Blog
Shirin Behzadi
Board Member, Advisor
and Keynote Speaker
Blog
What’s Your Secret?
Someone recently asked me whether there are any “secrets” to entering a new organization, whether as a board member, new executive or even at a more modest level? Three things came to mind… First, no matter how great your experience, recognize that you don’t yet know this organization. So start with...
The Importance of Saying NO
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned in my life and in my career is the significance of saying NO. For me, as I suspect for many, saying NO didn’t come naturally, especially since I was always eager to do good work and to be a good team player. And...
How to be a Mother and an Advisor
How do you balance out being a mother and at the same time an advisor and coach to help your children accomplish their dreams, find financial successes, and achieve their personal joy? I’ve been asked this question because I take on mentorship roles in my professional and personal life. And...
Trying New Things
In the past year, I’ve been trying some new things – like I had never done before. It’s been both challenging and intriguing. What has pleasantly surprised me is that trying these new hobbies not only helped my brain and body develop, they’ve actually been very helpful in growing my...
Taking Risks as a Catalyst for Growth
The genesis of many businesses is an individual or group taking risks on an idea. Where would the world be if the Wright Brothers had stuck to fixing and selling bicycles instead of taking on the risk of flying? The history of business is filled with similar examples from FedEx...
What Overcoming a Life-Threatening Brain Tumor Taught Me About Leading with Purpose
Many of us are still struggling with the hardships that 2020 brought to light, which reminded me of one of the most challenging periods of my life and the invaluable lessons it taught me. We cannot always see things clearly in the moment, but adversity provides us with the opportunity...
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