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What 60 Gulf Family Companies Reveal About the Succession Shadow

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The Sovereign Shift™: Why the Most Powerful Leaders in the GCC Are Quietly Rebuilding Their Organizations from the Inside Out?

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Titles don’t make leaders, influence does!

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8 Ways Elite Leaders Build Unshakeable Teams

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By Omar A. Hosn | Founder & Managing Partner, SMBmena

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By Omar A. Hosn | SMBmena Coaching & Consultancy

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“No one can manage time because time is universal, and it never stops. Every one of us has the same amount of time. For that reason, Time Management is all about Personal and Life Management. Successful people set aside ...

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By Omar A. Hosn | Founder & Managing Partner, SMBmena

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Unlock Your Potential: Why Personal Branding Is Essential for Success in Today’s Competitive Landscape

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Coaching Will Unleash Your Team's Potential To Increase Your Revenues and Profits!

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Do You Have What It Takes to Become the Leader People Want to Follow?

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A better, bigger, and more empowered team will help you stretch and realize your big dream!

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Turning a Negative Workplace into a Positive One!

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Achieve Your Goals Faster by Leveraging the Skills of Others!

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Learn How to Reduce, Prevent, and Manage Your Stress!

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Setting and Achieving Goals is a Journey, Not a Destination.

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Becoming a highly productive person means developing and maintaining certain lifestyle habits and behaviors. It takes a decision, discipline, consistency, focus, and commitment to complete your tasks and priorities daily...

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“Knowing comes from doing. As the Chinese proverb says, ‘To know and not to do, is not to know. You Know.’” – Omar A. Hosn

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“It’s not about who you are, or the place you come from, it’s about what you are, and what values you represent.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell

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“Authentic leaders don’t strive to be at the top; instead they aim to empower others to reach the top of their potential.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“You will receive the exact value of what you expect, nothing more, and nothing less. To get more, raise your expectations and endeavor daily to achieving those expectations.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“One And Only You

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“In any adverse situation, understand that ‘It is What It is’ and accept it. You either control it, or it controls you.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“WILLPOWER is to DECIDE on a specific goal, then determine and maintain a course of ACTION to achieve this goal.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“If you want to live a successful life, connect it to a purpose, not to material things and people.” – Albert Einstein

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“What was, was; What will be is up to you. It is always YOUR CHOICE.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“The lack of proof on how to achieve your goal is not evidence of your lack of ability to attain that goal. It means that you only need to raise your awareness and seek better ways.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“One of the keys to success is saying ‘NO’ to distracting and discouraging things, which will move you away from the course of your goal.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“Your failure could be a great lesson if you know why you failed and what corrective actions you need to take.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix

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“You might fail many times and succeed once, and that’s all that you need. After all, the person who succeeds is the one who doesn’t give up on pursuing his/her dreams.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“One of the secrets to success is to stop proving other people wrong to feel better. When things don’t go your way, accept them, it’s part of the natural Law of Rhythm.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“Nature teaches us that everything is effortless. To adopt the ways of nature we must be ready to receive what we want. We must be open-minded, have unwavering faith, be passionate, and prepared to embrace change.” – Oma...

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“To those who are convincing the world that they are peacemakers, you cannot make world peace through continuous fights and wars. As Buddha once said ‘what you resist will always persist.’” – Omar A. Hosn

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“Your Thoughts are the tools, your Voice is the evidence, and your Body is the center of communication that can never lie. Therefore, say what you mean, mean what you say, and walk the talk.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“By empowering others, you are boosting their self-trust, their judgment, and their ability to perform. It is giving them the space to express themselves fully.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“Some times it’s very hard to move on, but once you move on, you’ll realize it was the best decision you’ve ever made.” – Anonymous

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“Do what makes you happy and be with who makes you smile, provided it is in harmony with the essence of who you are.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“One of the best ways to make effective strategic decisions is to choose the place where you feel one with nature, the area that is dear to your heart, the place where you feel secure and confident, and then contemplate ...

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“When you become passionate enough about what you know you truly want and have a plan to acquire it, you don’t need to worry about the 3-M’s (Money, Motivation, and Management). These will be developed through the activi...

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“If you try, you might fail, if you risk you might lose. Success is a combination of the right lessons. If you don't do something, you cannot create anything. Today learn from your failures and try again.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“When you accept full responsibility for your thoughts, your feelings, your actions, and your current results, you are taking control of your life and, ultimately, your future.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“When you feel you are about to be broken, it’s the perfect time to step forward and keep moving. Today you can triumph over your self-limiting beliefs.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“Your environment and the people surrounding you have a significant impact on your mental and emotional state, and eventually, your Attitude. Don’t isolate yourself from the world, yet don’t go as often and don’t stay to...

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“One of the essential keys to success is to develop your strengths and manage your weaknesses objectively and continuously.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“I will be what I WILL to be, and if I want it to be, it’s up to me. You were, you are, and you will always be the determining factor of your success.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“It’s either the GOOD or the bad habits that are doing the work. Your SUCCESS or failure is the result of your working habits.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“The disadvantage of the TRUTH is that it’s painful. But, the advantage of it is that; pain won’t last for long, and the benefits are permanent.” – Omar A. Hosn

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“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough. The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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