The Executive Outlook

At The Executive Outlook, we love featuring leaders who share simple, real-world lessons anyone can understand and apply. One of our favorite conversations recently was with Andrew Stratton , a thoughtful leader who brings clarity, trust, and teamwork to the center of everything he does. From his early days at IRE to his current role leading teams in Dubai, Andrew’s journey is full of practical ideas for building strong teams and helping people do their best work. Let’s dive into some of the key lessons he shared. From London to Dubai: Andrew’s Start at IRE Andrew’s story begins in London, but his career soon took him to Dubai, where he joined a growing company called IRE. He wasn’t hired as a top executive or manager, he was the second employee, doing a little bit of everything. This experience gave Andrew a unique understanding of how businesses grow from the ground up. It also taught him that leadership isn’t about a title, it’s about stepping up and helping where help is needed. L...

 In a world where data solutions keep getting more complex, Herman Weintraub is going the opposite way, with something bold, refreshing, and surprisingly… simple. When we spoke with Herman, the Co-founder and CEO of Exponam , we expected technical jargon, maybe some industry trends, and a few polished business lines. But what we got instead was honesty, insight, and a deep desire to solve real-world problems. Herman’s mission? “Make data easy, secure, and usable, even for people who aren’t from a technical background.” And that’s exactly what he’s doing. A Journey Rooted in Real-World Problems Herman’s story starts in the biotech industry, where he worked on early data platforms—long before the modern data tools we know today were even imagined. From there, he ventured into consulting and then finance, managing complex reporting systems at a fixed income exchange in New York. Along this journey, he noticed a recurring problem. Technology projects were often tripping over ...

When you think about going to the doctor, you might imagine a hospital, a waiting room, or even a surgery. But what if healing didn’t need all that? That’s exactly what Dr. Mary O’Connor is working on. She’s a respected orthopedic surgeon who has taken a bold new path. Instead of staying in the world of hospitals, she’s helping people heal through virtual care,   right from their screens. Her story recently came to light in a feature published by The Executive Outlook , and it offers valuable insights into what healthcare can look like when it’s built around people, not just procedures. Let’s explore what she’s doing and why it matters. From Surgery Rooms to Screens Dr. Mary has had a long and respected career. She worked at top institutions like Mayo Clinic and Yale. She performed surgeries, led departments, and taught many students. But over time, she noticed something troubling. Too many people were getting surgeries they didn’t really need. She saw that the system ...