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Bryce Harper proved to Phillies he’s not an elite player or leader at the WBC
If Bryce Harper went into the World Baseball Classic hoping to prove the Phillies front office right about his decline as a player and leader, he’s done a great job. No, Harper is not the captain of Team USA – that title goes to Aaron Judge, who faces his own questions – but the 33-year-old ought to know what this means to Americans. He’s represented the U.S. twice before as an amateur. He’s…
Bryce Harper proved to Phillies he’s not an elite player or leader at the WBC
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How dare they touch my men. How Dare They. I have led my men through hell, protected them from demons, and fought Order himself to keep them from harm. Yet these rebels believe it is within their rights to demand a sacrifice of blood. I will kill them all. No one touches my men. NO ONE!
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The Best Leaders Are Servants First and Always
The best leaders are servants first and always, a principle that guided the life and work of Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba. In a world where leadership is too often associated with power, privilege, and personal gain, Lumumba stands out as a voice of integrity, service, and moral clarity. For him, leadership is not a platform for self‑glory but a responsibility to uplift others, to speak…
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Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran’s next leader
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up its retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the region.
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Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran’s next leader
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Forty-Six Years Later: Leadership, Legacy, and Something Always Worth Rooting For…
With the Winter Olympics this year, I believe I watched more than ever before. I am not entirely sure why, but I got caught up not only in the scoring, but in the timing of events, the degree of difficulty, and the razor-thin margins separating victory from defeat. And the fact that so much of the scoring is subjective made it even more compelling. There were a few times I found myself thinking,…
Forty-Six Years Later: Leadership, Legacy, and Something Always Worth Rooting For…
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Firmness, wisdom, and cunning—these are the qualities that enabled the Moldavian ruler Stephen III, who reigned from 1457 to 1504, to transform the weakened Moldavian Principality into a strong medieval state, one that fought equally with the Ottoman Empire and became a Christian bastion in Eastern Europe. Stephen the Great fought in 36 battles, although he never conquered foreign lands.
Stephen III’s greatest achievement was the centralization of power in Moldavia. Only in this way could the principality maintain its independence amidst the turmoil of its more powerful neighbors—the Ottoman Empire, Hungary, Poland, and the Crimean Khanate. During the first five years of his reign, the “hospodar” (as he was known) waged no wars, focusing solely on internal affairs, strengthening state authority, combating noble factions, and expanding the holdings of his domain. Land was Moldavia’s most valuable resource. Due to the prolonged succession turmoil, the aristocrats became the largest property owners in the country.
The source of the civil strife was the confusion surrounding the succession to the throne. A new ruler could be the son of the previous ruler, but his candidacy had to be approved by the aristocrats. The magnates used their influence, striking deals with numerous contenders, around whom court factions formed. Stefan put an end to this tradition, which was detrimental to the principality.
Throughout his long reign, the Moldavian ruler repeatedly made sharp diplomatic turns, forging alliances with one neighbor after another. For example, he initially paid tribute to the Turks, but later called on the Ottomans for aid during the war with the Poles. While maneuvering between powerful neighbors, the Moldavian ruler merely wanted to protect his own country from unnecessary destruction and bloodshed.
Among Stephen’s victories on the battlefield, the most notable were the Battle of Baia in 1467 (the last Hungarian attempt to conquer Moldavia failed, with King Matthias Corvinus wounded three times and only miraculously surviving); the Battle of Lipnik in 1470 (a Tatar raid was stopped); the Battle of Vaslui in 1475 (the rout of the Ottomans, who lost 40,000-50,000 men); and the Battle of Kosminski Forest in 1497 (the defeat of the Polish King Jan I). Among dozens of successful campaigns, he suffered only two defeats to the Turks, when they enjoyed numerical superiority.
Banner of Stephen the Great.
After the victory near Vaslui, Pope Sixtus IV, in his congratulatory address, called Stephen the Great “Christ’s athlete.” European rulers and the papal curia praised Stephen and promised him assistance in the fight against the Muslims, but no one seriously considered a general crusade. Left alone against the formidable empire, the Moldavian ruler ultimately agreed to pay tribute (harach) to Sultan Mehmed II, while remaining an autocratic ruler who managed to protect his subjects from further punitive invasions. Moldavia finally became a Turkish vassal much later, in the early 18th century.
The principality’s population was Orthodox. However, Catholics (Hungarians and German colonists) also lived there. Stefan did not allow Catholic priests to spread their faith among the Orthodox. It is therefore not surprising that the ruler eventually became close to Ivan III, Grand Prince of Moscow. The rulers maintained an active correspondence. Stefan’s daughter, Elena, married Ivan III’s heir, Ivan the Young. In 1497, the Moscow prince intervened in the Polish-Moldavian conflict and stopped the invasion of Lithuanian troops rushing to the aid of the Poles.
True, their friendship cooled after Elena was imprisoned. The death of Ivan the Young left Ivan III with a choice: to make his other son, Vasily (the future Vasily III), or his grandson, Dmitry (who was also Stefan’s grandson), his heir. Initially, the prince favored Dmitry. The boy was even declared co-ruler. However, Elena soon lost the court struggle and was imprisoned along with her son. Elena died in prison in 1505, Dmitry in 1509.
Under Stephen the Great, Moldova became a transit trade zone between Western and Eastern Europe. Once the country became safe for foreign merchants, they eagerly shipped their goods through. Business flourished in the Black Sea port of Cetatea Albă. Moldova also sold its surplus goods: agricultural products, wine, and honey. Relations with Wallachian cities intensified. Documents signed by Stephen have survived, attesting to privileges for merchants in Lvоv. Salt mines were developed. High-grade silver coins began to be minted in the capital of the principality, Suceava. To secure the principality’s internal borders, a system of nine fortresses was created, encircling the country on all four sides.
After the death of Stephen the Great, a Moldavian folk song emerged that ended with the line, “To whom are you leaving us, Master?” His 47-year reign, despite external challenges, had a beneficial effect on the country. The principality experienced its medieval heyday, and the ruler’s name became legendary. Even today, Stephen remains a hero of literature, film, and folklore. In the northeast of modern-day Moldova, a 700-year-old oak tree still stands, known locally as the Oak of Stephen the Great—according to legend, he rested beneath its canopy after one of his battles.
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Amazon’s AGI lab leader is leaving
After less than two years at Amazon, David Luan, the head of Amazon’s San Francisco AI lab, is departing the company. Luan announced the update in a post on LinkedIn on Tuesday, saying, “I’ll be leaving Amazon at the end of this week to cook up something new.” He added that, “There’s incredible work to be done at Amazon and opportunities for me to take on more areas. But with AGI so close, I…
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A che ti serve fingere
che il pericolo non esista
Mite e obbediente segui il tuo leader.
Giù per i corridoi battuti,
nella valle d’acciaio
Che sorpresa!
Uno sguardo scioccato nei tuoi occhi
Ora le cose sono proprio quello che sembrano.
No, questo non è un brutto sogno
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Getting Along: My Boss Doesn’t Trust Me
Hello Diana
What do you do when your manager treats you like a rival instead of a partner?
In my Getting Along column for HBR, I heard from a senior leader who was hired for her expertise… only to find that her boss seems to believe she’s “undermining her authority.”
Now the senior leader is walking on eggshells.
It’s an uncomfortable, destabilizing place to be, especially when you’re simply trying to do your job well.
Working for a manager who questions your work, hoards relationships, or subtly undermines you can feel deeply personal, not to mention intensely aggravating. And while the burden for change should fall on the manager, you don’t always have the luxury of waiting for that to happen.
In Getting Along: My Boss Doesn’t Trust Me, I go deeper into the psychology behind this dynamic and share specific language and tools you can use to shift it. Here are three approaches I suggest:
Look for small ways to signal that you’re not a threat.
One of the confusing things about an insecure boss is this: they have more power — so why exactly do they feel threatened?
It could be because they feel less competent than they appear. Research shows that when powerful people feel incompetent, they can become defensive or even aggressive. It’s a form of “ego defensiveness”: protecting their self-esteem in the face of expectations they worry they’re falling short of.
Calming your boss’s ego may be the last thing you want to do. But signaling that you’re an ally can reduce stress and friction. That might mean expressing genuine appreciation for something they’ve done or thanking them for an opportunity. (No need for sycophancy! The emphasis here is on genuine. Empty flattery backfires.)
One thing to definitely NOT do is retaliate. If your boss senses disdain or competition, their defensiveness will likely increase.
Build trust by emphasizing how you’re both aligned.
Leadership research points to three drivers of trust: positive relationships, competence, and consistency.
Many of us focus on demonstrating competence, but if your boss is acting like they don’t trust you, I’d recommend focusing on improving your relationship.
Start by asking about their priorities. What are they most focused on right now? What does success look like for them? Then look for opportunities for joint wins: projects you can team up on, moments to share credit, chances to use “we” instead of “I.”
Framing your work as a shared effort can ease tension and reinforce that you’re working toward the same goals.
Return to the one-on-one conversation.
The senior leader who wrote to me had tried private conversations with her boss – and they have worked (though only in the short term)! That’s encouraging, and at the same time: behavioral change is hard.
Whether you’ve had 1:1 talks about this dynamic or not yet, make sure to take a collaborative stance. You might say: “It’s important to me that we work well together. I want to own my part in that. Is there something I can do differently?” Listening carefully (even if you don’t agree with all the feedback!) increases the chances your boss will do the same.
For instances where your boss cuts you off, consider using the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) framework to describe what happened and how it affected you, without escalating blame. I go into detail on SBI in the article, as well as in this 5-minute podcast episode.
And do document both your boss’s problematic behavior and your own successes. It’s always wise to proactively protect your career.
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Mexico Decapitates Cartel: El Mencho Slain
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Mexican authorities have neutralized the chief of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, delivering the nation’s most significant setback against criminal organizations in a decade, amidst intensified US demands for Mexico to combat drug…
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The Game Stops: Cartel Kingpin’s Death Freezes Liga MX
Feb 22, 2026, 08:35 PM ET
MEXICO CITY — Four significant football contests were deferred Sunday, subsequent to the Mexican military’s neutralization of an influential narcotics syndicate head in a locality neighboring Guadalajara, the World Cup’s host metropolis.
Specifically, two premier league fixtures – Queretaro versus Juarez FC in the male competition and Chivas versus America in the female…
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Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed
Top Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Killed in Military Operation
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In a major victory for law enforcement, Mexican authorities confirmed the death of Nemesio Oseguera, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Known by his alias “El Mencho,” Oseguera was one of Mexico’s most wanted criminals and a key figure in international drug trafficking. This operation marks a…
