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How To Transform Your Leadership With More Authentic Relationships (Forbes)

Leaders are most effective when they see others as the individuals they are, rather than through lenses of self-interest or bias. But leaders’ self-perceptions can get in the way, distorting their ideas about others and causing behaviors that undermine trust and collaboration, says Mitch Warner, managing partner at the Arbinger Institute and contributing author of Leadership and Self-Deception: The […]
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How will AI change the teaching model in business schools? (Forbes)

The problem Our educational model is predicated on an expert lecturing to a class of attentive disciples. We rely on standardized repeated exams. As a junior accounting professor, I was encouraged to take a senior faculty member’s teaching notes and simply go and deliver the material. Rely on older exams or some variant thereof. Have […]
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10 Essential Leadership Tips for 2025 (MIT- SMR)

If you want to be a successful leader in 2025, you might want to put the two C’s at the top of your list: communication and culture. Indeed, looking back at MIT SMR’s most popular articles in recent months, it’s striking how many of them focus on communication and culture. These two strengths are inseparable: An […]
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How To Boost The Number Of Women In Leadership In 2025 (Forbes)

Despite the progress the business world has made in boosting women’s representation in leadership, women hoping to move into leadership roles still face significant barriers, from implicit biases to unequal access to opportunities. These deep-seated challenges often stem from societal stereotypes and workplace cultures that undervalue women’s contributions, making it difficult for organizations to identify […]
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How AI Is Reshaping The Future Of Work Across Industries(Forbes)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a vision of the future; it is the driving force of the present, fundamentally transforming industries and redefining how we work, live, and innovate. AI itself has evolved from being a differentiating value proposition to an essential tool, with its unique impact determined by how organizations strategically deploy it. […]
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New Study Reveals Motherhood’s Toll On Women Entrepreneurs (Forbes)

Women are less likely than men to start new businesses, and when they do, their businesses are less likely to thrive. New research points to a major factor driving this disparity: childbirth. The study reveals that becoming a mother significantly reduces the likelihood of women starting a business. For those already running companies, motherhood leads to declines in profits […]
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Africa’s Future Looks Resilient Despite A Fragmented World (ForbesAfrica)

There are so many reasons Africa is the growth capital of the world. The continent’s competitive advantages include a young population, abundant mineral wealth, fertile land and a growing renewable- and distributed-energy sector, says Bill Blackie, CEO of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank, while addressing delegates at the recent inaugural Standard Bank Business […]
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15 Strategies For Coaching Clients In Better Decision-Making (Forbes)

Being able to make solid decisions—sometimes quickly and with minimal information and context—is a must-have skill for business leaders and professionals hoping to advance in their careers. While strong decision-making doesn’t come naturally to everyone, it can be cultivated; this is one reason why aspiring leaders, in particular, seek out coaching services: to become demonstrably […]
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Understanding The Difference Between Toxic And True Leaders (Forbes)

Have you ever worked for a toxic leader? If so, you’re not alone. Toxic leaders not only damage morale but also hinder organizational health and growth. But how do you distinguish between a toxic leader and a true one? Click here to read the full article

Namibia seeks to double GDP growth from oil and gas finds (FT)

Namibia could double its annual GDP growth to 8 per cent within a decade and reduce its dependence on diamonds because of new offshore oil and gas finds, according to the southern African country’s mining and energy minister Tom Alweendo. Click here to read the full article