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2 months ago | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury |Paul Cliteur |Arthur Blok
When confronted with losing your job, severe health issues or even death in your family, you are facing a natural depression and anxiety that will storm your life and career. Failure is to remain where nature left you, but Courage is to bounce back stronger and stay resilient. By Emile FakhouryMental strength is one of the most essential aspects of handling depression and anxiety when life storms hit us mercilessly.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury
Most professionals understand the value of networking; the problem is that we don’t do enough or the right way. That’s why “networking more” — especially in joining new professional associations — is essential for the new year’s resolution. By Emile FakhouryI am privileged to be part of the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury |Ken van Ierlant |Marco Mattiussi |Paul Cliteur
November 18, 2024 | Dubai, Europe, United Arab Emirates | Featured, UnderstandingI was inspired to write this article because the topic touched me deeply. I feel our worth is not only our success, experiences, or achievements; it is mainly our core and our energy from within that make us who we are. By Emile FakhouryThat makes us wake up early each day with positive energy and rise again after we fall or fail.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury
Contradictions that can co-existContradictions are typical, and they can co-exist. Have you ever wondered how many contradictory thoughts you have in a day? How many times do your thoughts contradict your actions? How often do your feelings oppose your principles and beliefs? By Emile FakhouryWe can start the morning in a good mood and then start feeling disappointed in a few moments. We often don’t see our own contradictions; it’s often easier to observe such inconsistencies in others.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury |Arthur Blok |Emad El-Din Aysha
Control your life before you get burned, and it is too late. I have read and heard this statement so many times. I have realised that one will not feel its weight unless one wakes up one day in the emergency room. Then, it will be too late to recover, and your organisation will replace you. By Emile FakhouryTo get things on track, I have three main tips to share with you from my experiences:1. Rest is EssentialRest helps your body and mind recover, and good sleep improves decision-making.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Robert M. Cutler |Paul Cliteur |Emile Fakhoury
Known as Burma during British colonial rule, Myanmar remains largely unknown, including its significant ethnic diversity. It ranks among the top five countries for diversity, alongside India, Indonesia, China, and Russia. Since 1989, the country has been primarily led by a military junta, which claims to unify the nation for the greater good. Amid these promises, who benefits when access to the truth is limited?
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Paul Cliteur |Emile Fakhoury
The extra-secure court near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will Monday again be the scene of a trial in absentia against two Pakistani Islamic ideologists. The two men are charged after issuing a fatwa against right-wing politician Geert Wilders. No longer does a Western nation-state - in this case, the Netherlands - sit idly by as one of its citizens falls victim to a murder call from another country.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury
Knowing your friends will help you connect better and reinforce your friendships. Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship. Friends can also increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost your happiness, and reduce stress. By Emile FakhouryDo not mix between colleagues and friends. Your colleague will never be your friend as they will always follow the organisation's regulations and instructions above your friendships.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury |Nikola Mikovic |Paul Cliteur |Ken van Ierlant
Small organisations or teams work best because they have communication advantages. They easily out-perform larger teams or groups, because the team members know each other well, understand each other's needs, and, most importantly, respond smoothly to communication. By Emile FakhouryMetcalfe’s law (1980) states that a network's effect is proportional to the square of the number of connected devices. A network's value increases exponentially with size.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
theliberum.com | Emile Fakhoury |Paul Cliteur |Ken van Ierlant
Learning today involves online as well as face-to-face learning. It combines various techniques from the theory with role-play and more active engagement from participants to shape their own learning experiences. Compared to 30 years ago, careers were a straight line; after completing education, you secure a job and, years later, retire. By Emile FakhouryToday, our careers have become loops of continuous development. We should embrace lifelong learning and stay flexible to thrive in this cycle.
