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The Tortoise and the Flower Farmer
Challenges will happen in life, some that have an immediately visible cause and others that do not. If people don’t see the bigger picture, however, they are likely to blame the someone or something in front of them that they least understand. A strange man settled on the outskirts of a village. He had acquired…
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The Problem of the Crown Physician Chief
It’s a difficult task to wear both the pin of the monarch and the sash of the clans. No one seemed to be able to wear both and survive. The problem wasn’t the person. It was everyone around them. But one by one, the crown chiefs tried their best while the drums played. And one…
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Tuko Pamoja
Many leaders hesitate or are fearful of engaging others in decision-making. It can take time, raise a multitude of questions, and potentially change the course of the desired solution. However, if done right, it can have lasting implications for the success of a journey and shared accountability for the outcomes. The sun was ever present…
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Between the lion and the leopard
The right answer is almost always somewhere squarely between the lion and the leopard. There is a win for the lion and a win for the leopard if you’re courageous enough to find it there in the dangerous, uncertain middle. “They are trapped,” my friend said from the seat next to me. We were driving…