Now that almost every assignment is delivered and completed, I am free to be back and fight with the weights.

And yes, you can now engage me to support your company or organization, within a value-creation business management role, through confidence-building investor relations, as a fully experienced member of the board of directors, or in other cooperative roles.

The last glimpse of the second and third quarters is when pink goes well with navy blue, reminding me of an English summer. Every time, I’m amazed by the color combinations. I look at this picture for so long that I almost believe this time will come back tomorrow. But with the first and third quarters ahead of us, we now move into the time of tweed and earth colors. And we will usher in a splendid era featuring crochet ties crafted from wool and cashmere, a choice that epitomizes the eccentric way to be.

-You know that feeling—the first drop of rain hits, followed by a pause of a few seconds. Your mind wavers, questioning whether it will rain or not, only to be convinced when a few more drops fall. We turn up our collars and quicken our pace, navigating a slalom around the motorcycles lining Bologna’s cobbled streets. As the rain intensifies, our gaze scans the façades, searching for an espresso bar.

In this weather, every foggy window becomes a beacon for espresso bars, making them easy to spot the moment we decide to change direction. We maneuver past motorcycles parked on the curbside, finally stopping in front of an espresso bar distinguished by its red sign and star logotype.

Crossing the obligatory threshold, we find the door standing wide open, as though the lock has never been used. Inside, the atmosphere is lively, cozy, and abuzz with conversation—all beneath high ceilings. The worn stone floor leads us to a queue that ends at a lacquered mahogany counter in true retro style. The bartender, clad in a white uniform and blue bow tie, exudes efficient friendliness. The buzzing pressure of the espresso machine and the hiss of steam serve as the backdrop for the masterpiece being created—an espresso featuring FIAT from Majani.

The Fiat Cremino chocolate, adorned with the classic logo, is produced by Majani, the renowned Italian chocolatier. It was 1911 when FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, held a competition among Italian chocolate makers. The objective was to invent a new chocolate, and the result was this specialty confection, designed to celebrate the launch of the Fiat Tipo 4 car.

In an era of business management focused on understanding and handling business situations for clients, I am opting for special coffee beans.

These coffee beans are sourced from organic and fair-trade plantations in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically from the mountain slopes of Virunga National Park on Lake Edward.

As we step into a new management week, let’s remember that a management position is not just about offering advice; it’s about taking an active role on the front lines.

Fueling us through the management week is Musetti, a distinguished Italian coffee brand, renowned in iconic establishments such as Bar Gambrinus in Naples, Gran Caffè Tortoni in Milan, and Antico Caffè Greco in Rome, among others.

It’s my secret garden in Fitzrovia (London), Lore of the Land. It has natural grace, and you will witness the best kitchen in an authentic British gastro pub.

The building has been a pub since 1829, but the new owner, Guy Ritchie and David Beckham, have just given it a makeover – the best of the old with the best of the new.

I am heading into a selected row of transports before joining a meeting in business management.

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