Most managers have learnt the skills of managing capital, assets, or systems but they have never been taught how to inspire and look after people. What they have learnt is the art of management and the ability to generate results that are interpreted as beneficial to the senior management. Leadership presents a fundamental task: How […]
What is the difference between the financial crisis of 2008 and COVID-19 pandemic of 2020? In 2008, many corporations and investment banks went bust. The ensued financial seizure has wrecked havoc globally. In 2008, the US Federal Reserve allowed some banks to go bankrupt, like Lehman Brothers, and saved others to seize up the system. […]
One of the most startling features of our human race is our ability to relate, develop an affinity and attachment to each other. Recently, I met a couple of friends whose human skills have badly deteriorated. Business and busyness are their excuses. Most people are busy minding their business, yet their level of communication is […]
The number of leaders who are purposeless and they are consciously aware of this is staggering. The impact on everyone around them is huge. If you do not know what you stand for as a leader, sorry to tell you that you your leadership journey has come to an end before it starts. Shouting your […]
Most leaders treat their cultures as a by-product. Employees and customers often describe or talk about a great experience which they had with this company or that company. Culture is a brand. Leaders must fixate their sights on thoughtfully designing their organizational culture to be the brand that truly reflects what they stand for and […]
What is the value created for employees in terms of providing them with an inspiring and an empowering working environment? What is the value created for customers through the meaningful products and services? What is the value and impact created and generated for all stakeholders? What is the overall impact of the whole organization? Is […]
Organizations do not fail by themselves; leaders push them to the edge. A great culture is by design. Who designs or ruins the culture? Leaders do. A great or bad working environment for employees is the leaders making. Meaningful products and outstanding services are the outcomes of great leaders on board. The positive or negative […]
If you are happy where you are, stay where you are. That is simple. If you hate your job, change it. If you want to be an entrepreneur and escape the 9-To-5 Grind, be bold. If you want to pursue a new venture in life, plan it and embark on it. You decide not those […]
By clearly writing your ideas whether in a blog or a book, it greatly helps you to understand your own ideas and philosophies and benefit other people. Most people open their mouths to sell their services. What they initially achieve is high disengagement rates. It is better to tell the world who you truly are […]
The rule is not to talk, write and create to get a couple of spikes in people’s attention, if so, your game will be short-lived. The market is full of sales reps who barely add any value. If you are talking to the intellectuals of the world, the game is different. The attention span depends […]
