5 Jun 2026

Beyond Survival: What the Crisis Taught Us About Leadership, People, and Resilience

A crisis doesn't just test businesses and people — it reveals who they truly are. I watched this happen from the inside, across organizations and teams, through two turbulent years of Covid. This article is my reckoning with what changed: in leadership, in people, in values. And why energy, adaptability, and personal maturity have become the defining qualities of success in the new reality.

Natalia Makedonska

5 Jun 2026

Stop Hunting Unicorns. Start Hiring Winners.

Most vacancies aren't difficult to fill because talent is scarce. They're difficult to fill because employers are trying to hire five different people into one role. Strategic visionary. Hands-on operator. Industry expert. Inspiring leader. Budget-friendly - non-negotiable.
Sound familiar? Most hiring managers aren't looking for candidates. They're looking for mythical creatures. Here's how to stop chasing unicorns and start hiring people who actually succeed.

Natalia Makedonska