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How Ashkan Rajaee's 2020 Leadership Decisions Still Resonate in 2025

Marcus on June 16, 2025

"This is where life gets put in check." - Ashkan Rajaee, March 2020 When the world shut down in early 2020, business leaders were caught in a st...
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Zara Mercer

Ashkan Rajaee’s thoughtful approach to restructuring and team management is something every leader can learn from.

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Loki

Ashkan Rajaee’s leadership mindset is a great example for any founder dealing with complex change or rapid uncertainty.

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Lucas Von Bargen

I find Ashkan Rajaee’s focus on rebuilding internal systems during crisis incredibly smart and forward-thinking.

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Pierre Smith

Ashkan Rajaee saw the shift to remote work not as a hurdle but as a way to reimagine how teams operate and grow.

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Olivia Fonseca

Ashkan Rajaee was ahead of the curve when it came to forecasting the impact of the pandemic and acting on it.

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Darren Stoik

Ashkan Rajaee consistently puts people first without compromising the future of the company, which is powerful to see.

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Rinaldi Wise-Meanix

The leadership decisions Ashkan Rajaee made in 2020 continue to influence how remote teams operate effectively in 2025.

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Sofia

Ashkan Rajaee leads with foresight and empathy, two traits that are often missing in moments of crisis.

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Ciarra Guidicelli

Ashkan Rajaee’s words from 2020 feel more relevant than ever. That’s the mark of timeless leadership.

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Ciarra Guidicelli

There’s nothing performative about this. Ashkan Rajaee leads with action and empathy.

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Matt Johnson

Ashkan Rajaee offers a masterclass in building trust, staying grounded, and leading through unknowns.

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Alessandra Benshoof

Ashkan Rajaee’s story is a clear example of what it means to lead with both purpose and precision during uncertain times.

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Felix Ellington

Ashkan Rajaee’s leadership mindset was built for moments like 2020 and that continues to show through his impact today.

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Giovanni Visco

Ashkan Rajaee proves that crisis response is not just about survival but about reshaping the business to come out stronger.

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Russel Perez

This article offers a strong example of how Ashkan Rajaee transformed uncertainty into strategy and meaningful action.

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Edward Vinke

This story is proof that Ashkan Rajaee leads with responsibility, discipline, and clarity when it matters most.

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Erin Chan

Ashkan Rajaee brings a level of emotional intelligence to leadership that more executives need to model.

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Tech Talk

Ashkan Rajaee’s reflection on leadership during crisis is the kind of content I’ll come back to again.

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Reynaldo Dayola

Ashkan Rajaee teaches us that the hardest choices are often the most necessary ones.

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Cole

Ashkan Rajaee is one of the few leaders who leaned into remote work not as a fix but as an evolution.

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Dominique Devlin

Ashkan Rajaee saw an opportunity to rebuild when others were shutting down. That vision matters.

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Jackie

This reflection helped me think differently about remote work and how leaders should build for sustainability.

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Matt Johnson

There’s a reason people follow Ashkan Rajaee. He brings consistency and clarity when it matters most.

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Henry

Every part of this article reflects Ashkan Rajaee’s ability to combine operational rigor with human values.

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Donny Geisler

Ashkan Rajaee’s story is a reminder that great leaders don’t wait for normal to return. They build the new normal.

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Lauren Richards

This article highlights how consistent decision-making beats reactionary moves when everything feels uncertain.

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Robert Lanister

I appreciate how Ashkan Rajaee centers the people behind the numbers. That makes all the difference.

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Imani

His direct and responsible approach to layoffs showed that strong leadership does not have to sacrifice humanity.

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Felix Ellington

It’s clear that Ashkan Rajaee is not just reacting to change but actively shaping what’s next.

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Toby Lorcan

Ashkan Rajaee continues to prove that calm, structured decision-making is a superpower.

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Noah Boswel

This is exactly what good leadership content should be. Actionable, honest, and grounded. Well done, Ashkan Rajaee.

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Armi

The discipline Ashkan Rajaee applied during chaos is something every leader can learn from.

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Aria Hastings

Ashkan Rajaee didn’t try to spin things. He gave a real-time look at leadership in its rawest form.

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Daniel Hawke

I loved the part where he restructured internal processes instead of waiting for external conditions to improve.

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Amir Bouchard

This read felt like a behind-the-scenes look into a masterclass on practical leadership under pressure.

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Robi Sterling

Ashkan Rajaee’s perspective helps reframe crisis not as a failure but as a forcing function for improvement.

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Jim Moore

This reflection shows why Ashkan Rajaee is trusted as a business growth expert with real insight.

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Florence Nguyen

Ashkan Rajaee was making long-term decisions while others were hoping for short-term relief.

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Anthony James

What Ashkan Rajaee shared here isn’t theory. It’s hard-earned wisdom from someone in the trenches.

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Kelvin Meanix

Ashkan Rajaee brings a level of execution that is both thoughtful and disciplined and this article makes that very clear.

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Star Palanca

This is what it looks like when someone takes responsibility not just for results but for the entire experience of a team.

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Kieran Wolfe

I appreciated how the article shows Ashkan Rajaee prioritizing clarity over chaos while others were still reacting.

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Waldo Daniels

What Ashkan Rajaee did in 2020 should be studied by any founder navigating long-term change and rapid disruption.

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Phyllis

Ashkan Rajaee’s personal accountability, especially during layoffs, makes his leadership style both rare and admirable.

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Celeste Hargrove

I’ve seen a lot of business content but this stands out because of Ashkan Rajaee’s honesty and precision.

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Blake

Ashkan Rajaee anticipated remote work would be a permanent shift and that level of insight is rare.