The DIY trap

There’s no doubt you can do it yourself. You might even do it better. But then what? Where does it stop? Suddenly, you’re juggling tasks you neither excel at nor enjoy. But hey, you’re doing it, right? As management guru Peter Drucker once said,...

The funny thing about trust

Trust often feels like a game of chicken. Who’ll blink first? Who’ll extend trust before it’s “earned”? But as Stephen M.R. Covey wisely notes, “You’ve got to give it to get it.” Imagine a world where we default to trust...

Hours in a day

“There aren’t enough hours in the day.” How often have you uttered this phrase, lamenting your inability to complete tasks? The truth is, we all have the same 24 hours. The difference lies in how we use them. The real culprits robbing us of time are:...

The symphony of voices

Is it ever too late? Society says yes, but your heart whispers otherwise. Three voices compete for your attention: Your inner critic, pulling you back from the unknown. Naysayers, holding you down to keep you company in complacency. Gentle encouragers, believing in...

Don’t chase butterflies

We’re often caught in a frantic butterfly chase in the corporate jungle – desperately pursuing elusive success. But what if the key to achieving our goals is to stop chasing? Cricket legend Mike Hussey wisely noted, “If you’re trying to catch a...

When patience becomes paralysis

Patience, often lauded as a virtue, can be a leader’s Achilles’ heel. While it’s valuable in many scenarios, it can also mask inaction and become an excuse for avoiding tough decisions. Consider Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos. His patience in...