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Don’t interview like a candidate. Break all the rules.

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Team zscala

Especially the ones designed to make you invisible. In 1984, Michael Jordan walked onto the basketball court wearing black and red Air Jordans. There was just one problem: the NBA required shoes to be at least 51% white. Nike knew the rules. They knew they’d be fined $5,000 per game.  Nike had decided to enter…

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Stop thinking like a candidate

Posted on October 22, 2025October 23, 2025 by Valerie
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Free fallin’

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 by Valerie

When a top performer unexpectedly becomes a low performer. Address capacity first.

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Rebellious fish inspiration for job hunters

Posted on August 11, 2025August 28, 2025 by Valerie
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Beyond ghosts and black holes

Posted on July 25, 2025July 31, 2025 by Valerie
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Think like the French. Lessons from Bastille Day.

Posted on July 15, 2025July 25, 2025 by Valerie

Brutal, radical. Sometimes real transformations need more than a nudge. And courage. For a moment, think French 🇫🇷

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From Comfortably Numb to Thunderstruck

Posted on March 3, 2025July 15, 2025 by Valerie

There is a before and an after in my career. A clear moment when my horizon expanded, new doors opened, when I felt an incredible sense of renewal, challenge and panic. That was the day I left Corporate.

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Let boys cry

Posted on June 17, 2024July 15, 2025 by Valerie
People in deep conversation

The sentiment that moods and emotions should be suppressed rather than expressed has deep roots in our corporate and entrepreneur world. Emotional displays are often deemed unprofessional or as a sign of poor leadership, based on the belief that good leaders must always appear composed and in control of themselves.

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Beyond the brick wall of burnout

Posted on May 6, 2024July 15, 2025 by Valerie

zscala is one month old! Reflecting on these past weeks, Miami once again made my heart beat faster and my spirits rise higher. This city that has been my home for the last 12 years never ceases to inspire me and open new horizons.

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Lessons from Nevada Smith

Posted on April 30, 2024July 15, 2025 by Valerie

When I was young, my Dad was a huge fan of western movies. I grew up with Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin and Yul Brynner as my heroes.

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