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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 …

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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 …

Transformational vs Transactional Leadership Styles
Transformational vs Transactional Leadership

In today’s rapidly evolving business world, leadership styles can have a significant impact on organizational success. Understanding the nuances between Transformational vs Transactional Leadership is key for leaders looking to motivate their teams and drive innovation. Dr. Sara Alshareef, Valar’s Leadership and Entrepreneurship Subject Matter Expert, sheds light on these two distinct leadership approaches and …

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