Humility:
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n admission or an apology establishes authenticity when imparted in public. People promise the world in private and then rob you off of that last particle of sand you have; they deceive.
You see, a transparent admission and an apology is as big or a bit bigger than the mistake and disrespect was. Transparency sets the tone for correction and may serve as a setting stone for redevelopment.
However, there is a certain disrespect that an apology or explanation just doesn’t fix. It is not the strength of the words that counts, but the strength of the spirit needing it to be sincere in being apologetic.
Reactive abuse occurs when someone continuously provokes you until you reach your breaking point, and then blames you for your reaction. It is a common cause for feeling unsafe in productively expressing your anger. You were made to feel ashamed for your outburst, but it’s time to reclaim your power.
They try to manipulate you and the world at large when they blame you for your reaction to their disrespect. Don’t shy away from contextualizing your reaction; just like peace is not the absence of war, but the presence of justice. As Seneca aptly put it, ‘All cruelty springs from weakness”.
Always keep in mind, that you are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choice. Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions an illusion. So, avoid arguing with these people who believe their lies.
If you are a true leader, saying sorry and admitting to making a mistake serves you far better than uttering lie after lie to protect the original lie.
Leadership is courage! Leadership is strong on the outside and soft on the inside. Leadership is humbleness!
Fortunately, leadership is very simple, but….. unfortunately, it is very difficult to be simple!
Abdulhussain Muhammed Tejani (Dubai, UAE) is a Change Architect in Leadership and HR and has been involved in many capacities in the community and through pro bono work with youths. Presently, he is the Chief People Officer in Leadership and HR at People Matter, and an accredited Trainer for the Human Capital Institute (US).HR DIRECTOR/ VP HR
Human Resources Vice President focused on designing and delivering effective people management, talent development and workforce planning strategies to create a high-performance culture. Built a 24-year career encompassing HR and Learning and development directorships within global healthcare, banking, education, petroleum, market research and information companies covering the MENA region.
Effectively led pre and post-merger initiatives to integrate and harmonise HR personnel, systems and functions. Developed trust and credibility of the HR function, embedding processes and systems within wider business strategy and monitoring their operational impact. A key influencer and change agent who skilfully liaises with board-level executives, senior management and business unit heads in securing commitment to change management initiatives, as well as policy and procedure implementation. An engaging and inspirational leader adept at coaching, mediating and resolving employee relations issues. Experienced in modernising compensation and benefits structures, as well as establishing strategic partnerships to aid people development and the accomplishment of overarching business objectives.
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Organisation Design and Restructure People Management Talent Development HR Strategy Workforce Planning Recruitment & Selection Change Management Employee Relations Compensation & Benefits Industrial Relations Training & Development Mediation, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution Project Management Policies and Procedures Development Performance Management
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