Edison Ade
Bio
I Write about Startup Growth. Helping visionary founders scale with proven systems & strategies. Author of books on hypergrowth, AI + the future.
I do a lot of Spoken Word/Poetry, Love Reviewing Movies.
Stories (128/0)
The Wrong Way to Change Your Company's Culture
If you want to transform your company's culture, the biggest mistake you can make is to treat it like a marketing campaign. Many companies do exactly this - they announce a big "culture change initiative" complete with a catchy slogan, mandatory training sessions, and glossy posters in the break rooms. Then they sit back and wait for the results to roll in.
By Edison Ade21 days ago in Journal
Ditch the Leader Leader Myth. Everyone Can Lead
The traditional concept of leadership conjures up images of the charismatic CEO, the visionary founder, or the decisive general barking orders to their subordinates. This model casts leadership as a formal role occupied by an anointed few who make all the important decisions.
By Edison Ade4 months ago in Journal
Ride the Waves. How a Surfer Mentality Can Help You Flow with Life's Highs and Lows
Life has its ups and downs - highs and lows we can't always control. Most of us cling tight to the good times and resist the bad times. We get frustrated when things don't go as planned.
By Edison Ade4 months ago in Motivation
Paulo Coelho Was Right. You Just Need to Write (and Here’s How to Find the Inspiration to Do It)
Staring at a blank page with no idea what to write? You’re not alone. “Writer’s block” plagues even the most seasoned authors. The good news is that inspiration is all around you — it just takes practice to recognize and harvest those narrative seeds. As Paulo Coelho wisely put it, “If you want to be a writer, you have to read and write every day. There is no other secret.”
By Edison Ade4 months ago in Writers
Silencing the Inner Critic. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Unlock Creativity
“I’m a fraud.” “Everyone will realize I’m not good enough.” “My work is totally worthless.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re experiencing Imposter Syndrome — that nagging inner voice telling you your achievements are undeserved luck, not real talent.
By Edison Ade4 months ago in Motivation