Managing Freedom: A Leader’s Dilemma

A memory often comes to mind — a moment that taught me a great deal about leadership, freedom, and the weight of words. It was one of those situations where you know something must be addressed, but how you address it could make or break the outcome.

What Distraction Will Do

 I have known for a while now that simple tasks become difficult when we procrastinate. This truth has been clear to me, with plenty of examples to back it up. However, I never realized just how much a lack of focus could keep someone from reaching their highest potential. It was never this obvious. Let me share my thoughts with you.

Intense Illusions

Have you ever faced a situation when everything you hold dear or believe is questioned or ridiculed?

Uncharted Waters

Growing up was fun. It had all the traps of love and growth happened continuously. The family was awesome and there was always something to share together. One of those was the frequent visit to the pool. It was simply an atmosphere that was filled with pleasant memories, but on this day, John saw it differently. 

That distraction

Ma was adept at cooking. She can cook a storm. Cooking was a passion for her and it was also a paying one at that. Speak of passion meeting purpose.

When you want to make a point

John was his form's captain. On labour days, classes were allotted portions to clear. This was a manual process of using the approved farming tool to keep the environment clean and safe. As the leader of his class, John had to share the class portion among his classmate and provide leadership while they work through it.

Have you ever been rejected?

 Being rejected is a feeling no one wants to deal with - Oh, it kills me. It hits at the whole of your being. You are drained and then you begin to lose yourself. You are less of you every day as a result and then you start second-guessing yourself.  You throw trust away and "stay in your lane." And saying 'yes' becomes a chore - with joy taking a walk 

Pursue Growth

 Now growth is a drink in the spirit beyond what seems the norm. It is a "walk in the park" of life but on the learning lane. 

We are all post offices

 It was the Chief's birthday. Everywhere was agog in a celebratory mood - it was a joyous moment, a time we all gathered to celebrate a successful man. And then it was time for the celebrant to speak. 

Everyone Responds

Recently on a project, we sent out a targeted survey and the wait began. We needed the response for our final report and we kept checking and each time the team met, the most important question always was "has everyone responded?"