Work, family, personal space, house chores, socializing, networking. There are plenty of parallel priorities that are vying for our attention. Along with these priorities, we are surrounded by a lot of noise – our inner dialogue, perceptions of people around us, social media chatter, and more. Being successful requires us to be selective about where …
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The global pandemic put the brakes on hard for a lot of businesses. Around the world, many of us were forced to shutter our shops and retreat to our homes. Some chose to view the crisis as an insurmountable challenge, others as an opportunity. Those who chose the latter found new ways to work and …
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1 September 2021|Resilience, Success Truth be told, no era has ever been completely stable, there’s always something going on somewhere. While that’s true, it’s also true that thanks to a global pandemic that appears to have no solid end in sight, times have been a whole lot more uncertain than many of us have ever …
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28 July 2021|Agile, Leadership, organizational resilience, Resilience Gaming and electronics giant, Nintendo, celebrates 132 years of business this year. Today, the company is synonymous with Mario Bros, Wii, and countless other gaming characters and electronic devices. But was that how its always been? In 1889, in a small alley of Kyoto, Japan, Fusajiro Yamauchi hung …
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“Be good”; “Be kind and compassionate”; “Respect your elders”; “Study well for a better future” – these are some of the statements that we grow up hearing as girls (as kids, in general), and ultimately these become our guidelines to be a good human being. Morally speaking, these are important values that every child must …
24 May 2021|Purpose, Resilience, Success, women leaders The drive to create something new and build something bigger than yourself is innate. It can’t be taught. And it’s a drive shared by millions of people across the world. Globally, women own 36% of small businesses and more than 9 million people are employed by female-owned companies. 14% of …
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27 April 2021|Resilience, Success 82% of business owners are confident that they have the right qualifications and experience to run a company. Yet, only 40% of small businesses are profitable and as many as 50% fail within their first year. While market research, quality products that meet market needs, and listening to your customers are all important; …
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1 March 2021|Purpose, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Success As we embark on our journeys through life to build businesses, careers and create the lives we dream of, our plates are much fuller than we can possibly manage. Amidst everything that goes on, there is a fair chance that we may lose our direction. Not unlike the traveler …
1 February 2021|Resilience, Success If ever there was a time to test and build your resilience, 2020 was it. As it turns out, 2021 is also giving us a run for the money as the pandemic rages on and people worldwide grapple with life in lockdown or with severe restrictions. When no finish line is …
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1 December 2020|organizational resilience, organizations, Resilience, Success A company’s culture has a tremendous influence on the company’s performance and success. It can either support you to skyrocket or if not given enough weightage, your company can take a nosedive. Strong, positive cultures often deliver a competitive advantage that puts businesses at the fore of their …
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