Personal and professional development depends on networking in great measure. However, the actual worth of networking is in preserving and tending to those connections over time, not in the first connection. These valuable ideas will enable you to keep in touch with the individuals you have networked with and transform those contacts into enduring,...
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For many, the notion of working from home can seem quite intimidating. The thought of not working in the office and being separated from colleagues for the first time can be an adjustment. To cultivate a productive and inclusive remote culture, let’s identify some of the associated challenges: Lack of resources (including supervision) Social...
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“The truth is leadership has nothing to do with position.” Darren Hardy. A leader is seen as someone who is able to influence others to follow. Unfortunately, a manager is not always a good leader and a good leader does not always become a manager. A few years back I became a manager with...
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Nothing prepares people for loss, failure, hurt, and traumatic experiences. Nobody wakes up on a particular day and purposefully chooses to remain in a difficult situation. We are in a time where many feel the weight of poverty and lack of resources. While studying at the University of Pretoria for BSc Medical Sciences, I...
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The leadership journey is exciting, energizing, involves a lot of hard work and at times can be even a little scary or intimidating. I have spent 40 years involved in businesses and have been so extremely fortunate to have worked for some of the finest leaders imaginable. The study of leadership is one of...
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“…the place where you work is a place for forging your character and growing as a human being…” -Dr Daisaku Ikeda We have graduated. So, where to? How do we navigate through the myriads of pitfalls and scale the heights of success? My mentor has said, “The happiness does not refer to some transient...
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“You need to be more strategic.” These words are thrown around a lot, and these words instill fear and panic for task-oriented leaders. But they do not need to. You will be surprised at how easy it is to demonstrate strategic thinking while leaning on your superpower of focusing on the details. What is...
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Leadership is a skill that can be developed by anyone willing to invest time and effort. Being an effective leader can positively impact those around you, whether in a professional setting, community organization, or even within your family. This self-help article will explore essential traits and strategies to help you cultivate your leadership abilities...
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Leaders of “tomorrow” are the next generation of talented and capable individuals who rise above the parochial limitations of life’s challenges. These individuals ought to possess the necessary skills and aptitude to guide and transform society into achieving its vision and goals. No leader is born with prior knowledge and skills; rather, such knowledge...
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Whether you are an individual contributor, team member, manager, or the organization’s CEO or President, three competencies are essential for you and your organization to be successful. How you practice these competencies as a follower will dictate your leadership success. My doctoral qualitative study examined how managers perceive coaching their direct reports to performance...
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