Enabling clarity so that people serving brands can maximize their influence in the marketplace
Wait, we have already past a week into the new year, should any serious individual be talking about clarity at this point? Yes, is the short answer. If the last 3 years has taught us anything, it is that we cannot afford to coast into the new year hoping things will work out. I am sure it […]
Thanks to gains from inclusiveness, diversity, and equality in the world today, many people will find themselves in positions they could only have dreamed of. Others have been there and done that and many have felt a feeling of self-doubt and incompetence creep in along the way. I can tell you for free that […]
With organisations receiving resignations at unprecedented levels, organisations must begin to look within to keep the system up and running at its optimal. And here is a fantastic principle to live by. “Good people management is an attitude, not technique.” Which brings me to this question; how have organisations been treating their contract staff before […]
In my previous article, I defined Self-awareness as “identifying and acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on same and using the information to become a better person.” I cannot emphasize how important being self-aware is particularly as you cannot build anything significant or impactful without collaborating with people. Being self-aware, that is, being curious, having […]
In an era where power is shifting to employees, a toxic workplace is the last thing an organisation wants to have. And managers need to do better in addressing it decisively and very quickly too.
“Is one leadership style superior to the other? Depends on the context. But it is safer to begin to embrace all these styles because they tend to complement each other. This is not about faking it, but mastering it. You are better being a well-rounded leader with unique styles at your disposal as against being a rigid one.”
Many people have come to accept that managing uncertainty and making sound judgment has become part of our current reality. Students, parents, career people, business owners find themselves in situations in which they need to master the ability of making sound judgement calls amid the chaos. However, making exercises a priority, engaging in content that boosts morale, the right mindset, network, and authentic information will equip you in making sound judgement calls during these uncertain times.
Is it not interesting that we spend majority of our time studying other people, reading about other people and then pay little attention to ourselves? Are you aware that you are the most important product of your business? Studying about others that inspire you, others doing amazing things in your industry, is definitely valuable. But […]
A leader’s top priority is designing and building successful teams capable of solving customer and organization problems. Building successful teams entails having innovative capabilities and mastering some competencies that sets the organisation apart, and that will attract external talent as well as a talent pool within the organization. Successful teams perform well, sustainably, and under pressure—without close […]
Many people interpret fast thinking as a form of higher intelligence. Though this may not necessarily hold true, but there are still many reasons why thinking faster can be desirable. What faster thinking can do though is help boost your confidence and enhance your problem-solving skills. Knowing you can think quickly on your feet might make you feel […]