Trust, the Foundation of Effective Leadership in 2023

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Trust is the foundation of strong leadership. As simple as that may sound, it’s the truth. Building trust, on the other hand, takes a lot of effort and time, and because organizations are made up of people, the responsibility falls to the senior leadership team to commit to unwaveringly role-model, not role-play, behaviours that earn […]

Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership 2023

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion As a leader, you must strive to get clear on this single non-negotiable objective: to ensure that you design a workplace culture where everyone belongs, and feels heard, seen, and valued.  It all starts with you leading the change.  I’ve been a Canadian for almost 50 years, yet as a Muslim Lebanese […]

How Can You Prevent Emotional Hijacking with These 5 tips in 2023

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Have you ever been emotional hijacked? If you’ve been triggered to react impulsively to a situation, then you’ve likely experienced what psychologists refer to as an emotional or amygdala hijack. When threatened or afraid, you feel compelled to fight or take flight, or simply shut down. To avoid emotional hijacks, you can develop greater self-awareness […]