A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu This ancient Chinese proverb holds much importance in contemporary times. Each one of us has an inherent leader in us, but there are also others who we […]
Teams’ working in high-pressure environments is a topic that often surfaces when it comes to discussions about performance or decision making in both elite sports, the military and in the corporate business environment. There are various views and theories about what it is and what it isn’t, but pressure always seems to be linked to […]
Leadership and who is the ideal leader has always been a trendy topic and always will be. Countries, organizations and companies will always look for the right leaders or formerly called managers. Thousands of books have been written around the topic, lots of research has been done, days of training have been given and many […]
A long time ago in America lived a great man who laid the foundation of one of the biggest organizations in U.S history. He was ‘Andrew Carnegie’. He went through difficult times as a young boy, seeing famine and having lived a poor childhood, he was determined to come out victorious. Who would have known […]
After spending over twenty years in the corporate world and the last few years working in a start-up company, there is no doubt in my mind that it is the people who make all the difference in the success of any organization and they need to be nurtured very carefully. The role of a leader […]
Eric Snow is a true leader; having played in the NBA for over 14 years, leading and coaching players on the basketball court and learning from some of the best leaders, Eric is an authority on leadership. My first thought when picking up the book was ‘How can I as a businesswoman learn leadership or […]
There is a huge and direct relation between the level of a leader’s intelligence and the level of commitment of his employees. This intelligence, whether logical, verbal, or interpersonal, is critical in making employees want to stay on the job, stay but feel detached and uncommitted, or simply leave the organization. Not ignoring the employee’s […]
I still remember my first job when I started my career in a small company. The boss thought he owned Apple. He was like a Pharaoh giving orders and treating people as if they were slaves. I was new and eager to learn and gain as much experience as I can so I was obedient […]
When you’re in a position of leadership, both the amount and quality of your work output depend on your team and consequently, your skills as a leader. Luckily, these skills can be developed. All it takes is learning the keys to effective leadership and practicing them. Becoming an effective leader is certainly not an overnight […]
It’s rare to attend a course about leadership and not find a traditional activity along the lines of “what are the differences between a leader and a manager?” Why does this topic repeatedly appear and so what…? While pursuing my MBA, I had two elective modules to go for so I chose leadership and entrepreneurship. […]
