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ZLATIAN IVAYLOV ILIEV

  1. February 26, 2023

    In this article I would like to go over the foundational topic of leadership styles. This is not just a common interview question but an…

  2. January 28, 2023

    The inspiration for this article came from a recent experience. I was interviewed on the topic of management and leadership and one of the…

  3. December 20, 2022

    Over the last 3+ years, I have been in a leadership role, first as a Tech Lead and later as an Engineering Manager. One of the biggest…

  4. November 21, 2022

    One of the best books I read in 2022 was “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. I share a short summary and the things I am planning to put into practice.

  5. October 10, 2022

    One of my favorite quotes is "Life is a marathon, not a sprint and in the end, the race is only against yourself". In this article I share how I apply that to my work life as well as 3 tips on how to make the best use of your time.

  6. October 02, 2022

    Having a growth mindset is one of the biggest reasons I succeed in the things I pursue in life. If you aren’t familiar with the book Mindset by Carol Dweck you don’t want to skip this one.

  7. September 28, 2022

    In this article, I will share my learnings on the topic of managing teams. Hope you find it useful.

  8. September 26, 2022

    I am very passionate about leadership and management. With this article, I will try and share a part of my knowledge on the topic. Starting with managing individuals.

  9. September 24, 2022

    In this blog post I will share the 10 books that had the biggest impact on my life and truly formed how I view the world.

  10. September 22, 2022

    Money is a taboo topic for a lot of folks. In this post, I would like to share openly some of the things I've learned through the years of reading and self-educating on the subject. I believe financial literacy is something that should be taught to everyone but very few know these key concepts I am about to share.