When we talk about self-affirmations, there will always be people who agree that self-affirmations really do work and those who don’t believe in that wishy-washy kind of stuff. I’m in the group that believes that self-affirmations do actually work and can be a way for leaders to become more successful, kind, courageous and empathetic. In…
“First Comes Courage” Shines Spotlight on the Power of Leading with Courage Cutting edge entrepreneur, CEO and author Sonia McDonald is on a mission to shake up the leadership space Cutting edge entrepreneur, businesswoman and courageous leader Sonia McDonald is on a mission to shake up the leadership space and help leaders get their mojo…
Rule 5: Manners cost nothing but mean everything Having good manners means acting in a manner that is socially acceptable and respectful to others. In my book First Comes Courage, I highlight the importance of the way we conduct ourselves or, our manner as a leader. I note that Leadership is an attitude, and courage is an…
Rule 4: Treat others the way you would like to be treated It’s a shame that we still see people regarding kindness as weakness, whether at work or in life. The old adage, “Treat others as you’d like to be treated.” has stuck around all these years because, quite simply, it’s fantastic advice! Even when…
Rule 3: Do at least one kind thing for yourself or someone else each day Here is a great statement I came across regarding kindness. It is “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” I am concerned however about how we are leading today. I am seeing a lack of kindness around the world.…
Rule 2: Act selflessly, not selfishly Guess what leaders, and everyone else for that matter: all eyes are on you! Everyone is watching your words, actions and choices. Are we all really in this together? As human beings we can be selfish especially when we are coming from a place of fear. We can get…
Rule 1: Shoes Don’t we all have those rough days at work for ourselves and in dealing with others? It’s only natural that when you spend the majority of your week at work, the people there will get on your nerves. Whether someone is sexist, sucks up to the boss or whinges about everything, there’s…
It is time to reset the way we work and lead in 2022 Sometimes when life gets you down or you’re dealing with one challenge after the next, it helps to take a breather, take some time to pause and think about what you really want out of life. It happens to us all, we…
The ROI of Kindness Return on Investment (ROI) is an interesting term. In the normal business setting, it is a ratio that compares the potential return from a stand-alone investment to several other investments. How then do you place a value and ROI on kindness and is there value in kindness in general? What we…
Cutting edge entrepreneur, CEO and author Sonia McDonald is on a mission to shake up the leadership space Cutting edge entrepreneur, businesswoman and courageous leader Sonia McDonald is on a mission to shake up the leadership space and help leaders get their mojo back post-pandemic, with her new book “First Comes Courage.” In her recently…