Building Leaders from Within: How Elliot Hill went from being an Intern to Nike’s CEO
It is no secret that companies today face a pressing challenge: the search for strong, visionary leadership. With global markets, shifting faster than ever, organizations cannot afford to wait for the perfect leader to walk through the door. Instead, they must focus on building leadership from within—harnessing talent, developing it, and preparing future leaders for […]
Navigating Power Dynamics and Boardroom Politics: A Leadership Guide
In the corporate world, competence, expertise, and a strong work ethic are essential for career progression. However, they alone are not sufficient. An often-overlooked but equally critical factor is understanding and navigating how power dynamics in the office shape decisions, strategies, and outcomes within organizations. These invisible forces can make or break a career, even […]
HOW TO LEAD WITHOUT MICROMANAGING
Leadership is integral to business success. It encompasses taking the lead and managing people within a company. Unfortunately, many leaders micromanage their teams in the name of leadership. Gartner defines micromanagement as the excessive supervision of teams, while Forbes describes it as a form of bullying since it’s about taking control of people. Simply, micromanagement […]
How to Prepare Yourself for a Leadership Role
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Whether you’re aspiring to a leadership role or have already stepped into one, preparation is key to ensuring success and longevity. Great leaders are not born; they are made through self-awareness, continuous learning, and practical experience. Leadership isn’t something bestowed overnight. It’s a journey of continuous learning and […]
HOW TO LEAD WITHOUT MICROMANAGING
Leadership is integral to business success. It encompasses taking the lead and managing people within a company. Unfortunately, many leaders micromanage their teams in the name of leading them. Gartner defines micromanagement as the excessive supervision of teams, while Forbes describes it as a form of bullying since it’s about taking control of people. Simply, […]
FROM RECRUITMENT TO RETENTION: HOW LEADERS CAN RETAIN TOP TALENT AND AVOID DISASTERS
As a leader, your ability to attract talent is only half the battle, the challenge lies in keeping them engaged, motivated, and loyal as your company scales. Yet, too many leaders fall into the trap of focusing solely on recruitment while neglecting retention until it is too late. It is a drain on resources, institutional […]
Entitled Leadership in the Workplace: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Entitlement is a pervasive issue across our society, often manifesting as an expectation of preferential treatment, privileges, or being served before others. In psychological literature, entitlement is often seen as a subset of narcissism, leading to a diminished capacity for gratitude—after all, why be grateful if you believe you inherently deserve what you receive? Contrary […]
Employee Investment: A Leadership Advantage (Insights from Nike)
In an age where the search for talent intensifies daily, organizations often face the choice between investing in developing employees and continually seeking talent externally. The costs, both tangible and intangible, of high turnover are often underestimated, with many organizations not realizing how much value lies within their current workforce. The truth is that business […]
Leading with Boundaries: Handling Over-Familiarity in the Workplace
As a leader, building rapport with your team is crucial, but it’s equally important to prevent that rapport from slipping into over-familiarity. Over-familiarity occurs when the boundaries between a leader and their team blur to the point where professionalism is compromised. While a warm and approachable leadership style is valuable, over-familiarity can lead to challenges […]
HOW LEADERS CAN RETAIN TOP TALENT AND AVOID DISASTERS
As a leader, your ability to attract talent is only half the battle, the challenge lies in keeping them engaged, motivated, and loyal as your company scales. Yet, too many leaders fall into the trap of focusing solely on recruitment while neglecting retention—until it is too late. This is not just a blow to morale. […]
