Arshad Sayyad
arshadsayyad.bsky.social
Arshad Sayyad
@arshadsayyad.bsky.social
CXO|Founder|Coach|Father - Exploring the world and doing my part to make it a better place
The $65B GCC (Offshoring) Model Is Under Stress. What CXOs are starting to see, before the numbers show it.
For 20+ years, the GCC/offshoring model delivered predictable cost, scale, and execution. Today, that foundation is quietly cracking.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
What do high-performing teams get right long before they win?
It’s not what we generally think

Having built and scaled teams from 6,000 to 25,000+ people, across multiple locations and capabilities, I’ve learned this the hard way:

👉 Read the post here open.substack.com/pub/arshadsa...
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The return of Values Based Leadership is around the corner. Yes we are in a trough of disillusionment especially with the political theater that leaves us all tired each day and striving for hope. The tide is turning.
www.arshadsayyad.com/p/we-replace...
#Leadership #FutureOfWork #TechCulture #AI
Arshad Sayyad (@arshadsayyad)
The return of Values Based Leadership is around the corner. Yes we are in a trough of disillusionment especially with the political theater that leaves us all tired each day and striving for hope. I m...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:18 AM
"Fear does not prevent Death, it prevents Life" by Naguib Mahfouz

So true so many of us live in fear of "something", could be money, relationship, death, taxes but it really holds us up from living our life. Gotta get up and make a choice to be happy and lead the day. At least we got the day!
March 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Excellent read on our current state of Culture. I recently stumbled upon Ted Gioia and his blog lnkd.in/gGAYCfN5 Strongly recommend reading this.

He writes deep articles on contemporary topics, media especially his annual State of Culture (bit.ly/4itSc5O )and other great reads for everyone.
March 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
First post : It seems post covid most people are defending their freedom and flexibility WITH work very hard. Making choices or rejecting employer decisions is a reflection of the same. What will be the long term implications of this trend, I wonder?
November 21, 2024 at 7:39 AM