U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been actively involved in negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas conflict. Blinken described the situation as a “decisive moment”, warning that this may be the last opportunity to achieve a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages. However, the negotiations remain delicate, with both…
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The Controversial Intersection of Ozempic and Leadership
Leadership is often associated with self-control, perseverance, and the ability to make difficult choices. The discipline required to lead effectively is not justabout achieving goals but also about setting an example throughpersonal effort and sacrifice. “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer The Leadership…
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Wayanad Landslides: The Critical Role of Leadership and Conflict Management in Disaster Preparedness and Response
In recent weeks, the picturesque district of Wayanad in Kerala has been struck by devastating landslides, which have caused extensive damage and loss of life. According to a recent report by The New Indian Express titled “Wayanad tragedy: Landslides natural.. can’t prevent them but impact can be minimised”, the disaster has underscored the urgent need…
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Courage – A Leadership Essential
This story is an example of why we emphasize in our leadership training that courage is a non-negotiable for leaders. This scene is set in Chinnakkalpet on the southeast coast of India on December 26th, 2004. Unsuspecting fishermen were returning with their daily catch, their kids playing along the shore while their mothers got to…
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Conducting Effective Meetings – A Must for Managers
The perception of most people is that ‘Meetings are a sheer waste of time.’ This is the case when it is unstructured and not driven by an agenda and predetermined objectives. It is, singularly, the best forum to understand that we can agree to disagree. “We may have our private opinions but why should they…
Read MoreThe Link Between Performance Appraisals and Organizational Success
Hey there, have you heard of the link between performance appraisals and organizational success? It’s all about building a strong organizational culture that fosters and rewards high performance. As Douglas Conant said, “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace“. How do we achieve this? By leveraging performance appraisals to measure…
Read MoreLeadership – Sticking To Your Guns
Walt Disney needs no introduction. The famous founder of Mickey Mouse and co-founder of Walt Disney Productions was an influential thinker during his time. As a young boy, he developed a love and passion for drawing. The journey never stopped even after the setting up of the Walt Disney amusement park, where all his characters…
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Follow your heart – Courageous Leadership
On December 1, 1955, when a White person got into the bus, Rosa Parks, a 42 year old Black woman refused to give up her seat at the front of the bus and move to the back. Today the action seems simple but not in 1955, when black people were treated like slaves and second…
Read MoreStress – A leadership non-essential
The morning of June 12th 2010 started off uneventfully. I had not seen my dad for over a month and I waited in anticipation as I wanted to share some really exciting things with him. The day was not going fast enough for me. Suddenly the quiet was interrupted by the harsh ring of the…
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Customer Service – Going the extra mile
Our two year old daughter loves the pastries at the newly opened pastry shop. Their pastries were beyond doubt, the best and the customer service was remarkably good; kind service staff, with that endless, beaming smile and the smell of freshly baked bread as soon as you enter the doorway. I’d walk a mile just to taste…
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