Finally I got my copy of @AusBassie's "And When You Pray Tonight book" here in Malawi. I'm blessed and look forward to more fervent prayers through following the prayer points. God bless you Dr Moeketsi for heeding God's call to minister to many thru this book & many tweets.🙏😊
Being a Liverpool fan is one of the greatest gifts life has ever given me.
We’ve known heartbreak. We’ve felt the sting of near misses and the weight of disappointment.
This club, this crest, this passion… it’s more than football. It’s life, it’s love, it’s legacy.
Liverpool❤️
It took me a while to understand this.
When I stepped into my first leadership role, I believed success was a result of perfect systems and processes.
But, as Mike Ettore so eloquently points out in this image from his book “Trust-Based Leadership”, you LEAD PEOPLE and MANAGE THINGS.
It wasn't until years later that I truly grasped this profound difference. But once I did, I began to see people, not as resources to be managed, but as individuals to be led with purpose and care.
Here are the most significant lessons I've learned from my experience:
1. Human Connections > Business Metrics
While KPIs and metrics are important, leaders build genuine relationships. They make the effort to know the person behind the role—understanding their aspirations, their concerns, and what motivates them beyond the numbers.
2. Distribute Decision-Making Power Across All Levels
Leaders trust their team enough to let them make their own decisions. I've repeatedly found that empowering your people builds their confidence, inspires them to be creative, and makes them accountable.
3. Come Down to Their Level
Leaders adapt to each team member's unique needs. Flexible work, personalized feedback, whatever it is… meet people where they are if you want them to thrive.
4. There is Power in Vulnerability
Leaders are transparent about struggles and uncertainties. I've learned that being open about my own challenges and seeking help when I need it builds trust. You share, you grow.
5. Identify And Celebrate Diversity
A high-performing team is also a well-rounded team. Identify and nurture each member’s strengths and create a space where they feel safe to contribute. Their varied perspectives and skills will only help you thrive.
6. Create Purpose-Driven Work
Your people are inspired when they understand how their contributions shape the bigger picture. Help them find meaning in their work and they will champion your business.
Leadership is not just about achieving outcomes but about enriching the lives of those you lead. And that can only happen by leading with compassion, kindness, and empathy.
Let's lead with not just our minds, but also our hearts. ❤️
Three years, today, and still counting! Happy 3rd Anniversary to my sober self. I thank God for the grace. It has never been easy, but it's bn very possible. Indeed, sobriety is not a destination but a journey. Am really enjoying this journey. Ndizotheka! Much love to all! 🙏🏽😍🥰
For Liverpool against Southampton...
◉ 18-year-old Lewis Koumas made his debut and scored his first-ever goal for the club
◉ 18-year-old Jayden Danns made his third appearance and scored his first-ever goal for the club... and then his second
◉ 16-year-old Trey Nyoni made his debut and became the club's youngest-ever player to make an FA Cup appearance
This photo from the EFL Cup final is ageing well. 🤩