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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
NETWORKING FOR INTROVERTS: STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Networking is the key to cultivating career and business growth. As important as this is, these activities can be daunting for introverts because they require more cognitive effort. The thought of engaging in small talk, approaching strangers, and putting oneself out there in social settings can trigger feelings of anxiety and discomfort. This is why […]
Embracing Diversity In The Workplace
In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations are increasingly defined not just by their products or services but by their work culture. The pressure is on for leaders to create environments where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual feels they belong. Yet, despite the push for more diverse workplaces, many companies […]
INCLUSIVE CULTURE: STRATEGIES FOR LEADING INTROVERTED TEAM MEMBERS
Introduction We often judge each other. Extroverts often consider introverts as boring or uptight people because of their reserved nature, particularly in group settings where they are less inclined to initiate conversations. As the boss, your goal is to have all your employees operating at their peak level of energy, efficiency, and motivation—which can be […]
