Tag: Leadership
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“Be Kind, Not Nice”: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Call to a World Obsessed with Approval
In her 2022 Yale Law School commencement address, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered a bold challenge to a generation shaped by approval and politeness: “Please do not be nice. Be kind… because kindness is a measure of our humanity.” With clarity and conviction, she dismantles the myth that…
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Leadership in Africa: Dictators and Visionaries
In leadership, two contrasting models often emerge: the dictator and the visionary. As I search my leadership class notes, I have been confronted with the complexities surrounding these roles and their implications, particularly in the context of Africa’s socio-political landscape. In this discourse, we will explore the essence of dictators…
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