Marios Fakiolas

The great ones deliver with the team they inherited.

Why the CTO's most valuable hour is spent in the customer's room

A warship lesson on who actually keeps the ship moving when stakes go up

Code got cheap.

Coffee with Michael R.

I paid the difference out of my own pocket.

Best audit my leadership got all year.

Nah, I am joking.

Float with the water and the current decides your life.

Stop talking to your AI.

The career switch nobody is talking about.

Cute story.

There’s a jar on my desk that says so.

Most people think they’re good at escalating.

I did the opposite.

Last Thursday, the CEO of ClickUp, Zeb Evans, cut 22% of the company and framed the cuts as a strategy, not a cost decision.

How four monthly sessions at our HQ in Athens, Europe are reshaping the way a global conversational AI company operates.

From bottleneck to multiplier: why the new era demands a completely different kind of technology leader.

Reinvention is the defining skill for today’s CIOs, turning pressure, change and disruption into opportunities for leadership growth.

True freedom isn’t found in endless access but in the discipline to wisely manage our time and energy.

Ancient Greek wisdom reveals three timeless pillars of leadership.

Ambiverts, with their unique blend of extrovert charisma and introvert thoughtfulness, strike the perfect balance in sales, knowing when to listen, when to speak, and how to connect effectively with clients.

AI is reshaping industries, challenging the very stability that organizations and individuals rely on.

The 'Google Manager' syndrome is a leadership trap where managers feel compelled to appear all-knowing, often leading to superficial knowledge and eroded credibility.

Feedback, like a GPS, guides us with precision, supports us continuously, and keeps us on course.

We give you oxygen to breathe, would you like to work for us?

The real impact of a CEO lies in the simple connection that makes you want to grab a coffee with them —

As tech giants pull employees back to the office, the future of remote work hangs in the balance.

Challenging the popular notion of hiring for future potential over present skills, this post dives into real-world insights from seasoned professionals who highlight the value of proven expertise today.

Responsibility, is a trait that leads teams and individuals to success and innovation but often feels like a burden no one wants to carry to avoid the consequences that come with it.

A simple moment at the beach reminded me of a powerful lesson: our actions lead to natural consequences, not punishments, and embracing this mindset fosters accountability and growth.

Education is a never-ending journey, a perpetual path of learning and growth in life for everyone

Gen Z's fearless questioning challenges societal norms and offers raw, unfiltered feedback—a priceless tool for growth if we're brave enough to embrace it

Staged AI demos and fake feature announcements create false expectations, mislead the public, and undermine the progress of genuine AI advancements.

If you think that GenAI is only about technical assistance and troubleshooting, think again.

A strategic mindset propels organizations forward, but just as vegetables keep us healthy and oxygen keeps us alive, balancing culture and cash flow is crucial for business survival

In the world of business, understanding the distinction between operational and strategic management is crucial for sustainable success

Discover why we often fail at achieving work-fun balance and learn how to turn those pitfalls into stepping stones for a more meaningful life

Young tech enthusiasts need proper guidance to turn AI's challenges into opportunities and conquer FOMO with confidence.

Hiring doesn't end after the final offer is sent.

We all look for ways to improve our productivity, eventually shipping more value, getting more things done, and increasing our impact.

A leader's success gets measured in the number of leaders - not followers - created.

In the same field, under identical conditions, the bee and the fly choose markedly different paths, illustrating a profound life lesson on the power of focus and intentional decision-making.

What gives us the strength to move forward and be better every single day throughout our life?

In a tech firm that moves at a breakneck, almost supersonic speed, having a clear, concise strategy isn’t just nice to have – it's essential

In the era of "I couldn’t care less", we can be the ones who actually do care, surround ourselves with

With every new startup, coding breakthrough, or cutting-edge design, there's someone inspiring those behind the creation.

In a world that increasingly values collaboration and teamwork, the ability to disagree might seem counterproductive.

Judging remote working still based on the productivity dilemma, is extremely naive.

Measures are merely tools to guide us towards our goals, not the goals themselves.