Tag Archives: Guvenc Donmez

How to build your charisma at work?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Star Brand Manager

It’s a brilliant characteristic that everyone wants to have. We call this charisma. Charismatic people have an unexplained aura around them. When they talk we listen very well. They reach our heart and change our mind. In most cases, we … Continue reading →

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How to live an extraordinary life with an ordinary routine

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Star Brand Manager

It all started when my daughter was born and my life changed forever. I had almost no free time anymore. At the same time, I was fighting my way to the next level at work. My responsibilities kept growing while … Continue reading →

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Are you a 40 year old mediocre?

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Star Brand Manager

Let me describe you a friend of mine. He is 40 years old. He works as a senior finance manager in a respectable company, earning a normal salary. He’s not very passionate about his job as his learning curve slowed down … Continue reading →

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How to get promoted? (fast)

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Star Brand Manager

Have you ever worked very hard for a promotion and got passed over? Was it delayed by indefinite duration of time like months or years? Or worse, you were told in a vague way that the company doesn’t intend to … Continue reading →

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How to teach yourself to be smart?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Star Brand Manager

We all think we are smart. We think intelligence is inborn and the world is divided among smart people (like us), not so smart people (others) and geniuses (above us). We find false sense of comfort in the fact that … Continue reading →

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How to unlock the potential of your people?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Star Brand Manager

If you’re reading this post, chances are, you have a team (big or small) reporting to you and you are wondering how to make them perform better. The subject is quite generic so let me be upfront on explaining why … Continue reading →

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How to turn around any business?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Star Brand Manager

So you just got your promotion to the manager or director level, or moved to another company with bigger scope and higher salary. You are supposed to turnaround the notoriously declining business and all the eyes are on you. Yet, … Continue reading →

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A new generation of Russians changing the workplace

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Star Brand Manager

You must have noticed them if you take the subway: Aged between 20-30, white earphones on, boys with ruffled hair stylishly laid over forehead with occasional stubble, or well-groomed girls with multi-color nail polish on each finger wearing work-like outfit … Continue reading →

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Why do Russians buy luxury?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Star Brand Manager

Russia is among the biggest markets in terms of luxury consumption. Explaining this phenomenon with the number of billionaires would be an oversimplification. Although it appeared with capitalism, one needs to study the history of Russia to understand the reasons. … Continue reading →

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How to win with the Russian consumers?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Star Brand Manager

Despite its 1.86 Trillion dollar GDP and 9th ranking in world economy, Russian market continues to be a challenge for many brands. Russia caught the hyper growth after 2000 thanks to political stability and increasing oil prices. As a result, … Continue reading →

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