Ivaylo Georgiev
Confidence Without Competence: A Modern Leadership Crisis
Everyone has witnessed, at least once, how confidence can outweigh competence, allowing toxic and unqualified individuals to rise to power. This article explores the psychological and structural forces behind this pattern, including the Dunning-Kruger effect and reward systems that favour performance over principles. It also highlights hopeful alternatives—like the Synercube Leadership Theory—which integrates ethics, results, and people to foster healthier, more responsible leadership. Finally, it offers a practical checklist to identify toxic traits in others—or in yourself (for the brave ones).
Go-To-Market Initiative in Project Planning View
This article explores a modular GTM framework led by PMMs, covering Brief, Positioning, Internal Enablement, and Audience Segmentation. Learn how early involvement drives alignment and impact across teams. Includes a practical AI prompt to help you build your own GTM plan.
How to Measure the Power of Storytelling
Use this metric-based approach to assess your storytelling. It draws inspiration from marketing expert Seth Godin to aid creators in developing engaging and impactful narratives. Analyse content across 10 key areas, including Readability, Narrative Strength, and Compellingness of Narrative, to guarantee emotional resonance and cognitive fluency. accompanied by an AI prompt to streamline the process.
Cryptee: A Calm, Private Space for Your Digital Life
A growing privacy-first movement pushes back and to support the creative thinking, favouring tools that serve the user instead of the algorithm. Cryptee sits at the front of that wave. Here, clarity meets calm. It’s a place where your ideas can grow, and your work can get done without distractions. The development of Cryptee was personally driven with a focus on maintaining safety – privacy first. The platform is supported 100% by the members and all of the data is kept away from trackers and vc funding.
Why Is the Last Question to Ask—And Here’s Why
Many leaders often ask “Why?” when trying to solve problems, but this question can lead to defensiveness and hinder teamwork. Instead, consider shifting to more thoughtful questions that separate people from issues, fostering better strategic thinking. Frameworks such as Peter Drucker’s five questions and insights from Getting to Yes provide practical guidance here. By focusing on clear, empathetic communication, teams pave the way for meaningful progress.