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Just because it’s repeated, doesn’t make it true

The truth doesn’t always win. But repetition does. In leadership, life and society, what we repeat becomes what we believe. Psychologists refer to this as the illusory truth effect and it plays out in politics and in personal growth.

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My Three Pet Peeves (and Why They Matter More Than You Think)

There are three pet peeves of mine that hit hard. And no, these aren’t the kind of annoyances you can fix with a quick font change or running them through a PDF editor. They’re behaviours and attitudes I’ve come to see — in myself and others — that quietly erode growth, potential and trust.

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From Guilt-absorption to Victimhood to Freedom

Leaders are human first. Leaders cannot afford to be prisoners of their past — or captives of someone else’s story. If we live trapped in either perpetual guilt or perpetual victimhood, we are not free. And we lead from fear, not clarity.

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Stay soft: The hardest leadership challenge?

So here we are, in Men’s Health Week.

We’re told to look after our bodies — and rightly so.
But what about our hearts?
Not just the muscle that pumps blood — but the quiet, invisible core that keeps us grounded, feeling, leading like humans, not machines.

Maybe this is the health check we’re missing most.

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#Theweekthatwas @ 08/06/2025

"I see you" are three of the most powerful words one can say to express acknowledgement and appreciation #sawubona

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Perspective changes everything

Busy weeks can teach us just as much as quiet ones — if we pause long enough to reflect. This past week reminded me of something simple but profound: perspective is everything.

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To The Boy Who Finished Last

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running a race that wasn’t built for you — read this.

It ends with four questions that might change how you define success.

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