Sunday, December 26, 2010

Ivan, Poet

He is one of most popular poets today for my generation. His works - or poetry, or books (as editor and publisher as well) or anything he does, output has really unique, high quality. He creates benchmarks in everything he does. Great honor to know you, Ivane!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Actress, Dakh Theater


She is one of the leaders of cool team. They are breaking the market rules and aesthetic canons. And they are getting enough attention from market to be already famous, - with their freshness and harmony, remaining at the same time very organic.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Volodymyr, University Vice-President


He is among personalities which make you believe in best future of this world. Enormous amount of work, leading by doing, leading by idea, leading by example - it is about his style. Students love him, bureaucrats are afraid of, professional community respects. He IS changing this world, definitely...

Anton, Shepherd


He is wise enough to live like he does. He knows how cruel life is. But if you wish to find the source of inspiration in this life - just come to his fire, he will share...

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Margherita, Napoli Lady


She is natural and expressive. She is open and joyful. And she is insightful, but not for everybody to know. Her Naples style does fit her, and it makes her great!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Pasha, Construction Worker


He is really talented. He can do a lot. He leads team. And creates value. Even when he should struggle with alcohol addiction...

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Svitlana, Manager, PR & Communications


She could be a model. But she is manager with tremendous responsibilities. She adds a lot of value, leads like transformational leader. She is not easy to deal with for "ordinary" people. But getting results:). Impressive results!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sandy, Manager, International Relations & Education


She is sensitive but strong. Her multicultural experience is incredible. She is open enough to lead. To lead others, to lead herself. To be a great role model for her colleagues, clients, friends, and most important - to her two girls.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Students EMBA @ kmbs


When you see how managers are learning, you can change a lot in your assumptions. And this is what we are trying to get sometimes?

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Oleh, Rock Idol



Sometimes you can see people falling on their knees when he comes to the stage. But the most interesting part in his story for me - his philosophy, his deep knowledge of culture, history and his music of course:)...

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Franziska, CEO, global international business



Franziska is one of the most inspiring person in CEO role I ever met. She radiates energy, wisdom, knowledge in such a balance... She runs businesses in hi-tech industry with plenty production entities, managing thousands employees, and at the same time she manages herself perfectly. And I am learning a lot... All around too!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Sofia, Dean of Business School



She keeps things moving. Not only moving, but developing. Developing infrastructure for business leaders. And getting real results! This is impressive and inspiring!:)

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

J. B., Professor


He invests his time into the best opportunities. And he got unique results. Anywhere - or in Harvard or in IMD, or in kmbs. We learned from his style more then from his words, thank you, J.B.!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Evhen, craftsman


He is shaping his own world, mostly sending messages in ...metal shapes. His sculptures do shock you, his own image impresses you as well. Good me(n)tal exercise!!!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Fr Borys


I feel lucky. I met real visionary in my life. And if somebody would ask me - how I imagine saint - probably I would say to myself - "like Fr Borys". He is Rector of University, has PhD from Harvard. He creates, he teaches, he changes this world to a better state, definitely.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Boy from Hryhorivka village



He doesn't care about your rules. Chicken sleeps in his hands just because they understand each other enough. It doesn't fit to my paradigm? He doesn't care.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Vasyl, Entrepreneur


He creates by heart. He creates new styles in his businesses, new identity for his region. Of course, new level. Of course, best of the best. Such a great job - to create trends. The only way to live...

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Liudmila, Teacher



Liudmila has really unique multicultural experience. From Japanese fight arts to Ukrainian business culture. I believe her students in California today will be able to get her level of Wisdom and Knowledge like were trying to get several years ago...

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Irynka, Young Lady



Sometimes she thinks that she is not strong enough... But I don't know anyone around me who went through such a real hard times with such a style. She is probably the strongest person for me. And I am learning a lot from her - it inspires and keep me stronger. Thank you, Irynko!!! I am really proud of you.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Woman from village Ursalivka



Sometimes we are fighting for future just keeping ourselves alive. This woman knows what it is. She tells us her story - it is written on her face. Her quiet story...

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Yuryi, Manager



He is leading FMCG distribution company, - and you can assume that he is busy enough to be completely in this role. But you can easily find him as really interesting personality, with clear priority in self development - books, sport, etc. Real hard work to keep himself in shape keeps him (as well) very positive and energizing...

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Mykola, Farmer



He proved the principle that man can do a lot starting from nothing but having the idea. When his village will get new young families coming in from big cities like his kids after universities, - with foreign languages, "better" opportunities, - we can state that his mission is performing great...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Girl from Brugge. Delivering Mission



She looks great in her ability to deliver, with responsibility and respect. Respect to herself and to mission she has to accomplish.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Taras, Musician



Awards for his performance are not satisfying him anymore. Active in teaching, social life, looking for new level of self actualization - maybe this will be his new focus in life. And you feel soon, he can achieve significant results in any field he will enter... His eyes can send this message easily.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Man from Turivka village



He looks quiet, but you feel how strong he is. Supporting several older people around, he keeps them alive, making their life better - normal food, comfort, feeling protected. And he was glad to meet the unexpected guest - table was served quickly, and drinks where only part of our philosophic discussions:)

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Carter, Leading Marketing Transformations


His PhD is just adding overall impression that he is really experienced and knowledgeable to lead you through any significant marketing efforts. Transforming companies, teaching in different schools worldwide, he got greatest result in his life recently - baby, Alexandra Lee. And of course, she delivered her own lessons to father, in time management:). Congratulations, Carter!!!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Andriiko and Bohdan



They are shaping their world in their own way. Trying to fish like father and uncle, they would like to create value like adult people. And, of course, to be important like they are;).

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Olia, Young Lady



I strongly believe that children are "cleaning" energy in our world by adding it in pure form. They are sources of joy, inspiration and hope. At the same time they request a lot, and it keeps us in good shape:)

Inna, Transformation Leader



Inna doesn't appear from the first look as a strong leader when you see her. First you accept her as a beautiful young woman. When you have more time to talk with her you can quickly discover - in front of you not only Marketing Director of one of the most dynamic banks, but real transformation leader (I am very careful in generally with this definition), who completely changed bank's strategy, organizational culture and structure of processes...

Nadiya, Retired Teacher



She was always wise with us in school. She did not push, but she would never allow us to do wrong things. She taught us to have our own judgment, sometimes against official propaganda trends. She shared with us her open look to this world. And she did not waste her energy - we all keep her warmth in our hearts...

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Viacheslav, CEO



Dr., CEO, he leads international business in Eastern Europe area on very complicated market. Transforming typical post-soviet industrial factory to modern, competitive company, now producing high-tech products for the half of the world.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Victor, Electrician



He is in no hurry to say what you expect to hear, he has his own opinion. From his own experience, from his own assumptions, and from only his approach how much time he is going to spend with you. It only helps to get things done finally...

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Prabhu Guptara, Executive Director



He is think tank leader at one of the biggest Swiss banks. Sharing his experience, meeting people around the world he communicates not only his ideas but his style of life. I would say - it helps!

Anastasiya



it is hard sometimes for her to be alone. Memory doesn't support her in some cases. But what a joy to clean the yard from fresh snow! what a good feeling to be helpful again!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Boy from Turivka village



It so nice to see such a shining young people. They are enjoying everybody around, enjoying themselves. They have to be ready to understand our world, and to be able to develop it. I really believe they will.

Taras, Heart Surgeon



He really helps to a lot of people. He is one of the leaders of transformation office in region's biggest hospital, working on organization development to get world best level of processes.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Mykola, Retired



He was part of a war game. His 83 give him ability to see the world in a very different way then we do, much wiser. Shall I learn from him? Definitely. Learning from him can prevent all of us from many mistakes which can cause real problems to our world.

Ivan, Scientist



He is a scientist, academician. His mission in this life is to fight cancer. When you see his smiling face, specially in his own garden, you feel that harmony in life does exist anyway.

Svitlana, Marketing Director



She is marketing leader at biggest Ukrainian telecommunication company. Her input in new market development in Ukraine is incredible. At the same time her passion, smile and courage inspires and keeps colleagues in really creative tension toward further quantum leap in business.