Leadership
What makes a great communicator?
In November of 2001, I had the treasured opportunity to listen to Nelson Mandela speak at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, SA. It was a business conference on Excellence and Quality in South African industry sectors. These are four things I remember about that memorable experience: 1) It took former President Nelson Mandela about…
Read MoreA basic definition of Leadership, expanded.
“Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards a common goal or purpose“ 1. If leadership is an “ability“, are leaders “born” or “developed”. This is a common question that proponents are willing to argue for and against. Some may be born with the predisposition, personality that later develops into important traits for leadership.…
Read MoreWhat if you just don’t fit your job?
We all know the cliche, and common recommendation for poor job fit in companies: “Put the round peg in the round hole, and square peg in the square hole”. But, what if someone just does not fit in? I was once told by a training manager of a large corporate: “Anil, all that happens when…
Read MoreMotivating Gems from the PSASA 2012 convention
We will not succeed if we do not accept change ‘Ability will start you off, motivation will drive you and attitude will sustain you but the wrong attitude will guarantee failure’ – Charles Marcus Having a vision is a game changer ‘Technology rocks but Relationships rule. People do business with people they like and trust’…
Read MoreCome back stronger
Any great businessman understands that you have losses in business. But, you also have wins. It’s the reason we’re in the game. To try to only maintain wins in business is delusional. Sometimes our losses are great. They can make us question our worth, mistrust our judgments, live in regret, depression or settle for less or mediocre.
Simple suggestions of inspiration:
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