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Accidental Managers

An "accidental manager" is someone a manager without preparation, training, or even sometimes intention [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

April 25, 2025

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BATNA

BATNA = BEST Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 10, 2024

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Walk-Away Point

Knowing When to Step Back [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

February 17, 2024

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Negotiator's Mindset

Beliefs, Values, and Judgement forms the Mindset of [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 3, 2024

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"The Man in the Arena"

Today is the National Entrepreneur's Day [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

November 21, 2023

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No Applause

broken break the unspoken “don’t outshine anyone” rule...[...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

August 14, 2023

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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

I LOVED everything about it, the story, the absurdity, the depth [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

April 11, 2023

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Solitude

But here’s the thing, I truly believe everyone needs a little bit of solitude at some point in their life.A moment where...

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Dorsa Sotudé

December 7, 2022

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It's Dumb to look Smart

When Trying to Look Smart Makes You Look... Not So Smart [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

October 4, 2022

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Framing the Issue: A Lesson in Problem Ownership

A short story about "problem ownership" and the importance of how issues are framed in Communication, Negotiations, and Personal Relationships [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

November 18, 2022

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About Negotiation

knowing how to negotiate can make a big difference in your life. If you're into personal growth, I highly recommend diving into the art of negotiation [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 14, 2022

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Insights from Ray Kurzweil's 'How to Create a Mind'

"How to Create a Mind" demonstrates the mechanics of the human brain and explores how we might actually replicate—or even improve—its abilities with artificial intelligence. Kurzweil’s ideas are fascinating; they bridge the gap between our natural evolution and the fast-paced world of tech, painting an incredible picture of a future where human intelligence and AI come together in ways we can hardly imagine

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 20, 2022

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Consequences of Technological Solutionism

In our digital-driven world, many see technology as the ultimate fix for every societal issue, from climate change to city management. This belief, known as "technological solutionism," suggests that no problem is too big for tech to solve. However, Evgeny Morozov, a prominent critic and author of To Save Everything, Click Here, warns that this blind faith in technology can lead to serious political consequences, challenging our democracy and deepening inequalities. Morozov urges us to rethink our reliance on tech as a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 1, 2022

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Happy Spring ( Beginning of Persian New Year)

Time by Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 21, 2022

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Looking for Great Books? Here's Why Bestsellers May Disappoint

The obsession with bestselling books can mislead readers, especially in countries where accessing a wide range of literature in its original language is a privilege. Realizing that bestsellers aren’t always the best can encourage readers to explore other books […]

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 11, 2022

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Green Light to Success

One of the things that all the successful people have in common is “successful mindset” [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 2, 2022

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Plan Your Path to Success: The Key Steps in Personal Development Planning

Are you ready to take control of your life and shape it into something extraordinary? Personal development planning is more than just a tool—it's your blueprint for [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 1, 2022