I’ll never forget an experience that still inspires me today. It was back in 2018 when I was elected as the President of the Maldives Association of HR Professionals (MAHRP). The very first person outside the HR community to congratulate me was Dominik Ruhl, who
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Too often, in meetings or events where voices are meant to be heard, I notice people leaning into saying what’s “safe” or “nice” rather than what’s real. I’ve been in those rooms. I’ve also observed them from afar. And what I often hear are sugarcoated
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Building confidence in a particular skill or competency has far more to do with your own actions than external circumstances. I often hear people say, “My company isn’t giving me enough opportunities to develop the skills I need.” My response is usually the same: it’s easy
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Imagine a worn-out carpet at the entrance of your office—one that every team member and customer walks over daily. While some leaders may take the initiative to replace it or maintain it regularly, many offices leave such issues unaddressed. These small, easily fixable details are
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In many cultures—especially within organizations—it’s common to see blame placed on individuals when something goes wrong. This often happens when a leader is unwilling to be vulnerable and instead looks for someone to take the fall. We’ve seen this pattern repeatedly in the corporate world,
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Confidence is a topic that frequently comes up in my coaching and mentoring sessions. Many colleagues express their concerns, believing they lack confidence. My perspective has always been that confidence is not something we either have or don’t have—it is something we build. The key to
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How often do we hear leaders—whether in the Maldives or across global organizations and nations—blaming their predecessors when faced with challenges? It has become an all-too-common excuse, used to deflect responsibility rather than focus on solutions. A capable and visionary leader does not dwell on
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The term "Growth Mindset" has been widely used for years, yet a key question remains—how many truly understand its meaning and live by it? The fact that these two words are paired together signifies that it is more than just an idea; it is a
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The key to productivity is self-management, not time management. Many people search for solutions through structured "time management" techniques, believing that a better schedule or system will solve their challenges. While these frameworks provide valuable insights, they primarily serve as guidelines to help us manage ourselves
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Founder, hotelier Veteran, and former Chairman of the Ritz Carlton Group Horst Shulze once said in a podcast interview, "Don't come to work for work; come to work for Excellence." This made me realise something, and it's true. I realised I do not come to
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