People & Opinions

In modern culture, being “good” is often confused with being endlessly agreeable. Many young professionals are taught to prioritize politeness, emotional availability, and approval over boundaries, honesty, and self-respect. However, in leadership, business, and relationships, there is an important difference between being good and simply being nice.

She came to NEWTON University by chance, a decision that ultimately changed the direction of her career. Today, she bridges the academic world with the leadership of international teams, showing that the path to management often doesn’t start with a carefully planned strategy, but with meeting the right people.

The most dangerous moment in a leader’s career doesn’t come when they fail. It comes when things go well for too long. Success creates patterns. And the longer they work, the fewer reasons you have to question them. And that’s exactly where the problem starts in today’s world.

He started at fifteen with a camera in his hand and a vision that the world has no limits. Today, he has collaborated with giants such as Microsoft and Allwyn and is behind the ambitious project Mindfall Protocol – the first Czech mid-length AI film. In this interview, NEWTON University graduate Gedeon Drapák shares his journey from the streets of Prague through London startups to the technologies reshaping the rules of the game. Why does he believe the future belongs to “vibe marketing,” and how did his studies help him realize that success is not only about skills, but also about connections and the courage to fail?

At a university fair, she was captivated by students dressed as pilots; today, she coaches top-tier managers and athletes. NEWTON alumna Juliana Potoczká talks about her journey from Brno to the prestigious Middlesex University in London, and why a managerial mindset is an unexpected competitive advantage in the field of health and fitness.

International experience, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and a fresh perspective on next-generation leadership. In this interview, Dušan Sameliak explains why modern management is not about textbook formulas, but about the courage to make decisions when reality lacks a clear-cut solution. Discover what companies truly expect from graduates today and why studying in English is the gateway to a broader perspective.

Changing your career direction after fifty is not stepping away from the stage. More often, it marks the beginning of a new chapter. Business mentor and investor Margareta Křížová shows that experience can be one of the greatest advantages in today’s labour market. And that the courage to start again may become one of the best investments in your future.

Sustainability today is no longer just about ecology. It is also about efficiency, data, and smart business strategy. In an interview for Ekonomický magazín, Ludmila Hruban, Academic Director and sustainability ambassador at NEWTON University, explains why slow fashion is evolving into a strong business model and how the concept of “cost per wear” is reshaping the way we think about the price of clothing.

Originally from the United States, Rob Westbrook arrived in Central Europe to reconnect with his family’s Austrian heritage and eventually made Brno his long-term home. At NEWTON University he teaches much more than English or mathematics. His work focuses on nurturing critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and empathy in a new generation of students. In this interview, he reflects on why Brno became such a significant place for him, what gives NEWTON its distinctive sense of community, and why the human presence in teaching matters more than ever in an age defined by rapid technological change.