Even though the focus is on using our strengths to succeed, a strength has a power and an edge. In simple terms, your strength can be your weakness if not managed well. Using your strength to its fullest capacity in order to derive maximum value for ourselves or those around us is harnessing its power. Whereas, mismanaging your talent is tapping into the edge of your strength. Achieving balance is key!
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Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part II
Back to all things virtual. The Fellowship ran for 6 weeks in a virtual format. I was placed at Northwestern University for my Leadership Institute. I was well prepared to actively participate and I gave it my all. In the third week, we had a free week to catch up on required work and the like. However, in that same week I had a mental breakdown. I had a massive burn out with no warning whatsoever and it frustrated me.
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Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part I
My journey to becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow was nothing short of amazing. This is a 4-part series and I hope somewhere along the way my story inspires someone.
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Inspiring Leadership: Be Visible
Inspiring Leadership: Be Visible
Naturally, we tend to blend in so that we all become the same but what makes the team stronger are our unique abilities. What sets us apart and makes any organisation thrive are our differences rather than our similarities. So, what role does visibility play? If you blend in, you will become invisible because you will look like everyone else. You need to stand out and show your unique abilities.
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Corporate & Me: Office Politics
I would like to hear from you what your experiences have been when it comes to office politics. What’s the worst and best that has happened to you in the midst of office politics? You can share your comments below or send an e-mail to hello@nononyathi.co.zw.
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Exploring Leadership: Inspire & Encourage
A leader should be one that listens, explores the different ideas that team members bring, even the “crazy ones”. It’s recognising each person’s passions, abilities, qualifications, and experiences, and using them to advance the team agenda.
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Rise Up!
The way Olivia Pope in the TV series "Scandal" handled people's problems got me wanting to be just like her. Well, I only took the concept of being a fixer...
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Grief in the midst of a pandemic
This topic was unplanned but after losing a close family member a week ago, I thought I should share my experience. We are living in a moment where some of...
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Get to know me tag: Who am I?
As promised, I’m going to share a little bit about me so that you know the person behind the stories I tell.
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5 things I do in difficult moments
Don’t give up on your dream, you’ve got to keep moving. If you really have to take the long route do that but always remember you need to come back to your vision. Give yourself a timeline when it comes to how long your detour will last. Make the experience count and let it push you closer towards your goal.