The power of silence

A seed grows with no sound, but a tree falls with a resounding crash. The quiet, persistent process of growth contrasts starkly with the loud, sudden act of destruction. This stark difference illustrates a profound truth: destruction has noise, but creation thrives in silence. True growth happens quietly, away from the spotlight. I think those who seek to lead should embody this principle, nurturing progress through steady, silent effort. Leadership is not about loudly pointing out the flaws and weaknesses of others; it is about fostering growth and strength with patience and humility. Real leaders understand that the most impactful changes often happen quietly, beneath the surface, and their actions speak louder than their words.

““The most basic function of leadership is to tell people what needs to be done and help them do it.””

— Lolly Daskal

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Naive realism

Values form the behavioural core and the motivational force for an individual, therefore, I think values are more important than knowledge.

““When you succeed, be generous.
When you fail, be compassionate.
When you win, be humble.
When you are scared, be thoughtful.
When you are beaten, be modest.” ”

— Lolly Daskal

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Birthday love

As a leader, it’s your responsibility to achieve success for the team and develop and empower others to become leaders themselves. Creating a leadership culture and empowering others to lead are crucial for long-term success and sustainability. I think the best leadership qualities are as follows:

L = Loyalty
E = Engagement 
A = Authenticity 
D = Dedication
E = Empathy
R = Respect
S = Service
H = Humility
I = Integrity
P = Perseverance

““Leadership is not about avoiding struggles, but about facing them with courage, resilience, and determination. The greatest leaders are those who embrace their challenges and use them as opportunities for growth and development.””

— LollyDaskal

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The leadership gap

When I started my blog in 2017, I tried to interview the author of “The Leadership Gap”, Lolly Daskal. Lolly is coach, consultant, and leadership expert. I think there are sheep and shepherds, and there are also wolves. Wise leaders must understand some wolves are so clever, even though they are dressed up like sheep. Part of leadership skills are awareness, sensitivity and understanding - knowing the scenario and being alert for the inevitable.

Research shows that if you give people agency to “do their thing” in the decisions they make, they are more likely to make better decisions and morally follow-up and follow through on the decisions they make and achieve their goals.

“Management is about persuading people to do things they don’t want to do. Leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could do and end up doing it.”

— Lolly Daskal

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