Thought Leadership

"AI is a tool…What is happening already with our tools, with these algorithms and with AI is that it is already based on a dominant identity group, and it's built by the dominant identity group…"

- Workplace Equity Strategist Olanike A. Mensah 

Last week, we had a wide-ranging conversation about AI with Workplace Equity Strategist Olanike A. Mensah.

(Listen to the entire conversation here)

Why?

We use artificial intelligence anytime we open our laptops or use phones.

Understanding the in…

What is the best way to share your expertise, thought leadership, or new ideas?

I would argue that a podcast is a great medium to do that.

I've had my podcast for a few years now, and with over 70 episodes, I've enjoyed challenging myself to be more succinct in my communication and improve my interviewing skills.

Last week I invited my digital nomad Podcast Manager Valery Colli to join me and share her perspective on podcasting in 2023.

(Listen to the entire conversation here)

Here are th…

DEI can be a very polarizing issue in any organization. 

It is not usually a topic on the mind of African leaders - but it should be.

That is why I invited DEIB practitioner and champion Angela Gachui to talk through the different dimensions of diversity on the MOST diverse continent.

(Listen to our entire conversation here)

Here are three dimensions of diversity leaders should consider:

1) Personality

Our personality affects how we show up in the world, in the workplace, our interaction…

Last week I hosted an audio event focused on rethinking our perspective on well-being, work-life balance, the future of work, and 'job-crafting.'

 We were joined by leadership trainer, facilitator, and learning designer Shiva Roofeh.

 Shiva's definition of quiet quitting:

"…it's looking at your job description and saying, that's what I'm going to do. And I'm not going to go above and beyond. Simple as that. And also, it's, I think, possibly founded in this radical concept, that your job does …

"…An assessment cannot create community or psychological safety. It's important to create opportunities for colleagues to connect and learn about each other."

Last week I co-hosted an audio event with Ama Nyame-Mensah, Ph.D., focused on personality tests and how assessments can be used in hiring, coaching, and development.

Thank you, Indra A. Books, Jaki Wasike-Sihanya, Nadia Saleh, Pushkraj Deshpande, Arnold Buoro, and Magriet Mouton, for your contributions.

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Most of us are in the middle of conducting appraisals, setting goals, and updating our strategy for the year.

All of these involve setting expectations. 

Last week I hosted an audio event focused on goal setting and how goals can help us focus and filter.

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These are three mistakes we tend to make when setting expectations for ourselves AND others:

1. We are terrible at planning and cannot predict the future. As a result, we tend to underestimate ho…

The pandemic completely changed leadership and employee-employer relations.

Last week I hosted an audio event focused on the trends leaders should keep in mind this year to improve retention and increase profits.

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Here are the top 10 trends shared:

1. Hybrid Leadership: Leaders must know how to be visible AND create psychological safety in remote and in-person environments.
2. Values-Based Leadership: Leaders must create opportunities and spaces for e…