Lately, I have noticed a theme emerging in conversations with leaders. They are not just tired (it is the last quarter stretch, and it has been a big year for many), but they are also tired of managing across generations. Some of the comments I hear often sound like this: It is the same regardless. … Read more
Conflict in the workplace is something we all will encounter at some point in our careers. It is unavoidable when people work together. Conflict can be a source of stress and tension, whether in disagreement over how a project should be handled or a clash of personalities. I don’t know of any conflict-free workplace. The … Read more
Today, I want to explore a scenario that many of us encounter at some point in our professional journey: finding ourselves in misalignment with senior leadership styles and values of our senior leaders. It is a challenge being a leader and navigating the complex terrain of organisational dynamics on the best of days, so when … Read more
This week, I wanted to delve into what conflict can teach us about ourselves as leaders, exploring how challenges unveil our character, decision-making capabilities, and resilience. In the dynamic landscape of organisational life, conflicts are not just inevitable obstacles to be overcome. They are empowering opportunities that serve a positive and powerful purpose: they are … Read more
The past month has been difficult for many of us. I find it hard to comprehend that “leaders” can justify killings on either side or to view the devastation that people in Gaza are facing, 47% of whom are under the age of 16, without being impacted. I know that for some of my friends … 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
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
It happens to many of us. We go for roles that we don’t get. We lose our jobs. We might get demoted. We resign. We are made redundant. In whichever way it happens, we move on from an organisation where we have expended considerable time and energy. Whether through our own volition or some arbitrary … Read more