Do you lead with charisma or with character?
Words are often used together or as substitutes, while they have totally different meanings. In the corporate or political world, we often hear of a charismatic leader – confusing the quality of charisma with character.
So bou jy karakter
‘n Mens word nie met karakter gebore nie. Ja, jy het beslis sekere ingebore persoonlikheidseienskappe wat deel uitmaak van jou gene, maar karakter is iets waaraan jy moet werk. En dit is ‘n kernbestanddeel as jy wil word wie jy bestem is om te wees.
Die vyf W’s
Joernaliste en skrywer word geleer dat ‘n mens in jou openingsparagrawe so gou moontlik die vyf W’s moet antwoord – anders verloor jy jou leser:
Wisdom – do you have enough?
WhatsApp wisdoms can be soppy at times, but I believe that the challenges of our immediate past have made people wiser, deeper and more reflective.
Wisdom tips from the sages
When I think of wisdom, I think of King Solomon and the Greek sage Socrates, the man often referred to as “the wisest man who lived.”
True leaders ask questions
Leaders all have different styles of leading. Some give instructions or direct their teams down to the minutest detail, others believe in a participatory style, and those who trust the ability of their workforce, dare to delegate.
Visualise with feeling
It is nothing new to hear that visualisation could help you achieve your goals. Save me the airy-fairy talk, I hear some people say. But did you know that neuroscience has shown that visualisation is a healthy brain exercise with proven results?
Dealing with Difficult People
The French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre is known for the quote: “Hell is other people.” In one of his stage dramas, translated as “In camera”, three characters are waiting together in a room in hell. They expect to be tortured for all their wrong deeds on earth.
Exercise routine
In my early years, as a young athlete, I was taught the ingredients of a balanced exercise programme. To prevent injuries and prepare me for the race, my coach made sure that I paid careful attention to the three vital components:
Dra ‘n leerbril vir ‘n dag
Ek het ʼn vriend – kom ons noem hom Jakobus – met ʼn heerlike verbeelding. Hy kan van iets verveligs ʼn speletjie maak. Ons is ou vriende wat vir mekaar kan “instaan” as metgeselle wanneer die geleentheid dit vereis.