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๐๐๐ฅ๐-๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฌ by owning our value, choosing presence over pretense, and by choosing C.A.R.E. (Courage, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Empathy). Forced closures, unfulfilled dreams, and aborted plans challenge our self-worth and leave us vulnerable. This vulnerability manifests in every sphere of our lives. Earlier this week, I shared a post on handling recurring disappointments. I believe disappointments and appreciations are normal

Phumeza Patra
Dec 4, 20252 min read
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Itโs a Wrap โ Wrap with Gratitude
The year-end is here; we are wrapping it up, but what is inside the wrap? Have we had a fruitful and fulfilling year? As a Fruitfulness Ambassador, I sometimes encounter scepticism when bringing up fruitfulness and fulfillment in business. However, these are fundamentally business terms. At a high level, fruitfulness equates to productivity, while fulfillment equates to measure of efficiencies. I would like to remind us that fruitfulness is not about perfection but excellence

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Dec 4, 20252 min read
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Healing Through Storytelling (1) - Six Is The Number Of Men Season 1: Episode 9-When Absence is Strength [Responsible Citizens | Accountable Leadership]
This article is provided by SowL3T , a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering meaning and promoting healing by integrating shared life experiences, research, and the Word of God. ย I invite you to use this story as an analogy to reflect on how you manage recurring patterns of hurt and disappointment in your own life. ย While this narrative may not be immediately relevant to every reader, it holds value as a shareable insight for anyone navigating comparable circumstan

Phumeza Patra
Nov 25, 20252 min read
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The Anchor That Holds Beyond Measure
In this small experience, I learned profound lessons about prayer, faith, and grace , and I thought I would share them to encourage someone on how to interpret situations differently We often look for our anchorsย in life: Some say their families, their children, their dreams, or their ambition are their anchors. Some say their qualifications, networks, capability, or potential are their anchors. Some say their prayers, faith, discipline, and obedience are their anchors. But n

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Nov 3, 20253 min read
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The Importance of a Learning and Development Framework
A robust Learning and Development (L&D) framework is essential for connecting organizational strategy with actionable execution, ensuring...
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Oct 12, 20253 min read
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Ten Lessons on Business Operations: Surviving Versus Thriving Businesses
In my experience coaching business leadersย and mentoring their improvement teamsย on continuous improvement projects, I've observed key...

Phumeza Patra
Oct 5, 20251 min read
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Why investing in employeesโ literacy on compliance and performance is crucial for Operational Excellence?
Investing in employees' literacy on compliance and performance is vital for Operational Excellence because it directly impacts a...

Phumeza Patra
Sep 8, 20253 min read
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A Compelling Case for Investing in Middle Management
Despite their critical role, middle managers are often the most overlooked layer of leadership in an organisation's development strategy....

Phumeza Patra
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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Unveiling True Leadership Impact: Beyond Intentions and the Peril of a Single Story
In our last discussion, we explored the inherent limitations of relying solely on self-assessment for leadership development. While noble...

Phumeza Patra
Aug 4, 20253 min read
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Refine Circularity: A Steward's Purpose
Today, on my birthday, I'm compelled to share something deeply personal: the fruitfulness of humanity and the Earth. A guiding principle...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 28, 20253 min read
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The Limitations of Self-Assessment Only in Leadership Development
Does any of these statements ring a bell? โMirror-mirror on the wall who is more beautiful?โโย OR the poignant isiXhosa phrase โNdimhle...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 22, 20254 min read
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Leadership Impact
Leadership Impact = Leaderโs Direction x Leaderโs Decisions ย At its heart, leadership impact boils down to two critical dimensions: the...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 14, 20251 min read
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Building Business Leadership from the Ground Up
Supervisors and team leaders play a pivotal role in any organisation. They are the frontline managers of the "4 Ps" of business: People,...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 11, 20251 min read
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The Essence of Fruitfulness: A Measure of Life and Value
Every living thing is inherently mandated to be fruitful. This isn't just a biological imperative for individuals; it extends to...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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Building a Culture of Collaboration: Aligning People and Business for Success
People are the cornerstone of successful strategy execution. Without seamless integration and understanding across our supply chains,...

Phumeza Patra
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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The Ripple Effect: How Productive Teams Drive Organisational Success
Productivity is fundamentally a mindset, not simply a matter of heavy-duty, hard grinding. A productive mindset fosters clarity, flow,...

Phumeza Patra
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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BUILD ON THE RIGHT FOUNDATIONโฆBUILD WITH R.I.T.E MIND
The flourishing of any endeavor hinges on the articulated meaning behind it. Therefore, we must prioritize creating meaning in all our...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 22, 20252 min read
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Culture: The giant that makes or breaks your organisation
The beginning of March marks an important and critical time for many businesses and employees. It's a period for measuring performance,...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 14, 20251 min read
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SCORE: Elevating Workplaces, Empowering Teams
'SCORE stands for Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises' It has been incredibly rewarding to empower teams within the...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 5, 20251 min read
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Value outweighs Recognition
I have experienced in my lifetime that value and recognition are two different things. People will recognize you for what you have done,...
elager101
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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