Refugee Grit: The Unfair Advantage of Leaders Who Started with Nothing

In 1998, Miloš Topić arrived in the U.S. with two suitcases and zero English. Today, he is the VP and Chief Digital Officer at a major university, leading thousands. How do you close that gap?In this episode, we explore the "Refugee Grit" mindset—an unfair advantage that allows leaders to thrive in chaos and innovate when there is no roadmap. We’re breaking down a "golden nugget" from the Leaders in Tech podcast that reveals the exact strategies Miloš used to scale the executive ladder by focusing on people, problem-solving, and the "Machete Principle."This story is just the beginning. If you want to hear the full, deep-dive conversation about the future of tech leadership and Miloš's incredible journey, you can watch the complete episode here:https://youtu.be/arkNzF6GyGM[What You’ll Learn]🔑 The Machete Principle: Why entrepreneurs don't need a map, they need a blade.🔑 The Insomnia Hack: The fastest way to get noticed by your CEO.🔑 Wartime Leadership: How to handle a massive tech crisis without losing your team.🔑 The Power of the Second Choice: Why your "passion" might be hiding behind an accidental opportunity.If you’re building your own path right now, drop a "Machete" 🪓 in the comments. We’d love to hear which of Miloš’s lessons resonated most with your journey. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to join our community of tech leaders and entrepreneurs.