by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 11, 2025 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
You may have noticed that the traditional top-down leadership model is being scrutinized and, in some cases, replaced by more flexible, more cost-effective, and potentially more democratic approaches. One such emerging style is ‘unbossing,’ which...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 9, 2024 | blog, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Imagine a newly appointed executive draped in the cloak of authority associated with their role. They are emulating the demeanour of a strict general, issuing commands with the anticipation of absolute compliance from subordinates. However, when seasoned...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 9, 2024 | blog, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Leadership often favours the audacious. Those endowed with charisma, assertiveness, and sociability are often praised for their extroverted qualities, positioning them as ideal leaders. In a landscape that predominantly appreciates extroverted characteristics, the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 3, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives
As an executive coach, clients sometimes ask me for advice on how to develop their executive presence. And every now and then, someone will make it clear that they have a very narrow definition of executive presence — and it usually rubs me the wrong way. The...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 8, 2023 | blog, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Recently a post on LinkedIn about organizational culture and inclusion caught my attention – and got me thinking about the concept of micro-kindnesses in the workplace. To paraphrase, my LinkedIn connection said: “I sometimes worry that I’m not doing enough to...
