Reality of performance metrics
In this write-up, I want to focus on what we most often accept as fantastic organisational numbers on productivity and…
Guide to phenomenal growth
GROWTH is pivotal to the development process and it is exemplified by holistic, progressive, qualitative and quantitative changes.
Profit, poverty and equity
On that memorable day, I left everything I was doing to attend an event at the corporate headquarters of our…
Leader, not morale dampener
Beautiful Interlocking Faculty” was the verdict of a Professor of Computer Science when he was describing the make-up of an…
9Cs of Leadership
My simple task today is to briefly examine the nine (9) tools (some call them the secret weapons) of the…
Human mind trumps AI
I deliberately titled an intellectual paper I delivered recently, “Rhythm of Value,” to demonstrate the nuanced pattern of distinctive variation…
Biology of leadership and public good
GENUINE regard for others through benevolent activities and efforts is something I hold very dear to my heart. I have…
Steps ahead
A skilled leader delivers beyond the obvious. He distinguishes himself through his ability to do things well and possesses an…
Indestructible Human Factor
HERE is a popular saying that when the tide goes down, you will see the rocks. Digitalization and AI came…
Community metrics versus audience metrics
REMINISCING recently on my journey as an entrepreneur and business leader, some memorable milestones jolted me into full consciousness.
Growth principles
In this short write-up, I would like to briefly examine the essence of that phenomenon—GROWTH. Observable facts of growth include…
Citizen’s Model
A citizen is a full member of a state with inalienable rights and obligations. He is not a subject, but…
The resourceful leader
THE mood at the corporate headquarters of Mutual Benefits Group was upbeat recently. The company just opened a smartly equipped…
Resilience
In today’s difficult business environment, resilience is a very important skill. It is the valuable endowment of the leader who…
Selling and value engineering
Selling is basic to every progressive movement. Business and selling are inseparable. Selling is indeed the pivot, the fulcrum, and…
Teaming and enemy within
In this article, I will use my entrepreneurial barometer to gauge the role of leaders of business organisations in today’s…
Sound of value
My team members know me for my (almost) constant obsession with crunching numbers. I love “wow” numbers and cherish impressive…
Innovative Insurance and Poverty Traps
In last week’s column, I pointed out that the leader of a smart business organisation must be a game changer…
Dynamic dependence
As a business leader, owner and entrepreneur, I always ponder on that “very impactful” word, lynchpin especially within the context…
ROI versus ROR: Economics of customer satisfaction
In today’s global economy, organisations are under intense pressure to scale up, maximise growth, and achieve higher returns on investment…
