement d’un CEO performant par son Board pour ne pas avoir respecté les valeurs du groupe pose une question : dans quelle mesure le