California, US, 20th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, McLaren Charlotte has announced the launch of a personal pledge aimed at raising awareness around the importance of informed performance culture, as interest in high-performance vehicles continues to rise while understanding of the systems behind them lags.

The pledge reflects McLaren Charlotte’s long-standing belief that performance is not defined by speed alone, but by structure, consistency, and respect for engineering and process.

“We’ve always believed that how you build matters as much as what you build,” the team shared.
“You can’t lead customers if you don’t understand the machine,” they added.
“Our job doesn’t end when the keys are handed over. That’s actually when the relationship starts.”
“In this industry, consistency is the real differentiator.”

These principles form the foundation of the new pledge.

Why This Issue Matters Right Now

As performance vehicles and advanced systems become more accessible, the need for understanding has grown more urgent.

• 70% of luxury vehicle buyers now complete most of their research before first contact, increasing the risk of misinformation and surface-level knowledge.
  

• Over 60% of premium automotive customers say education and clarity matter more than incentives, according to industry surveys.
  

• Modern high-performance vehicles rely on increasingly complex systems adapted from motorsport.
  

• Research from Harvard Business Review shows that process-driven organisations reduce repeat errors by over 30%.
  

“Performance doesn’t happen by accident,” McLaren Charlotte notes. “Whether it’s a car or a business, results come from systems working together.”

The McLaren Charlotte Personal Pledge

McLaren Charlotte is committing to the following seven behaviours as part of this pledge:

1. Prioritise education over assumptions in every interaction.
   

2. Treat ownership as a long-term relationship, not a single event.
   

3. Explain how systems work, not just what they do.
   

4. Maintain consistency across every touchpoint.
   

5. Apply racing discipline to everyday decision-making.
   

6. Encourage thoughtful questions and informed curiosity.
   

7. Build processes designed to last, not just move fast.

Do It Yourself: Informed Performance Toolkit

McLaren Charlotte is sharing a free toolkit for individuals who want to apply these principles on their own:

1. Learn how the systems behind your tools or vehicles work.
   

2. Read the engineering or design story, not just headlines.
   

3. Ask “why” before asking “how fast.”
   

4. Keep a simple learning journal.
   

5. Review instructions or manuals after initial use.
   

6. Follow credible technical sources.
   

7. Reflect on how parts work together.
   

8. Track questions you still have.
   

9. Compare expectations with real-world experience.
   

10. Share what you learn with others.
    

30-Day Progress Tracker

• Week 1: Learn one system or concept you didn’t understand before.
  

• Week 2: Ask three informed questions.
  

• Week 3: Review how your expectations have changed.
  

• Week 4: Write down one insight that reshaped your thinking.

Call to Action

McLaren Charlotte invites readers to take the pledge personally, apply the toolkit in their own lives, and share it with others who value thoughtful performance and long-term thinking.

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Informed Performance Culture

Informed performance culture is an approach that values education, discipline, and system-level understanding. It encourages individuals to respect how performance is built, sustained, and experienced over time, rather than focusing solely on speed or outcomes.

California, US, 20th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Armik Aghakhani, CPA, Managing Partner of Chartered International LLP, is raising awareness around the role individuals and professionals can play in strengthening communities through consistent, values-driven charitable support.

Drawing on years of community involvement alongside his professional career, Aghakhani is encouraging people to think more intentionally about how their time, resources, and attention can support causes that create long-term impact.

“Giving back shouldn’t feel separate from your life or your work,” Aghakhani says. “It’s part of being responsible.”

Why Community Support Still Matters

Across the United States, nonprofits continue to face growing demand with limited resources. According to recent nonprofit sector data, more than 70% of charities report increased need over the past three years, while nearly half report funding shortfalls that affect programs for children, families, and local communities.

Aghakhani notes that many of the most effective organizations are deeply rooted in local communities and rely on steady, quiet support rather than large, one-time donations.

“Most real impact doesn’t happen overnight,” he says. “It happens when people stay involved.”

Focus on Children, Youth, and Families

Aghakhani’s charitable involvement includes support for Focus on Children Now (FCN), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of underserved children and families through education, health initiatives, and outreach.

“Helping children is long-term work,” he says. “You may not see the result right away, but it compounds.”

He has also supported ACOP Youth programs and the ACOP Motor Sports Ministry’s ‘Race for a Cause’, which combines fundraising with youth responsibility and education. The initiative provides a controlled environment that emphasizes discipline, safety, and confidence.

“When young people are given structure, they rise to it,” Aghakhani explains.

Supporting Autism and Inclusive Education

One of the most personal areas of Aghakhani’s giving has been autism support. He contributed to the creation of a sensory classroom for children with autism at a local Armenian school, helping provide an inclusive learning environment for families who previously lacked access to specialized resources.

“When you see how much that space matters to kids and parents, it changes how you think about impact,” he says.

According to the CDC, 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism, increasing the need for inclusive educational spaces and community-based support.

Faith, Service, and Stability

Aghakhani also supports faith-based organizations, including the First Church of the Nazarene and the Armenian Christian Outreach of PazNaz (ACOP). These organizations serve as anchors for spiritual support, youth engagement, and community outreach.

“Faith-based groups often step in quietly when people need help most,” he says. “That stability matters.”

Creating Opportunity Through Aviation and Service

Another cause Aghakhani supports is Women in Aviation International, an organization focused on advancing women through education, scholarships, and career access in aviation and aerospace. The cause holds personal meaning, as his wife is a pilot.

“Opportunity changes lives,” Aghakhani says. “Sometimes support is what opens the door.”

Women currently make up less than 10% of pilots worldwide, highlighting the importance of access, mentorship, and early encouragement.

He has also contributed to animal shelters, supporting organizations that care for vulnerable animals and promote responsible stewardship.

What Individuals Can Do Today

Rather than calling for large donations or formal commitments, Aghakhani encourages simple, practical steps people can take on their own:

• Learn about one local organization and what it actually needs
  

• Support causes consistently, even in small ways
  

• Volunteer time or skills when possible
  

• Talk with family about giving and service
  

• Stay involved beyond a single event
  

“You don’t have to do everything,” he says. “You just have to do something, and keep doing it.”

A Call to Action

Aghakhani believes community strength depends on everyday choices made by individuals who care.

“People remember who showed up,” he says. “That’s how trust is built in communities.”

By supporting organizations that focus on children, faith, opportunity, and inclusion, he believes individuals can help create stability that lasts.

“At the end of the day,” Aghakhani says, “what you support says a lot about what you value.”

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Armik Aghakhani

Armik Aghakhani, CPA, MST, is the Managing Partner and Founder of Chartered International LLP, a Beverly Hills–based accounting and advisory firm. Alongside his professional work, he is actively involved in charitable initiatives supporting children and families, autism inclusion, youth development, faith-based organizations, women in aviation, and animal welfare. His approach to giving emphasizes long-term commitment, responsibility, and community impact.

California, US, 20th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Dr. Gina Acosta Potter, Superintendent and a longtime California education leader, is sharing key trends she sees shaping how individuals learn, work, and lead today. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience across classrooms, district leadership, and statewide advisory roles, Potter offers a practical view of what matters now—and what people can do next.

“These trends aren’t abstract,” Potter said. “They show up in how people feel at work, how students learn, and how communities function.”

Trend 1: Simplicity Is Replacing Complexity

Across education and leadership, fewer initiatives are producing better results. Studies widely cited in leadership and organizational research show that teams focusing on fewer priorities outperform those juggling many goals.

• Leaders who focus on 3–5 priorities are more likely to follow through

• Overloaded systems see higher burnout and lower engagement

“When everything is urgent, nothing is effective,” Potter said. “Clarity creates calm, and calm improves outcomes.”

What it means: Doing less results in higher overall success.

Trend 2: Relationships Drive Performance

Research consistently shows that trust and connection improve learning and productivity. Schools and organizations with strong relationships report higher retention and better outcomes.

• Strong relationships increase engagement and follow-through

• Feeling seen and heard improves motivation

“People don’t commit to systems,” Potter said. “They commit to people. Compassionate systems build united teams.”

What it means: Progress moves faster when relationships come first.

Trend 3: Reflection Improves Decision-Making

Daily reflection is gaining attention as a productivity and leadership habit. Leaders who reflect regularly make more consistent decisions and adapt faster to change.

• Reflection improves focus and reduces reactive decision-making

• Short daily reflection builds long-term clarity

“I don’t reflect to dwell,” Potter said. “I reflect to decide better tomorrow.”

What it means: Small pauses provide time for more thoughtful decisions which lead to better outcomes.

Trend 4: Communities Are Becoming the Classroom

Schools are increasingly acting as hubs for food access, wellness, and family support. During the pandemic, districts that partnered with local agencies responded faster and more effectively.

• Community-based support improves student stability

• Integrated services reduce stress on families

“Learning improves when basic needs are met,” Potter said.

What it means: Support systems matter as much as instruction.

Short Term Goals

1. Write down your top three priorities.

2. Remove one task that doesn’t support them.

3. Listen fully in one conversation each day.

4. Spend five minutes reflecting at the end of the day.

5. Thank someone whose work often goes unnoticed.

6. Simplify one decision by asking what matters most.

7. Take a short walk without distractions to reset your focus.

Long Term Goals

1. Build a weekly reflection habit and protect it.

2. Strengthen one key relationship through regular check-ins.

3. Reduce competing commitments that drain energy.

4. Create a simple system to track what’s working.

5. Partner with others instead of solving everything alone.

Call to Action

Pick one step. Start today. Small actions, done consistently, shape stronger systems and better outcomes.

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Dr. Gina Potter

Dr. Gina Acosta Potter is an educational leader with more than 30 years of experience serving diverse communities across California. She has served as a Superintendent since 2018 and is recognized statewide for her work in equity, school finance, governance, and community-centered leadership. She is the first female Filipina, biracial Superintendent in California and a longtime advocate for compassionate systems that support student success and community well-being.