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Former MGM CEO Alex Yemenidjian's inspiring keynote speech at WCIT 2024/Digitec in Yerevan, Armenia. 🇦🇲 His address focused on the themes of action, excellence, and leadership, leaving the audience with powerful reflections. Yemenidjian emphasized the importance of taking initiative: “There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. You have to decide which category you want to be in.” He further explained that success is a deliberate choice, not luck: “Reputations are made by doing things that can’t be done, and actually doing them.” He stressed that true leadership comes from understanding the “why” behind our actions, stating: “If you know how, you’ll always have a job. But if you know why, you will be the boss.” He encouraged the audience to strive for excellence, remarking that “good enough is just not good enough.” On the topic of excellence, Yemenidjian shared his belief that success requires one to “care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, and dream more than others think is practical.” He emphasized that attitude and motivation are far more important than IQ in achieving greatness. His speech was a powerful call to embrace risk, push boundaries, and pursue excellence. Attendees were inspired to reflect on their own journeys and challenge themselves to go beyond “good enough.” #WCIT2024 #Leadership #Excellence #Inspiration #TechInnovation #SuccessMindset #Armenia
