Ways2Grow

Growing people. Growing business.

Category: Leadership

  • Striking the Right Balance: AI and Authenticity in Business

    Striking the Right Balance: AI and Authenticity in Business

    Imagine having an assistant that continuously helps you to communicate in a more effective, yet still genuine and true-to-yourself manner. What if, by doing so, you could also improve your ability to provide superior service to others?

    I recently had a conversation with a CEO that brought an important issue to light. He showed me an email response from a colleague that was clearly not from the person’s own mind, heart, and vocabulary. It was indeed… artificial! And because of this kind of communication, trust and spontaneity were challenged. It just did not feel right and trustworthy! (more…)

  • The Power of Small Talk: Building Deeper Connections

    The Power of Small Talk: Building Deeper Connections

    Imagine a world where conversations with family members, colleagues, and even strangers felt like safe havens, where vulnerability and creativity could flourish. What if I told you that one way to create such emotionally safe environments is through something as simple as small talk? It may sound surprising, but small talk can indeed plant the seeds for deeper connections. (more…)

  • Why a Team Culture Trumps a Family Culture in the Workplace

    Why a Team Culture Trumps a Family Culture in the Workplace

    We all spend a significant portion of our lives at work. It’s where we invest our time, energy, and talent. So, when a once-great company with fantastic people turns toxic due to a harmful company culture, it can feel like a betrayal. People become unhappy, tensions rise, and finger-pointing begins. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” as the renowned consultant and writer, Peter Drucker, wisely said. This isn’t to downplay the importance of strategy, but to emphasize that, no matter how brilliant your strategy may be, a toxic culture can undermine your results. (more…)

  • The Power of Your Backstage Investment

    The Power of Your Backstage Investment

    I hope this message finds you in good health and high energy. I mean it, because today I want to share a simple lesson that I had to learn the hard way.  I realised how important it is to nurture our lives “backstage” to shine on the “front stage.” Every time I have neglected my “backstage” existence my “front stage” started to suffer. And as you know, the pain it causes is not worth it. (more…)

  • Build to last: legacy lessons from history

    Build to last: legacy lessons from history

    Your existence really matters, and the beauty lies in your ability as human being to be intentional about it. We hold the power to determine how much our lives will matter and how long our influence will endure. (more…)