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"The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won't. It's whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere."
-- Barack Obama
Integrity is Quality
Without integrity, consider yourself unprofessional. It is one fundamental value that I intensely seek before hiring anyone. Integrity is the state of sound moral principle; sincere and honest and fol...
Dear leader, do not just talk; be an active listener
Listening is not a human’s strongest suit. We are mentally preparing how to respond most of the time instead of internalizing what the other person is actually saying. In a study done in 2020 by Emtra...
Do not fear making a mistake; fear being one
It is tempting to think that leaders don’t make mistakes. In fact people tend to think that greatness results from the few flaws we make. However, if I gave you a glimpse of the number of blunders I ...
Positive energy is the real deal
I can not fathom the number of times I wake up in the morning and feel like there is no way I am getting out of my bed and heading to work. Or at times even feel like there is no energy left in me to ...
The power of decision making
If something I would say is underrated yet vital in running almost everything in this life is decision-making and its power. The world we live in today has been shaped by decisions. Even God himself m...
Is leadership a lonely place?
Leadership can be a lonely place to live. This is not new; it is a common thing. Sometimes it is self-isolation out of fear of being judged. But, on the other hand, it can be public isolation, caring ...
Teamwork: What is your status?
Over the past two years, I am sure most of our teams have endured a level of challenges we have never experienced before. These difficult times have undoubtedly highlighted the strengths and pitfalls ...
Maximizing remote meetings
Working remotely can be convenient and productive, but it can also be frustrating, particularly when it comes to meetings. We have all experienced terrible zoom meetings. The team member whose connect...
Want to lead, read
I do not know if there is a magic number for the books and articles you should read each year or if people who read more are liked more. Or if they get more done.
There is probably a lot I do not kno...
The one thing that stops employee innovation; blame
“You should have been able to predict this result; you are not a good risk-taker.”
This is not the message anyone wants to hear. Giving people the freedom to make mistakes in small ways without conse...
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Dr. Edward Mungai
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Dr. Edward Mungai is a Global Sustainability Expert, a thought leader and key note speaker. He is the founder of Impact Africa Consulting Ltd. He is also a inspirational speaker and a certified trainer. He can be contacted via [email protected]. Follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook and X for more updates.
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