Why women’s participation in governance should be encouraged
Since time immemorial, research has shown that women’s participation in GOVERNANCE is highly beneficial and has a greater positive impact on people’s lives. Let’s bring it down home a little – In the home...
MEET THE HEROINE: NANCY PELOSI
Pelosi was born Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore. She was the last of six children, and the first daughter. The family lived on Albemarle Street in Little...
Meet the Heroine: Atifete Jahjaga
Atifete Jahjaga was born 20 April 1975. She is a Kosovar politician and stateswoman who served as the third President of Kosovo.[a] She was the first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate...
10 POWERFUL WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
The saying that “Whatever you give to a woman comes back tripled” has over time been proven true especially in our present century. Women have been found to be more intuitive, empathic, and self-driven...
The Louboutin theory.
Last Friday at the Women in Leadership conference organized by Boundlesshands Africa and IHS. I sat on a Panel with some amazing and accomplished women as we discussed the topic; “Women in the Board...
8 Characteristics and Skills to Develop for Effective Leaders
Leaders or managers, this is the problem. While managers can be leaders, the reverse is not a must. In fact, these two roles are often separate. After all, modern businesses seem to prefer it...
5 Tough decisions that will determine your success or failure as a leader
Most of the best leaders in the world are uniquely attuned to the 5 key decisions that change the fate of careers and organizations. Here are some of the decisions that will make or...
What Managers can learn from Mothers .
On the recent Mother’s day in England, I reflected on how my mum has been incredibly instrumental in helping me develop good character and the right attitude to life (including professionally). This got me...