There’s been a lot of talk about Argentina lately.
I’d like to share my take. Not on economics or politics, but on something I’ve come to know well: its people.
When I first started working with Argentina, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was creativity, honesty, and a kind of grounded intelligence that’s hard to put into words.
People who don’t just show up to work — they show up with the intention to improve, to change, to build something meaningful.
People often talk about outsourcing as a cost decision, but for me, it was never just that.
I love Argentina. And if I can work with people who bring creativity, grit, and a sense of calm to every challenge, how could I ever say no?
Today, many of our most important projects are led by incredible professionals from Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario — people who bring warmth, clarity, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
That spirit has become part of who I am.
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Why Teams Still Hesitate
Why Teams Still Hesitate
Most leadership tension comes from one thing people rarely admit.
Unfinished decisions.
Not bad decisions.
Not wrong decisions.
Decisions that were never fully made or clearly communicated.
You see it when priorities keep shifting.
When people ask the same questions in different meetings.
When execution feels hesitant instead of decisive.
What’s happening underneath is uncertainty.
Teams can handle change.
They can handle bad news.
They can even handle tough goals.
What they struggle with is ambiguity that lingers.
Strong leaders close loops.
They say
This is the decision.
This is why we made it.
This is what it means for you.
This is what we are not doing right now.
That clarity creates relief.
People stop second guessing.
They stop waiting for permission.
They move with confidence because the ground feels solid again.
Leadership is not about keeping options open forever.
It is about knowing when it is time to choose and helping others move forward with you.
If your team feels stuck, look for the open loops.
They are usually where the energy is leaking.
Because the strongest teams are not the ones with the smartest answers.
They are the ones asking the best questions together.
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You Can’t Build Loyalty With a Tight Fist
Raising Salaries Won’t Fix Your Turnover Problem
I’ve seen companies with sky-high churn, and others paying exactly the same where employees stick around for years.
Both assume that’s just how it is. The struggling ones blame it on the salary, saying they can’t pay enough.
Here’s what I believe: turnover is rarely about the paycheck. It’s almost always about purpose.
When we get a new inquiry and see people leaving in waves, that’s not a pay problem. That’s a culture problem hiding in plain sight.
Often these companies pay well, yet people still leave. Meanwhile, the businesses with the lowest churn have something different in common: their people know why they’re there, because they feel part of something that matters.
I don’t believe people leave companies. They leave bosses and organizations that fail to give their work meaning.
If you want people to stay, you don’t need free kombucha or another salary bump. You need to lead with purpose. And sometimes, the smallest gestures mean the most:
• A thank you when it counts
• A birthday remembered
• A dinner where work doesn’t come upBefore you raise another salary, ask yourself: does each and every team member know why they’re here?
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