When stuck in a purely managerial mindset, individuals may prioritise short-term goals, task-oriented thinking, and rigid structures, which can stifle creativity and limit employees’ potential. Leadership requires a shift in mindset that emphasises emotional intelligence, purpose-driven actions, and a broader perspective that sees employees as valuable contributors with unique talents. This shift from management to […]
Being a visionary and a leader often go hand in hand. Visionaries are those who see possibilities that others may overlook, often having an innate ability to imagine a future that breaks away from the current norm. When this visionary thinking is paired with leadership, it creates a powerful combination.
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managers is that the managers’ understanding of leadership is so limited or inspired by old management philosophies or outdated concepts that go back to the industrial age.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 […]
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.
The goal of any leader is to lead on a regular basis, yet so few people ever really make great leaders. What accounts for the small percentage of leaders who are consistently successful? To me, the determining factor is the belief system which encompasses purpose, values, principles and beliefs —the successful leaders have different belief […]
Never have the courage to drill down and discover who you are. vision is always secondary, and mission comes first. There is no need for a compelling purpose, and you are supposed to go first and lead the group because they told you so. Identifying the challenge facing the business or the group is trivial […]
He or she is a competent and skilled employee. Thumbs up. You have got the skills to be a great manager. You are promoted. You are in charge of other people irrespective of the title that you will assume whether a team leader, supervisor or manager. Do you know how to manage people? The good […]
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. Shout your purpose and tell the whole world about the impact that you are trying to make. If you want to lead and make an impact, […]
People who know me personally or read my posts know that I completely oppose firing and dismissing people in the business world. My point is that if you want to fire them, why you hired them. Befriending someone is similar to recruiting a candidate in a company. It is about checking out whether this candidate, […]
