The power of Empathy in Leadership
Empathy is the capacity to perceive another person’s thoughts and feelings in a circumstance from that person’s perspective as opposed to your own. As opposed to sympathy, where one feels influenced by another’s ideas and feelings, it is different. Three aspects of empathy—cognitive, emotional, and compassionate—have been identified by renowned psychologists Daniel Goleman and Paul …. Read More
WHAT IS SOCIAL INTRAPRENEURSHIP?
The term “social intrapreneurship” describes how individuals who work for an organization can successfully adopt entrepreneurial mindsets. The phrase “intrapreneurship” first appeared in a white paper titled “Intra-Corporate Entrepreneurship” in 1978, written by Gifford and Elizabeth Pinchot for the Tarrytown School for Entrepreneurs. Who is a Social Intrapreneur? They are employees who develop initiatives that …. Read More
STRATEGY
When you think about strategy, what comes to mind? Let’s address what strategy is and what role it plays in your business. Kenneth Andrews, a famous strategist who had a book in 1971, called The Concept of Corporate Strategy, defined strategy as this; “strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and …. Read More
SUSTAINABILITY – THE KEY TO YOUR BUSINESSES FUTURE
What does Sustainability mean to you? Sustainability for me is crucial as it determines an essential part of the productive ecosystem overlooked by many businesses. In the long-run, Sustainability determines the quality of revenue and returns companies will be able to garner. Sustainability demands that companies pay attention to doing well profit-wise and making a …. Read More