Leadership Lessons

Tuesday March 7th, 2023, marked my last official day with MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) as Programs Director after serving just shy of five years (I had started with the team on August 1st 2018). In this time, I had the honor of doing great work. Note…

Once upon a time, like most optimistic dreamers, I embarked on a journey to change the world. I mean, greatly and tremendously change it. And I knew, because I was told, exactly what this path would take — the right job(s), the correct discipline, the no leaving one job before…

Every Team Member Is Actively Replacing Themselves Usually, we think of replacing ourselves as the thing to do when you’re about to retire or transition out of a role. However, a culture of replacing yourselves across a management team is a secret to unlock leadership development across your organization. To…

When we talk about bad leaders, we cannot avoid the fact that they often use positive-sounding words to cover up their bad behavior. Phrases like “A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor” may sound wise, but they actually just hide their inability to handle difficult situations. However, as good…

By: Chris Heim Looking for role models when it comes to improving your leadership skills? One excellent choice is Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday we celebrate each year in February. …

The world of leadership is continually changing. But how do you know if a change will have lasting impact or if it’s just a fleeting trend? I’ve interviewed hundreds of CEOs about the greatest trends shaping the future of leadership. …

Let me set the scene — a crisp, cold, dark Sunday evening in Rome. I’d travelled with my 12-year-old son to watch England play rugby. This was our first international trip with just us. In my excitement and frugality, I hadn’t planned the logistics well, and we were due to return to the out-of-town airport at half-time. All that way to leave at half-time! I regularly travel for business, so Apple Maps is always my best friend in this situation, and I found a…

With the roar of the crowd and the sound of fans screaming still ringing in my ears, I turned the TV off. Whew! What an epic face-off between two exceptional country teams to mark the closing of the Qatar world cup finals, and the year too! And what a rollercoaster…