“I know I am experiencing success as a leader when others around me start repeating to each other the things that I do and say”. Mrs. Christine Long, former Regional Senior Manager within a financial services organization, had a way to say something simple yet significant. I usually find myself leaving her presence thinking about the things she said.
This episode of 'A Leader's Chase for Authenticity' gives some insights into this inspiring female leader in time for #IWD25.
Chasing Authenticity is an online series which sees me (PJ) in conversation with cool family, friends and famous people to hear their unique and inspiring story as well as their perspectives on what does it mean to be authentic. My aim is to inform, inspire, engage and provoke good introspection and reflection to get you to becoming the best you - exactly who God intended you to be.
The conversation was very inspiring and fun as I chased authenticity with Dr Andrea McCurdy, JP.
Ascot Primary School in St. Catherine, Jamaica Career Expo under the theme 'Career Success through Self-Development' on February 25, 2025, saw me as the guest speaker, trying to engage and inspire the mixed audience which consisted mainly of students (grade 1 - 6), parents and teachers.
The students were all decked out in the uniform/attire representing the career / profession they aspire to be a part of.
Jamaica's future is bold, strong, unstoppable and won't be denied.
God's favour gives me inner strength and a mind capable of building, enlarging, and developing anything I am in charge of. I have also had some failures mixed in with many accomplishments. Consider it: they have all made us humbler, more resilient, stronger, and thankful. Using all we have inside and the events we went through has always been valuable for me as building bricks and destiny paths to become our best selves.
Leadership experts say personal transformation is the process of pushing through obstacles and pressing forward from aspiration to actualization of the highest levels of leadership. We sometimes go through the following struggles, namely, (1) self-denial, (2) walking the talk, (3) trusting others, (4) territorial tendencies. Here are some insights into my own journey.
Chasing Authenticity is an online series which sees me (PJ) in conversation with cool family, friends and famous people to hear their unique and inspiring story as well as their perspectives on what does it mean to be authentic.
I was very pleased and inspired as I chased authenticity with Rev Joelle Notice, an educator, scholar, a person of musical and vocal excellence. An all round authentic and awesome woman!
Leadership experts have a lot to say about personal transformation as it relates to one's leadership journey. They say it is the process of pushing through obstacles and pressing forward from aspiration to actualization of the highest levels of leadership.
Here are 4 struggles we will or may face along the journey.
You would agree that one of the greatest disappointments of management is to be faced with a situation where their team, their constituents have stopped listening, especially during the time of a change process.
Paulette shares 7 ways to avoid this domino effect while implementing a Change.