Enabling clarity so that people serving brands can maximize their influence in the marketplace
To excel, it is not enough to superficially understand your product or service. You need to journey through your organization’s internal ecosystem, from the initial spark of ideation to the grand rollout or seamless service delivery.
They have harnessed the power of what I call the P.I.C. Model— Product, Industry, and Customer knowledge—to transform their leadership journey. P.I.C. is not novel, nor is it something you have not heard before. Maybe not coded in this manner which is to help you recall or be mindful of it. Some may have been applying it at work without knowing it, but it helps a lot better when we are intentional about it.
… make yourself visible as the problem solver. It is not enough to possess expertise and skills; you must also demonstrate your abilities to others. Actively seek out opportunities to display your problem-solving capabilities. Volunteer for high-impact projects or take on leadership roles where you can make a significant difference.
Authenticating our opinions and positions is essential for making sound decisions. Our reputation matters and our output is a bye-product of it. Failing to do so can lead to blind spots, becoming blindsided, and falling prey to a closed mindset…
Separating facts from noise is another crucial aspect of making sound judgments. In the age of information overload, or misinformation, it is easy to be swayed by sensationalized headlines, biased opinions, and misleading narratives. To avoid falling into this trap, we must critically analyse the information presented to us. Fact-checking, seeking multiple sources, and considering different perspectives allow us to discern the truth and make informed decisions based on reliable data.
Saying no enables us to be more discerning, allowing us to carefully evaluate each opportunity and choose those that align with our aspirations and values. This is not to say that we should only opt for opportunities that is within our comfort zone, but more of discerning what’s a distraction than an opportunity.
In any service-based company, it is essential to show respect to everyone up and down the command chain. Whether you
How do you know when you are a MVP in the blame game? I should start with this question. Why did the project go south? The team sucks, the weather did not help, the contractors were incompetent, plus the vendors did not arrive early. The customers too were unrealistic, rude, and entitled. If that is your answer, you may be that MVP. Everyone, excluding you gets a fair share of the blame. I always say this to my colleagues. Even when we think we are right all the time and others are always wrong, we need to look within…
I shall be dedicating this month to self-love. This is the month of love, and one of the greatest ways
Still in the clarity mode, if as a leader you want to build a culture of performance, retain performance, improve