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The Erosion of Critical Thinking
Are We Becoming a Generation of Idiots in the Age of Technology? Albert Einstein's warning about the potential consequences of technology merging with our humanity resonates more than ever in today's world. While technology has brought about numerous benefits, it has...
The Art of Positive Assumptions
We are not WHO we are. We are not WHO we think we are. We are not WHO others think we are. We are WHO we THINK others THINK we are." I read this in a magazine a long time ago, and although this might not always be the case, I found it at work in my own life, and have...
The Crucial Role Leaders Have in Effective Problem-Solving
Leadership plays a vital role in any organization, and one of the key responsibilities of a leader is problem-solving. Effective leaders possess the ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex challenges that arise within their teams and organizations. By...
Strategic Planning Sessions: A rhetoric or call for action
It was that time of the year again when corporate organisations had to meet together with their leaders and team members to reflect, re-think, and plan for the coming years. Some of these plans made in previous years had been accomplished, some abounded, some not...
Intentional Listening
Have you ever set up a meeting, or interview where the whole purpose is for you to listen, no agenda from your side, no questions, or deliberate outcomes….just to listen? What would be the possibilities of doing such a thing? Many experience those meetings where...
The Ultimate Leadership Superpower
We all possess a Superpower, perhaps disguised as a talent or a gift. Think of Novak Djokovic and his tennis prowess, or Beyoncé’s enchanting voice. These apparent Superpowers, though captivating, often veil the true Superpower lying beneath - attributes like...
The Power of Choice in Vision
“But until a person can say deeply and honestly, “I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,” that person cannot say, “I choose otherwise.” – Stephen Covey The word, 'choice' implies a range of options one can pick from. Once we wake up in the...
Take Off the Limits and Take Off
Two years ago, I was discussing with a company's Chief Marketing Officer concerning a new project his company wanted to embark on. This project was the first of its kind. After listening to my client, I exclaimed, “This is a very beautiful project, which will...
Effects of Attitude in Leadership
Within the realm of management studies, a multitude of scholars have crafted various perspectives on Leadership. The fundamental theme unifying these viewpoints primarily centers on a leader's capacity to steer their followers in willingly achieving predetermined...
Lead-a-ship: Leading Through Difficult Times
Leadership interestingly can also be read 'Lead-a-ship'; which brings a number of valuable scenarios into play. There are principles we can learn from a sailboat sailing even in calm seas; strategies to deal with the normal practices - direction, progress, and...
The Symbiotic Relationship: Business and Emotions
In the world of business, emotions are often seen as disruptive forces, something to be tamed in the pursuit of rationality and profit. However, beneath the surface, emotions are not mere distractions; they are the driving forces that shape every aspect of our corporate landscape. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the intricate relationship between emotions and business, where we’ll explore how these deep-rooted feelings influence leadership, guide decision-making, nurture customer loyalty, and inspire a motivated workforce. In a world where success hinges on understanding and embracing the power of emotions, businesses can thrive by weaving these emotional threads into the fabric of their operations, creating stronger connections, making informed choices, and ultimately shaping the future of commerce.
Fellowship of Best-Self Mentors
There is a common golden thread running between all those who are passionate about mentoring self and others to be true to their best selves. They are a special breed of person who crosses all social barriers in their passion to awaken the best in each other....