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Winter holidays period came with a bit more time to just sit and relax. I was in front of the TV, with family, and sipping on a glass of wine. On TV there was this nice movie from my childhood. I loved it and rewatched it multiple times, but only this year did some themes stood out to me. When Pretty Woman premiered in 1990, it was marketed as a romantic comedy - a modern Cinderella story. But beneath the glamour and witty dialogue lies a narrative about transformation, self-worth, and the courage to change. More than three decades later, these themes still resonate, not just in relationships but in leadership, business, and personal growth. Let me show you my interpretation of this movie, from the eyes of leadership. 1. The First Encounter – Breaking Stereotypes Edward and Vivian meet by chance, two people from entirely different worlds. He’s a polished corporate dealmaker; she’s navigating life on her own terms. Their interaction challenges assumptions and sparks curiosity. !!...

I got asked recently for secrets for being liked/appreciated by people/colleagues, and how to reach a high level of confidence. That's a tough question to answer, and didn't know what to say: just be yourself, talk to people etc., so really non-relevant stuff. And it stayed like this, until I've read through some pages of this book:  Louder than words . And I then realized that there are several things that can make you look confident, make yourself liked and appreciated by the others, more than anything else. Here they are (and don't take them as truth until you verify them yourself): - have a positive state of mind - take care of what your attitude says to the others - smile - really smile when you meet someone, to show how you feel about them - be genuinely interested in what the other has to tell you, and show it! - posture and stance tell a whole lot about your confidence levels - your movements contribute as well to say the right message (if they need a...