The philosophy of stoicism offers profound life lessons that remain relevant today, guiding individuals through personal and professional challenges. Integrating stoicism with self-leadership strategies is a powerful way to live a successful life. Far from being a thing of the past philosophy is as relevant today as it ever was. In an era of disinformation, we must hone our critical thinking skills, and as AI becomes more integrated into our work, we must gain clarity on what it takes to be human. In this blog, we will look at how stoicism gets upgraded to a modern context, and how you can app ..read more

In the contemporary corporate landscape, Human Resources (HR) leaders now can have a ‘seat at the table’ and influence policy and strategic direction. This is a shift from only managing operational tasks and executing policies and this shift often requires exercising executive presence and understanding influence capital. As an authority on self-leadership and an executive and leadership coach, I have been engaged by HR leadership teams to facilitate and coach executive presence. This case study of an HR Leadership Team for a Global Health Care Company outlines the problems and solutions that ..read more

How strong is your identity? You didn’t get a choice about the time and place of your birth or the culture you are born into, and so your early identity is a matter of chance. As you mature, you may question, “Who am I? What do I want to become?” This is the beginning of self-awareness, but it will take practicing self-leadership to exercise choice to become the best version of yourself. When I speak on stage at conferences, conventions, or events, I often share stories of overcoming my own challenges, and some inspiring stories from my clients, or public figures. I tell my audience, “I woul ..read more

It can be argued that traditional hierarchical management structures are failing to deliver in terms of employee engagement, retention, creativity, and productivity. In the current environment, self-leadership emerges as a beacon for modern leaders and managers. But what is the big problem and how does adopting a self-leadership approach solve for this? In the AI era and with the reality of the hybrid workplace, the traditional hierarchical management system is not just outdated; it's a ticking time bomb. A top-down approach with decisions trickling down, with little or no feedback o ..read more

The Executive Leadership Team (ELT), typically consisting of the CEO, CFO, COO, CPO, CMO, CRO, CTO, and other CXOs, should be the most important team in the company. Why is it then that the ELT is often: "The worst performing team in the whole company!" The answer is that most Executive Leadership Teams are not structured as a team but rather as a workgroup. A team's success is dependent on the collaboration of each member of the team towards a shared goal. In short, "Nobody wins unless everybody wins!" In a workgroup, each member focuses on their silo of responsibility and measures succes ..read more

Having recently delivered a leadership keynote speech in Dubai, U.A.E, I am filled with admiration and optimism for the future of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan. The region, steeped in a rich tapestry of history and tradition, is on the cusp of transformative change, and the dual pillars of self-leadership and leadership are pivotal in this journey. Navigating the Winds of Change - Leadership in the Gulf, Past and Future The GCC, established in 1981, was not merely an economic alliance. It was a testament to the shared vision and camaraderie of its founding nations: B ..read more

In the world of geek culture, video games are celebrated for their ability to immerse players in wonderfully diverse universes filled with epic adventures, complex puzzles, and unforgettable experiences. At the core of this captivating engagement lies the art of level design—the intricate process of carefully crafting a gaming environment that challenges and excites players and propels them on a journey towards victory.  For savvy business owners, this concept can serve as a powerful source of inspiration when it comes to constructing a highly effective sales funnel for their geeky enterp ..read more

Just a few years ago, body hacking would sound like the stuff of a science fiction movie, but now if you have an Apple Watch, Fitbit, or Smart Scale, you are being provided with data to optimize your health, performance, and well-being. With all the data that you can now gather on such things as your weight, heart rate, sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and level of ketosis it is important to remember: “Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.” - Clifford Stoll At its core, body hacking refers to optimizing one's physical ..read more

In a world that craves simplicity and instant gratification, it can be hard to ditch the comforting black-and-white leadership mantras and clichés, but they are a thing of the past or should be. The present Global complexity demands leaders who can navigate the gray, and understand the importance of nuance. Leadership is no longer about being the loudest voice in the room or always having the answers. It's about embracing ambiguity, understanding the subtleties of human behavior, and recognizing that success often lies in considering a new perspective. Imagine, if you will a tightrope walker o ..read more

CEOs are typically driven by pleasing the board. The board is usually pleased with positive quarterly results. These results will only be sustainable if the CEO and their Executive Leadership Team (ELT) effectively lead the people within the organization. Management guru Peter Drucker said it best when he wrote:   "The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers."  This truth highlights that leadership results from a shared psychological group membership (culture) rather than intrinsic to one individual.  This realization triggers the question, “What is the b ..read more