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His words “Two weeks is too short a time to effect the necessary corrections in your thesis. Let’s re-do the whole work again and wait for next year.” These words were a real gut punch, a real emotional blow. My supervisor poured salt on my wounds with those words. Ouch, that stung! But today, as discomfort and hard-hitting those words sounded, it was a blessing in disguise, as it has paved a path to improvement, positive transformation and long-term benefit. Not only did he supervise my work again, but we are great friends now. In the realm of wisdom, I have set my sail, To a Master of Philosophy, I now unveil, this journey was a challenging quest, yet with each trial, I faced my best. I couldn't have reached these heights alone, for in my heart, many seeds were sown. First, I thank the almighty God, Mr Frank Darko, Dr Anthony Kumasey, my siblings (Gloria and Ben) for their beautiful roles, my dearest friend Christiana Sam and many more for guiding me through the academic blue. From each lesson learned and every challenge faced, to knowledge gained and wisdom embraced, In the sphere of leadership, my heart rearranges, shaping positive outcomes and driving meaningful changes. #Leadership #Inspiration #Shapingpositiveoutcomes #Drivingmeaningfulchanges #Globalimpact

No matter what our roles or responsibilities are, we all contribute to an organization’s atmosphere. And success is only through the sum of our strengths, which overcome our individual weaknesses. This calls to mind what Albert Einstein famously wrote on his chalkboard—a favorite quote he had taken to heart: “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted, counts.” Or, as others have said, “What is unseen has just as much value as what is seen.” Rather than an anomaly, this can actually be the analogy for what we aspire to do every day. It’s up to all of us to A.C.T.—be authentic, make a connection, give others a taste of who we are … to enable the unseen to be seen. That’s what people notice—as the transactional becomes the relational. It’s a fact of life and leadership: When people are noticed, they know someone cares. And when they know someone cares, they feel valued. And when they feel valued, they will believe they are indeed part of something bigger than themselves. This is our human nature. We all want to be loved, we all want to belong. Indeed, we all want—and need—to be seen, especially today. This is why being a Servant Leader is so important and makes a powerful difference in people’s lives and organizational performance! By bringing out the best in our people, we maximize their effectiveness. It is a “win-win” phenomenon.

As I stand patiently waiting in line at one of the theme parks, I started to reflect on the lived experiences of the first two weeks of the month of February. The word that comes to mind is IMPACT. SO, what is impact? According to Merriam Webster dictionary impact is “the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect.” Based on this definition, I reflect on: 💙 the impact of my leadership. 🤍 the impact of my books. 💛 my growth and development journey. This week a friend shared with me the impact the Navegador Series books have had on a loved one. This meant the world to me because it’s one life (of many) I have impacted. I also had a colleague share they were grateful to have me as their Dean. As she expressed her gratitude, I almost started crying. I was deeply touched by her words “You make it look easy and are always there for us. You navigate different worlds with grace. I don’t know how you do it (paraphrased as I’m trying to remember the exact words).” Now, that’s what I call IMPACT. It’s not the titles. It’s not the position. It’s people first. It’s being a servant leader. As my mentor John Maxwell said, "People never care how much you know until they know how much you care.” My hope is that this post inspires and encourages you to continue serving others from the heart without expecting anything in return. There are cloudy and stormy days and at the end, the sun always comes out. Be blessed! ✨ #impact #navegadorseries #coffeetablebooks #servantleadership #leadfromtheheart #coffeewithpurpose #inspire #transformationalleadership

🔅What got you here, wont get you there.🔅 - Marshall Goldsmith As we evolve, so do our priorities and values. In this journey of self-discovery, I've come to realize that holding onto what no longer serves me only weighs me down. Embracing growth means making space for the new by letting go of the old. It's about recognizing that our journey forward requires shedding the layers that no longer serve us. As we release attachments to our outdated ideas, habits, and relationships, we create room for fresh opportunities and experiences to blossom. In the words of a poet C. JoyBell C., "𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏, 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒂." 🌟What are you not willing to let go today and if you did, would create a whole new world of possibilities for you?🌟 Pic support : Nisha Verma #GrowthMindset #EmbraceChange #NewBeginnings #leadershipdevelopment #changemanagement #consciousleadership

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” - Miles Kington In both our professional and personal lives, understanding the value of wisdom can be transformative. While knowledge equips us with facts and theories, wisdom guides us in applying this knowledge in the most effective, ethical, and impactful ways. In the workplace, wisdom leads us to make decisions that not only benefit the immediate goals but also consider the long-term well-being of our teams, projects, and the broader community. It helps us navigate the complexities of leadership, fostering environments that are inclusive, innovative, and resilient. On a personal level, wisdom enriches our lives by deepening our relationships, enhancing our self-awareness, and enabling us to face challenges with courage. It is not just about learning from our experiences but also about using that insight to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In a world that often values speed and efficiency over depth and reflection,(which I personally prefer) choosing to cultivate wisdom is a powerful posture. It is an invitation to move beyond the surface, to connect more deeply with our work, our communities, and ourselves. Let’s commit to valuing wisdom in all areas of our lives. By doing so, we not only elevate our own paths but also contribute to a world that is more thoughtful, compassionate, and wise-a Kingdom hope and personal aspiration. #Wisdom #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Next Tuesday Michelle Holliday, Marielle van Hemert and I co-present the event, Thrivability: Life Aligned Principles for Conscious Leadership In person on May 14th 16.00-19.00 pm in Utrecht at the renowned circular economy hub, Hof van Cartesius. We will potentially explore Conscious Leadership through lenses of attunement, and goodness. • Attunement to life's wisdom through Inner Development Goals. • Conscious leadership as a diamond with many diverse facets to polish. • Following intuition and heart, trusting bodily senses for leadership development. • Meanings of conscious leadership through cultural and personal lenses. We also will present Conscious Leadership as a form of Stewarding Thrivability; • Introduce stewardship as a sophisticated form of conscious leadership, different from conventional eadership. • Highlight the visceral difference between adrenaline and cortisol-dominated corporate experiences and those of serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine of human and nature centred organizations • Explore the story behind our beliefs about relaxation and happiness, and how to shift that narrative towards thrivability Pricing Early Bird Price now expired; Regular Price : €199 (excl tax) Package includes ONE of these tools for thriving: - The Inner Alchemy Card Deck (Value: €50) - The Age of Thrivability: Vital Perspectives and Practices for a Better World, by Michelle Holliday (Value: €20) BOOK here! https://buff.ly/3WatG1f #thrivability #conscious #leadership #stewardship #ecology

This is the summer of being in flow. You know what this is not an easy task and don’t get me wrong it will come with a lot of resistance because of you old beliefs. We all going through some moments and as men we are the last one to seek for guidance because of our pride and how can we be better leaders, fathers, sons if we are not willing to revisit the way we work, talk and care for each other ? As I was very privileged to be coached by the best in the world Mike Dorsey who guided me to find clarity in my vision and kept advocate to be in alignment with myself that shifted my way of decisions making and finding new solutions for the same challenges. This made me feel refreshing and uplifting. Please, understand we are here to build and nurture meaningful relationships who are bold enough to change the world. To accomplish that we must be brave and be courage enough to come together. Today I want to spark you to have a new perspective of seeing things differently. So, tomorrow you will be remembered. 🚨Check Clitch How we challenge the status quote. Stay curious