Nuggets of wisdom to expand your perspectives…
…on leadership, organizational effectiveness, procurement & supply chain management, change management, personal effectiveness, career growth and success, and Africa.
My work is frequently featured in print and online media, white papers, round-table conferences, expert panels and other similar events. For example, I was on the advisory board for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum; an advisory panellist for Supply Management; a member of Logistics Europe Supply Chain Vision Group; and a featured adviser on the inaugural Procurious Career Boot Camp.
You can view some of my related work and media features below.
Gratitude for a Difficult Boss
“Yeah, but Sigi, he may be one of those senior executives who bring people into their leadership team to counter their own weaknesses,” Blondie responded, in her usual gentle manner. “Hmm, you’re probably right,” I said, thinking about her words. She continued, “He...
read moreThe Elixir of Corporate Life?
The tree stretched out its magnificent branches, ready to soak up the rays of the morning sun. As it did so, it caught a peek of the stats I’d highlighted in the article I was reading while sitting in its shade. What?! It thought to itself. How can any organization...
read moreAI Won’t Save You from Yourself
Many moons ago at the start of my career, I was fortunate enough to work for a fantastic boss, Hugh Humphrey, who understood the importance of personal effectiveness for success. He invested significant time mentoring me, along with a few others. Most of us were...
read moreBlack Swan, Grey Swan, Whatever Swan, Where Is Your Risk Register?!
A $2,300 Apple iPhone? It sounds outrageous in 2025. Yet it’s quite possible. Like many US companies manufacturing in China, in-house or outsourced, “Apple has a tough choice: absorb the extra [new tariffs] expense or pass it on to customers,” as this Reuters article...
read moreThe Dark Night of the Corporate Soul
The past year proved to be an annus horribilis for Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer that has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. I sympathize with the employees, especially the rank and file. Same with the organizations associated with the brand—except...
read moreWhen Procurement Smells Fishy
Grrr … argh! I could feel a slight annoyance welling up. Maybe it was because I needed another coffee to really get in my groove for the day. Or perhaps it was due to the lingering peevishness I still carried from the earlier conversation with my mistress, when she...
read moreThe Clock Inside and Other Titbits
If you have a beating heart inside you, every beat of that heart is a gentle cue reminding you of the potential within you and your obligation to unleash your immeasurable capabilities. ❖ Fortune certainly smiles on those who are brave enough to pursue their destiny....
read moreWhen a Blessing Becomes a Curse
Many African countries are blessed with natural resources, like crude oil, gold and diamonds, which should assure a decent life for the woman on the street. But those resources have become a curse of sorts. Leadership failure, greed, tribalism, corruption and...
read moreA Boss Is Not a Mother
Your boss is not your mother, father, therapist or friend. So when one senior executive at a technology company told her staff, “I’m not your mum,” she was right. I couldn’t help a chuckle as I read the full story. It sounded to me like she was trying to light a fire...
read moreThe Road to Fulfilment
The road to fulfilment is incredibly alluring. Yet it is paved with obstacles, failures, sufferings and all manner of challenges. So it’s no surprise that many people decide—consciously or not—to avoid that path. To them, the problems, hassles and heartache are just...
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