Built to Grow

When the people at the top seem larger than life, it’s easy to mistake charisma for character. In this episode of Built to Grow , we use the dark triad of personality—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—as a...

Smart, educated people really do tend to lean left on a lot of issues—but the story behind that pattern is way more interesting than "one side is smarter." In this episode of Built to Grow , Valdet digs into what the...

If ICE shows up at your door, your job, or on the street, what are your rights — and how do you actually use them without making things worse? In this episode, we walk through what undocumented immigrants and U.S...

Radicalization doesn’t start with hate — it starts with pain. In this episode of Built to Grow , Valdet Selimaj breaks down the psychology of radicalization and how ordinary people get pulled toward extreme beliefs...

In this episode, Valdet challenges the common belief that all workplace gossip is toxic. Drawing from research and real-world consulting experience, he breaks down the difference between harmful gossip and positive...

When you clock in each day, you don’t stop being human — but too many workplaces act like you do. In this episode of Built to Grow , host Valdet Selimaj breaks down the human rights every employee is entitled to at work...

Managing up isn’t manipulation — it’s leadership. In this episode, Valdet Selimaj breaks down practical strategies to communicate effectively with your manager, advocate for what you need, set boundaries, build trust...

Bullying doesn’t end after high school—it just gets quieter, more strategic, and far more damaging. In today’s Built to Grow episode, we break down what workplace bullying really looks like, how it harms people and...

Is your workplace building a culture… or conditioning a cult? In this episode of Built to Grow , we break down the fine line between healthy organizational culture and the subtle, sometimes dangerous ways culture can be...

In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet Selimaj breaks down how to shift from a fear-based view of failure to a growth-centered mindset. Instead of seeing mistakes as proof you’re not good enough, you’ll learn how to...

What if the biggest changes in your life aren’t created by massive, dramatic overhauls—but by the tiny decisions you make every day? In this episode of Built To Grow , Valdet Selimaj breaks down why micro-habits are the...

What if the real driver of performance isn’t productivity hacks or perks—but purpose ? In this episode, Valdet Selimaj explores the often-overlooked dimension of personal and professional success: spiritual well-being...

Millions of people are facing layoffs right now — but losing your job doesn’t have to mean losing your direction. In this episode of Built to Grow , host Valdet Selimaj shares how you can use the Japanese concept of...

There’s no “I” in team. True. But there’s also no “family” in team—and that’s an even better thing. In this episode of Built to Grow , Valdet Selimaj unpacks why labeling teams as “family” backfires, leading to blurred...

In this powerful episode of Built to Grow, host Valdet Selimaj—coach, consultant, facilitator, and founder of DevCore Consulting—dives into the growing threat of doxxing in today’s digital and political climate. We...