Reading Time: 3 minutes Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, married to HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, moved gracefully in lavender—a gentle yet powerful expression of her cultural roots, diplomatic poise, and instinctive protocol fluency.
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Organizational Sniper appears in a very different kind of workplace: when an organization genuinely tries to evolve, where change initiatives are thoughtful and intelligent and few but meaningful. Where leadership is doing the work, promises are kept, and progress, though imperfect, is real. And yet, even in those environments, you sometimes see a different pattern emerge: Someone who redirects the conversation, chips away at clarity, or slows momentum through sideways resistance.
Reading Time: 3 minutes I vividly remember once standing in an elevator with a couple of my team members, and I swear I could almost hear and feel a lock of hair turning grey.
Reading Time: 11 minutes Understanding the Layers of the Self There’s comfort in the familiar—a sense of security in knowing who we are, or at least who we think …
Reading Time: 9 minutes Muriel’s Blog Studio and YouTube Channel share practical workplace tips, HR insights, and performance review suggestions from my perspective. We also discuss the background of why the studio was created, along with experiences and lessons that shaped its content.
Reading Time: 7 minutes “In all my years of humanitarian work, I’ve never witnessed something so barbaric, so atrocious, so inhumane. These images will haunt me forever and will stain our conscience for eternity,” said a doctor volunteering in Gaza, capturing the sheer horror of the airstrike on Rafah on May 26, 2024.
Reading Time: 7 minutes “Think winter during summer and think summer during winter.” Jim Rohn
In other words, “think of the negative during the positive and of the positive during the negative.” Let negativity (winter) be the catalyst for positivity, and positivity (summer) be the antidote to negativity. Often, the most profound realizations and decisions arise from challenging experiences.
Reading Time: 7 minutes On April 2, 2003, at the Burswood Dome in Perth, Australia, Santana performed for a packed audience. I found myself in the first row of the pit. As I enthusiastically chipped in on my air guitar, Santana seemed to notice my enjoyment, frequently glancing down at me, and laughing.
Reading Time: 8 minutes One afternoon, while searching for the perfect gift for a friend’s birthday, I found myself diving into the diverse, creative world of local craftsmanship on Instagram. My aim was to find something unique, something authentic. Page after page, I discovered makers of soap, creators of jarred goods, and artists of embroidered pieces, all pouring their heart and soul into their craft. I was struck by a powerful realization that there was an abundance of talent and creativity in my local community that deserved recognition and a broader platform to shine.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tala Bacouni, a Lebanese writer, shares her personal story of leaving her secure corporate job during the pandemic to pursue her passion. Through her journey, she shares the experience of finding her own “perfect time” to make the transition. The gentle power demonstrated through her determination and perseverance is a reminder that: “You can’t wait for the perfect time. There isn’t a perfect time. I made the decision to do what I love while I was fighting a virus, was on antibiotics, and had a fluctuating fever. For anyone reading this piece, it’s never too late.”
