Shu-Ha-Ri is a Japanese martial art concept, describing the stages of learning to mastery. The word “shuhari” roughly translates to "first learn, then detach, and finally transcend."

💪 “Don’t give up because we’re outnumbered!”

In a world often obsessed with sheer numbers and size, there's another perspective that emphasises the importance of quality over quantity. This quote, “What we lack in numbers, we will make up with quality”, suggests that success can be achieved through a focus on excellence rather than sheer volume.

⚽️ “Life is not a game, but a SERIES of games.”

If this is true, then we had better be purposeful in how we play these “games”. I did some research and analysed some existing frameworks to develop this modest framework with the hope of helping us leaders assess our team members better based on how they are playing.

Facilitation is collaboration, and the success in collaborative efforts is a multi-dimensional affair not solely defined by results. When a leader puts on their facilitation hat, they should do so with the mindset of balancing these three dimensions (see image):

🎙️In a recent podcast, Adam Grant asked Brene Brown if the word ‘leadership’ didn’t exist, what would she replace it with?
She replied: “Facilitation”

🎯 Goal Setting For Success in 2024!

The only thing powerful enough to continually push us towards where we want to be in life is a firm and unwavering commitment to our goals.

If only it were that easy!

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.

Real connections and growth happens when we choose to embrace and give the unfiltered truth.

As professionals and leaders, acknowledging that our actions can create ripple effects leads to us becoming more intentional and mindful in our decision-making process.

Presence doesn’t just mean being there physically, it also means being fully conscious of the person we are engaging with, creating a safe and supportive environment for exploration, growth and learning.

When it comes to being an effective coach-leader, an often overlooked but incredibly powerful skill is listening.

Organisations and individuals are investing in coaching simply because it works. Coaching helps individuals clearly see themselves and the possibilities ahead of them.

The concept of co-leadership sounds good on paper but is not easy to execute.

Having good personal boundaries makes good professional relationships but it can be a struggle, especially with an emotionally manipulative boss.

With strict logic, we sometimes do have all the answers. But knowing isn’t everything. We need to exercise good judgement and sense and be sensitive to others who may not be at the same level of understanding.

One of the most essential life skills one should master is the ability to ask great questions. According to leadership expert John Maxwell, “Good leaders ask great questions”. Asking good questions is the very foundation of successful leadership.

How can you maintain my friendship with my team, while still establishing authority? It all comes down to one word: ‘No.’