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How would your team would perform if you werenât there to lead them?
As a leader, your goal is to build a team that thrives independently, yet many teams falter when the leader steps away. This episode explores how your vacation timeâwhether real or simulatedâcan be a powerful tool to test your teamâs performance, identify areas for growth, and refine your own leadership style.
In this 14 minute episode you'll discover:
How to strategically assign responsibilities during your leave to empower team members and test their independence.Learn how to use time away to assess your leadership effectiveness and identify gaps in team confidence or skills.3 Steps to using your vacation time away to build a higher performance teamHit play now to uncover how your time away can transform both your teamâs performance and your leadership approach!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Is your teamâs lack of action a knowledge problemâor a confidence problem? Misdiagnosing this could be holding them (and you) back.
If youâve ever felt frustrated by showing your team how to do something over and over only for them to hesitate or keep asking for help, youâre not alone. This episode dives into why this happens and offers a powerful framework to help you move from frustration to transformation in your leadership.
In this ten minute episode you'll discover:Learn the key differences between knowledge and confidence problems of team membersHow to address knowledge or confidence problemsGain insights into creating sustainable, high-performance teams that act independently.Press play now to learn what may be blocking you from a high performance team!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Are you falling for these common myths that could be undermining your coaching sessions?
Coaching is one of the most powerful tools in a leaderâs toolkit, but many aspiring humanitarian and international development leaders are sabotaging their efforts without even realizing it. By debunking the myths around coaching, you can unlock new levels of performance, empowerment, and success within your team.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Three common myths that could be preventing you from becoming the coach you aspire to beHow understanding these myths will help you overcome themHow using coaching the "right" way will help you create a higher performance teamReady to step up your coaching game and lead your team to new heights? Press play now and start transforming the way you lead!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Hello, my aspiring modern humanitarian and development leaders. I hope you're having a great week. This is just a quick announcement to let you know that as of today, I am discontinuing the quick quote episodes on Wednesdays. And that might be reversed in the future, but for now, we are going to do one episode a week. And if you are interested in hearing from me twice a week, then I suggest you go and sign up for my biweekly newsletter which you can do by going to my website. Aid for www.aidforaidworkers.com and clicking on sign up for weekly newsletter.
One of my mom's favorite sayings is "things never begin when you think they do". So who knows what this opportunity of closing one door may lead to in terms of opening another, but for now, this is a decision that I'm making and yeah, let's see how it goes.
So the episodes will be released every Monday and yeah, looking forward to talking to you then. Until then keep evolving. Bye for now.
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Are your quick conversations actually slowing you down? Discover why "faster" doesn't always mean "better" and learn the key to saving time while building stronger teams.
In the humanitarian and international development sectors where rushed communication often leads to misunderstandings, this episode addresses how taking a deliberate, structured approach to conversations can transform your team's efficiency and help you make a greater impact. If you've ever felt like you're wasting time on repetitive conversations, this is for you.
In this 10 minute episode you'll learn:Learn a three-part process for effective communication that builds clarity and saves time.Discover how structured conversations can empower your team and enhance inclusivity.Explore strategies to overcome common communication challenges, especially in diverse, multilingual teams.Listen now to uncover how better communication can revolutionize your productivity and create a lasting impact with your team.
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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How do you know if you are leading to make the most impact on those around you?
In today's episode you'll discover how to:
Harness the power of silence to foster deeper conversations and uncover hidden insights from your team.Align your actions with your words to build trust and integrity within your organization.Shift your focus from authority to influence by truly serving and developing your team, creating a more engaged and motivated workplace.Press play now to discover simple, actionable strategies to evolve into the impactful leader your team deserves.
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
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How can you create a team that takes more ownership and responsibility of their work so you can focus on bigger picture tasks?
This is just one of the lessons Kofi Duku shares from his ten years' experience as a leader in West Africa.
In today's interview, you'll discover:
Why leaders who lead only from the front may be leaving their team behindWhy emotional regulation is important as a leaderHear firsthand how Kofi Duku transformed his leadership style to create a more engaged, self-sufficient team and reclaimed time for strategic priorities.Listen now to uncover actionable strategies that will help you lead more effectively, inspire your team, and free up your time for what truly matters!
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Linkedin ProfileWhatsapp: +233204500868WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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How strongly do you believe in your team's performance?
You may say yes, but it is your actions which answer this question. If you give advice or tell others what to do, it is likely in part due to not trusting your team's own solutions or performance.
In this episode learn how to know if you are undermining your team's confidence, and discover:
Why withholding advice can actually boost your team's confidence and problem-solving abilities.What it may mean if your team frequently asks for advice even when they don't need itUnderstand how to build a high-performing, self-reliant team that thrives on confidence and trust.Listen now to discover how a shift in the belief in your team can make them higher performers!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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How does telling your team what to do impact their overall performance?
Many humanitarian and international development leaders think telling their team what to do is essential, but relying too heavily on this approach can lead to an over-dependent, less empowered team. This episode explores how leaders unintentionally undermine team performance by over-managing and explains how to unlock your team's potential by shifting away from advice-giving.
In this 9 minute episode you'll discover:
How the belief that leaders must "have all the answers" may be limiting your team and creating more work for youHow to encourage self-reliance and confidence within your team.Gain practical tips for transitioning to a coaching approach that builds a proactive, high-performing team.Ready to empower your team and lighten your own workload? Tune into this episode to start the journey toward a more confident team of true high performers!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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How can you gain more time AND respect at work?
In this episode you'll discover:
One common thing leaders do which negatively impacts self-seteem over time How to earn respect from your colleagues (and yourself) What will likely happen if you say no to someone who asks to meet with you
Tune in to this seven minute episode to learn how to reclaim your time while also gaining respect from yourself and others.
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Are you tired of feeling like your time isnât your own?
You are not alone. Between being assigned last minute proposals, attending tons of meetings and various HQ initiatives you may feel you don't own your time. But there are some ways you can gain more control over it, and that's what you'll learn in today's episode!
By tuning in, youâll discover:
What's making you feel you have no control over your time Why it's important to treat your own schedule with the same respect you give others. Strategies on how to take control of your time so you can have less work and more impact
Donât miss out on the opportunity to transform your approach to time managementâhit play now to find out how!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Have you ever felt guilty for saying no to extra work, even when your plate is already full?
Many leaders struggle with setting boundaries, often feeling the pressure to say yes to every request. This episode tackles the common dilemma of wanting to be a team player while avoiding burnout, offering insights that resonate with anyone aiming to maintain their well-being while contributing effectively.
By tuning in, you'll discover how to confidently set boundaries, the importance of saying no without guilt, and how prioritizing your own well-being can actually enhance your ability to support your team.
Don't miss out on transformative strategies for setting boundaries without feeling guiltyâlisten to this episode now!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Ever felt overwhelmed by your workload simply because you couldnât say no?
Sometimes humanitarian and development leaders struggle with the urge to be team players, often leading to taking on more work than we can handle. This may lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
This episode dives into a critical mindset shift: recognizing that saying no can actually enhance your effectiveness, well-being, and relationships at work.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to reclaim your time and energy by understanding the true cost of overcommitting. Practical strategies for saying no without guilt, realize the positive impact of focusing on quality over quantity Gain insights into fostering a healthier team culture that respects boundaries.
Tune in now to transform your approach to workload management AND become a more effective team player!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Sometimes the simplest things can be the key to making the most of our time.
The problem is we often become so busy as humanitarian and international development leaders we can forget these simple things. And that leads us to just surviving and doing what we can to get things done.
This episode delves into a crucial lesson from Steve Jobs: the importance of deciding what not to do, which can help you focus on what truly drives your goals forward.
By listening to this 7 minute episode, you will learn how to:
Identify and eliminate time-wasting activities that detract from your leadership impact. Use a time diary to gain awareness of your daily habits and their effectiveness. Align your time management strategies with your leadership goals for greater productivity and fulfillment.
Tune in now to discover how to regain control of your time and enhance your impact as a leader!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Are you exhausted from constantly being "busy" yet feeling like youâre making little impact?
In this episode, we dive into what I call "high performance syndrome" âa state where the drive for productivity leads to stress and burnout rather than meaningful results. If youâve ever found yourself working late into the night or drowning in endless emails, this discussion will resonate with you deeply.
Through listening to this 10 minute episode you'll learn:
How to know if your high performance is keeping you stressed and not productiveHow to overcome this way of working
Why the common ways of working are doing the opposite of what you want â leaving you overworked and with less impact on your team and community
Donât fall into the traditional way of doing things which isn't creating the results you want âhit play on this episode now and start transforming your impact today!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Whatâs keeps you from feeling truly motivated in your humanitarian and/or international development work?
In today's episode, we tackle a common struggle: the disconnect that can arise when day-to-day tasks overshadow your purpose.
Many humanitarian and international development leaders find themselves overwhelmed, losing sight of the impact you originally set out to make. This episode speaks directly to that feeling, offering insights on how to reignite your motivation by refocusing on your teamâs development and the meaningful differences you can create in their lives.
Listen in to discover how prioritizing your teamâs growth can not only enhance your leadership skills but also bring a renewed sense of purpose to your work. Youâll learn how to shift your focus from operational tasks to nurturing relationships, leading to profound impacts both within your team and the wider community.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approachâhit play now and start making a lasting difference!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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Are you struggling to find time to develop your team while juggling countless responsibilities?
Many leaders feel overwhelmed and believe they simply donât have the time to invest in team development. Yet, the absence of regular development can lead to stagnationâboth for your team and yourself. This episode addresses this common struggle, offering practical strategies to integrate team development into your daily routine without adding to your workload. In this episode you'll discover:
How to seamlessly incorporate team development into everyday tasks Understand the consequences of neglecting this vital aspect of leadership Learn to prioritize team growth even amidst a busy schedule.
Tune in now to transform your leadership approach and create a high-performing team without feeling overwhelmed!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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How does your team feel about you as a leader?
As a leader, the emotional connection you cultivate with your team can significantly impact their well-being and productivity.
In todayâs episode, we dive into the critical relationship between leadership and team dynamics, especially in light of Mental Health Day. Discover a unique way to be more mindful about the relationship you have with your team, including how to improve it.
Through this 11 minute episode you will learn:
A four-step process for building stronger, more positive relationships with your team Strategies to identify and enhance the specific feelings you want your team to associate with your leadership Tools to regularly assess and improve how youâre perceived as a leader, fostering a healthier work environment
Tune in now to transform your leadership approach and create a lasting positive impact on your teamâs well-being!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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What if a simple change in how you recognize your team can transform their mental health and motivation?
In today's fast-paced humanitarian and development sectors, leaders often overlook the profound impact of genuine recognition on their teamâs mental wellbeing. As pressures mount, many struggle with feelings of undervaluation and burnout. This episode addresses a crucial yet often neglected strategy: authentic acknowledgment, which can significantly enhance your team's morale and engagement.
Listeners will discover how to:
Implement impactful acknowledgment that fosters a deeper connection with team members. Differentiate between superficial praise and meaningful recognition, leading to a more motivated team. Enhance their leadership skills by using specific adjectives that resonate on a personal level, creating a more supportive work environment.
Tune in now to learn how you can make a lasting positive change in your team's mental health with just one simple shift in your leadership approach!
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Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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We spend a lot of time forming job descriptions and action plans. But what about time on how you want to be remembered as a unique leader?
Today's 9 minute quick quote episode is inspired by this quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter:
âA vision is not just a picture of what could be, itâs an appeal to our better selves, to become something more.â
This episode dives into the crucial role of having a personal leadership vision, how to start forming one and how to use it.
You will discover how to:
Define a leadership impact goal that resonates with your values and aspirations. Make better decisions that align with your vision, fostering a more inclusive and empowering environment for their teams. Tap into your emotions as a guide to grow as a leader and inspire others effectively.
Tune in now to unlock the keys to becoming the leader you aspire to be and start making a meaningful impact today!
WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?
Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz âWhat Is Your Leadership Styleâ - youâll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.
This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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