A leader’s blind spot is often their inability to self-reflect and assess their own performance. They may struggle to recognise the need for personal growth, forgetting that leadership is a continuous journey of learning and development. Without this awareness, they fail to evolve and improve their own skills.

People’s ability to communicate as humans has been largely diminished and soon cease to exist. More and more  people whom I encounter or meet offline and online act and communicate like aliens. We do not need more AI, we need more SI, social intelligence, social skills.

Have you defined your unique leadership edge? The widespread problem is that many companies confuse purpose with vision and mistakenly equate their mission statement with their true purpose. This lack of clarity around purpose leads to a deficiency in effective leadership. The absence of purpose means the absence of leadership.  Additionally, many so-called “purposes” are […]

Lacking social intelligence can present substantial challenges in both personal and professional settings. It may hinder effective communication, making it difficult to understand others’ perspectives or respond appropriately to social cues. This deficiency can impact relationships, teamwork, and leadership roles, as it often results in misunderstandings or conflicts. Developing social intelligence involves improving skills such […]

Embracing mediocrity can often lead to a life of unfulfilled potential and limited opportunities. While comfort in the status quo might seem appealing, it can hinder personal and professional growth. Societal pressures and self-comparisons exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, affecting self-esteem and confidence. Mediocrity might also impact relationships and lead to economic drawbacks, as fewer opportunities […]

Universities are like ostriches burying their heads in the sand, refusing to see the world around them. While GPT is rapidly transforming how information is shared and presented, universities worldwide remain stuck in Shakespearean times. The solution for universities is to either wake up now or rest in peace forever.

Developing the organisation begins with developing the leaders. Leaders in the organisation should be humble enough to understand that they cannot move an inch in developing their organisations unless they develop themselves first. It is one of the most ever ignored problems in organisations.

The problem with promoting managers is that the managers’ understanding of leadership is so limited or inspired by old management philosophies or outdated concepts that go back to the industrial age. Few leaders are able to shout their purpose and vision loudly to inspire people around them. Most managers who are promoted to leadership positions […]

Social media has accelerated the emergence of sellers everyday around the world. People are not showing up on social media to voice their opinions, express ideas or to educate the public, they want to sell something. Although there is nothing wrong with that, their credibility is largely diminished due to the very fact of their […]

What were the influences that shaped the leader’s personal and professional life to become today’s leader?  Who inspired the leader to yearn for the wonders of leadership? The making of a leader is a combination of stimulating insights and factors that are far from corporate making.