Posts about Genel

Happy Bicentennial to McGill University!

This year, in addition to the Bicentennial of Costa Rica’s independence, which holds a special place in my life, we are also celebrating the Bicentennial of my alma mater, McGill University. Happy Bicentennial to McGill University, one of Canada’s finest universities and a university I have always been proud of

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Running Istanbul with Istrunbul

I joined the ‘Istrunbul’ group a few months ago after meeting Emre Hoca, one of Adım Adım’s trainers, at a restaurant. Thanks to this group run, I get a good cardio workout early in the morning and can chat and exchange ideas with valued white-collar friends. At the beginning of

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The COP26 Summit and its implications for our future

Held in Scotland between 31 October – 12 November, the COP26 summit generated considerable buzz, both for better and for worse. I first mentioned this summit in a speech I gave at McGill University on the climate crisis. In this article, I will provide a more detailed summary and finally

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My 44th Year

They say every age has its beauty. It’s true. You look forward to the new year, especially when your priorities are clear. This year represents such a period for me. It will be a year where I free myself from everything that weighs me down and focus on the things

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A speech I gave on the climate crisis at my university, McGill

Last week, I spoke at a significant event for me. I presented at the online conference “The Climate Crisis and What Needs to Be Done?” at McGill University in Montreal and answered questions from McGill alumni and professionals. In this article, I will share the content of that conference. Former

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Mushroom season in Turkey

At our wind farm in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli, people are trespassing through the forest, especially during the autumn months. We immediately intervened for security reasons, and when I realized that these people had entered the forest to pick mushrooms and were trying to exit our plant, my interest

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A harsh critique of the system from Korea: Squid Game

Although belatedly, I watched and just finished the series, which became an instant phenomenon in September. While its story, which is essentially a harsh critique of the capitalist system, clearly illustrates how cruel human nature can be. I believe the reason for the series’ popularity is its striking and exaggerated

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GWO (Global Wind Organization) Training

As we completed the training of our technicians and young engineers at our wind power plant in the Kandıra provincial district of Kocaeli, I told the surprised team, “I also want to receive the GWO training required for working safely at heights,” and I reiterated one of my life philosophies:

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Happy 20th Anniversary to the Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul!

The opening story of the Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul could easily be included among the Harvard Business Review’s case studies. Much has happened and changed since then. Time flies. Last week, we celebrated the hotel’s 20th Anniversary. On this occasion, it’s time to share the hotel’s opening story in detail with you.

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