The X Factor That Drives Organizational Aptitude: Middle Management

When objectively examining organizational dynamics and performance, a singular group can and does hold the most significant role. I am talking about Middle Managers. At this level, you are straddling, navigating senior leadership while overseeing those doing the job on the ground. It’s no wonder many today are shying away from such positions and responsibilities. […]

Leadership & Introspection

My name is Wais Achikzad, and I am and always will be a student of leadership. After 20 plus years in the corporate world, working for some of the largest organizations in the world (JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs), I have been fortunate to gain some valuable insights into the dynamics of leadership […]

The Great Wall Street Cultural Reset: Why it’s needed now more than ever…

“Wall Street” – a loaded term that has been both lionized and demonized in movies and the media. Hearing these two words can bring up a plethora of impressions and emotions. The reality of the industry however only begins to unfold with experience within the finance industry.  Here everything revolves around the client; the firm’s […]