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Globe and Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Kwesi Alleyne Urges Entrepreneurs to Embrace Self-Awareness Over Hustle Hype
Marketing leader and coach encourages business owners to slow down, reflect, and rethink failure as a growth tool. Kwesi Alleyne, co-founder of Herculeads Marketing Group and youth soccer coach, is calling on entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives alike to embrace a more honest, self-aware approach to growth. Based on insights shared in his recent interview 'Focus, Failure, and Forward Momentum,' Alleyne emphasises that reflection—not constant hustle—is the key to building something sustainable. 'People talk about grinding 24/7,' Alleyne says, 'but if you're not stopping to ask yourself what worked and what didn't, you're just repeating noise. My business started growing faster the minute I got serious about reviewing why we won and why we lost.' Alleyne's message comes at a time when burnout is at an all-time high. According to a 2024 Deloitte survey, 59% of workers reported feeling exhausted regularly, and 42% of entrepreneurs cite mental fatigue as their top challenge. Alleyne believes that's partially due to the glorification of relentless work, rather than smarter reflection. Failure Isn't the Enemy—Lack of Reflection Is In the interview, Alleyne shared how a failed campaign helped sharpen his agency's research process. 'We launched a niche lead-gen campaign without testing demand. It flopped. We refunded the client and owned it. That one mistake now drives how we qualify every new idea. We don't guess—we listen first.' This attitude is what Alleyne believes more leaders need to adopt: failure as fuel rather than shame. 'You don't grow from never messing up. You grow by asking why you did—and doing something about it,' he adds. A Call for Thoughtful Leadership As Director of Marketing at Herculeads, Alleyne leads national campaigns for home improvement clients. But his leadership lessons are often drawn from the soccer field, where he coaches high school and travel teams in Florida. 'I see it in my players too. When they lose, they either shut down or they level up. The difference? Who's willing to watch the tape.' He encourages leaders, regardless of industry, to 'review your own game tape weekly.' Alleyne recommends building a simple review habit: Ask: What did we expect? Look: What actually happened? Act: What will we do differently next time? Rethink Busy. Focus on Better. Alleyne also advocates for managing distraction—not just time. 'I schedule my distractions,' he said. 'Fifteen minutes to scroll guilt-free. That way I don't leak energy all day.' He's not alone. A 2025 McKinsey study found that workers who structure their breaks and deep work sessions report 28% higher productivity than those who don't. Take Action: Reflect First Kwesi Alleyne is not pushing another app, trend, or hustle strategy. He's asking people to pause. Think. Evaluate. Reset. 'This isn't about being perfect or doing more,' he says. 'It's about being real with where you are and honest about what needs fixing.' His challenge to others? 'Pick one thing that didn't go your way last week. Ask yourself why—and write down one thing you'll change because of it. Do that every week. Watch what happens.' To read more, visit the website here. About Kwesi Alleyne: Kwesi Alleyne is a marketing entrepreneur and youth soccer coach based in Hollywood, Florida. He is a founding partner of Herculeads Marketing Group, a lead-generation firm serving home improvement businesses nationwide. Off the field, he is passionate about mentoring athletes and helping young leaders build discipline, clarity, and confidence through sports and business. Media Contact: Kwesi Alleyne Director of Marketing, Herculeads kwesialleyne@ Media Contact Contact Person: Kwesi Alleyne Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for June 23rd, 2025
23.6.25 The Lovers: If you've been given two equally tempting job offers or contracts and aren't sure which one to take, make time to get some quiet time and reflect on your situation. Even better, sleep on it and notice your first thoughts on it upon waking. Be prepared to discuss your ideas with friends and loved ones, too, and you'll soon have a solid understanding of what's best for you.
Washington Post
20-06-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
After 35 years as a Post journalist, it's time for a change
An unexpected illness that resulted in my hospitalization, along with technical issues with my Post email account, prevented me from accessing my computer for the past several days. But it wasn't for naught. The Rev. Wilmore Carter of my childhood's Liberty Baptist Church often preached, 'Sometimes, a stumbling block can be a blessing in disguise.' The enforced respite from running my mouth and banging away at my keyboard forced me to reflect on the realities of my surrounding world.
News.com.au
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Lily Allen likens social media ban to ‘withdrawing from drugs'
Speaking on the Miss Me? podcast, The Smile hitmaker shared, "I'm nearly two weeks into a complete social media ban. The beginning of last week, I was feeling incredibly low, like lower than I've felt in months. It was extremely heavy.' "And then I realised maybe this is because I'm not filling the gaps with doom scrolling and I've suddenly got this time for like reflection, you know what I mean?" She continued: "I don't have that much to do here in New York during the day,…
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Lily Allen likens social media ban to ‘withdrawing from drugs'
Speaking on the Miss Me? podcast, The Smile hitmaker shared, "I'm nearly two weeks into a complete social media ban. The beginning of last week, I was feeling incredibly low, like lower than I've felt in months. It was extremely heavy.' "And then I realised maybe this is because I'm not filling the gaps with doom scrolling and I've suddenly got this time for like reflection, you know what I mean?" She continued: "I don't have that much to do here in New York during the day,…
