In the Sisu Courage Series, I discuss leadership strategies to confront the Fear Pandemic. This virus sabotages your leadership influence. It destroys the character, confidence, and collaboration needed to overcome daunting challenges.
But there is hope…
In the middle of doing research for a new leadership development series, The Sisu Courage Series, we get a pleasant surprise. Our daughter, Danae, is home for a visit. She is currently doing leadership development work with STEMM in Tanzania. Her life is a non-stop adventure in Africa – from working with 51 orphans to feeding zebras! But, there is one story we’re most excited to hear…
As a mom, and a leadership development coach, I’m overjoyed when I hear my daughter’s words: 'Mom, did you know that many of my co-workers in Tanzania call me “Kichwa Moto!” In Swahili, their language it means hot-headed. I refuse to give up!'
I smile! One definition of hot-headed is quick-tempered and irresponsible. Knowing Danae, I’m wondering, " Is this what her co-workers are thinking? It doesn't seem to match with what I know of her."
I believe that kindness should be part of our daily leadership influence.
I spotted this sculpture on the University of Sioux Falls campus when I gave their commencement talk a number of years ago. This "serving leader" approach is often over-looked in our fast-paced world. Technology has taken the place of many face-to-face interactions. It seems that the opportunities to show kindness have become somewhat of a rarity.
We’ve been garneringleadership performance insights from my daughter’s Kilimanjaro climbing adventures.
“I never thought I would climb a mountain. And here I am, surrounded by my friends, on the way to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. What am I doing??!!"