Category: Personal Reflections
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Dare to Lead – Book Review
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead has been a significant source of inspiration throughout my leadership journey. This foundational text encourages readers to move beyond their comfort zones and embrace courageous leadership rooted in vulnerability, trust, and accountability. A central insight is that effective leadership does not require having all the answers. Instead, it requires the…
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Getting to Yes: How to Negotiate Agreement Without Giving In – Book Review
Negotiation is a skill we use daily, whether in professional settings, challenging conversations, salary and contract discussions, or managing competing priorities in personal life. In Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, the authors outline the guideline for principled negotiation. They introduce the concept of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated…
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Book Review: The Urgent Life – Bozoma Saint John
Welcome to the beautiful month of March, a month that brings many meaningful moments of reflection and celebration, including International Women’s Day on March 8. A day we celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on the progress made toward gender equality, and reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing it. As we approach International Women’s Day, I recently completed The…
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MEF Essay Competition – International Day of Education
Serving as a judge for an essay competition organized by the Meireer Education Foundation (MEF) in commemoration of the International Day of Education was a truly rewarding experience. Reading the essays submitted by middle and high school students was inspiring. It was encouraging to see young people engage deeply with important ideas, articulate their perspectives,…
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You are not Defined by Your failures
We often let fear and past failures write the story of who we are. But here is the truth, your failures are not the final chapter. They are stepping stones, lessons, and invitations to grow. What comes next depends on your courage to keep moving forward. As professionals, one of the biggest challenges that holds…
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Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
There is something special about reading a good book. But there is something even more special when a friend drops by with a beautifully packed and delicious cake. What began as a quiet reading time quickly became one of my favorite reading experiences. The cake was thoughtfully layered, intentionally and perfectly balanced between vanilla and…
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The Skill of Writing as Professionals
Why writing is an essential skill for career growth and thought leadership. Writing is more than just words on a page. It is an essential skill every professional needs. It shapes how you think, communicate, and lead. As professionals, especially in technical fields, we are constantly asked to explain complex ideas through writing. We write…
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Maame by Jessica George
One of the best things about a long commute, or commuting to work, is the chance to read or listen to an audiobook. It is something I genuinely look forward to. This month, I got to finish Maame by Jessica George, and it was the pause I needed after weeks of reading industry-focused and non-fiction…
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Embracing Multipotentiality: Finding Balance in a Multidimensional Life
In a recent conversation with a friend, we shared the personal projects and passions we’re currently exploring. She spoke about a challenge that deeply resonated with me: how to combine multiple interests and still feel anchored in a clear professional identity. Having navigated similar experiences and still refining my own journey I shared my perspective.…
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The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo: Learning Leadership as a Practice
Stepping into a leadership or management role may not always come with a manual. Sometimes, it requires additional learning while navigating people, expectations, performance, process, and work culture. The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo is one of the books that aims to fill that gap with clarity and practical insight. Drawing from Julie’s…
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