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Learning Leadership Before Holding Authority Najib Khatib’s professional journey did not begin with executive ambition. It began with exposure. Early in his career, he consciously chose variety over comfort, stepping into roles that stretched his technical understanding and personal adaptability. Moving across disciplines and countries allowed him to see how engineering decisions, often made far

Executive decision making is entering a phase where familiar leadership habits no longer work the way they once did. For decades, decisions followed a predictable path. Leaders reviewed information, discussed options, and approved actions that teams executed later. Technology supported the process, but authority clearly sat with people. In 2026, that balance is shifting. Decisions

Many organizations grow around a strong leader. In the early stages, this feels natural. Oneperson carries the vision, sets direction, and makes most critical decisions. Authority is clear,execution is fast, and progress feels controlled.This pattern is known as leadership dependency. It occurs when decision making, strategicdirection, and organizational confidence rely too heavily on a single