When you speak to children—those in their early, imaginative years—you’ll notice something extraordinary. They often do know what they want to be. They speak with clarity, confidence, and excitement. “I want to be a scientist,” “a pilot,” “an artist,” “an engineer.” Their dreams are bold and unfiltered.
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Qur’an – Surah Ibrahim (14:24–25):
“أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلًۭا كَلِمَةًۭ طَيِّبَةًۭ كَشَجَرَةٍۢ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌۭ وَفَرْعُهَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ – تُؤْتِىٓ أُكُلَهَا كُلَّ حِينٍۢ بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهَا”
“Have you not considered how Allah presents an example: a good word is like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches reach to the sky. It produces its fruit all the time, by permission of its Lord.”
This verse is a poetic and profound metaphor for the lasting impact of kind and meaningful words—just like a tree that provides shade, beauty, and sustenance.
Read my article on this topic after a felt a dire need to remind you and myself
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I find myself turning back to Brené Brown’s book Dare to Lead.
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A friend recently asked me a tough question- one that made me rethink leadership, society, and the values we claim to uphold. At the same time, my 23-year-old daughter was pushing me into a deep discussion on fairness and equity—not just in the work-place, but in justice, religion, and societal norms.
The more I thought about it, the more I realized something: We often get fairness and equity all wrong.
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The book Let Them has taken social media by storm, advocating a philosophy of emotional detachment and radical acceptance. The central idea—letting people be who they are, without resistance or resentment—is undoubtedly rooted in deep wisdom.
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Communication within contemporary workplaces is facing a significant downturn. From ignored emails to the absence of basic acknowledgments, the pillars of professional etiquette are weakening. This decline spans across age groups, influenced by both generational habits and modern technological disruptions.
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Communication within contemporary workplaces is facing a significant downturn. From ignored emails to the absence of basic acknowledgments, the pillars of professional etiquette are weakening. This decline spans across age groups, influenced by both generational habits and modern technological disruptions.
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Honesty and genuineness are not just admirable qualities in personal relationships; they are fundamental to effective leadership. Research and various leadership theories emphasize that these traits are critical for building trust, fostering collaboration, and achieving long-term success in organisations. This article explores the importance of honest and genuine leadership through the lens of established models and studies.
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Facing many challenges in my leadership career, I often wondered what makes or breaks us teams and what devours our productive innovative spirits. In many corporate cultures, particularly in the Arab world, the focus on self-image, fear of failure, and concern for reputation often create barriers to honesty and openness.
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In the quest for operational excellence, organizations often dive deep into the realms of processes, technologies, and strategies. While these aspects undoubtedly play pivotal roles, the true essence of excellence emanates from a people-centric approach. This article ventures into the realm of operational excellence, unveiling how a profound focus on the development, engagement, and empowerment of employees can pave the way for sustained high performance and a formidable competitive advantage.
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