If a manager managed to win and preserve the trust of his employees and colleagues, then the corporate culture is fundamentally good. On the other hand, if there is no trust base, then all our efforts are worthless.

When I talk to a leader about the relationship between vulnerability and the leader, the first reaction is almost always that the two don’t really fit together. The leader must be strong, sure, otherwise no one will follow him, in fact, they will abuse his weakness.

Whether you are a businessowner or just want to improve your awareness of how you can help in making this world a better place, I believe this short phrase can be pivotal for your life.

The greatest test of effective leadership, is what happens when the leader is gone.

Giving. This topic stirs a variety of emotions. For some, it creates great joy – even happiness – knowing the benefits it can provide for others. For others, it causes frustration; having limited financial resources, some people feel they can barely meet their own needs, let alone give to help others.

Many people in the business and professional world work extremely long hours, sometimes seven days a week, ignoring their need for personal refreshment. They ignore this paradox of being able to accomplish more if we work less, setting aside time for much-needed rest.

There is so much discussion these days about who we are, and why we do what we do. Some factors we cannot control, determined even before we are born.