Blog: Becoming a Global Leader
Worthwhile Leadership Skills: Knowing the Answers or Asking Powerful Question?
I thought I would have all the answers when I would grow up. How about you? What were your aspirations? How did you envision adult life? With some years and wisdom, I realized that life is not as simple as I originally envisioned. And being an adult is not so simple....
Personal Leadership: Three Keys to Success
There is all this talk about being a great leader of teams and companies. But can you lead yourself? This is what personal leadership is about. I've found that there are three critical areas that impact how you show and ultimately what you can achieve. Growth Mindset...
Global Leadership: When to be Similar, When to be Different
Diversity is great, but when is someone too different? That person is so different! How can I work with them? I bet you had this reaction in the past. Maybe even be put off by someone. But what is it that they did that put you off? In today's borderless world,...
Triple Loop Learning: Change how you Learn, Change your Life
We all had this happen to us: there is something we should be doing (or even want to be doing), but somehow it's not going as well as we would like. We know we should work out, but it's just not happening. (Past that one week in early January) Other activities are...
Book Review: Give and Take by Adam Grant
Part of becoming a great leader is never to stop learning. Bill Gates and other well-known Business personalities share the lists of books they devour each year. In that spirit, I will recommend books that had on me, whether personally, professionally, or both. I...
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Coming Together [Virtually] in a Time of Pandemic
Last week I had the pleasure and honor to chair and hosting this year’s AIESEC Alumni International congress. Rather the virtual version. It was originally slated to be held in Maya Riviera as a 4-day conference followed by a study tour. The plan is to hold it still...
The Two Kind of Conflict – And How to Handle Them?
There are a few things that we encounter regardless of our professional level. Conflicts are among those things. And, contrary to what you might think, they are not always bad. It’s often a simple misunderstanding where early and quick action and remedy the...
Leader Toolbox: Inclusive Communication
Let's start with what communication is about? In its simplest form, it's about sending and receiving information. How can something so simple be so tricky yet so fundamental? Because it is so fundamental for leaders, but also in everyday life, I'm starting this...
Becoming a Global Leader: A Leader’s Journey
Global Leader Journey The world is becoming smaller by the day. Although it’s a well-worn cliché, it does feel that way sometimes. While technology enables us to see a colleague from thousands of miles away in high resolution and travel is easier than ever. I’m...
The Islamic Tartan: Inclusion, it’s not that difficult…
As I was checking my newsfeed, I happened upon a gem. Toula Drimonis has reliably delivered thought-provoking and humorous pieces, sometimes both at the same time. Today was no different. The title of this article is her caption that I borrowed, as I couldn't have...