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. […]
In 1992, Adam turned down a lucrative scholarship to pursue a PhD at the University of Chicago, choosing instead a riskier path in property and tech. This decision wasn’t reckless–it was rooted in a desire to pursue purpose over predictability. Understanding your inner leanings is the first step to a fulfilling life. […]
George H.W. Bush fulfilled a decades-old promise to skydive–again and again, even at age 90. His fearless zest for life defied ageist norms and serves as a challenge to all leaders: normal is overrated, and boldness is timeless. […]
A note to young leaders. Carl Jung once observed: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” In the movie Rocky Balboa (2006), Rocky speaks of “the basement” – his metaphor for the unresolved emotions and unfinished business we bury deep inside ourselves. Messages, events, relationships […]