In leadership positions, where decisions can carry monumental consequences and challenges seem to lurk around every corner, courage emerges as a critical character attribute that differentiates those who wish they were leaders from those who are leaders. Courage is a quality that transcends all others, empowering leaders to face adversity with tenacity and confidently lead … Read more
This week’s blog post is about love and leadership. I know that love isn’t usually a word we associate with leadership or business. And that is a shame. Ask any entrepreneur what got them started on a particular idea or a business leader why they do what they do, and they might give you the … Read more
Why leadership in challenging times matters more… My contention has always been that it’s easier to be a leader in the “good times” – when the market is a seller market, or there is an abundance of people and resources. Or when interest rates are low and there is relative peace worldwide. The test of … Read more
Every manager and leader knows this: We are caught in a never-ending work cycle, striving to meet deadlines, drive results, meet expectations and keep our teams on track. Let alone manage our long list of to-dos, must-dos and nice to-dos. The constant demands can affect one’s physical and mental well-being. I am all for dedication … Read more
Continuing to celebrate the arrival of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and a couple of business birthdays, this week’s blog post is by my good friend, Ms. Kishwar Rahman. Kishwar is an entrepreneur and consultant specialising in government digital policy, procurement and governance. I am delighted she agreed to write for Humanosity in the last … Read more
I have been mulling over a rather vexing notion of late: What if the stalwarts of government agencies and the juggernauts of large corporations were to take a leap into entrepreneurship or embrace the dynamic world of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) at least once in their careers? What would they gain, and how better … Read more
In an age marked by information overload, rapid change, and an ever-expanding array of choices, the ability to discern has become more crucial. Discernment, the skill of distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, meaningful and trivial, and the ability to judge well, is like a compass guiding us through the complex terrain of … Read more
To celebrate the arrival of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and a couple of business birthdays, I thought it might be fun to do something different. So this week’s post is by my good friend, Mr Tony Henshaw. Tony is an exceptional leader and director with extensive experience and immense knowledge, and I am delighted … Read more
I received numerous private messages in response to last week’s blog post regarding goal setting, with a prevailing question and theme: What if I’m not clear on my goals? The Wheel of Life doesn’t quite work for me, and I can’t see the forest from the trees. So now what? Sometimes, not being clear on … Read more
Do you sometimes feel like you are wandering around without a clear direction? Or something has changed in your life, and you feel like what once worked for you no longer serves you? Or maybe you have a good idea of what you want to do but are finding it hard right now to break … Read more