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What often leads to inaction, and how to overcome it. Did you know that the best-seller self-help book, “How To...
We often hear the words leader and manager substituted for each other. Or they are compared with the leader coming out in a much more positive light than a manager. Are they different? Absolutely! Is one better than the other? Absolutely not! To effectively run a business, we need to...
Unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) refers to unconscious forms of discrimination and stereotyping based on race, gender, sexuality,...
There is a plethora of leadership theories and models that attempt to consider leadership as an enabler of firm performance....
A review of the leadership literature provides one with a plethora of definitions and theories, all of which are defined or propounded to suit the perception of the authors who suggested them, or as descriptions of the leadership landscape that existed during certain eras or periods of human life. This...
I have recently published my first book and it is called “Leadership Attitude: How Mindset and Action Can Change Your...
Before speaking about the core traits essential for effective leaders, it is necessary to bring up a “weak point” on...
The ultimate guide on why good leadership matters during times of crisis. Transparent leaders acknowledge that employees and family members are experiencing a wide range of emotions. Panic, anxiety and unrest contribute to real-time worries about staying focused, being productive, job security and overall health and well being of employees...
Here’s a sobering thought: if you go to the books section of Amazon and type “leadership” into the search bar,...
We grew up believing that numbers don’t lie. Numbers were always objective. Words could get twisted, but numbers were carved...
Despite their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, many companies are blamed for societal issues. According to a recent report by the International Finance Commission, sustainable business models could create up to $12 trillion of new market value by 2030. NGOs and governments struggle to discuss complex issues. How can businesses...
It’s a simple idea; empower and train your front line leaders to make the right decisions aligned with long-term goals....
If you are going to be hiring an executive, you want someone on your team who is going to add...
Throughout my career in human resources, I have heard several managers and business owners say “I am here to run a business (or department, or project), not make friends.” While it may sound a bit brief, it’s not an uncommon perspective of many Type-A individuals. Managers with this no-nonsense style...
For years, Angela Duckworth has teased the world with bits and pieces of her research into the science of achievement....
Developing your leadership potential and management skills: What comes to mind when you hear the word leader? Is it the...
Why are so many successful executives and serious creatives clutching notebooks and pens these days? From Leonardo Da Vinci to Thomas Edison, from painters and poets to engineers and serial killers, creative people use notebooks to capture and develop their ideas. But haven’t digital tools made pens and paper outdated?...
Lots of people have great ideas. And, you can find lots of folks who are willing to invest in those...
Laura Huang is a world-renowned academician who specialises in business administration, so an interview with her was always going to...