Leading by Example with Rami Ismail

Rami Ismail
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Welcome to my podcast, where I chat with leaders from every walk of life. Join me for some awesome conversations with people who are shaping the world in their own unique ways. Let's dive into their stories, challenges, and the nuggets of wisdom they've picked up along their journey. Get ready to be inspired!"

  1. #20 Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya – From Customer Complaint to Million-Dirham Deal

    FEB 9

    #20 Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya – From Customer Complaint to Million-Dirham Deal

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya, CEO of Harbor Real Estate and widely known as the “Wolf of Real Estate.” We talk about leadership, caring as the true definition of loyalty, and how one unhappy customer led to a million-dirham opportunity. A powerful conversation about building people, culture, and lasting success. We discuss what it means to lead in high-stakes environments, where decisions are fast, accountability is personal, and preparation can’t always be scripted. A candid conversation about real leadership, earned credibility, and leading with substance over show.

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 2

    #19 Ahmed Ben Chaibah - Aquaman: Being Nice Nearly Destroyed My Business

    In this episode of Leading by Example, I sit down with Ahmed Ben Chaibah, founder of AquaFun. We dive into leadership beyond the spotlight, where responsibility is personal, tough decisions are inevitable, and influence is earned, not given. Ahmed shares his perspective on why leadership is not charity, how credibility is built through action, and why discipline, values, and perseverance sit at the core of true leadership.

    57 min

  3. JAN 19

    #18 Daniel Van Otterdijk - The Responsibility That Defines Real Leadership

    In this episode of Leading by Example, I sit down with Daniel Van Otterdijk, Group Chief Communications & Government Relations Officer at DP World. We dive into leadership in high-pressure environments, where decisions are fast, details are critical, and responsibility can’t be delegated. Daniel shares his perspective on what defines real leadership, how credibility is built through action, and why discipline, values, and craft sit at the core of excellence.

    1h 7m
  4. #17 Dr. Mohammed Naji - Doing the right thing when no one is watching

    12/29/2025

    #17 Dr. Mohammed Naji - Doing the right thing when no one is watching

    In this episode of Leading by Example, I speak with Dr. Mohammed Naji, Executive Director of Liberty Medical Group and founder of MoNaji Group. We explore leadership under pressure, where details matter, decisions are fast, and responsibility is real. Dr. Naji shares powerful insights on building true leadership, personal branding with credibility, and why excellence is created through discipline, values, and craft. This episode is for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to understand what real leadership looks like when it truly matters.

    51 min
  5. #16 Ahmed Bin Sulayem | Leadership, Trust & Building DMCC

    12/22/2025

    #16 Ahmed Bin Sulayem | Leadership, Trust & Building DMCC

    In this episode of Leading by Example, I sit down with Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC. We talk about what leadership looks like when you are building institutions over decades, not just companies for short term wins. Ahmed shares reflections from his 25 year journey with DMCC, including leading through global crises, making decisions without a playbook, and carrying responsibility at scale. The conversation explores trust as a leadership principle, the importance of timing, and why attitude often matters more than experience. We also discuss innovation across AI, commodities, finance and sustainability, and how long term thinking shapes real impact. This is a deep conversation about leadership, accountability and building something that lasts.

    1h 5m
  6. #15 Seif el Hakim - Motivation Is B******t, Discipline Wins

    12/14/2025

    #15 Seif el Hakim - Motivation Is B******t, Discipline Wins

    In this episode of Leading by Example, I sit down with Seif el Hakim to talk about discipline, leadership, and what it really takes to succeed at the highest level. From becoming the youngest CMO in Samsung to leaving comfort behind and building his own path, Seif shares why motivation is overrated, why most people fail before they start, and why leadership is responsibility not a title. We dive into the Alpha mindset, ego, imposter syndrome, building a personal brand as a leader, and the brutal truth about entrepreneurship. This is a no excuses conversation for leaders who are ready to take ownership, build discipline, and stop waiting for permission.

    37 min
  7. # 14 Kathleen McGrail - Managers Control. Leaders Influence

    12/08/2025

    # 14 Kathleen McGrail - Managers Control. Leaders Influence

    In this episode, Rami sits down with Kathleen McGrail, Global Lead and Middle East Managing Director at WSP, to explore what real leadership looks like at the highest level. Kathleen shares her journey from management consulting to leading leaders across regions, her philosophy on authentic leadership, how to build a compelling vision, and why managers control while true leaders influence. She also opens up about navigating pressure, shaping global culture, and the resilience required to lead in today’s world.

    46 min
  8. #13 Stine Bosse - Jeg ville have magt

    06/11/2025

    #13 Stine Bosse - Jeg ville have magt

    I denne episode af Leading by Example taler jeg med Stine Bosse, tidligere CEO i Tryg, bestyrelsesmedlem i nogle af verdens største selskaber og nuværende EU-politiker for Moderaterne. Hun siger det, som få tør: "Jeg ville have magt. Jeg ville være med til at bestemme." Vi taler om: Hvordan det er at være kvinde i toppen af dansk erhvervsliv Hendes første lederjob som 28-årig Hvorfor magt kan være en positiv drivkraft Hvordan man fyrer nogen… og fejler Hendes rejse fra direktør til politiker "Magt forpligter. Men det har altid drevet mig." Lyt med og få inspiration til din egen ledelsesrejse – uanset hvor du er i livet.

    1h 8m
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Welcome to my podcast, where I chat with leaders from every walk of life. Join me for some awesome conversations with people who are shaping the world in their own unique ways. Let's dive into their stories, challenges, and the nuggets of wisdom they've picked up along their journey. Get ready to be inspired!"

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