In leadership, we often focus on the "big picture," but a recent breakfast meeting hosted by Urysia Ltd and the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya (FCCK) reminded me that excellence is found in the details. The theme, "Enhancing Mobility in Kenya: Driving Business Performance Through Strategic Solutions," sparked brilliant dialogue. However, three leadership lessons stood out even more:
It is mid-February. The initial rush of the new year has faded, and for many, the "to-do" list from January is still sitting on the desk, largely untouched. Progress isn't always about learning something new; often, it’s about identifying the specific behaviors that keep us pinned to the same spot. If you feel like you're running in place, it usually comes down to these three culprits.
When you were a child you had all these beautiful dreams and you said "When I grow up I want to be a pilot, doctor, lawyer, airhostess"..Years later into adulthood do you wonder what became of your dream? Did life get into the way or did you become too busy even to use your imagination?
