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If You Can Fix the Leak, Say So: Why Personal Brand Is a Leadership Responsibility
There's a Buddhist parable I come back to when I'm coaching leaders who shy away from visibility. A group sits in a room. It starts to rain. A leak appears in the ceiling. Water drips — quiet at first, then relentless. Everyone shifts their chairs. Someone grabs a bucket. The conversation continues, but now everyone's distracted, uncomfortable, trying to work around the problem. One of them is a plumber. She sees the problem immediately. She knows exactly how to fix it. She's

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 12, 20256 min read


Authenticity Fatigue: When "Be Yourself" Becomes Exhausting
I was sitting in a coffee shop last week, eavesdropping on two women at the next table (don't judge me—it's occupational hazard as a...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 19, 20257 min read


How to prepare for a promotion: Understand the Process, Focus on Impact
Being promoted is something almost every employee aspires to. Recognition brings a raise, new responsibilities, heightened confidence,...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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