There is an ongoing myth that a leader who is introverted cannot be a great leader and, therefore, have a lower ability to influence. After all, our society, in the past, advocates the message that the more vocal you are, the more visible you are. The more visible you...
All of us understand the importance of having influence and being able to deploy this power positively in our personal and professional space. We would have realized by now how useful it is to have influence – for yourself and the people around you. However, you might...
This article appeared on The Straits Times, Singapore (6th March 2015) These days, organizations are actively looking for ways to create a better workplace for their employees. Scientific research over the years, including research on happiness at work and life, has...
Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a fulfilling career? We all dream of promotions, pay raises, and doing work that excites us. But here’s the thing: career success doesn’t happen by luck. It’s something you build, step by step, with a plan. Career development is more...
Leadership is Influence is a common phrase I frequently hear when we discuss Leadership and Influence. The question is not whether Leadership is Influence, but what exactly is Influence for a leader? Can leaders use them? Does a leader naturally have them? What does...
Does the following situation sound familiar to you? You want to speak up in an important meeting, you know it's important, and you will make a point, but someone interrupts with their view, and you hold back everything that you are about to say, even though it...
The craze over pouring a bucket full of ice over yourself, signalling your support and donation to the ALS cause, is worthy, But at the same time, it might just compromise the other group of needy people where water is scarce. When I was stationed in Timor-Leste under...
The majority of the time, people have a misconception that making a great place to work is all about raising one’s pay, benefits and perks that come with the job. This is true only if the person is a task-oriented ‘alien’ and requires zero emotional support from...
Great opportunities abound for a new baby food product in Liberia. The product underwent extensive research and design and considered the Liberians' unique dietary habits. The company shipped a large volume of the products into the country, launched its products with...