Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another
As an excellent leader, you need to feel the pulse of your team members by putting yourself in their shoes. You must be able to listen to them without being distracted and not judge them based on their situations. Someone will ask, I am the leader; Why do I need to bond with my followers? […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision
The other day, while keeping tabs on what was happening on social media, I watched a video of a Young man who was trying to sell bottles of what he referred to as “success water” to his potential customers. According to him, usage of the water would make people rich. I took a critical look […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement from ordinary people
If you say you are a leader, and your leadership traits do not reflect in the lives of the people around you, then you still have a long way to go. As an effective leader, you must master the ability to influence others. According to Brian Tracy, “Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | But how many are ready to pay the price to be a successful leader?
Everyone wants to be successful, everyone wants to be a leader. But how many are ready to pay the price to be a successful leader? To be a great leader, you need to deal with the number one enemy of Success which is laziness. Laziness is a deadly disease that eats deep into the system […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes
Do you know that if you want to become a great leader, one who is keen on getting things done, you must learn to say NO? A lot of leaders run away from this word because they are afraid of appearing harsh to their followers and not getting enough love and approval from them. As […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | If I could be reborn and start all over again, I would no longer make mistakes in my actions. After a long meditation, I understood that all is vanity on earth.
The former president of the United States Of America, Barrack Obama has simplified the best way to attain greatness, enjoy peaceful life, and not be part of evil or anything that will hurt someone else in the journey of your life. His voice is a unique voice of nature that spoke to my conscience and […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | There are better things to get addicted to
Drugs take over your mind and make you extra energetic. The result is usually an addiction – a terrible one that makes you disregard important things in life. There are better things to get addicted to, like the desire for greatness. First, you have to breed a mental image of your great self and sustain […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Let’s engage our imaginations a little bit.
We all know the popular saying, “the downfall of a man is not the end of his life.” That you failed while you are at the verge of hitting your goal does not mean it’s the end. When you fail, you try and keep trying again. Persistence is key in achieving our goals in life. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt
Have you ever been propelled to ask someone what brand of cloth, or watch they’re wearing? The cloth doesn’t have a mouth to speak so what attracted you? Skills, Excellence, Outstanding finessing! Those were probably the things that caught your attention. Your skills have a voice, and they can speak to those who value excellence. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | As a leader, you must live up to the standard you set and even beyond.
Sometimes, as a leader, you get caught up in the business of keeping the system running, and meeting set deadlines. In the middle of all the busyness, it’s highly essential that you find time to relate with others. How do the people working under you view you? Like the stereotypical leader who gives orders and […]