Being in your superpower is about being absolutely aligned with who you are, your vision, who you are, what you believe in, and your WHY – Why you are doing what you are doing and the vision of your business. Your superpower is as unique and distinctive as your thumbprint. In business, your superpower translates […]
Building a global business requires global customers. This is an elementary concept and simply stated. Communication and connection to customers across borders is something that is best fitted for those that understand the importance of empathy in actions. Those in other countries may think differently in many of the ideas and concepts you find normal. […]
From time to time many of you have to speak in public, this could be talking in a meeting, presenting in front of an audience or simply chatting amongst friends. Some of you do this extremely well but many of you may consider yourself to be terrible at it. In whatever manner you perform it […]
The life of a social entrepreneur revolves around striking a balance between the social cause and the financial sustainability of the enterprise. What distinguishes social businesses from every other sort of for-purpose organizations is the ability to generate enough revenue to cover its costs and not depend on external sources of funding. Here also lies […]
Most organizations and individuals are so busy just trying to fulfill their business goals, generate revenue and market in this new digital space that they may not have time to think through their organization’s key skills. Today’s changing world demands that we ask whether or not an organization’s core skills matter anymore. Nike’s CEO, Mark […]
From Socrates to Benjamin Franklin, the wisdom contained within the simple maxim, ’Know Thyself,’ a phrase derived from the Ancient Greeks contains wisdom still relevant today. Discovering what your strengths are and acquiring the knowledge necessary to realize your career potential, whatever that path may be, is perhaps one of the most important career insights […]
The great management guru, Peter Drucker, once said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” To be effective, leaders must discern what they should spend their time doing, say no to the unnecessary, and delegate or outsource the things that don’t require their direct attention. Everyday, we hear from small business […]
This week, I had a conversation with a few trainers and consultants who asked, “Sohail, are joint ventures just for big businesses?” and I replied, “Joint ventures are just what they are called, a venture joining two or more companies with the same goal!” You see, many solo entrepreneurs work from a home office. Their […]
With the Covid-19 global epidemic, the world is shifting very rapidly and organisations are looking at new ways to build their brands and connections. Whilst business owners are searching for means of commercial sustainability, consumers are sending a very strong message about their expectations. A recent Consumer Index Report by Ernst & Young reports that 26% […]
“E-commerce isn’t the cherry on the cake, it is the new cake!” With a tax-free regime, high investment climate, growing economy and high spending urban populace, it is no wonder that Middle East has become the epicentre of all things – Ecommerce! The emergence of the new middle class, Gen Y and western influence has […]
