Today we delve into the language of a leader and why a leader must weigh their words. Leadership has its roots in communication and is not solely about position, power, or strategy. A leader’s words have the power to inspire or demoralize, to bring people together, or to drive them apart. Leaders in education, industry, […]
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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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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
Ruto-Raila Alliance: A Political Masterstroke or Betrayal of Trust? Read More »
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
Navigating Toxic Personalities in Meetings and Other Work and Social Setting. Read More »
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
Stop the Idiocy and Using Citizens as Pawns. A Call for Peace and Unity in Kenya Read More »
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
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
We are a few weeks to the elections and the barking is becoming louder by the day. There is a saying that when you see a dog barking, find out the owner behind the barking. Ordinarily barking is one of the languages dogs use to communicate. The barking changes depending on the situation. At times
Why The Dogs Are Barking and Their Owners. Who Are The Dogs Barking For? Read More »
Kenyans have been castigating the people seeking political offices who have no education. KCSE results showing pathetic grades for some candidates are doing rounds on social media. Some of the candidates have a questionable educational background. The question is whether education plays any role in politics and if important for those running for political office.
The Kenyan Government has continued to cut the funding for public universities, with the capitation barely enough to pay staff salaries. Some Universities are unable to pay staff salaries and others delay the staff salaries. Most if not all public universities are unable to remit statutory deductions and pay suppliers. This situation is likely to
Dr. Mary Mugo is an innovative academic scholar per excellence who has published many scholarly journal articles and books. She has impressive achievements which have been enriched by her diverse experiences in academia, consultancies, private & public institutions and communities. Her extensive experience encompasses Strategic Management, Leadership, Marketing and Human Resource Management.
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