Optimism Doesn’t Fall from the Sky
Members of our Association attended a meeting with Prof. Henryk Mruk, held on the viewing terrace of Collegium Altum at the Poznań University of Economics and Business – the highest point in the city.
The unique setting provided a natural backdrop for reflecting on optimism, almost within reach of the sky. As Professor Mruk emphasised, optimism is never accidental. It is a mindset shaped by daily effort, self-awareness, and the way we choose to interpret the world.
Professor Henryk Mruk is a long-standing faculty member of the Department of International Trade at the Poznań University of Economics and Business, a consultant on numerous projects for leading Polish companies in the fields of marketing and management, and the author of many books bridging academic knowledge with business practice.
In both professional and personal relationships, the fundamentals remain unchanged: kindness, respect, and the predominance of positive emotions. Friendship, cooperation, and intergenerational bonds often prove far more valuable than success measured solely by numbers.
The world is often better than we think – our minds simply do not always notice it. Cultivating optimism, therefore, is not naïve; it is a discipline worth practising every day.
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Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting, led by Filip, Kamila, and Maciej, confirmed that the Association’s direction remains strong, with growing community engagement.
The AGM approved the financial report, granted discharge to the Board and Audit Committee members, and summarized the past year of activity.
Evening of Tapas
Members of our Association gathered for a delightful evening filled with tapas, meaningful conversations, and renewed connections. It was a wonderful opportunity to network, get to know each other better, exchange ideas, and talk about everything—from the important to the less serious.
Expert Insights – Webinar: The US dollar and its status as the global reserve currency
This event marked our first fireside chat. Experts Prof. Tadeusz Kowalski, Mariusz Szymyslik, and Austin Campbell discussed the potential long-term effects of past U.S. trade policies…
“Music and Diplomacy” Meeting
Event under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
A discussion and piano recital with exceptional guests.
Discussion participants: Dr. Andrzej Byrt – former Ambassador of Poland to Germany and Austria, and Adam Rozlach – music journalist for Polish Radio Channel 1.
Expert Insights – Webinar: The evolving role of middle managers in contemporary organisations
On April 15, 2025, the EMBA Association Poznań-Atlanta hosted a highly engaging webinar on “The Evolving Role of Middle Managers in Contemporary Organisations”, featuring Aida Ionescu, Head of Service Experience and Operational Excellence Europe at OLX.
A Language and Learning Discussion with Jagoda Ratajczak
The Erga Omnes Open University invited EMBA Association members to a thought-provoking hybrid meeting with Jagoda Ratajczak—renowned author, translator, and language expert, best known for her books “Luka” and “Języczni.”
