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Sycophants in Politics – The Architects of Failed Leadership

Leave a Comment / Kenya, Opinion, Political leadership, Strategic Leadership / Mary Mugo

In politics, sycophants are crucial in misleading politicians, subverting governments, and facilitating corruption. Being surrounded by yes-men and yes-women causes leaders to lose touch with reality and frequently create policies that benefit a select few at the expense of the majority. Sycophants are parasites who take advantage of leaders while offering nothing in return. They […]

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Ruto-Raila Alliance: A Political Masterstroke or Betrayal of Trust?

Leave a Comment / Kenya, Opinion, Political leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management / Mary Mugo

In my opinion as a strategist and governance expert, political alliances are strategic decisions with long-term consequences. President William Ruto and Raila Odinga’s recent reunion exemplifies political pragmatism, raising crucial questions about opposition dynamics, power consolidation, and the strategic positioning of key personalities ahead of 2027. Kenya’s political scene has taken an unexpected turn as

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Demystifying Marketing and Human Resource Specializations: A Transformative Guide for Undergraduates.

1 Comment / Higher Education, Strategic Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing / Mary Mugo

Choosing a specialization in your undergraduate program is a critical decision that will shape your future professional path. Misconceptions, peer pressure, and insufficient facts can all influence a student’s decision. This is especially true for fields like marketing and human resource management (HRM), which are either misunderstood or given insufficient credit. This article aims to

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Muguka Farming: Challenges and Strategic Farming to Overcome Bans and Hefty Fees.

Leave a Comment / Opinion, Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing / Mary Mugo

Muguka, a kind of khat plant (Catha edulis), is a significant cash crop in Embu, Kenya, especially in Mbeere and nearby areas. The Kenyan Crop Act, which lists muguka among the recognized cash crops, supports this identification. Muguka, which has become an important source of revenue for many small-scale farmers in the area, is well-known

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Navigating Toxic Personalities in Meetings and Other Work and Social Setting.

Leave a Comment / Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management / Mary Mugo

We have all come across them in our professional interactions: coworkers who are able to disrupt and poison meetings with their toxic presence, undermining otherwise fruitful discussions. However, if you have a thorough understanding of these personalities and know how to deal with them, you can make sure that your meetings stay concentrated, collaborative, and

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Stop the Idiocy and Using Citizens as Pawns. A Call for Peace and Unity in Kenya

3 Comments / blog, Kenya, Opinion, Political leadership, Strategic Leadership / Mary Mugo

Politicians are expected to be role models and representatives for the people they serve. It is no secret, however, that many of these leaders engage in behavior unbecoming of their position. This behavior ranges from corruption and deception to verbal abuse and physical violence. It is high time for political leaders to stop this idiocy

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The New Era of Marketing: How Brands Are Adapting to Changing Customer Expectations

Leave a Comment / Business, Strategic Marketing / Mary Mugo

A key component of a business is marketing, which entails developing, delivering, and exchanging goods and services to satisfy the needs of consumers. As the world becomes more globalized and interconnected, marketing has become an even more crucial component of business strategy. It plays a significant role in the success of any business. The emergence

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These are the sycophants’ in your team and you must deal with them to be effective as a leader. Stop being a sycophant and if you are a leader discourage sycophancy around you.

Leave a Comment / Opinion, Strategic Leadership, The Workplace / Mary Mugo

We all want to be told good things and we enjoy flattery once in a while but a great leader must be able to know the sycophants in their team to be effective and efficient. I am certain you have come across many people who praise their leaders or powerful people when they deserve a

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The Language of a Leader// What words should a leader use// Should we care how the leaders speak to us//

2 Comments / Strategic Leadership / Mary Mugo

One of the Cabinet Secretaries the other day said something that elicited a debate on social media. The clergy has demanded an apology to Kenyans from the said CS. Language is a critical component in leadership for it builds the world we live in. A leader must understand that language is a resource that can

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Why Experience Is Not Necessarily Expertise. Should Organizations Look for Experience or Expertise?

2 Comments / Opinion, Strategic Management, The Workplace / Mary Mugo

I have read the requirements for some advertised positions and most require experience of over 5 years. Whereas experience is important I could not avoid thinking about whether experience and expertise are the same. Experience is measured by the number of years you have been doing something. For example, if you have been a manager

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