My pragmatic response on why organizations should make “leadership development, learning, mentoring and coaching” a key retention strategy. Inherent risk. Here are some approaches with good results: 1. Creating spaces for growth, to challenge ideas without repercussions. 2. Enabling a culture of continuous learning (lean learning). 3. Encouraging collaboration, idea...
Leaders set the lid. Leaders determine the heights you can reach. Leaders set the tone. Leaders determine the pace. Leaders influence the culture. And invariably either set a limit over your life or act as enablers for reaching unimaginable heights. And this is why leadership must not be trivialized. And why leaders...
Leadership Insight We are often drawn to the imagery of success and glamour yet in life, and on your journey, your focus ought to be on learning and discovering what you need to know and learn. In order words, find out what your mentors, coaches, and leaders have learned,...
In matters of destiny, purpose, assignment, calling or passion, you can not be too nice. You have to be ruthless. You have to say No often. You have to pay the prize. Expect to miss out on some fun activities and casual appointments. Anyway, here are three key ways to...
The extra mile is never crowded because it is not for mere dreamers, but doers. Surprisingly, the individuals who fail to travel the extra mile are often the first to castigate others rather than perform a critical self-assessment. A few weeks ago, a friend shared this...
The response was wrong. How we act, respond, speak matters What we say, when we say it and how we say it truly does matter. Again, the church is in a position where it seems like the victims are not being heard. In my work, I advise leaders to lead...
Leadership development is about opportunities and limits The main goal of a strong leadership development program or initiative is empowering, enabling and developing talent. It is furthermore about providing the key resources, support that these talents need to rise to optimum levels beyond their imagination and...
On #Leadership and the challenge ahead...
Here's a leadership idea to consider, focus on sharing pain rather than inflicting pain. ...
Who Is A Global Citizen? Accroding to The Global Citizens' Initiative, "a global citizen is someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions contribute to building this community's values and practices.” Another definition, one of my favorites, is this one that...