Creativity and resourcefulness are important for solving problems and growing. To stay ahead, businesses must think inside and outside the box. One way to encourage new ideas is by using reverse brainstorming, a technique that challenges the norm by asking participants to think of ways to make a problem worse and then flipping those ideas into…
Whether you’re leading a small team or a multinational corporation, effective leadership is essential for driving success. One widely recognized framework for understanding the core functions of leadership is the POLC model, which stands for Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling. By mastering these four pillars, leaders can establish a solid foundation for guiding their organizations…
Change is an inevitable part of life, yet it is often met with resistance and fear. The concept of change, especially when it involves self-improvement or learning, is akin to a door that only opens from the inside. This analogy perfectly captures the essence of personal growth – it’s a journey that must be initiated…
Peter Drucker once famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This powerful statement underscores the critical role that organizational culture plays in the success of any business. Yet, many leaders, especially those who have risen through the ranks due to their technical expertise or individual performance, often overlook the importance of culture building. I have…
Whenever I get a chance to talk about Delegating, I see participants squirm with guilt when I talk about signs that one is poorly delegating. Delegating is a fundamental skill for effective leadership and management. When done well, it empowers your team members, fosters their growth, and allows you to focus on higher-level tasks. However, many…
Every time I conduct mentoring or coaching courses, I’m met with a chorus of managers echoing the same concern: “How can we possibly find the time for this?” It’s a genuine pain point, with many feeling overwhelmed by their administrative responsibilities alone. This dilemma has become more of an epidemic than a mere challenge. Yet,…
Micromanagement, the bane of modern organizational growth, is a term many of us have come across, and some might even be unknowingly guilty of practicing it. Let’s dive deep into understanding this concept and unmask the reasons behind it. If you are indeed a micromanager, you can’t get off it overnight. Empowering people requires an…
Nope, it does not include the lack of skills. That’s the easiest barrier to address. When we talk about the barriers to leadership, we are not referring to the technical skills required to lead a team. Instead, we are talking about the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent individuals from becoming effective leaders. In this…
Coaching is a valuable talent development skill. Anyone who possesses this skill can help others enhance their capacity to perform, address personal and professional hindrances, and help facilitate the development of others, potentials. Developing one’s coaching skills is one of the most important investments one can make in strengthening one’s leadership capabilities. Despite all the…
In this post, I wish to share my thoughts on three things; indicators that one is coachable, the value of coachability and how to be coachable. Are you Coachable? Let me start with what I think are indicators of one’s coachability. Try to answer the following questions: Are you actively seeking to improve your performance…