You know, I used to think leadership was all about standing at the front, looking put together in a blazer, with a clipboard and a strong LinkedIn headline. You know — #BossEnergy kind of vibe. Until life, as usual, came with a plot twist. Not long ago, I found myself leading this small group, nothing… Continue reading Mirror Mirror in the Team…
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Those Closest to the Leader
There’s a saying which says, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” But I believe it’s also true in leadership…“Show me the people closest to a leader, and I’ll show you how far that leader will go.” In today’s chapter, once again John Maxwell teaches, “Those closest to the leader determine the… Continue reading Those Closest to the Leader
Compliment People in Front of Others
There’s something powerful about private encouragement but there’s something delightful about public praise. I’ll never forget the first time a leader publicly complimented my work in front of the entire team. It was just a few words, but it made me stand a little taller, smile a little wider, and work a whole lot harder… Continue reading Compliment People in Front of Others
Having Loyalty
I could easily say I’ve been able to cultivate this loyalty list I mentioned below as friend, I’ve risked my life for people and didn’t even think twice about it, just because of sheer concern. Unfortunately, I didn’t exactly get the same response from those people at the time in my life when I needed… Continue reading Having Loyalty
Problem Solving
I’ll never forget one particular Monday morning. Everything that could go wrong… did. A client backed out, my team was confused, and I sat there staring at my to-do list, wondering where to even begin. I felt unease and wanted to panic but instead, I paused. I’m saying this in light of a significant lesson,… Continue reading Problem Solving
It All Starts With People
Everything meaningful in life business, leadership, legacy starts and ends with people. And when we take care of the people, the results follow. I once worked on a team that had all the resources, all the strategy, and all the talent and yet, it struggled. Why? Because we were focused on the task more than… Continue reading It All Starts With People
Help People Win
Helping others win isn’t just kind it’s transformational. I remember working with someone who lacked confidence and direction. Instead of stepping in and taking over, I asked questions. I offered encouragement. I gave them room to try and even fail. And when they finally succeeded? The joy I felt was even greater than if I’d… Continue reading Help People Win
Let Them Fly with You
Early in my journey, I had this belief that if I wanted something done right, I had to do it myself. Ever felt that way? I thought success was about my effort, my skills, my vision. But then, someone told me something that changed my entire approach to leadership which was… “The best leaders don’t… Continue reading Let Them Fly with You
Leadership is Empowerment
I once worked under someone who controlled everything. Every decision had to go through them, every idea had to be theirs, and every mistake was met with frustration. You can guess how that went our team felt small, stuck, and unmotivated. Then, I met another person who did the exact opposite. Instead of holding onto… Continue reading Leadership is Empowerment
The Value of Teamwork
I used to pride myself on being independent. I could handle things on my own, make my own decisions, and push forward alone. But then I hit a wall hard. I realized that no matter how talented, determined, or hardworking I was, I had limits. And those limits kept me stuck. Then, I learned something… Continue reading The Value of Teamwork
