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Student Spotlight: A Passion-Driven Leader in Education

Timothy Joshua Chia Wei Cong’s career exemplifies a fearless pursuit of impact, innovation, and lifelong learning. A current Valar Institute MBA student, Timothy has made a name for himself as the founder of illum.e, Singapore’s fastest-growing enrichment company, known for its student-centered approach and impressive expansion. His journey reflects an unyielding dedication to education, driven …

Blog cover image titled 'Driving Performance: Dara Khosrowshahi’s Strategic Leadership at Uber' with insight from Valar Institute’s Dr. Sara Alshareef, PhD, featuring the Valar Institute logo and Uber’s office backdrop.
Uber’s Collaborative Leadership to Employee Empowerment

With collaboration from Valar Institute’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Strategy Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Sara Alshareef, PhD, this article explores Uber’s Collaborative Leadership and how it empowers employees to drive innovation and long-term success. Since taking over as Uber’s CEO in 2017, Dara Khosrowshahi has made a significant impact by steering the company through turbulent times …

Blog cover image with text 'The Power of Vision: How Apple’s Clarity Propels Team Success' and 'With insight from Valar’s Dr. Sara Alshareef, PhD' against a background of an Apple building, featuring the Valar Institute logo in the corner.
Apple’s Leadership Strategy for Company Vision

With collaboration from Valar Institute’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Strategy Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Sara Alshareef, PhD, we examine the principles behind Apple’s Leadership Strategy for Company Vision and how it shapes team success and innovation. Tim Cook’s tenure at Apple exemplifies how visionary leadership can significantly influence a company’s trajectory. His approach isn’t just about …

Blog cover image with text 'Fostering Creativity: Disney's Approach to Innovation' and 'With insight from Valar’s Dr. Harsh Mishra, Ph.D.' against a background of Disney's iconic castle, featuring the Valar Institute logo in the corner.
Disney’s Leadership Approach to Innovation

Written in collaboration with Valar Institute’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Strategy Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Harsh Mishra. This article delves into Disney’s leadership approach to innovation, exploring how the company fosters creativity and growth. At the helm of one of the world’s most imaginative enterprises, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, has redefined the creative landscape of …

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