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From Barricades to Boardrooms: Leadership Lesson #24601
To be able to evolve with time, environmental circumstances, and self-reflection are indications of a stronger path to resilient and sustainable growth. Ultimately it’s a journey that requires humility, gratitude, reflection, and adaptability… all while making tough choices that emphasize alignment to values.

Nyla Beth Gawel
Jun 264 min read


Human vs. Bot
The rapid evolution of AI has sparked an existential workforce debate, shifting the conversation from traditional workforce diversity concerns to a fundamental question: human vs. bot. As automation and AI-powered solutions replace human labor in various industries, businesses face a complex challenge, how to integrate AI for profit while mitigating its flip side of economic impact: a displaced workforce. The companies that navigate this transition effectively will focus on t

Nyla Beth Gawel
May 214 min read


The Art of Gratitude
“And I’d like to thank you for giving me the best day of my life.” - Taylor Swift, Best Day

Nyla Beth Gawel
Nov 27, 20246 min read


Making Space for Strategy. Pun Intended.
In the words of Buzz Light Year, a successful strategy can take an organization to infinity and beyond.

Nyla Beth Gawel
Oct 23, 20246 min read


Risk, loneliness, and perception: each carries a hidden duality—one side of fear, the other of opportunity
Risk, loneliness, and perception: each carries a hidden duality—one side of fear, the other of opportunity

Nyla Beth Gawel
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Eras of Leadership: Sometimes You Have to Shake It Off & Do It with a Broken Heart
Learning to “Shake It Off” and “Do It With A Broken Heart” are essential leadership lessons. Unfortunately they’re also my recent experience

Nyla Beth Gawel
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Strategy Series #3: Leadership
Spoiler Alert: the USA women’s gymnastic team won gold and the men’s team scored bronze! 🥇🥉

Nyla Beth Gawel
Jul 31, 20244 min read


From VHS to Streaming Strategic Innovation for Corporate Growth
I recently cleaned out some storage items and came across a box of VHS movies. I was immediately transported to memories of a typical Friday

Nyla Beth Gawel
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Signals That You Need an Olympic-Level Transformation
“Strategy is the great work of the organization… it is a unifying theme that gives coherence and direction to the actions and direction of a

Nyla Beth Gawel
Jul 11, 20246 min read


Il Vaut Mieux Faire Que Dire
“Il vaut mieux faire que dire.”— from Alfred de Musset’s play “Il ne faut juror de rien” This line is spoken in French author, Musset’s...

Nyla Beth Gawel
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Galas to Gold: Unleashing Women's Strategic Edge in Fundraising & Ventures
On March 2nd, A Vintage Affair celebrated its 25th anniversary as a fundraising event in DC benefitting Children’s National Hospital.

Nyla Beth Gawel
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Caution, the AI Moving Walkway Is Accelerating - Embracing Tech for Strategy Success
These are just a few of the airports I’ve traversed recently. They all offer travelers a great opportunity to up their step count...

Nyla Beth Gawel
Feb 8, 20244 min read


Tangled Lights and Leadership Insights: Unwrapping Griswold's Guide to Corporate Culture
“I don’t know what to say… it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” - Ellen Griswold Many people and organizations I know seem to share...

Nyla Beth Gawel
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Trick or Treat: Strategy in the Era of AI
“Trick or treat; smell my feet; give me something good to eat!” This ‘classic’ Halloween mantra continues to make my kids giggle. Luckily...

Nyla Beth Gawel
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Content Matters - Just ask Jalen Huluhaslivesports
Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season is in the books and the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring high after a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins! As...

Nyla Beth Gawel
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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