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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Working in the Middle East
I was in my early 30's when my former boss – an American, called me for an offer that changed my life forever.He was offering me a job in the Middle East – Alexandria, Egypt to be precise.I accepted without much thought. I was terrified and excited at the same time.I was going to lead a team of Egyptians –…
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How to be a Likable Manager – A Guide to Winning at Work Without Too Much Effort
First Published March 10, 2019/ Updated with new content Do you have that one colleague that as soon as that person walks into the room, everyone just gravitates towards him/her?When there is a project, everyone just wants to help her/him out and get the job done?More than charisma, it’s that likability factor that makes people want to work with a…
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The Secret in Building a Highly Motivated Team
Building a highly motivated team is not that easy. And if you’re running a team in a fast-paced environment, this is even harder. You’ll have to consider so many factors to even get close. But one thing is for sure, no longer does a one size fits all leadership model really work especially if you want your team to be highly motivated. We…
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Why Delegating Makes You a Better Boss
First published February 20, 2019. Updated November 11, 2019You probably have realized by now that you can’t do it all.As much as you want to have a long checklist of things to do every day, this will not help you in leading your team effectively.To achieve goals of the organization, your team goals and your personal goals, you need to…
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Don’t Apply for Promotion until you READ THIS!
Blog Post updated. First published in December 15, 2018With over 16 years of experience in the BPO (Business Process Operations), I have had my fair share of applications, rejections and promotions.And I wish I knew then how to better prepare myself in those situations because looking back, I definitely feel like I could've done so much better had I anticipated…
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6 Cute Mugs You Should Get While Quarantined and Working From Home
I love mugs. Like maybe obsessed with it.And I especially have a lot more interest it in lately because my mornings are filled with days waiting for that coffee to brew and I get to have a few meager minutes to myself before I dive into my emails or calls.My mornings are not mundane, let me tell you that. Sometimes,…
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50 Leadership Quotes to Ignite Your Team
First Published: October 12, 2019 Leading a team is a privilege. It is not easy. And has no immediate recipe for success. But it’s the most fulfilling, life-changing and purpose driven gift you’ll ever have in your career. There are so many ways to ignite your team and support their personal development. But I find that sharing quotes with them on a regular basis boosts…
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31 Team Engagement Activities that will Build a Great Work Environment
This post contains affiliate links. For more details, please check on our Disclosures. Employee Engagement is one of the most critical aspects in a high performing team.I’ve seen one too many managers believe that employee engagement is the sole responsibility of Human Resources.Boy, are they in for a surprise!On the contrary, Employee Engagement is everyone’s responsibility in the organization.It is imperative…
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3 Life Changing Career Advice for Millennial Leaders
Updated ContentFirst Published: January 8, 2019Hello there, Millennial Leader!More and more Millennial Managers are working their way up to key positions in the corporate world. And why not? They are young, vibrant and go-getters that are quickly making a name for themselves. If you are a new supervisor or manager, check this out for a crash course on leadership. I’ve worked with a…
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If You Read One Article About Being a New Leader…Read this One
Updated post with new information. Original Published Date January 18, 2018Congratulations on your new role! You have signed the papers. Told your parents or loved one about your new position and you’ve even bought a new outfit to celebrate this wonderful change in your career.You are filled with joy and you can’t wipe that smile off your face because this is…
