You wake up to explosions as air defense intercepts drones above the city. The family steps away from the windows and quietly starts the day. On the way to work, I hear that two people were killed in Kyiv and my native Zaporizhzhia. Ordinary morning in Ukraine.

Good news from Sweden: 700 copies of Management in Times of War were ordered for municipal managers. The Swedish edition has a different cover and a new foreword. Author copies finally reached me today. Next comes the Finnish edition.

This mural was painted on the building earlier today, before the strike, but now it feels even more symbolic.

Honoured to be nominated in Leadership in Social Services at the European Social Services Awards 2025. Discover all nominees & cast your vote — effective social support matters everywhere. 🔗 lnkd.in/dDjzWsuB

The Parliament of Ukraine (Verkhovna Rada) today adopted in full the draft Law “On the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere.”

My 11-year-old daughter wrote this quote in her bio: “If it’s not fate, then I’ll go against fate” I agree with her.

Russia’s overnight drone and missile assault on Kyiv killed three people, including an infant, injured dozens (among them a pregnant woman), and sparked fires in both residential districts and the government’s Cabinet building. #KyivUnderAttack #Ukraine

A typical weekend start in Ukraine

Just another workday in Kyiv

The greatest advantage of using AI assistants in learning is the ability to ask an unlimited number of clarifying, challenging, and even naïve questions.

I’ve just discovered LinkedIn Learning. Haven’t taken any full courses yet, but the Daily feed with short videos feels like a useful version of TikTok.

In the night of August 28, Russian forces launched another combined strike on Kyiv. Four people, including two children, were killed, and more than 20 others were reported injured.

Independence Day reminds us that freedom is defended every day. Grateful to everyone who fights, works, or volunteers for Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!

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#russia struck the American-owned Flex plant in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia, over 800 km from the front line. Two missiles injured 12 people, two critically. Flex employs 3,500 locally and over 200,000 worldwide, partnering with brands like #Google, #Microsoft, #Nike, and #Lenovo.

You can’t imagine the resilience of Ukrainians who keep creating and delivering results day and night — under shelling and global talks about them. Invest in Ukraine. Buy Ukrainian. Build your business here.

Starting a new chapter with Mastercard as Director, Public Sector Development, Eastern Europe & Ukraine. Ready to scale govtech solutions and bring Ukraine’s digital experience to the world!

This is what nights in Kyiv look like. And in the morning, the survivors head to work — sleep-deprived but determined to do their best, so the country stands firm and keeps moving forward.

Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple citizenships with designated countries, while foreigners from partner nations can obtain Ukrainian citizenship without giving up their original one.

Kyiv endured another massive attack – over 20 drones and missiles targeted the city during the night of July 4. People, residential buildings, and infrastructure were hit. Fires are still burning in several districts, and the air remains thick with smoke.

At night — drones and silent goodbyes. In the morning — flowers, my daughter’s birthday, her smile. This is how we live now. We hold on, we love, we work.

The #Kyiv sky was magical this evening.

The Ukrainian Parliament has passed the law on multiple citizenship. Initiated by President Zelensky. It will be allowed in cases of birth with multiple nationalities, adoption by foreigners, marriage with a foreigner, automatic acquisition, or for citizens of friendly countries.

A terrible night for Kyiv. A residential entrance was completely destroyed — including a university dormitory, a kindergarten, and nearby homes. These are the “targets” of the terrorist state.

The building used by #Boeing in #Kyiv was severely damaged in a massive #russian airstrike. The strike appears to have intentionally targeted the #American #aerospace company.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces Band joined the Royal Marines at London’s Mountbatten Festival of Music.

Named my book Management in Times of ₩aʀ. Turns out, “war” kills reach. ₩aʀ, w@r, w.a.r — fine. Real word? Silenced. We’re tapping between feeds like between prison walls. To speak the truth, you first have to distort it.

Russian losses exceeded 1 million — like wiping Samara off the map. If Putin cared for his people, he’d have stopped long ago. Glory to the Ukrainian Armed Forces! Thanks to everyone helping — our 40 drones are part of that fight too.

My daughter ditched Hello Kitty and stole my Management in Times of War cap. You can get yours too — worldwide shipping: management.customprint.market/en Not my store — but trusted. Many readers already wear their gear from it.

🎙️ New episode of Personal Dimension — in Ukrainian 🇺🇦 (English subtitles on). Spoke with Oleksandr Zeleniuk about lifelong learning, digital mindset, running and growth. ▶️ youtu.be/Maqcm8jyC4g?... #KMBS #Leadership #SelfDevelopment #Podcast

Just a reminder: what’s happening now in the U.S. is upsetting — but it’s not the worst-case scenario. The real danger begins when adversaries exploit this moment of vulnerability.

Just got a photo from a reader in Argentina. The book is traveling far — and so is our story.

Two years ago today, Russia committed one of the largest acts of ecocide in Europe by blowing up the Kakhovka dam.

Ukraine hits bombers. Russia hits sleeping civilians and power plants. Their “retaliation” = pure terror. Used to launch from ~15 planes. Now just 4. Curious why?

A reflection on yesterday’s strike: Ukraine dismantled aircraft that had threatened the West for decades — ever since the Cold War. It’s not just defence, it’s contribution to global peace.

🇺🇦 SBU’s truck-launched drones hit 40+ Russian planes. Strategic bombers & radar jets destroyed. 📊 Got’s estimate (via ChatGPT): Tu-95: 47 → 35–40 Tu-22M3: 60 → 20–30 A-50: 12 → ≤10 Russia’s airpower? Shrinking fast.

On June 1, SBU launched a historic op: strike drones were secretly delivered by truck deep into Russia and hit over 40 aircraft at 4 airfields in one coordinated attack. Damage: $2B+. The operation continues. This is real demilitarization.

My son’s class teacher told parents: “Instead of flowers for the end of the school year — better donate for a drone for our defenders.” Proud that such a person is my son’s teacher. That’s Ukraine.

Three years is a long lifetime. Everyone’s living it differently. That’s why it means even more to see those who keep helping. We’ve raised funds for 41 drones. Now I’m fundraising for one more. PayPal: [email protected] Photo report — as always.

Last night, Kyiv faced one of the most massive attacks — ballistic missiles and drones. 15 injured, debris in 6 districts, fires. Some lives can’t be brought back. Strength to those in hospitals. By morning, the city wakes up and gets back to work — as always.

Cross-cultural communication matters. Borshch isn’t just soup. Idioms aren’t just phrases. I “borschified” 10 of them — because flavor makes culture stick.

While writing Management in Times of War, I needed a mnemonic for Ukrainian wartime leadership. Today, over coffee and Jocko Willink’s book — it clicked: B.O.R.S.C.H. Thoughts?

A new map of Ukraine’s e-commerce landscape is out. Which companies are missing? Add them in the comments. Looking to partner with Ukrainian firms or hire dev teams as outsourcing/product partners? DM me.

How would you congratulate Putin on 25 years of his reign?

We’re meeting at book.ua to talk — in English — about leading teams, projects, and ourselves when the world shakes. Speakers: Velychanskyi, Kuziuk, Kreitman, Sennett, Shevchenko — and me. ⏰ May15, 18:30 | 📍 Lysenko 2/1 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Russia is the first country in the world where fascists celebrate victory over fascism.

Sumy. Ballistic missiles. Over 83 injured and 21 killed. People were on their way to church — it was Sunday and Palm Sunday, a Christian holiday. There are no words. Russian terror continues. Deepest condolences.

Talked with Kateryna Martynenko about working between government and business, driving digital transformation with limited resources, and management approaches that truly work. Best question on YouTube gets a signed book. youtu.be/0OtxGzR2CCY

April 5, 2025. Boston. NY. Chicago. SF. Everywhere. Americans rose up — not for parties, but for principles. Were you there? Do you stand with them? History is watching.

Had the privilege to join the Underground Strategy podcast — talked about Ukraine, leadership & personal lessons. Highly recommend their show to anyone interested in strategy & resilience. undergroundstrategy.com/podcast/