Humility means being free from pride or arrogance. It can seem incompatible with a world in which flaunting one’s achievements and aggressively projecting one’s image are becoming the standard. Yet even in a world obsessed with self-image and status, humility evidenced by having a modest view of one’s importance and not having a sense […]
I have found that there are two fundamental requirements for effective leadership – and everything revolves around these two. In an earlier article, I wrote about leadership capacity being one of these fundamentals. The other is character. Anyone who wants to make a difference in their field of endeavour today first needs the capacity […]
Leadership is sustained by character but is principally built around capacity. Education contributes significantly to leadership capacity because it provides not only knowledge but also opportunities to develop ability. Education can come in many ways: formal, on-the-job, informal, vocational, personal development and more. All these prepare for leadership in various capacities.
The funeral this April of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, husband, and Consort of 73 years of the Queen of the United Kingdom is a lesson on how those who have privilege should act. Most of us are not royalty, but in every society, there are those who are privileged for one […]
Most people at the end of the day want to be significant in one way or another and not just go through life without making an impact. But how can you lead and make a difference? Where does one start? Conviction is very important. If you don’t have the conviction about something you cannot […]
Some of the things required of leaders can be hard. Yet it is often in these things that lie progress and what benefits the group. Some leaders avoid doing hard things for various reasons which can seem expedient in the short run, but eventually, everyone including them pays the price. What are some of […]
There are two fundamental requirements for effective leadership: capacity and character. Leaders must have both if they want anyone to willingly follow them. This week we examine what leadership capacity means and why it is so important for leaders. What exactly is Leadership Capacity? It is the sum of the qualities and capabilities required […]
This title is something I believe should be added to every leader’s job description. Leaders must be able to deal with criticism and opposition. Since they are expected to lead people with diverse opinions and backgrounds, often in difficult circumstances, they cannot expect everyone to always go along with them. All leaders will face […]
Today we live in a world in which a person’s exploits and even daily activities can be projected around the world. Social media has made this possible, and with it fuelling the desire to be famous and become a celebrity. Nicky Gumbel, author, lawyer and Reverend said a survey of millennials revealed that 50% […]
When you are in a leadership position exercising the power of the position, there are realities about power you need to be mindful of if you want to be an effective leader. Let us look at five of them: The first is that Power is given. If you have power, you were given that […]
