Manage emotions at workEmotional expression is part of being human — emotions need to be communicated, shared and debriefed whether they are positive or negative…3d ago3d ago
Be force-multipliers for commitment‘Force-multiplication’ is a term used in military science and warfare and refers to an attribute or a combination of attributes that…Mar 23Mar 23
Shop for a caring bossI am surprised at how many people hate work. Wherever I go, I come across hundreds of people who prefer the duvet rather than the desk, the…Mar 16Mar 16
Seek clarity for growthLiving a meaningful and fulfilled life is not so easy. The challenges of life hit like the waves of the ocean as one difficulty after…Mar 9Mar 9
Take responsibility always“The tragic truth is that the language of ‘victimisation’ is the true victimiser — a great crippler of young minds and spirits. To teach…Mar 2Mar 2
Short accounts lead to performancePeriodically, as managers, we are faced with employee non-conformance operationally (for example: not observing safety rules, missing…Feb 23Feb 23
Crafting a team masterpieceI love art — sketching, drawing or painting. I don’t spend enough time practising, but when I get a moment to relax, I retrieve the pad…Feb 16Feb 16
Play your part perfectlyI have a whistle that has four notes, obtained in Chattanooga in the United States of America. There is nothing particularly special about…Feb 9Feb 9
Gritty, gutsy, and goadedDavid Thomas was born in 1932 to an unmarried mother that he never got to know — he was given up for adoption at 6 weeks old to Rex and…Feb 2Feb 2
Empathy is critical for care“Real communication happens when we feel safe” (Ken Blanchard — The Heart of a Leader)Jan 26Jan 26