There’s a quiet strength in kindness—especially when things get hard. We often think of leadership in terms of strategy, decisiveness, or charisma. But when the pressure mounts, deadlines tighten, or uncertainty looms, the real test of leadership shows up in something less flashy but far more powerful: kindness. “If you see a leader going kindContinue reading “Why True Leaders Stay Kind When It’s Tough”
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Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First
In the fast-paced world of business and technology, leadership is often mistaken for authority—being the loudest voice in the room, the final decision-maker, the person with the answers. But real leadership is quieter. More grounded. And far more courageous. The Quiet Strength of Accountability When things go wrong—and they will—true leaders don’t look for scapegoats.Continue reading “Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First”
Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back
Okay, so you know how sometimes work feels like dodging bullets? Bob Sutton wrote this cool piece, “Managing Yourself: The Boss as Human Shield,” that totally nails how awesome it is when your boss is like, your personal bodyguard against all that office craziness. And of course the illustration by Robert Ferraro summarises it soContinue reading “Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back”
Managing vs Leading
In the realm of organizational dynamics, managing people and leadership are two distinct yet interconnected concepts. While both involve influencing individuals and achieving collective goals, they differ in their approaches, perspectives, and overall impact on the team or organization. Here are the key differences between the two A compelling example that illustrates the difference betweenContinue reading “Managing vs Leading”
Turning your back on the crowd…to Lead
When I first saw this quote on one of my friend’s Whatsapp story, I was filled with awe. I see so many people in leadership who spend a lot of time wanting to be “in the crowd” instead of leading the crowd. No doubt it is hard to turn our backs to the cheering crowdContinue reading “Turning your back on the crowd…to Lead”
Your Walk vs Your Talk
There is an old saying that is usually shared with all sporting teams that encourages them to lift when they are losing momentum during a game. When a brave person takes a stand, it stiffens the spines of others. Billy Graham To me, this paints a vivid mental picture and is what a leader doesContinue reading “Your Walk vs Your Talk”
The Stone Soup Effect
The 21st century leader must have the ability to make the most out of every situation. They are courageous and not afraid to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries to make things better. Because of these qualities and many others, the best leaders know how to get the most out of people; they enableContinue reading “The Stone Soup Effect”
Lead by Example
When I think of leading by example, the first person that comes to mind is Pope Francis. I still vividly remember the tv coverage for the first few days after his election. On the day he was elected Pope, he broke several hitherto practised protocols: he preferred his ordinary black shoes to the papal redContinue reading “Lead by Example”
Boss vs Leader
Every time I think of what it means to be a leader, the story of George Washington comes to mind One day during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington rode up to a group of soldiers trying to raise a beam to a high position. The corporal who was overseeing the work kept shouting wordsContinue reading “Boss vs Leader”
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