Is the glass half empty or half full? Who cares? You have water. Today, I talk about why that–a focus on the good in a situation–is the most important thing. In this episode, I talk about the importance not just of recognizing your many privileges, but of celebrating them. I explain what the reaction trap […]
Don’t Just Exist, Live! (#12) Read More »
Have you ever had a child? Remember your first time holding your child in your arms and everything that ran through your head and heart: joy, excitement, nervousness at the weight of the responsibility, relief, wonder that you got so lucky to hold it, and so much more. Today, I talk about the ways in
Get up and Shape up (#11) Read More »
Often, it’s easy to have so many priorities that we lose focus and fulfill them all poorly. Setting a Widely Important Goal (WIG) is alternate method of goal setting that results in more productivity, engagement, and commitment from your team. Today, I go into what a WIG is and why you need to set one.
To WIG or not to WIG? That is the question (#10) Read More »
Daniel Kijo is a guy in love with the art of storytelling. For over a decade he has used digital media formats such as TV, News, and Film to help clients share their stories, communicate their brand mission, and increase profit through multimedia branding. Daniel’s on- to off-camera relationships within the local and international production
Daniel Kijo – Mixed Martial Arts and the Art of Life (#9) Read More »
As a leader, it’s easy to get caught in the reaction trap, reacting instead of acting. This makes you unable to function effectively as a leader. Instead, today I offer some tips on how to be a conscious leader. In this episode, I note the importance of being aware of your impact on the people
5 Simple Actions for Conscious Leadership (#8) Read More »
Benjamin Nkaka is the Head of Bancassurance Business at NBC Bank with over 12 years of experience in marketing, insurance, sales, and strategy. He has grown the insurance business at NBC and made it visible and profitable. He believes that Insurance can transform lives and reduce poverty. Benjamin Joined NBC from TTCL, where he was
Benjamin Nkaka – Succeeding Despite Non-Linear Career Growth (#7) Read More »
What makes a good leader? Today, I take a look at the numbers and share what they tell us, taking a look at what the top 40% of leaders have to say about leadership. In this episode, I talk about the job of a leader. I explain why a leader can’t be selfish, and I
Hips Don’t Lie, Neither do Empowerment Numbers (#6) Read More »
Doctor Sabina Mugusi is a Senior Lecturer at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), and she heads the department of Clinical Pharmacology. She completed her Ph.D. training at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, working on HIV and TB research, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (USA) in HIV Implementation
Dr. Sabina Mugusi – If it’s Impactful, you don’t have to put a title on it (#5) Read More »
In today’s short-and-sweet episode, I talk about what to look for in your work relationships. I note that, just like other relationships, they require time, effort, and patience. I talk about the importance of going for people who share your values. I talk about what to look for in employees and I share the value
Adding Value and Hiring For Values (#4) Read More »
Lina Ratansi is the Group Chief Executive of RSM Eastern Africa, which is a member of RSM, a global audit, accounting, and advisory firm presently ranked no 6 worldwide. Lina set up the Tanzania practice 14 years ago and runs it now. She has over 25 years of experience in audit and assurance services, having
Lina Ratansi – No Integrity, No Glory! (#3) Read More »
