Leadership Wisdom 101

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Some of the Best Lessons in Life Are Never Learned in a Classroom!

By Afeef

There are moments in our careers when we are fortunate enough to learn directly from some of the very best in the industry. For me, one such person has been Marie-Laure L’Ah-You, a highly experienced professional in strategy, quality management, operational and service excellence. It has been

October 23, 2026

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One Question That Can Open a Thousand Doors!

By Afeef

“How can we help you become more successful?” Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do to build a great relationship is simply to ask the right question. Let me share a personal experience. Some years ago, while working on developing libraries across our resort properties, I had

October 19, 2026

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A Mentor Can Open the Door. The Mentee Still Has to Walk Through It.

By Afeef

One of the greatest advantages in our growth journey is having access to someone who has already walked part of the road we are trying to travel. That is the value of effective mentoring. A good mentor brings experience, perspective, lessons from mistakes, and sometimes the courage

October 3, 2026

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If You Want It Done, Make It Personal

By Afeef

If You Want It Done, Make It Personal. Sometimes we almost get things done. Almost And when it doesn't happen the way we wanted, we naturally start looking for reasons. We didn't have enough resources. Someone didn't do their part. The circumstances were difficult. The timing wasn't right. Sometimes we even blame ourselves

August 15, 2026

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How Public Leaders Can Build Trust Through Their Words

By Afeef

Public leaders, when you are given a stage, remember this: your words matter. It does not matter what position you hold. Leadership is reflected in how you speak, how you treat others, and the standards you uphold. Here are a few principles every public leader should

August 1, 2026

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Leadership Is Not About Having More Advisors—It’s About Listening Better

By Afeef

One of the biggest reasons leaders fail is not because they lack advisors or capable teams. Success is rarely determined by the number of people around you. More often, it is determined by your willingness to listen. Leadership begins with listening. Les Brown often speaks about having

August 1, 2026

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Will More Departments Solve the Problem—or Create More Problems?

By Afeef

When organisations face challenges, the immediate response is often to create another department, section or institution. While this may appear decisive, additional structures do not automatically produce better results. In many cases, they create duplication, bureaucracy and confusion over accountability. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority offers

July 23, 2026

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World-class isn’t created by chance. It is created by choice.

By Afeef

Every world-class organisation, event, product, or experience begins with a mindset. A mindset that refuses to settle for average and constantly asks one important question: "How can we create unique value that others don't?" Building something world-class requires more than a great idea. It requires: A compelling vision

July 14, 2026

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The Most Dangerous Thing a Leader Can Say “We Have Nothing to Improve

By Afeef

One of the realities of leadership is that there are things we know, things we know we do not know, and then there are things we do not even realize we do not know. That last category is often the most dangerous. In our line of

June 23, 2026

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Change Requires a Clear Vision

By Afeef

If you want to bring meaningful change, you must first have a clear vision. More importantly, that vision needs to be simple enough for others to understand, believe in, and support. Why do many leaders struggle to create lasting change during their tenure? In my view,

June 10, 2026