Leadership and Knowledge Transfer: What If Everything Didn’t Have to Rely on One Person ?
A true leader is not recognized by their ability to do everything… but by what still works in their absence. That’s the key difference between a front-runner and a conductor. An effective leader doesn’t centralize everything. They build an organization that breathes, functions, and grows, even when they’re not around. When everything depends on one […]
Toxic colleagues in the workplace (2/2)
In the African context, there’s often a little mystical cherry on top… How about your best enemy who’s decided to put an end to your race by casting a spell on you? Yes, the one who has looked into your marital status, the names of your parents and grandparents, who you’ve been with, your favorite […]
Leadership in business (2/2)
Once upon a time, there was a little ship… At my more modest level than the Larousse, the best explanation of leadership is the one I drew from a simple joke that almost everyone knows without perhaps having drawn a parallel with the subject for themselves. The short version of the joke tells the story […]
Toxic colleagues in the workplace
In the popular wisdom of my country, Senegal, there’s a Ouolof saying “lou soti am borom” which means that as soon as a work is crowned with success, there are always impostors who claim to be the authors, instead of the true owner, the one who made it a success. Of course they know they […]
Leadership in business (1/2)
Today, in the so-called grandes écoles, in companies and in all associations or social groups, everyone is a “leader”, and everyone is an “entrepreneur”. It’s become a fashion, a fashion-culture. Everyone wants to be seen, recognized; everyone wants to be not just on stage, but at the forefront. In the new social network society, everyone […]
A Team of Energetic Employees: The Result of the Manager’s Coaching Skills
In a world where organisations are constantly adapting to change and innovation, an energetic and engaged team is invaluable. But as a manager, how do you create a team that is not only effective, but also buzzing with energy? How do you create a team that exudes confidence, is engaged and motivated, and strives for […]
Work-life balance: finding harmony
The modern world of work continues to believe that spending long hours at work is a guarantee of commitment and productivity. Although there were many articles on work/life balance before the Covid-19 health crisis, the latter we have just experienced has brought the subject back to the forefront of employees’ and companies’ minds. In practice, […]
How does creative power work?
In neuroscience, creativity is defined as the ability to produce original and relevant ideas in each context to solve a problem or improve a situation. Creativity relies mainly on two brain networks: the “default network”, when our brain is not actively engaged in a task, we daydream and spontaneously generate ideas by association; and the […]
Professional Generosity: An Essential Soft Skill for Managers
After nearly 20 years of experience, I have encountered managers of all kinds. Some were brilliant but unwilling to share their knowledge or vision, as though they held a treasure too valuable to pass on. And then there were those who embraced professional generosity. These managers not only shaped my experiences but also made a […]
The 5 secrets of a strong team.
After years of coaching teams in small and medium-sized businesses, the value of Patrick Lencioni’s research work became increasingly apparent. Patrick Lencioni is an American expert in leadership and team development. He wrote the bestseller: ‘The five dysfunctions of a team’. Highly recommended for anyone who guides a team or is part of one! Lencioni […]
