Irritation is often the seed of innovation. When Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith were annoyed by corporate email firewalls, they didn’t just complain–they created Hotmail. Sometimes your biggest frustrations are your best ideas in disguise. […]
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Self-belief is a powerful gift we can offer others, especially the young. Pablo Picasso’s mother planted a seed of greatness in him with her words, showing how early encouragement can shape destiny. Cultivating self-belief in others can lead to remarkable transformation–sometimes into a future Picasso. […]
Despite appearances, no one really has it all together–not even those who claim they do. We’re all navigating life’s twists and turns, each on our personal journey toward authenticity. The path may differ, but the destination is the same: to feel at home within ourselves. […]
A note to young leaders. A university friend of mine lost her mother in a car crash during her final year of high school. What she said to me then has stayed with me decades later: “When something like that happens to you, and others start sharing their worries, you can’t help but think: If […]
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Before he was “The Rock,” Dwayne Johnson struggled with trying to be someone he wasn’t. When he embraced his authentic voice, charisma, and style, he transformed rejection into superstardom. Authenticity isn’t just liberating–it’s magnetic. […]
A leader’s habits ripple through their team more than they realise. In the case of one sailor, even his parrot mirrored his behaviour. If your team’s behaviour concerns you, the first place to look is the mirror. […]
A note to young leaders. A man began giving his Doberman large doses of cod-liver oil after learning it could help it with its arthritis. Each day, he would hold the head of the protesting dog between his knees, pry its jaws open, and pour the oil down its throat. One day, the dog broke […]
When a young man asked a sage how quickly he could attain enlightenment, his impatience doubled the timeline. In the quest for wisdom, the journey matters more than the speed. Slow down. You’ll get there faster. […]
Just as harsh lighting can distort your reflection, harsh judgment can distort your perception of others. Soft light flatters; so does empathy. Whether in mirrors or in meetings, you carry the lighting that colours your world. […]