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What makes a good leader? What inspires someone to take action? What makes some organizations thrive while others struggle? There are many fundamental questions that drive the philosophy of leadership, but there is one underlying characteristic that appears to be common among many great leaders: Empathy. The ability to understand...

When I was running corporate teams of 130 people, I liked nothing better than to hear someone was busy. Back then, I’d say, ‘Great, that’s what we’re paying you for.’ Now, someone telling me they’re busy is a red flag to a bull. Annoying, pointless and the cause of mental...

Sustainable fashion today is ruling the roost. It has managed to create the right amount of buzz in the clothing world and deservedly so! The use of biodegradable fabrics which do not affect the environment along with the locally produced goods is what is making the sustainable sector promising. So,...

Everyone I talk with lately is grappling with the “What’s Next?” question for their teams. That being the case, I can’t think of a better time to reflect on what you’ve learned during the pandemic. As the CEO or leader of your team, consider starting that reflection by answering the...

Growth and Development: The emerging Global South, as heterogeneous a place as the term allows, has mostly been joined by the fact that it is primarily characterized by perceived underdevelopment coupled with rapid economic growth. That rapid economic growth has made some forecasters lump together quite different economic profiles where...

You want to live the experience and go to places where people's culture is completely different. No matter how adventurous you are you may not be prepared for the challenges you are about to face. In any case, it is better to be safe than sorry! Here are some tips...

Thought leadership is known to many executives and leaders to increase brand authority and grow your platform. However, most people hesitate when it comes to sharing their expertise with others. Sometimes, this stems from the fear that they don't think they possess the "qualifying traits" to become a thought leader....

Greek cuisine is famous all over the world and there is a reason for that. Scientists support that the Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthy. Especially the Greek diet and the diet from Creta – a Greek island – are ranked in No 1 as the most healthy,...

As Volatility Uncertainty Complexity and Ambiguity continues and the pace of change accelerates, uncertainty is the new normal.  In an environment where there are no right answers, every leader must not only learn to adapt to this new situation, they must learn how to thrive and lead thriving teams. What...

A few years ago, I realised that I was hitting a ‘yield ceiling’ with residential property and that the highest cash-flow in Australian real-estate was locked away in commercial property. As comfortable as many Australians are with investing in residential, the reality is, it’s not enough to retire on. As...