In today’s uncertain world, a values-driven leader is like a lighthouse in a storm.

Values provide clarity and direction amidst turbulence, preventing leaders from reacting impulsively or slipping into autopilot mode. This is the essence of value-based leadership, and it's more important now than ever in our VUCA environment.

In my previous post, I introduced The Four Quadrants of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQ can be developed just like any other skill. Here’s how to enhance your EQ as a leader.

We all know someone who seems to lack emotional intelligence (EQ), but what exactly are the signs?

As leaders, understanding and managing our mental state is crucial for effective decision-making and guiding our teams to success.

I’ve been asked a few times to define the role of a mentor and what exactly goes on between a mentor and their mentee. The purpose of a mentor is to help their mentees grow to become the best version of themselves.

⚠️ Previously, I shared a step-by-step guide in walking the friend-manager tightrope. Now let’s look into what to do if the friendship crosses the line.

Young leaders dream of building a team where camaraderie and team performance thrives. I myself have been there before, and I stepped on many toes trying to strike the right balance.

🙅🏻‍♂️Because of a deep-rooted fear of upsetting others, I’ve always avoided conflict. Through the years, my misguided belief that conflict avoidance was a healthy way of dealing with problems caused me and my relationships - both personal and professional - to unnecessarily suffer.