Are leaders born or made? What images or thoughts come to mind when you hear the term leadership? Firstly, I imagine that you are thinking about people in positions of power. Notably, 'leaders' of political parties, countries, organisations or big projects. Throughout this blog though, I invite … [Read more...]
How to build trust in the workplace with NVC
Have you ever had a boss that you just don't trust? The top employers know that trust in the workplace is essential for wellbeing and productivity. However, it is a sad fact that many people don't trust their boss or their colleagues and they are working in a "toxic" environment. Recently someone … [Read more...]
How to express yourself clearly and get your needs met
A guide to honest communication. Have you ever kept your mouth shut just to keep the peace? Or felt that your opinion didn’t matter. Or simply just ‘let things go’ to not have an argument? This may happen at home, with friends and family, in the workplace or both. How can you move from holding … [Read more...]
Leadership is for everyone
Written by Emmanuel Manjura, Massai Leader published in Resurgence Magazine No 264 Leadership is for everyone Leadership is supposed to be for everyone, So every child or every person is supposed to act like a leader; So you should lead your own family, you should lead your own life. As a … [Read more...]
How to say No!
Do you say yes when you really mean no? I've been thinking about this lately, ever since M told me he said yes to his brother moving in with him when he really wanted to say no. He told me he had to say yes because his brother had nowhere else to live. It can be tough to make a decision when … [Read more...]
NVC – Put your giraffe ears on
Is feedback hard to hear? NVC can help NVC (Nonviolent communication) can help us to communicate and relate in a more collaborative way. Imagine you take a job that you have the skills and experience for and after some time working within the organisation the feedback that you get, or that you … [Read more...]
Show your true colours – express who you are
Have you ever had that moment, when you flashback to your childhood, and wonder how you became the person you are today? We begin our journey through life, if we are lucky, playing freely with friends and in nature, exploring, imagining, creating and discovering things in the world around us. We … [Read more...]
Are you curious?
I was raised with the statement curiosity killed the cat - were you? Are you curious? All humans and many non-human animal species are hard-wired to be curious (Panksepp, 1998). It's can be fun when a problem or a conflict is present, curiosity keeps us open to learning. Curiosity … [Read more...]
Why empathy matters in schools and businesses
Empathy – the 'E' is for exceptionally enterprising environments The world is waking up to the notion that the way we relate to each other at work, in our families and communities really does matter, which is good news for the increase of empathy in schools and business. Neuroscience has proven … [Read more...]
Leadership – How to attract followers
Leaders who radiate positive energy attract followers It's well known that leaders and in fact anyone who radiates a positive energy is likely to attract those who want to be around them and will be more successful in leadership roles. Apparently, Herb Kelleher who founded successful Southwest … [Read more...]