In Part 1, The Meritocracy of Empathy, we established how emotional intelligence has become a cornerstone of effective leadership in today’s volatile business landscape. Leading with empathy isn’t just admirable, it’s a strategic imperative. Yet, despite mounting research and real-world validation, empathy faces persistent resistance. Critics argue it softens accountability, hinders performance, …
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re probably a proud owner of a high-functioning brain. You’ve likely aced a few tests, amazed people at parties with random trivia, and maybe even solved the occasional crisis with such ease and nonchalance. But let’s be real for a second: how often has your brain also …
In a world that glorifies metrics like profits, promotions, and productivity; leadership has been stripped down . The ideal leader is seen as unflinching, decisive, and efficient. But what if this narrative is incomplete? What if true leadership is about more than what can be measured?We reward the relentless and the ambitious, …
Imagine a tiny seed, barely visible to the naked eye. It lies dormant, waiting for the perfect moment to burst forth. When the conditions are right, it sprouts, stretching towards the light with unwavering determination. This innate drive to grow, to reach for the sky, is a powerful force that echoes through …
Growing is inevitable, maturity, however, is often a choice. In many ways, growth feels like assembling a puzzle without the full picture-a slow process of piecing together fragments of yourself while making sense of what fits and what doesn’t belong. It’s a journey that deeply and intensely challenges your patience and perspective, …
2024 was a year of contrasts, a relentless storm at times, but also one filled with unexpected light. The challenges tested my resolve, but they also revealed moments of joy, growth, and connection that reminded me why the journey matters. Personally, it was a nonstop train, filled with test after test, geared …
Who said it was ok for you to think small of yourself? Who said that just because they underestimate you, that you had to do the same? Who gave them the right to define your worth, to dictate the limits of what you can become?Who told you that you were anything less …
